Horst Complex

dr. C. Acar (Canan)

Associate Professor
ET-TFE-TE
Horst Complex N248
c.a.acar@utwente.nl
+31534891642
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I have a background in Chemical-Mechanical Engineering, specializing in integrated hydrogen energy systems. With my Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Ontario Tech University and an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, my journey has been marked by a commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions.

My research transcends traditional boundaries, focusing on the circularity and sustainability of energy systems, emphasizing the pivotal role hydrogen can play in our sustainable future. Utilizing the principles of the second law of thermodynamics, I have been dedicated to uncovering optimized decarbonization pathways tailored for various end-user applications. This unique approach has contributed to the theoretical understanding of energy systems and practical, real-world applications that pave the way for a sustainable, low-carbon future.

My work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Governor-General of Canada's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence and the Outstanding Young Scientist Award from the Turkish Academy of Sciences. I have continued pushing the boundaries of hydrogen energy knowledge, receiving accolades like the Zong Qiang Mao Award from the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

In my current role, I am not just imparting knowledge but actively shaping the next generation of energy solutions. Through my research and teaching, I aim to inspire a new wave of innovation in sustainable energy, contributing to a world where energy efficiency and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.

Expertise

  • Chemistry

    • Energy
    • Hydrogen
    • Exergy

  • Engineering

    • Sustainable Development
    • Exergy Efficiency
    • Evaluation
    • Performance
    • Energy Efficiency

Organisations

My research interests are:

  • Hydrogen energy

  • Alternative and renewable energy systems and technologies
  • Sustainable and circular energy systems
  • Thermodynamic analysis of integrated energy systems
  • Energy management

Renewable energy-based hydrogen production methods

Hydrogen fuel for mobile and stationary applications

Publications

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2024

Green hydrogen for ammonia production – A case for the Netherlands (2024)International journal of hydrogen energy, 52, 418-432. Pagani, G., Hajimolana, Y. & Acar, C.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.06.309Guest editorial for the special issue hydrogen production based on papers selected from the 23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC-2022) (2024)International journal of hydrogen energy, 52, 1. Kovač, A., Acar, C. & Karapinar, I.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.10.284Sustainable stationary hydrogen storage application selection with interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy AHP (2024)International journal of hydrogen energy, 49, 619-634. Acar, C., Haktanır, E., Temur, G. T. & Beskese, A.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.10.081

2023

Performance analysis of a stand-alone integrated solar hydrogen energy system for zero energy buildings (2023)International journal of hydrogen energy, 48(5), 1664-1684. Acar, C., Erturk, E. & Firtina-Ertis, I.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.10.051

2022

Selection criteria and ranking for sustainable hydrogen production options (2022)International journal of hydrogen energy, 47(95), 40118-40137. Acar, C. & Dincer, I.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.07.137A comprehensive review of recent advances in renewable-based drying technologies for a sustainable future (2022)Drying Technology, 40(6), 1029-1050. Acar, C., Dincer, I. & Mujumdar, A.https://doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2020.1848858Comparative fuel cell sustainability assessment with a novel approach (2022)International journal of hydrogen energy, 47(1), 575-594. Acar, C., Beskese, A. & Temur, G. T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.10.034Current Status and Future Prospects of Power-To-Hydrogen Towards 100% Renewable Energy (2022)In Renewable Energy Based Solutions (pp. 667-690) (Lecture Notes in Energy; Vol. 87). Springer. Acar, C.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05125-8_28Green hydrogen for ammonia production – A case for the Netherlands (2022)In Proceedings of WHEC 2022 - 23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference: Bridging Continents by H2 (pp. 240-242). International Association for Hydrogen Energy, IAHE. Pagani, G., Acar, C. & Hajimolana, Y.Modeling of a Hydrogen Storage System Based on Metal Hydride and Phase Change Material (2022)In Proceedings of WHEC 2022 - 23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference: Bridging Continents by H2 (pp. 604-606). International Association for Hydrogen Energy, IAHE. Wiersma, W. H. & Acar, C.

2021

Investigation of a new integrated system for multiple outputs with hydrogen and methanol (2021)International journal of hydrogen energy, 46(6), 4699-4715. Acar, C. & Dincer, I.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.02.167

2020

Enhanced generation of hydrogen, power, and heat with a novel integrated photoelectrochemical system (2020)International journal of hydrogen energy, 45(60), 34666-36678. Acar, C. & Dincer, I.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.01.075Optimal sizing design of an isolated stand-alone hybrid wind-hydrogen system for a zero-energy house (2020)Applied energy, 274, 115244. Firtina-Ertis, I., Acar, C. & Erturk, E.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115244Solar Hydrogen’s Role for a Sustainable Future (2020)In Accelerating the Transition to a 100% Renewable Energy Era (pp. 309-331) (Lecture Notes in Energy). Springer. Acar, C.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40738-4_14The potential role of hydrogen as a sustainable transportation fuel to combat global warming (2020)International journal of hydrogen energy, 45(5), 3396-3406. Acar, C. & Dincer, I.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.10.149

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Courses academic year 2024/2025

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Courses academic year 2023/2024

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University of Twente

Horst Complex (building no. 20), room N248
De Horst 2
7522 LW Enschede
Netherlands

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