DAVUT SOLYALI

Assoc. Prof. Davut Solyali is the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), specializing in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His academic career includes roles as faculty member and administrator with a focus on renewable energy systems, battery technologies, and smart manufacturing.

Education:

• PhD in Renewable Energy (2007-2013), University of Bath
• MSc in Power Systems (2006-2007), University of Bath
• BEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (2001-2006), Eastern Mediterranean University

Research Interests: Focus on battery storage systems for power grids, thermal management of electric vehicle batteries, machine learning applications in manufacturing processes, and wind energy resource assessment. His work bridges renewable energy integration with advanced manufacturing techniques, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and Industry 4.0 advancements.

Publications: Recent work emphasizes battery thermal management systems, machine learning optimization of welding processes, and energy storage reviews. His 2022 review on electrochemical battery storage systems has been influential in grid optimization discussions.

Awards: Received the EMU Publication Citation Award (2021) for scholarly contributions.

Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple theses in energy systems and manufacturing. Engaged in interdisciplinary projects combining renewable energy with advanced thermal engineering solutions.

Labs/Teams: Active in EMU's Energy Research Center and Electric Vehicle Development Center (EVDC), contributing to cutting-edge projects in sustainable transportation and grid technologies.