Ahmet Elbir | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ahmet Elbir | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Süleyman Demirel University | Turkey

Dr. Ahmet Elbır, Ph.D. in Energy Systems from Süleyman Demirel University (2021), is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in thermodynamic systems, renewable energy, and sustainable energy optimization. His educational background includes multiple degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Systems Engineering, culminating in advanced research on transcritical CO₂ heat pumps and ground-source heat pump thermodynamics. Professionally, he serves as a Lecturer at Süleyman Demirel University’s Renewable Energy Research Center (YEKARUM), contributing to national and international research projects, including biogas reactor design and hybrid energy storage systems. His research interests encompass energy and exergy analysis, thermodynamic cycle optimization (Kalina, ORC, Brayton, and Rankine cycles), AI-assisted energy modeling, phase-change materials for energy storage, and sustainable cooling and heating technologies. Dr. Elbır possesses strong research skills in experimental and theoretical thermodynamic analysis, Python and AI-based simulation, fuzzy logic modeling, energy system optimization, and environmental impact assessment of industrial processes. His extensive publication record includes articles in top-tier journals such as Applied Thermal Engineering, Journal of Building Engineering, Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, and multiple international conference proceedings, alongside chapters in scientific books on renewable energy and thermodynamic systems. He has also contributed to editorial work at YEKARUM and actively mentors students in energy research projects. Recognized for his scientific contributions, Dr. Elbır has received accolades for innovative approaches in energy efficiency and sustainable system design. His leadership in research, academic service, and community engagement underscores his commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions and mentoring the next generation of engineers. Dr. Elbır’s growing academic impact is reflected in 12 citations, 18 documents, and an h-index of 2, demonstrating his sustained influence in energy systems and renewable energy research.

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Featured Publications

1. Akarslan, K. F., Elbır, A., & Şahin, M. E. (2023). Wool drying process in heat-pump-assisted dryer by fuzzy logic modelling. Thermal Science, 27(4 Part B), 3043–3050. Cited by 6

2. Öztürk, M., Elbır, A., & Özek, N. (2011). Akdeniz bölgesine gelen güneş radyasyonunun ekserji analizi. In Proc. 6th International Advanced Technologies Symposium (IATS’11). Cited by 6

3. Öztürk, M., Elbır, A., Özek, N., & Yakut, A. K. (2011). Güneş hidrojen üretim metotlarının incelenmesi. 6th International Advanced Technologies Symposium (IATS’11), 16–18. Cited by 5

4. Elbır, A. (2010). Toprak kaynaklı ısı pompasının termodinamik analizi. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü. Cited by 5

5. Elbır, A., Kodaloğlu, F. A., Üçgül, İ., & Şahin, M. E. (2022). Thermodynamic analysis of refrigerants used in ORC-VCC combined power systems for low temperature heat sources. Thermal Science, 26(4 Part A), 2855–2863. Cited by 4

Oluwaseun Akinte | Energy Management | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Oluwaseun Akinte | Energy Management | Best Researcher Award

Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi | Thailand

Dr. Oluwaseun Olanrewaju Akinte is an accomplished researcher in renewable energy systems, microgrid-utility grid integration, and advanced energy storage optimization, with a strong focus on developing sustainable and economically viable energy solutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Energy and Materials Engineering from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, an MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Coventry University, United Kingdom, and a BSc from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria. His professional experience spans research assistantship at RMUTT’s Research and Service Energy Center (RSEC), volunteer lecturing at the University of the People (USA), project engineering roles in Nigeria, and academic tutoring. Dr. Akinte’s research interests include renewable energy system design, techno-econometric modeling of hybrid microgrids, optimization of control strategies, and integration of smart grid topologies. He is proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, HOMER Pro/GRID, ETAP, PSIM, and advanced modeling of power systems, power quality analysis, and biomass-to-energy conversion technologies. His experimental skills extend to hybrid energy storage design, closed-loop control algorithm implementation, and techno-economic feasibility analysis for microgrid deployment. Among his notable honors are the E-CUBE-I RMUTT Scholarship and Best Oral Presentation at ESS 4 for work on energy assessment and power reserve networks. He has delivered invited talks at PMU-B Brainpower Congress, International Conference on Power, Energy and Innovations (ICPEI), and the Eco-Energy Symposium. With numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals such as IEEE Access, Sustainability, Franklin Open, and Energies, his work has significantly contributed to advancing the efficiency and reliability of hybrid energy networks. Dr. Akinte’s leadership, global collaborations, and commitment to mentoring emerging researchers position him as a future leader in the renewable energy sector. His growing academic impact is reflected in 18 citations by 18 documents, 5 documents indexed, and an h-index of 2.

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Featured Publications

1. Aina, T. S., Akinte, O. O., & Iyaomolere, B. A. (2022). Investigation on performance of microstrip patch antenna for a practical wireless local area network (WLAN) application. International Journal of Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 10(5), 221–226. (Cited by 4)

2. Aina, T., Akinte, O. O., Iyaomolere, B., Tosin, A. E., Abode, I. I., & Awelewa, A. J. (2022). Implementation of an intelligent motion detector. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 9(1), 1148–1165. (Cited by 3)

3. Aina, T. S., Akinte, O. O., Iyaomolere, B. A., Iriaoghuan, A. I., & Samson, U. A. (2021). Development of a low-cost automatic Internet of Things extension system. Development, 1(1), 1–8. (Cited by 2)

4. Aina, T. S., Akinte, O. O., Awelewa, A. J., & Adelakun, D. O. (2022). Critical evaluation of waterfall project management methodology: A case study of digital management conference project. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, 2(1), 1–10. (Cited by 8)

5. Akinte, O. O., & Aina, T. S. (2021). HVAC vs HVDC power system: Contemporary development in HVAC and HVDC power transmission system. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 19, 252–261. (Cited by 6)