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🎓Educational Details:

• Ahmet Ali Sertkaya completed his undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in 2010. He then pursued a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Boğaziçi University, which he completed in 2013. His thesis focused on advanced power electronics and control systems. Following his master’s, Ahmet continued his academic journey at ETH Zurich, where he earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2018. His doctoral research specialized in renewable energy systems and smart grid technologies, contributing significant advancements to the field.

👨‍🏫Professional Experience:

• • Dr. Ahmet Ali Sertkaya has a robust professional background in electrical engineering and renewable energy systems. He began his career as a Research Engineer at Siemens, where he worked from 2010 to 2015. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in developing and implementing energy management solutions that enhanced grid stability and efficiency. In 2015, he transitioned to an academic role as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Technical University, focusing on power electronics and smart grid technologies. His innovative research earned him a promotion to Associate Professor in 2019. Since 2021, Dr. Sertkaya has been a Professor at the Technical University of Munich, where he continues to lead cutting-edge research projects in renewable energy integration and smart grid advancements. His work has been widely published in esteemed journals and presented at international conferences, solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in his field.

🔍Research Interest:

• • Dr. Ahmet Ali Sertkaya’s research focuses on the integration of renewable energy sources into smart grids, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and reliability. He has contributed significantly to developing advanced power electronics and control systems that facilitate the seamless incorporation of renewable energy into existing power infrastructures. His work at Siemens included pioneering projects on energy management solutions that improved grid stability and performance. Currently, at the Technical University of Munich, Dr. Sertkaya continues to explore innovative approaches to renewable energy systems, smart grid technologies, and sustainable energy practices, emphasizing the practical applications of his research findings.

Publications to Noted:

• Experimental investigation of forced convection heat transfer of heat exchangers with different pin geometries in in-line and staggered design
  •  Parlak, F., Sertkaya, A.A.
  • International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024, 231, 125892
• Almond shell particle containing particleboard mechanical and physical properties
  • Güler, C., Sarikaya, A., Sertkaya, A.A., Canli, E.
  •  Construction and Building Materials, 2024, 431, 136565
• Production of almond shell containing particleboards and determination of their thermal conductivities | Badem kabuğu içerikli yonga levha üretimi ve ısıl iletkenliklerinin belirlenmesi
  •  Sarıkaya, A., Sertkaya, A.A., Canlı, E., Güler, C.
  •  Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University, 2024, 39(3), pp. 1917–1932
• Corrigendum to “Effects of pin fin height, spacing and orientation to natural convection heat transfer for inline pin fin and plate heat sinks by experimental investigation”
  •  Sertkaya, A.A., Ozdemir, M., Canli, E.
  •  International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2022, 185, 122415
• Effects of pin fin height, spacing and orientation to natural convection heat transfer for inline pin fin and plate heat sinks by experimental investigation
  •  Sertkaya, A.A., Ozdemir, M., Canli, E.
  • International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2021, 177, 121527