Sivas University of Science and Technology - Turkey
AUTHOR PROFILE
CENKER AKTEMUR
Cenker Aktemur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sivas University of Science and Technology in Turkey. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Kocaeli University in 2023, where he specialized in enhancing the thermodynamic performance of solar-assisted absorption and vapor compression cascade refrigeration cycles. He holds an MSc and BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Eastern Mediterranean University.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Dr. Aktemur's academic journey is marked by consistent excellence. During his Ph.D., he maintained a GPA of 3.52/4 and was awarded a prestigious Ph.D. scholarship by the Council of Higher Education (CoHE) in the field of Renewable Energy and Energy Storage, under the 100/2000 Program. His master's thesis focused on the energy and economic analyses of natural gas heating systems, while his undergraduate capstone project involved the design and manufacturing of a reverse shoulder prosthesis.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Aktemur has diverse work experience, including a role as an R&D Engineer at CMAK Crane Systems and a compulsory internship at Yılmazlar Steel Construction and Machinery Manufacturing. His professional expertise extends to advanced software skills in AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, and Siemens NX, among others.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Dr. Aktemur has received numerous honors and awards, including a Ph.D. scholarship for his research in renewable energy, and consistent recognition for academic excellence during his undergraduate and master's studies. He has also completed several advanced courses and certifications in engineering software and tools.
SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS
An active researcher, Dr. Aktemur has contributed to the scientific community through his publications and role as a scientific referee for several high-impact journals, including Applied Thermal Engineering, Solar Energy, and Energy & Environment. His ORCID ID is 0000-0001-9045-832X, and his research profiles are accessible on platforms such as Google Scholar, WoS, and Scopus.
Dr. Aktemur's dedication to advancing the field of mechanical engineering, particularly in renewable energy and refrigeration systems, underscores his commitment to academic and professional excellence.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Optimising of thermal insulation thickness based on wall orientations and solar radiation using heating-degree hour method 2024
Thermodynamic Optimization of Utilization LiBr + LiCl/H2O Solution Mixture on a Single-Effect Absorption Chiller Driven by Solar Energy 2023 (2)
Thermodynamic optimisation of a booster-ejector vapour compression refrigeration system using solar energy and R152a/Cu nano-refrigerant 2023 (5)
Thermodynamic performance enhancement booster assisted ejector expansion refrigeration systems with R1270/CuO nano-refrigerant 2022 (12)
Comparative energy and exergy analysis of a subcritical cascade refrigeration system using low global warming potential refrigerants 2021 (52)