Zerefşan Kaymaz

Zerefşan Kaymaz is a Professor in the Department of Meteorological Engineering at Istanbul Technical University in Istanbul, Turkey. Despite the department name suggesting atmospheric meteorology, their research focuses primarily on space physics and geomagnetism with applications to spacecraft systems. They maintain an active research profile with publications spanning over three decades, from 1992 to anticipated 2025 publications.

Professor Kaymaz's research interests focus on the intersection of space physics and aerospace engineering, particularly examining how geomagnetic phenomena affect spacecraft operations. Their work addresses critical challenges in spacecraft attitude estimation under geomagnetic disturbances, magnetosheath dynamics, and space weather impacts on satellite systems. The research combines theoretical space physics with practical aerospace engineering applications, making significant contributions to understanding how spacecraft systems interact with Earth's magnetic environment.

Analysis of Professor Kaymaz's recent publications reveals a strong focus on spacecraft attitude estimation challenges under geomagnetic disturbances, with particular attention to noise effects, magnetic anomalies, and storm conditions. Their work bridges fundamental space physics concepts with practical aerospace engineering solutions, demonstrating how geomagnetic phenomena directly impact spacecraft navigation and control systems. The research shows consistent evolution from basic space physics investigations toward increasingly applied aerospace engineering problems.

• h-index: 11
• Total Citations: 545
• Total Research Outputs: 47
• Active Research Projects: 4 (completed between 2000-2021)

Professor Kaymaz has supervised 15 students throughout their career and maintains active collaborations across international space physics research networks. Their projects have addressed critical space weather phenomena including magnetosheath morphology, Joule heating in the upper atmosphere, and ionospheric variability. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between space physics, aerospace engineering, and satellite operations.