Editors

Can Özgür Çolpan, Ph.D., received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Middle East Technical University in 2003 and 2005, respectively. He conducted his Ph.D. studies at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of Carleton University between 2005 and 2009. He continued his studies as a post-doctoral researcher there between 2009 and 2010 and at Ryerson University between 2010 and 2012. He has been working as a member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Dokuz Eylül University since 2012. In 2014 and 2019, he was appointed to Associate Professor and Professor positions, respectively. Dr. Çolpan has conducted research in the field of fuel cells and hydrogen and the mathematical modeling of integrated energy systems. His areas of research include modeling of direct internal reforming solid oxide fuel cells, material development and mathematical modeling for direct methanol fuel cells, development of high-temperature PEM fuel cells, simulation and optimization of the fuel cell vehicle powertrains, catalytic dehydrogenation of solid hydrogen storage materials, analysis of organic Rankine cycle based systems, and analysis of biofuel fueled turbojet.

Alper Dalkıran, Ph.D.,received his bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Eskisehir Technical University. He completed his MSc degree in the School of Science at Anadolu University and earned his Ph.D. in 2017 in Environmental Sustainability of Airports from the School of Science at Anadolu University. Dr. Dalkiran is currently working in the School of Aviation at Suleyman Demirel University.

Selcuk Ekici, Ph.D., received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Eskisehir Osmangazi University, an MS in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Anadolu University, and his Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Eskisehir Technical University in 2008, 2015, and 2019 respectively. He is currently the Head of the Aviation Department at Iğdır University. Dr. Ekici has authored/co-authored books, book chapters, journal and conference papers, and numerous technical reports. He is an active member of various international scientific organizations and societies and serves as an associate editor and editorial board member for various international journals. An active researcher and supervisor, his research areas include aviation, thermodynamics, gas turbine engines, alternative/renewable fuels, and the environment.