Refet KARADAĞ

Prof. Refet KARADAĞ is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Adıyaman University's Faculty of Engineering since 2017. He holds a PhD from Yıldız Technical University (2004) and has extensive experience in academia, including roles as Research Assistant, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor at Harran University and Yıldız Technical University. His research focuses on thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and renewable energy systems, with a particular emphasis on solar energy applications, nanofluids, and HVAC systems. He has authored/co-authored over 19 peer-reviewed articles and participated in numerous international conferences. His work includes studies on phase change materials, ground-air heat exchangers, and optimization of thermal systems.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Fırat University (1993)
• Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Dumlupınar University (1996)
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Yıldız Technical University (2004)

Research Interests:

• Thermal systems design and analysis
• Nanofluid applications in heat transfer
• Renewable energy technologies (solar, geothermal)
• Energy efficiency in building systems
• Optimization of energy storage systems (metal hydrides)
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling

Professional Contributions:

• Editor of Harran University Engineering Journal (2016–2017)
• Reviewer for journals like Applied Thermal Engineering and Journal of Thermal Science and Technology
• Principal investigator in projects related to solar collectors and thermal insulation

Labs/Teams: Active in thermal engineering and renewable energy research groups at Adıyaman University.