Ahmet Demir Bayka

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Demir Bayka is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Başkent University, where he has contributed to academic research and education for decades with a focus on automotive engineering systems.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester (1980)
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1971)
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1968)

Prof. Bayka's research centers on internal combustion engine technology and sustainable fuel alternatives. His primary expertise spans:

• Advanced engine design and thermodynamic cycle optimization
• Alternative fuel applications (natural gas, ethanol, biodiesel)
• Emission reduction technologies for compression ignition engines
• Thermal management in high-heat-flux environments
• Computer-aided engine simulation and performance modeling

His notable recognitions include:

• FSAE Formula Hybrid Car Race 3rd place (SAE-IEEE, 2017)
• FSAE Formula Hybrid Car Race Best Design Award (SAE-IEEE, 2016)

Prof. Bayka has supervised 28 graduate theses from 1979-2020 and led 6 major R&D projects including natural gas conversion systems for diesel engines (1991) and HBO internal combustion engine development (2015). His teaching portfolio encompasses specialized courses in automotive engineering, thermal systems, and computational engine design.