Dr. Hayriye Serra Altinoluk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University's Faculty of Engineering. She serves as the Head of the Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies Department, a position she has held since 2019. Her academic career spans over a decade with significant contributions to photovoltaic research and renewable energy technology development. Dr. Altinoluk earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Mersin University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2001-2007). She completed her Doctorate in Micro and Nanotechnology from Middle East Technical University's Institute of Science (2008-2016), focusing on advanced solar cell technologies. Her research primarily centers on photovoltaic systems, with special emphasis on light trapping techniques, surface texturing of solar cells, and energy storage integration. Dr. Altinoluk has pioneered work in micro and nano-hole texturing of silicon solar cells to improve light absorption and energy conversion efficiency. Her recent research has expanded into battery energy storage systems for solar applications and building-integrated photovoltaics, including designing solar-powered houses in the Muğla region. She has also explored biomedical applications of microfabrication techniques, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of her work. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory from fundamental solar cell texturing research toward practical energy system integration. While her earlier work focused on micro and nano-structuring techniques for silicon solar cells, her recent publications increasingly address system-level challenges including battery controllers, energy dispatch optimization, and building-integrated photovoltaic applications. This evolution demonstrates her transition from basic materials research to applied energy systems engineering. Best Paper Award (2017) Best Design Award (2014) Dr. Altinoluk has successfully supervised multiple graduate students, including MUSTAFA LATEEF HASAN-HASAN (2024), AHMED-ABUSNOUBAR (2022), and MOATASEM ABDO MABKHOT-AL (2020). She has secured significant research funding through various projects, including EU-funded initiatives (Cheetah 2014-2017, PhotoNVoltaics 2012-2016), TÜBİTAK projects (2007-2010), and university-supported research (2017-2020). Currently, she serves as Project Supervisor for the "Smart Bee Venom Extraction System" (2023-2025) and as a Project Reviewer for material analysis projects using machine learning (2024-2026). Dr. Altinoluk actively contributes to the academic community through her role on the Institute of Science Advisory Board at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University and as a thesis defense jury member. She is also involved in the Sustainable Green Campus Commission's Energy and Climate Change Subcommittee, helping guide the university's sustainability initiatives.
