Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Canan | Biodiesel | Editorial Board Member

Lecturer | Karabuk University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Canan is a researcher specializing in renewable energy systems, biomass conversion, anaerobic digestion, clean fuel technologies, and multi-objective optimization for sustainable energy production. His work integrates experimental analysis and advanced statistical modeling to enhance the efficiency, environmental compatibility, and economic viability of bioenergy processes. He has made significant contributions to optimizing anaerobic digestion performance, particularly through investigating the role of various slags, blast furnace residues, and other additives on methane yield and process stability, supported by predictive models based on response surface methodology. His research also extends to next-generation biofuels, including biodiesel–diesel blends enriched with boron compounds to achieve cleaner combustion and reduced emissions, offering pathways toward greener transportation fuels. He explores innovative valorization of waste materials by converting plastic waste cable components into energy sources through optimization methods combined with nanomaterial enhancements. His interdisciplinary profile includes work on biomass drying kinetics, solar energy system comparisons under regional conditions, and thermodynamic assessments of heat exchanger systems for industrial applications. With publications in reputable environmental and energy journals, he consistently focuses on bridging practical engineering challenges with data-driven optimization strategies. His professional experience reflects strong expertise in experimental setup design, emissions analysis, process modeling, and sustainability assessment across renewable energy technologies. Overall, his research portfolio contributes to advancing cleaner energy solutions, improved biomass utilization, and innovative waste-to-energy processes that support the global transition toward low-carbon energy systems.

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Featured Publications

Canan, A., Calhan, R., & Ozkaymak, M. (2021). Investigation of the effects of different slags as accelerant on anaerobic digestion and methane yield. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 11(4), 1395–1406.

Canan, A., Calhan, R., & Ozkaymak, M. (2021). Investigation of the effects of blast furnace slag ratio, total solid, and pH on anaerobic digestion: Modeling and optimization by using response surface methodology. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 11(5), 2219–2232.

Canan, A. (2025). Enrichment of 3rd generation biodiesel/diesel blends with optimum boron oxide for cleaner diesel emissions by multi-objective optimization using RSM. Environmental Research, 276, 121472.

Roshanaei, K., Dağdeviren, A., Acar, B., Demir, E., Canan, A., Dumrul, H., … (2021). Study the characteristics of kinetic model of drying freeze-dried rosehip (Rosa canina). Journal of International Environmental Application and Science, 16(4), 149–158.

Canan, A. (2025). Multi-purpose optimization with response surface methodology of plastic waste cables to clean energy with graphene nanoparticles. Journal of Environmental Management, 391, 126336.