معرفی
Özgür Bayer is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU). He holds a BS (2000), MS (2002), and PhD (2009) from METU's Mechanical Engineering Department. His research focuses on heat transfer, CFD, radiative cooling, and HVAC systems. He has supervised multiple graduate students and contributed to projects involving phase change materials, thermal energy storage, and renewable energy applications. His work is published in leading journals and presented at international conferences. He has held roles such as Vice-Chairperson and collaborates on EU and TUBITAK-funded projects.
Education:
- B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, METU, 2000
- M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, METU, 2002
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, METU, 2009
Research Interests:
His research integrates experimental and numerical methods to study heat transfer phenomena, including cooling systems for electronics, thermal energy storage, and geothermal applications. Key topics include CFD-based modeling, phase change material (PCM) behavior, and sustainable energy solutions. He explores applications in HVAC, renewable energy systems, and industrial waste heat recovery.
Advising & Projects:
He advises graduate students on projects such as PCM-enhanced heat sinks, magma chamber thermomechanics, and Li-ion battery thermal analysis. Collaborates on EU and national grants, focusing on energy-efficient technologies and thermal systems optimization. His lab conducts experiments in fluid dynamics and thermal characterization, leveraging advanced CFD simulations.
Labs & Facilities:
His research is based at the Thermal-Environmental Engineering Laboratory in METU's Mechanical Engineering Building. The lab houses equipment for CFD simulations, PCM testing, and thermal-fluid experiments, supporting both academic and industrial research.
