Murat Ozdenefe

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Ozdenefe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), North Cyprus. He holds a PhD from The University of Manchester (2013), an MSc from EMU (2008), and a BSc from Çukurova University (2006). His research focuses on building heat transfer, phase change materials, energy auditing, and passive building systems. He has served as Chair of the EMU Mechanical Engineering Department since 2022 and previously as Vice Chair (2020–2022). He teaches courses in solar energy, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems.

Education:

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Manchester (2013)
• MSc, Mechanical Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University (2008)
• BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Çukurova University (2006)

Research Interests:

Dr. Ozdenefe’s work emphasizes sustainable building technologies, including thermal performance simulation, phase change materials, and energy-efficient retrofitting. He has published extensively on Trombe walls, solar air heaters, and energy auditing methodologies. His research integrates simulation tools like EnergyPlus with experimental validation to improve building energy efficiency.

Publications Trends:

Recent work includes optimizing solar air heater designs, calibrating energy models for residential buildings, and evaluating Trombe wall viability. His studies often address Cyprus-specific climate challenges and practical implementation of passive systems.

Awards & Grants:

No awards explicitly listed, though his roles in academic committees and professional organizations indicate recognition. He has led projects on energy efficiency and thermal performance funded by institutional grants.

Advising & Committees:

• Supervised 8 MSc theses and 1 PhD thesis on topics like hybrid photovoltaic systems and geothermal integration.
• Managed ABET accreditation and summer practice programs at EMU.

Labs & Teams:

Active in the Energy Research Centre at EMU, focusing on building simulation and renewable energy integration.