معرفی
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Levent Çolak (Başkent University, Department of Mechanical Engineering) is an Associate Professor specializing in Thermal Systems, Solar Energy, Heat Transfer, and Energy Efficiency. He actively contributes to research in renewable energy integration, thermo-economic optimization, and sustainable building technologies.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Gazi University (2003)
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1989)
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1986)
His research focuses on innovative cavity receivers for solar collectors, thermo-economic analysis of heat exchangers, and climate control systems for greenhouses. Recent publications emphasize hybrid renewable energy systems, phase change materials, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications.
Notable awards include the 2022 Turkish Patent and Trademark Office Gold Medal and the 2020 TEKNOFEST Çevre ve Enerji Teknolojileri Yarışması Teşvik ve En İyi Sunum ödülü. He has supervised projects involving thermal systems, solar energy integration, and energy-efficient HVAC solutions.
Scientific Awards:
- Altın Madalya (Patent) - 2022
- Gümüş Madalya (Patent) - 2022
- TEKNOFEST 2020 Çevre ve Enerji Teknolojileri - 2020
- 2242 Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Proje Yarışması Ankara Bölge Birincisi - 2020
- 2242 Türkiye İkincisi - 2020
He teaches courses such as Applied Thermodynamics, Heating-Cooling-Air Conditioning System Design, and Solar Energy, with a strong emphasis on project-based learning and industry collaboration.
