معرفی
Davut KARAYEL is a Professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering. He also holds a remote Chief Researcher position at Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania.
- Education: BSc in Agricultural Engineering (Cukurova University, 1995), MSc and PhD in Agricultural Engineering (Akdeniz University, 2005)
- Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of Journal of Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, Editorial Board Member of Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
- Metrics: 169 WoS publications, 408 h-index (WoS), 1012 h-index (Scopus), 1961 h-index (Scholar)
His research focuses on Agricultural Engineering, particularly technological processes of sowing and crop care machines and environmental impact assessment of agricultural operations. Key areas include soil-machine interaction, precision seeding systems, biomass processing, and sustainable agricultural technologies.
The 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in pelletization (bioenergy from crop residues), AI-optimized planting systems, soil crust mitigation, and sensor-based precision agriculture. These works bridge mechanical engineering and agroecology, addressing challenges in resource efficiency and environmental sustainability.
He has supervised 3 theses and authored 2 international book chapters. With over 100 WoS-indexed publications and 27 Scopus publications, his work emphasizes machine design, combustion properties, and agricultural mechanization.
