Ibrahim Dincer
PhD
Professor
Automotive, Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringDr. Dincer is a world-renowned expert in clean energy systems, including hydrogen. His research is aimed at improving efficiency, cost effectiveness, security, design and analysis. His other research focuses include sustainable energy technologies, renewable energy technologies, hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies, carbon capturing technologies and energy storage technologies.
Languages
English, Turkish
ibrahim.dincer@ontariotechu.ca
905.721.8668 ext. 5723
Areas of expertise
- Energy and environment policies and program implementation techniques
- Energy and exergy analyses of thermal systems and applications
- Energy conservation
- Food refrigeration, cooling, heating and drying applications
- Heat transfer in thermal processes and applications
- Hydrogen energy and fuel cells
- Refrigeration systems
- Renewable energy
- Solar thermal systems
- Sustainability
- Thermal energy storage systems
- Transport phenomena in complex/advanced thermal-fluid systems and processes
- Mechanical Engineering Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey 1993
- Mechanical Engineering Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey 1991
- Mechanical Engineering Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey 1987
Keynote Speaker
Singapore July 20, 2016The 15th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
Plenary Speaker
Istanbul, Turkey May 29, 2016International Conference on Sustainable Aviation 2016
Keynote Speaker
Halifax, Nova Scotia May 15, 2016Global Conference on Global Warming 2016
Keynote Speaker
Hangzhou, China May 8, 201618th International Conference on Hydrogen Production
Plenary Speaker
Istanbul, Turkey December 23, 2015International Conference on Energy Systems
Exergy
Elsevier, London, 2012Ibrahim Dincer & Marc A. Rosen
2nd Edition
Efficiency Evaluation of Energy Systems
Springer Verlag, New York, 2012M. Kanoglu, Y.A. Cengel and I. Dincer
Hydrogen Production from Nuclear Energy
Springer Verlag, London, 2012G.F. Naterer, I. Dincer and C. Zamfirescu
Sustainable Energy Systems and Applications
Springer Verlag, New York, 2011I. Dincer and C. Zamfirescu
Refrigeration Systems and Applications
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., London, 20102nd edition
Porous Media in Modern Technologies: Energy, Electronics, Biomedical and Environmental Engineering
Springer Verlag, New York, 2004A. Bejan, I. Dincer, S. Lorente, A.H. Reis and A.F. Miguel
- Dincer, I., “Green methods for hydrogen production”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 37(2), 1954-1971, 2012.
- Ratlamwala, T.A.H. and Dincer, I., “Comparative efficiency assessment of novel multi-flash integrated geothermal systems for power and hydrogen production”, Applied Thermal Energy 48, 359-366, 2012.
- Kizilkan, O. and Dincer, I., “Exergy analysis of borehole thermal energy storage system for building cooling applications”, Energy and Buildings 49, 568-574, 2012.
- Ozbilen, A., Dincer, I. and Rosen, M.A., “Life cycle assessment of hydrogen production via thermochemical water splitting using multi-step Cu-Cl cycles”, Journal of Cleaner Production 33, 202-216, 2012.
- Ozbilen, A., Dincer, I. and Rosen, M.A., “Exergetic life cycle assessment of a hydrogen production process”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 37(7), 5665–5675, 2012.
- Rabbani, M., Dincer, I. and Naterer, G.F., “Thermodynamic assessment of a wind turbine based combined cycle”, Energy-The International Journal 44(1), 321-328, 2012.
- Caliskan, H., Dincer, I. and Hepbasli, A., “Thermodynamic analyses and assessments of various thermal energy storage systems for buildings”, Energy Conversion and Management 62, 109-122, 2012.
- Ishak, F., Dincer, I. and Zamfirescu, C., “Energy and exergy analyses of direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cell integrated with gas turbine power cycle”, Journal of Power Sources 212, 73-85, 2012.
- Zamfirescu, C., Dincer I. and Naterer, G.F. “Molecular charge transfer simulation and quantum efficiency of a photochemical reactor for solar hydrogen production”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 37(12), 9537-9549, 2012.
- Zamfirescu, C., Naterer, G.F. and Dincer, I. “Photo-electro-chemical chlorination of cuprous chloride with hydrochloric acid for hydrogen production”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 37(12), 9529-9536, 2012.
- MacPhee, D., Dincer, I. and Beyene, A., “Numerical simulation and exergetic performance assessment of charging process in encapsulated ice thermal energy storage system”, Energy-The International Journal 41(1), 491-498, 2012.
- Balta, M.T., Dincer, I. and Hepbasli, A. “Energy and exergy analyses of Magnesium-Chlorine (Mg-Cl) thermochemical cycle”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 37(6), 4855-4862, 2012.
- Ezan, M.A., Erek, A. and Dincer, I., “Energy and exergy analyses of an ice–on–coil thermal energy storage system”, Energy-The International Journal 36(11), 6375-6386, 2011.
- Caliskan, H., Dincer, I. and Hepbasli, A., “Energy and exergy analyses of combined thermochemical and sensible thermal energy storage systems for building heating applications”, Energy and Buildings 48, 103-111, 2011.
- Ahmed, M. and Dincer, I., “A review on methanol crossover in direct methanol fuel cells: challenges and achievements”, International Journal of Energy Research 35(14), 1213-1228, 2011.
