Lecturer at Karabuk University, Turkey.
Dr. Ahmet Canan is a faculty member in the Department of Energy Systems Engineering at Karabük University, specializing in renewable energy technologies. With a strong background in mechanical and energy engineering, he actively contributes to academic research and industry collaborations. His work aims to enhance energy efficiency and optimize renewable energy applications, with a particular focus on biogas and industrial heat recovery.
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Educational Details
Ph.D.
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Institution: Karabük University, Faculty of Technology, Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy Division
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Date of Graduation: November 30, 2021
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Thesis Title: Investigation of the Effect of Different Additives on Biogas Yield in Biogas Production (2021)
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Thesis Advisor: Mehmet Özkaymak
Master’s Degree
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Institution: Karabük University, Institute of Science, Energy Systems Engineering (MSc with Thesis)
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Date of Graduation: July 6, 2017
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Thesis Title: Monitoring the Wind and Solar Energy Potential in the Karabük University Campus (2017)
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Thesis Advisor: Mehmet Özkaymak
Bachelor’s Degree
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Institution: Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Date of Graduation: August 1, 2012
Academic Positions
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Research Assistant (2014-Present): Karabük University, Faculty of Technology, Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy Division
Professional Experience
Dr. Canan has been part of Karabük University’s academic team since 2014, initially serving as a Research Assistant and later as an Assistant Professor. He has collaborated on various industrial projects with KARDEMİR Inc., focusing on energy efficiency improvements, waste heat recovery, and heat exchanger design. His expertise spans renewable energy systems, biogas technology, and thermodynamic analysis.
Research Interest
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Biogas production and anaerobic digestion optimization
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Renewable energy systems and integration
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Energy efficiency and waste heat recovery
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Thermodynamic modeling of energy processes
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Sustainable industrial applications of alternative energy
Author Metrics
Dr. Canan has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in international journals, covering topics such as kinetic modeling of drying processes, anaerobic digestion enhancement, and solar and wind energy assessments. His work has been cited extensively, demonstrating its impact on the renewable energy research community.
Top Noted Publication
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RoshanAei Khandan, Dağdeviren Abdullah, Acar Bahadır, Demir Emre, Canan Ahmet, Dumrul Hakan, Özkaymak Mehmet (2021)
Title: Study the Characteristics of Kinetic Model of Drying Freeze-Dried Rosehip (Rosa Canina)
Journal: Journal of International Environmental Application and Science
Volume: 16(4), Pages: 149-158
Publication No.: 7414849
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Canan Ahmet, Çalhan Rahman, Özkaymak Mehmet (2021)
Title: Investigation of the Effects of Blast Furnace Slag Ratio, Total Solid, and pH on Anaerobic Digestion: Modeling and Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology
Journal: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
Volume: 11(5), Pages: 2219-2232
DOI: 10.1007/s13399-021-01865-4
Publication No.: 7158018
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Canan Ahmet, Çalhan Rahman, Özkaymak Mehmet (2021)
Title: Investigation of the Effects of Different Slags as Accelerants on Anaerobic Digestion and Methane Yield
Journal: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
Volume: 11(4), Pages: 1395-1406
DOI: 10.1007/s13399-021-01340-0
Publication No.: 6949031
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Özkaymak Mehmet, Tabak Abdülsamed, Canan Ahmet, Aksay Mehmet Volkan, İnanç Özgür, Eruz Ümmü Gülsüm (2017)
Title: Efficiency and Investment Comparison of Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, and Thin-Film Solar Panel Types at Karabük Conditions
Journal: i-manager’s Journal on Power Systems Engineering
Volume: 5(3), Pages: 1-9
DOI: 10.26634/jps.5.3.13666
Publication No.: 3633579
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Kayabaşı Erhan, Kılınç Enes, Çalhan Rahman, Canan Ahmet, Tabak Abdülsamed, Furtun Fikret, Arslan Kamil, Özkaymak Mehmet, Özalp Mehmet (2018)
Title: Design Simulation and Economic Evaluation of a Heat Exchanger for Hot Stoves
Conference: 14th International Combustion Symposium (INCOS2018)
Pages: 656-661
Publication No.: 4798851
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Kayabaşı Erhan, Kılınç Enes, Çalhan Rahman, Canan Ahmet, Tabak Abdülsamed, Şahin Zafer, Arslan Kamil, Özkaymak Mehmet, Özalp Mehmet (2018)
Title: Investigation of Overall Efficiency Improvements and Saving Opportunities for an Industrial Boiler
Conference: International Conference on Materials Science, Machine and Automotive Engineering and Technology (IMSMATEC18)
Pages: 87-92
Publication No.: 4438865
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Canan Ahmet, Aksay Mehmet Volkan, Özkaymak Mehmet, Çalhan Rahman, Tabak Abdülsamed (2017)
Title: Energy Efficiency Investigation of Power Station Steam Boiler in Iron and Steel Plant
Conference: 1st International Conference on Energy Systems Engineering (ICESE’17)
Publication No.: 3634089
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Canan Ahmet, Özkaymak Mehmet, Aksay Mehmet Volkan, Tabak Abdülsamed (2017)
Title: Assessment of Wind and Solar Energy Potential in Karabük University Campus
Conference: 1st International Conference on Energy Systems Engineering (ICESE’17)
Publication No.: 3634080
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Aksay Mehmet Volkan, Çalhan Rahman, Canan Ahmet, Özkaymak Mehmet (2017)
Title: Determination of Biogas Potential of Different Waste Types
Conference: 1st International Conference on Energy Systems Engineering (ICESE’17)
Publication No.: 3634131
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Özkan Hilal, Aksay Mehmet Volkan, Çalhan Rahman, Canan Ahmet, Özkaymak Mehmet (2017)
Title: Investigation of Biogas Production from Garlic Stalks
Conference: 1st International Conference on Energy Systems Engineering (ICESE’17)
Publication No.: 3634114
Conclusion
Dr. Ahmet Canan is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his significant contributions to renewable energy, biogas production, and energy efficiency. His academic background, research publications, and industry collaborations position him as a promising researcher in sustainable energy solutions.
To further strengthen his candidacy, he could focus on higher-impact journal publications, securing research funding, increasing citation metrics, and exploring industrial applications.