Salih ERMİŞ

Salih ERMİŞ serves as Assistant Professor and Department Head in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. With 25+ years of continuous service since 2000, he progressed from Instructor to Doctoral Lecturer in 2018 and assumed departmental leadership in 2022. His academic foundation includes a PhD (2019), MSc (2003), and BSc (2000) in Electrical Education from Gazi University, complemented by English proficiency certification (YDS 55, 2015).

His educational journey demonstrates deep institutional commitment:

• PhD: Electrical Education, Gazi University Institute of Science (2004-2019)
• MSc: Electrical Education (Thesis), Gazi University Institute of Science (2001-2003)
• BSc: Electrical Education, Gazi University Faculty of Technical Education (1995-2000)

ERMİŞ's research centers on electrical energy systems with emphasis on metaheuristic optimization applications. His work bridges theoretical algorithms and practical power grid challenges, particularly in voltage stability, renewable integration, and smart grid technologies. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward photovoltaic forecasting and educational technology, including augmented reality tools for circuit analysis. His methodology consistently applies nature-inspired algorithms (Ant Colony, Grey Wolf, Particle Swarm) to solve multi-objective power flow problems while addressing agricultural energy needs and distribution network efficiency.

His publication portfolio shows consistent growth in high-impact domains, with 2023-2025 works focusing on distributed generation optimization, PMU placement, and environmental economic dispatch. The research demonstrates strong industry relevance through industrial control circuit analysis and solar radiation-based output estimation.

Award recognition includes:

• Best Paper Award at 2017 IEEE ICRERA for FACTS devices research

As an advisor, he has supervised two Master's theses on photovoltaic forecasting and metaheuristic load flow analysis. His grant leadership spans seven projects including mobile AR applications for engineering education (2025-2027), short-circuit fault analysis software (2023-2024), and solar panel efficiency testing (2021-2023). Collaborative work with researchers like Ramazan Bayındır and Mehmet Yeşilbudak over 2016-2023 demonstrates sustained interdisciplinary teamwork. Current initiatives focus on visual programming tools for power system education and hybrid PV/wind optimization.