- Ahmadi, P., Dincer, I. and Rosen, M.A., “Exergy, exergoeconomic and environmental analyses and evolutionary algorithm based multi-objective optimization of combined power plants”, Energy-The International Journal 36(10), 5886-5898, 2011.
- Al-Sulaiman, Dincer, I. and Hamdullahpur, F., “Exergy modeling of a new solar driven trigeneration system”, Solar Energy 85(9), 2228-2243, 2011.
- Abuadala, A. and Dincer, I., “Exergoeconomic analysis of a hybrid system based by steam biomass gasification products for hydrogen production”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 36(20), 12780-12793, 2011.
- Cohce, M.K., Dincer, I. and Rosen, M.A., “Energy and exergy analyses of a biomass-based hydrogen production system”, Bioresource Technology 102(18), 8466-8474, 2011.
- Zamfirescu, C. and Dincer, I., “Hydrogen production from urea for enhanced fuel efficiency of vehicles”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 36(17), 11425-11432, 2011.
- Baniasadi, E. and Dincer, I., “Energy and exergy analyses of a combined ammonia-fed solid oxide fuel cell system for vehicular applications”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 36(17), 11128-11136, 2011.
- Ramandi, M.Y. and Dincer, I., “Thermodynamic performance analysis of a molten carbonate fuel cell at very high current densities”, Journal of Power Sources 196(20), 8509-8518, 2011.
- Best Paper Award (with G.F. Naterer and C. Zamfirescu), IAHE, USA (2012)
- Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada, Canada (2011)
- FEAS Teaching Excellence Award, Â鶹´«Ã½ University, Canada (2010)
- UOIT Research Excellence Award, Â鶹´«Ã½ University, Canada (2008)
- Distinguished Lecturer, ASHRAE, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (2008)
- FEAS Research Excellence Award, Â鶹´«Ã½ University, Canada (2006)
- Fellow of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, Canada (2006)
- Fellow of the World Innovation Foundation, Huddersfield, UK (2005)
- The 2005 Research Excellence Award, APMC, Ontario (2005)
- The Premier’s Research Excellence Award, Ontario (2004)
- Distinguished Researcher Award, KFUPM (2003)
- The President’s Special Award, Alumni Association International, Istanbul Technical University (2000)
- First-class Honour, PhD (Graduation), Istanbul Technical University (1993)
- Most Interesting Application, Presented Paper, ASME & EF (1993)
- R & D Encouragement, TUBITAK-Marmara Research Center (1992)
- First-class Honour, MSc. (Graduation), Yildiz Technical University (1991)
- First-class Honour, BSc. (Graduation), Selcuk University (1987)
The Turkish Academy of Sciences
- Thermodynamics (MECE 2320U)
Introductory concepts and definitions; energy, work and heat; the nature of thermodynamics; the First Law of Thermodynamics; the Second Law of Thermodynamics; control mass and control volume analyses; properties and behaviour of pure substances; ideal gases and mixtures; equation of state for a perfect gas; irreversible and reversible processes; the Carnot cycle; entropy; Clausius inequality; entropy change in open and closed systems; isentropic processes; introduction to exergy; power and refrigeration cycles. - Thermodynamic and Heat Transfer (MECE 2640U)
Nature of thermodynamics, First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics. Control mass and control volume analyses. Properties and behaviour of pure substances. Ideal gases and mixtures; equation of state for a perfect gas. Introduction to conduction, convection and radiation. Solutions to steady-state and transient conduction problems. Free and forced convection for laminar and turbulent flows. Thermal radiation between black bodies. Introduction to heat exchangers. - Fluid Mechanics (MECE 2860U)
Fundamentals of fluid mechanics, including: properties of fluids and their units; fluid static. Kinematics of fluids, conservation of mass and the continuity equation. Dynamics of fluids; Euler equation; Bernoulli equation. The energy equation; energy grade lines. Flow of viscous fluids; laminar and turbulent flows; flow in pipes and fittings; the Moody diagram. Flows around immersed bodies; lift and drag on bodies. Boundary layers; flow separation. Flow measurement techniques. - Combustion and Engines (AUTE 3450U)
Combustion fundamentals including flame stoichiometry, chemical kinetics, flame temperature, pre-mixed and diffusion flames. Applications to engineered combustion systems such as furnaces and fossil fuelled engines. Continuous and unsteady combustion systems. Internal combustion engines including cycles, fuels and lubricants, supercharging, carburetion, valving, manifolding, combustion chamber ignition and fuel injection; engine performance and testing. Design of combustors and engines. Methods for increasing combustion efficiency and reducing pollutant formation. Pollution reduction techniques. Safety issues. - Heat Transfer (NUCL 3930U)
Introduction to conduction, convection and radiation. Solutions to steady-state and transient conduction problems. Heat conduction across contact surfaces and cylindrical walls. Heat generation in conduction. Solutions to convection problems for laminar and for turbulent flows. Forced and natural convection. Boiling and condensing heat transfer. Two phase flow in a channel. Critical heat flux. Heat exchangers, and heat exchanger effectiveness and operational characteristics. - Advanced Energy Systems (ENGR 5100G)
Advanced power and refrigeration cycles. Advanced gas turbine systems. Combustion systems and applications. Energy storage. Nuclear reactor technology. Fuel cells. Solar power. Wind power. Hydro power. Co- and tri-generation. Geothermal district heating systems. Energy and exergy analysis of advanced energy systems.