Bahadır ACAR

Bahadır ACAR is an Associate Professor and currently serves as Department Head at Karabük University's Faculty of Technology, Department of Energy Systems Engineering. He has been affiliated with Karabük University since 2004, progressing from Research Assistant to Assistant Professor in 2011, and achieving the rank of Associate Professor in 2020. He also served as Technology Transfer Office Coordinator (2016-2020) and Deputy Department Head (2014-2016).

His academic background includes a PhD in Mechanical Education from Karabük University (2011), Master's Degree from Zonguldak Karaelmas University (2007), and Bachelor's Degree from Gazi University (2001). He has received YÖKDİL English language certification with a score of 77 in 2020.

Dr. ACAR's research primarily focuses on Solar Energy Systems and Installation Technology, with significant contributions in freeze-drying processes for agricultural products. His work spans thermal engineering applications across food preservation, renewable energy systems, and building technologies. He has developed expertise in drying kinetics, thermal analysis, and energy system optimization.

His publication record shows a strong emphasis on freeze-drying techniques for various fruits and vegetables including strawberries, mushrooms, hawthorn, persimmon, kiwi, blueberries, rosehip, and carrots. His research also extends to solar drying systems for hazelnuts, wind turbine design, thermal energy storage, and photovoltaic applications.

With a total of 79 publications including 54 articles, Dr. ACAR has established himself as a productive researcher in energy systems engineering. His work has been cited 275 times with an h-index of 9, demonstrating significant impact in his field.

Dr. ACAR has supervised 11 Master's students and 1 PhD student, demonstrating his commitment to academic mentorship. His students have worked on diverse topics including solar energy plant design, strawberry freeze-drying, wind turbine design, and hybrid renewable energy systems.

He has led 3 research projects as principal investigator and participated in 3 others as a researcher. His projects focus on concentrated solar energy panels, thermoelectric modules, hazelnut drying systems, vapor compression cooling systems, and saffron freeze-drying.