🎓 Education
Postdoctoral Research (2018-2019) – Aalborg University, Denmark (Energy Technology, under Prof. Frede Blaabjerg). Ph.D. (2008-2014) – Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey (Electrical and Electronics Engineering). M.Sc. (2003-2006) – Gazi University, Turkey (Thermodynamics & Heat Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering). B.Sc. (1997-2002) – Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
💼 Experience
Associate Professor (2021–Present) – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Assistant Professor (2015–2021) – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Lecturer (2007–2015) – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Physics Department Dr. Şahin has served in multiple academic and administrative roles, including faculty board membership at the Engineering and Architecture Faculty. He has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in control systems, power electronics, circuit theory, and renewable energy sources. His research collaborations extend to international institutions, particularly Aalborg University, Denmark. He has supervised master’s and Ph.D. students in areas like solar energy applications, transformerless photovoltaic systems, and AI-driven risk assessment for Industry 4.0. His academic contributions emphasize practical applications in energy efficiency, automation, and sustainable engineering solutions.
🏆 Awards & Honors
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – Aalborg University, Denmark (2018-2019). TÜBİTAK Research Training Scholarship (2015). Faculty Board Membership – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University (2023-Present). Best Paper Awards – Multiple national and international conferences. TSE Certified Expert – Quality Management & Internal Auditing (2014)
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Şahin’s research primarily focuses on power electronics, renewable energy systems, direct energy conversion, and electromagnetic interactions. He specializes in photovoltaic power generation, grid synchronization techniques, microgrid stability, and power quality improvement. His work integrates AI-driven optimization and high-efficiency motor drives for smart energy applications. He has supervised studies on transformerless photovoltaic systems, multiple-output DC-DC converters, and AI-based risk management in industrial automation.
His recent projects involve grid-forming power electronics, hybrid energy storage, and electromagnetic compatibility in smart grids. Through international collaborations, particularly with Aalborg University, his research contributes to next-generation energy solutions aimed at optimizing efficiency and sustainability. His expertise extends to electrochemistry applications in power systems, ensuring enhanced energy storage performance. His innovative approaches have been widely published in high-impact journals and conference proceedings, making significant strides in the field of electrical engineering and energy management.