معرفی
Fatih Selim Bayraktar is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Simav Faculty of Technology, Dumlupınar University, where he has been serving since 2025 after previously working as a Research Assistant from 2016 to 2025. His academic career is deeply rooted in energy systems engineering with a focus on practical applications of renewable energy technologies.
Dr. Bayraktar's educational background demonstrates remarkable breadth across multiple disciplines:
- Energy Systems Engineering (B.S., Gazi University, 2010-2015)
- Business Administration (B.S., Anadolu University, 2012-2015)
- History (B.S., Anadolu University, ongoing)
- Mechanical Engineering (M.S., Dumlupınar University, 2017-2020)
- Mechanical Engineering (Ph.D., Dumlupınar University, 2020-2024)
His research interests center on energy engineering with specific expertise in phase change materials (PCM) for building applications, concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies, and thermal energy storage systems. His work bridges theoretical energy concepts with practical implementation in building systems, focusing on how PCMs can reduce energy consumption while maintaining thermal comfort. Dr. Bayraktar has published extensively on PCM applications in various building components including walls, roofs, ceilings, and flooring, demonstrating a systematic approach to improving building energy efficiency.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory focused on practical energy solutions for building systems, with increasing sophistication in PCM applications and regional energy assessments. His work spans both fundamental material research and applied building science, with a growing emphasis on Turkey's energy potential, particularly in the Simav region where his university is located. The publications show a progression from broader energy assessments to increasingly specific PCM applications in building components.
Dr. Bayraktar teaches a diverse range of courses including Dynamics, Entrepreneurship and Project Management, Sanitary Installations, System Dynamics and Control, and Renewable Energy Resources. His teaching reflects his multidisciplinary background, combining core mechanical engineering principles with practical applications in energy systems and business-oriented skills. His research activities directly inform his teaching, particularly in renewable energy and thermal systems courses.
Currently, Dr. Bayraktar is leading research on PCM applications in building systems, with his most recent project examining 'The Effect of PCM Additive Surfaces on the Air Conditioning Load of a Room.' His work demonstrates a practical approach to energy efficiency that considers both technical performance and real-world implementation challenges in building environments.
