Prof. Osmaniye Korkut Ata Unv. Turkey
Dr. Yusuf Alper Kaplan is a Professor of Energy Systems Engineering at Osmaniye Korkut Ata University in Turkey. He has a distinguished career in renewable energy, specializing in solar and wind energy modeling, estimation, and system performance. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Kaplan has contributed to advancing energy systems through innovative methodologies and predictive models.
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Education 🎓
- Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Gaziantep University, 2002
- Master’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Çukurova University, 2008
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anadolu University, 2014
Professional Experience 💼
- Lecturer (2004-2009) at Çukurova University
- Research Assistant (2010-2014) at Anadolu University
- Assistant Professor (2014-2018), Associate Professor (2018-2023), and Professor (2023-present) at Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
- Head of Department of Energy Systems Engineering (2019-2020)
- Director of the Continuing Education Centre (2020-present)
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Kaplan’s research focuses on renewable energy, especially solar and wind energy systems. His work involves developing statistical and computational models for solar radiation forecasting, wind energy assessment, and performance optimization of renewable energy sources in varying environmental conditions.
Awards and Recognitions 🏆
Dr. Kaplan has been honored for his contributions to renewable energy and academic excellence. His achievements include national and international recognitions for advancements in energy system performance modeling and contributions to sustainable energy solutions.
Publications Top Notes: 📚
Kaplan, Y. A. (2024). Forecasting of global solar radiation: A statistical approach using simulated annealing algorithm. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 136, 109034. (Cited by 15)
Kaplan, A. G., & Kaplan, Y. A. (2024). Using of the Weibull distribution in developing global solar radiation forecasting models. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy. (Cited by 10)
Kaplan, Y. A. (2023). Development of backpropagation algorithm for estimating solar radiation: A case study in Turkey. Revue Roumaine des Sciences Techniques, 68(3), 313-316. (Cited by 8)