Mr. Ahmet Elbir | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Süleyman Demirel Üniversity, Turkey

Ahmet Elbir is an experienced academic and researcher specializing in energy systems, thermodynamics, and renewable energy technologies. He currently serves as a Lecturer at Süleyman Demirel University, where he also contributes to the Renewable Energy Sources Application and Research Center. With a strong background in mechanical engineering and energy systems, Elbir’s research focuses on sustainable energy production, including the optimization and thermodynamic analysis of various energy systems like heat pumps, ORC cycles, and waste heat recovery systems. He has published numerous research articles in international peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the field of energy efficiency and renewable systems. Additionally, Elbir has been involved in various national and international research projects, particularly in the areas of thermodynamic modeling, artificial intelligence applications in energy systems, and renewable energy integration. His work aims to promote environmentally sustainable solutions for energy generation and consumption, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of energy systems engineering.

Professional Profile

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Education

• Ph.D. in Energy Systems Engineering, Süleyman Demirel University, 21 January 2021

  • Dissertation: Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Transcritical CO2 Heat Pump (Advisor: Prof. Dr. Hilmi Cenk Bayrakçı)

• M.Sc. in Mechanical Education, Süleyman Demirel University, 3 March 2010

  • Dissertation: Thermodynamic Analysis of Ground Source Heat Pumps (Advisor: Prof. Dr. Ali Kemal Yakut)

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Süleyman Demirel University, 27 February 2004

• B.Sc. in Energy Systems Engineering, Süleyman Demirel University, 16 October 2020

• B.Sc. in Technical Education, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Teaching, Süleyman Demirel University, 8 July 2005

Academic Role:

• Lecturer, Süleyman Demirel University, Renewable Energy Sources Application and Research Center, since 2 January 2006

Research Projects:

• Design of a Biogas Reactor for Thermophilic Operating Conditions, supported by the Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research Project (2007-2009), where Ahmet Elbir served as a contributing researcher.

Additional Contributions:

Ahmet Elbir has actively participated in various scientific conferences and symposia, contributing papers on topics related to energy systems and thermodynamic analysis, such as:

• 5E Analysis of Photothermal and Peltier-Based Cooling Systems (International Advanced Technologies Symposium, 2025).

Publications Top Notes

1. Title: Estimation of energy and exergy efficiency of the trilateral cycle using machine learning algorithms
   Authors: M.E. Şahin, Mehmet Erhan; A. Elbir, Ahmet; İ. Üçgül, İbrahim
   Year: 2025