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Dr. Ilter S. Aktas

Lecturer

Dr. İlter Aktas is a Lecturer at BSBI, Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics. He holds a Ph.D. in Energy Systems Engineering from Gazi University and an M.Sc. in Energy and Sustainability with Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Southampton, both fully funded by a national scholarship. Prior to joining BSBI, he worked for a decade at Siirt University, where he taught and conducted research in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Overview

Dr. Aktas’s research mainly focuses on renewable energy systems, engineering management, smart grids, energy trading mechanisms, energy economy, and hybrid energy systems. He has published several articles in Q1 top-tier journals such as Renewable Energy and Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, addressing topics including photovoltaic systems, peer-to-peer energy trading, and techno-economic analyses for sustainable energy transitions.

He has received multiple distinctions, including the Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Advanced Technology and Sciences (Rome, Italy) and an Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Grant at the University of Coimbra (Portugal). In 2025, he and his team achieved second place at the Berlin Energy Hackathon for developing an AI-based local energy management platform.

He has supervised numerous master’s dissertations, encouraging his students to integrate academic research with practical and technological applications. He also served as Academic Director for international exchange programmes including Erasmus+. His teaching philosophy integrates innovation, sustainability, and critical thinking across interdisciplinary contexts.

In addition to his academic career, Dr. Aktas has served as a consultant for private sector projects, advising on the design, optimisation, and implementation of energy-efficient technologies. His consultancy experience bridges the gap between theoretical research and industrial practice, particularly in the areas of renewable integration and sustainable production processes.

Areas of expertise

Renewable Energy Systems
Photovoltaics (PV)
Wind energy
Smart Grids
Digital Innovation
Energy Policy
Engineering Management
Blockchain in Energy
Production Planning
Research Methods

Awards and Honors

Best Paper Award – International Conference on Advanced Technology and Sciences (Rome, Italy, 2016)
2nd Place Winner – Berlin Energy Hackathon 2025, organised by the European Energy Collective
Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Grant – University of Coimbra, Portugal (2022)
Full Scholarship Award – Ministry of National Education (Turkey) for M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies abroad
European Union–Funded Scholarship – For teaching and academic mobility at a partner institution

Publications

SCI/SCIE/ESCI/AHCI Indexed Journals
[1] Aktas I.S, Techno-Economic feasibility analysis and optimisation of on/off-grid wind-biogas-CHP hybrid energy system for the electrification of university campus: A case study, Renewable Energy, 2024, doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.121792
[2] Aktas I.S., Ozenc S., A case study of techno-economic and environmental analysis of college rooftop for grid-connected PV power generation: Net zero 2050 pathway, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Volume 56, 2024, doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2024.104272
[3] Bestas S., Aktas I.S., Bayrak F., A bibliometric and performance evaluation of nano-PCM integrated photovoltaic panels: Energy, exergy, environmental and sustainability perspectives, Renewable Energy, 2024, doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120383
[4] Aktas I.S., Comprehensive analysis of offshore wind farm and evaluation of wind energy potential: A case study of University of Southampton, International Journal of Global Warming, 2023, 30(3), 255-270, doi.org/10.1504/ijgw.2023.131403
[5] Aktas I.S., Menlik T., Sozen A., Modelling of Risk Indicators in a Smart Grid Network by FAHP, Journal of Polytechnic, 2020, 23(3), 505-513, doi.org/10.2339/politeknik.669465
Book Chapter
[1] Aktas I.S., Explanation of Some Design Parameters for Wind Power Plants, in Theoretical and Applied Engineering Studies (in Turkish), 2021, pp. 157-170, Ankara, Turkey: Iksad Publishin

Conferences, Talks, and Speaking Engagements

International/National Conferences

[1] Aktas I.S, Bayrak F., Simulation and Performance Analysis of PV System Using PVsyst: A Case Study of a Factory in Siirt Industrial Zone, 9th International Aegean Congress on Innovation Technologies & Engineering, 23-25 February, Izmir, Turkey, 2024
[2] Bayrak F., Aktas I.S., Comprehensive analysis of the effect of phase change material on the surface temperature distribution of photovoltaic panels, 3rd National Scientific Compilation Research Congress, 27-28 January, Ankara, Turkey, 2024 (in Turkish)
[3] Aktas I.S., Menlik T., Sozen A, an overview of smart meter installation with smart transmission networks in the World, International Conference on Advanced Materials Science&Engineering and High Tech. Device Applications, 2020, Ankara, Turkey
[4] Aktas I.S., Golosnoy I., Production of graphene by arc-discharge synthesis, International Conference on Innovations in Engineering&Technology, September, 2018, Beijing, China
[5] Aktas, İ.S., Niu, X., Feasibility Analysis of An Offshore Wind Power Plant For A Campus, International Conference On Advanced Technology&Sciences, 23-25 November, 2016, Rome, Italy