About
Hayrettin Karayaka is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, Western Carolina University. He leads initiatives to establish electric power engineering as a formal discipline within the institution, focusing on outreach, curriculum development, and recruitment. His research emphasizes renewable energy systems, smart grid technologies, and engineering education innovation. Dr. Karayaka holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University and prior industry experience in smart grid and wireless communication sectors.
Education:
- PhD, Electrical Engineering, The Ohio State University
- MS, Control Systems/Electrical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University
- BS, Control Systems/Electrical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University
Research Focus:
- Renewable Energy Integration (wave, nuclear, solar)
- Smart Grid Optimization and Control
- Advanced Energy Storage Solutions
- Engineering Education Methodologies
Key Projects:
- Nuclear workforce development programs
- Mobile lab initiatives for sustainability education
- Wave energy converter hardware-in-the-loop simulations
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