Postdoctoral Alumni
1 former postdoctoral researcher
Researchers who previously held postdoctoral appointments in the research group.
David Ouellette
Postdoctoral alumnus
Programme: TÜBİTAK 2216
Postdoctoral
PhD Alumni
7 doctoral theses
Doctoral graduates arranged by thesis defense date, newest first. Dates not recorded in the gallery are positioned provisionally by graduation year.
Anıl Erdoğan
2022
Thesis defense:
Mathematical Modeling of an Integrated Fuel Cell and Organic Rankine Cycle
PhD thesis
Yağmur Nalbant Atak
2022
Thesis defense:
Hydrogen Production from Biogas in a Membrane Reactor
PhD thesis
Ceren Alpaydın
2021
Thesis defense:
Investigation of Hydrogen Production from the Catalytic Dehydrogenation of Solid Hydrogen Storage Materials through Experimental and Modeling Studies
Co-supervisor: Senem Karahan Gülbay
PhD thesis
Güvenç Umur Alpaydın
2021
Thesis defense:
Development of a Composite Materials Based Fuel Cell through Modeling and Experimental Studies
Co-supervisor: Yılser Devrim
PhD thesis
Görkem Yalın
2019
Thesis defense date: to be confirmed
Production of PEM Fuel Cell–Lithium Polymer Battery Hybrid System Powered Mini-UAV and Modelling of Energy Management System
Co-supervisor: Hikmet Karakoç
PhD thesis
Özüm Çallı
2019
Thesis defense date: to be confirmed
Thermal Analysis of Biomass Fired Organic Rankine Cycle
Co-supervisor: Hüseyin Günerhan
PhD thesis
Kahraman Çoban
2018
Thesis defense date: to be confirmed
Energy, Exergy and Sustainability Analyses of a Turbojet Engine that Runs with Different Types of Fuel on UAVs
Co-supervisor: Hikmet Karakoç
PhD thesis
MSc Alumni
20 master’s theses
Master’s graduates arranged by thesis defense date, newest first.
Yağmur Kumlutaş
2026
Thesis defense:
Mathematical Modeling of a Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer Integrated with a Liquid Hydrogen Production System
MSc thesis
Okan Ural
2026
Thesis defense:
Energy Analysis of a Hybrid PV Wind Electrolyzer System for Electricity, Hydrogen and Oxygen Production for Aquaculture Systems
MSc thesis
Engin Deniz Gülay
2026
Thesis defense:
Techno-Economic Assessment of Green Hydrogen Production and Maritime Transportation Pathways
Co-supervisor: Mehmet Akif Ezan
MSc thesis
Ceren Çelebi
2026
Thesis defense:
Performance Assessment of Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer through Mathematical Modeling
Co-supervisor: Yılser Devrim
MSc thesis
Doğukan Süleyman Mızrak
2025
Thesis defense:
Energy, Exergy, and Techno-Economic Analyses of Synthetic Fuel Production in a Geothermal Power Plant
Co-supervisor: Yağmur Nalbant Atak
MSc thesis
Sera Ayten Çetinkaya
2024
Thesis defense:
Mathematical Modeling of a Thermally Coupled Fuel Cell and Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage Tank System
Co-supervisor: Mehmet Akif Ezan
MSc thesis
Cemil Kuzu
2024
Thesis defense:
Mathematical Modeling of Electrochemical Hydrogen Compressors
Co-supervisor: Yılser Devrim
MSc thesis
Beyza Dursun
2023
Thesis defense:
Performance, Economic and Environmental Analyses of Integrated Biomass Gasification and Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems
Co-supervisor: Azize Ayol
MSc thesis
Merve Atılmış
2022
Thesis defense:
Mathematical Modeling of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Based Micro Cogeneration System for Residential Applications
MSc thesis
Etkin Barış Çetin
2019
Thesis defense:
Innovative Catalyst Synthesis and Performance Tests on Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells
Co-supervisor: Ebru Erünal
MSc thesis
Alper Can İnce
2019
Thesis defense:
System-Level Modeling and Simulation of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
MSc thesis
Yağmur Nalbant Atak
2018
Thesis defense:
Modeling and Simulation of High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Based Cogeneration Systems
Co-supervisor: Yılser Devrim
MSc thesis
Deniz Yılmaz
2018
Thesis defense:
