Mesude Bayrakci Boz

Mesude Bayrakci Boz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) at James Madison University's College of Integrated Science & Engineering. She previously held roles as Assistant Professor and Assistant Teaching Professor of Engineering at Penn State Hazleton from 2018 to 2023. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Energy and Mineral Engineering from Pennsylvania State University (2017 and 2011, respectively), and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in GIS from Penn State World Campus (2013).

Her research focuses on renewable energy systems, including solar energy conversion, photovoltaic system design, grid integration of renewables, energy markets, and spatial analysis of renewable resources using GIS. She also explores electric vehicle infrastructure and engineering education methodologies. Courses taught at JMU include ISAT 410 (Sustainable Energy Development), ISAT 151 (Applied Calculus), and ISAT 152 (Applied Physics). Previous teaching includes modules on wind/hydropower, nuclear engineering fundamentals, and foundational engineering design principles.

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