معرفی
Zuhal Er serves as a Docent (Associate Professor) in the Department of Basic Sciences at Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. With an active research profile spanning from 2005 to 2024, she has established herself as a leading researcher in solar energy engineering and renewable energy systems through 23 research outputs and two major funded projects.
Research Interests: Dr. Er's work centers on solar radiation engineering (100% fingerprint match), photovoltaic systems including CdTe/CZTS/CZTSe solar cells (61-100% relevance), and solar collector optimization. Her research extends to computational materials science for energy applications, neutron shielding materials, and hybrid wind-solar systems for practical implementations like water pumping. She integrates engineering principles with materials science to solve real-world renewable energy challenges.
Publications and Research Trends: Analysis of her 23 publications reveals a strategic evolution from fundamental solar calculations (2005-2010) toward advanced materials engineering (2015-2024). Recent work (2021-2024) demonstrates strong focus on computational modeling of doped semiconductors, optimization of chalcogenide solar cells, and development of radiation shielding materials, with increasing interdisciplinary collaboration evidenced by international co-authorships.
Scientific Awards:
- THE RUNNERUP FOR THE BEST PAPER (2004)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Er has supervised 5 students as indicated by institutional records. She successfully led two significant projects: Güneş radyasyonu tahmini ve PV panellerin bozulma modlarının bir uygulama çalışması (Solar Radiation Forecasting and PV Panel Failure Modes, 2019-2022) and Solar Enerjili Sistemler için Simülasyon ve Hesaplama (Simulation and Calculation for Solar Energy Systems, 2015-2018), demonstrating sustained research leadership in applied renewable energy.
Labs and Teams: Her research is conducted within Istanbul Technical University's Department of Basic Sciences infrastructure, with extensive collaborative networks visible in co-authorships spanning computational materials science, photovoltaic engineering, and radiation physics teams across multiple international institutions.