Heat and Moisture Transport in Firefighter Protective Clothing and the Human Skin
MSc thesis
Gökmen Yaşal
2017
Thesis defense:
Direct Numerical Simulation of the 3D Leading-Edge Flow Development and Transition to Turbulence on Lift-Generating Bodies Inspired by Humpback Whale Flippers
Co-supervisor: Metin Yaraş
MSc thesis
Uğur Gençalp
2017
Thesis defense:
Design, Modeling, Manufacturing, and Testing of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Stack
MSc thesis
Mustafa Erçelik
2017
Thesis defense:
Manufacturing and Testing of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Based on Alternative Materials
MSc thesis
Anıl Erdoğan
2017
Thesis defense:
Thermal Design and Optimization of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Used in Organic Rankine Cycles
MSc thesis
Faruk Atacan
2017
Thesis defense:
Three Dimensional and Two-Phase Modeling of a Flowing-Electrolyte Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
MSc thesis
Erdem Erey
2016
Thesis defense:
Three-dimensional Multiphysics Modeling of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
MSc thesis
Duygu Melek Çakıcı
2016
Thesis defense:
Thermal Modeling of a Geothermal Powered Organic Rankine Cycle Integrated with Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors
MSc thesis
Graduation Gallery
23 entries · 23 photographs · 2016–2026
Thesis defenses arranged from most recent to oldest. All dates refer to thesis defenses. Click photographs for their original images.
Research Associates
7 former research associates
Former research team members and collaborators. Supervisors are listed where provided.
Adnan Özden
Research associate
Former team member
Mustafa Umut Karaoğlan
Research associate
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Nusret Sefa Kuralay
Former team member
Gamze Soytürk
Research associate
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Önder Kızılkan
Former team member
Aykut Karakor
Research associate
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ali Yurddaş
Former team member
Tacettin Dişli
Research associate
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Ezan
Former team member
Süleyman Aykut Korkmaz
Research associate
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emrah Erginer
Former team member
Olgun Konur
Research associate
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ömür Yaşar Saatçioğlu
Former team member
Selected Undergraduate Research
Earlier student projects
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Ecem Binaoğlu · Tuğçe Duranay
Experimental investigation of the effect of mixing method on the homogeneity and fuel cell temperature on the performance of direct methanol fuel cells
Alper Can İnce · M. Gizem Bayrakdar
Thermodynamic Modeling of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell System
Aytuğ Serhat Akpak · Meriç Kütük
Design and Testing of a Maglev Train Based on Solar Panel and Reversible PEM Fuel Cell
Ceyda Günay
Mathematical Modeling and Exergetic Optimization of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector
Manufacturing and testing of direct methanol fuel cells with different methods
Onur Kadem · Deniz Eker
Design, manufacturing and testing of a direct methanol fuel cell stack
Kübra Özalp · Hüseyin Kaman
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis of Electrochemical Systems
Anıl Erdoğan · Gökhan Fidan
Design and analysis of a shell and tube heat exchanger in an organic Rankine cycle
Tarık Özbilgin · Enes Yeğin · Bilal Özen
Manufacturing of the membrane electrode assembly of a direct methanol fuel cell
Faruk Atacan · Uğur Gençalp
Thermodynamic analysis of Pakmaya cogeneration system
Ömer Katırcı
Thermodynamic analysis of Gümüşköy geothermal power plant
Onuray Halis
Design and manufacturing of a small wind turbine
Enes Samed Em · Mustafa Duğral
Numerical analysis of air flow and heat transfer in domestic and commercial refrigerators