I completed my PhD research study at University of Glasgow (QS World University Ranking 2024 = 76) in 2024. I obtained my undergraduate and master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Cukurova University in 2015 and 2018, respectively.
I am a passionate and dedicated researcher in the field of thermal energy storage by applying energy efficient storage materials. Having strong experience in experimental and computational fluid dynamics methods of nanofluids and phase change materials for thermal energy conversion and storage systems by emphasizing the radiative heat transfer and light-matter interaction, my work has given me a strong technical background in the combined optics and heat transfer process, material science, thermo-fluid dynamics, fundamental research and understanding of the problems associated with the complex interactions of heat, mass and momentum transport in energy systems. Based on my PhD study, I have authored 7 Q1 journal articles and 12 research papers for highly rated conferences and was invited to 3 talks as a young researcher. I have also developed my teaching, verbal, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage time, solve problems, be well organized and self-motivated, work effectively both as a member of a team and independently. Further, I am currently a Guest Editor for Energies, MDPI and a reviewer for more than 20 high-impact and multidisciplinary journals.
Journal Articles
Journal impact factors (IF) and rankings (R) are obtained from 2023 Journal Citation Reports (JCR) (Clarivate Analytics, 2024).
1. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N. and Paul, M. C. (2024) Radiation and nanoparticle interaction for enhanced light absorption and heat conversion. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 411, 125702. (JCR and Scimago-Q1) (IF=5.3, R=6/40 in Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical)
2. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N. and Paul, M. C. (2024) Optically functional bio-based phase change material nanocapsules for highly efficient conversion of sunlight to heat and thermal storage. Energy, 305, 132290. (doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.132290) (JCR and Scimago-Q1) (IF=9, R=3/76 in Thermodynamics)
3. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. (2024) Thermally enhanced nanocomposite phase change material slurry for solar-thermal energy storage. Journal of Energy Storage, 78, 110110. (doi: 10.1016/j.est.2023.110110) (JCR and Scimago-Q1) (IF=8.9, R=29/170 in Energy & Fuels)
4. Kazaz, O., Ferraro, R., Tassieri, M., Kumar, S., Falcone, G., Karimi, N. and Paul, M. C. (2023) Sensible heat thermal energy storage performance of mono and blended nanofluids in a free convective-radiation inclined system. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 51, 103562. (doi: 10.1016/j.csite.2023.103562) (JCR and Scimago-Q1) (IF=6.4, R=5/76 in Thermodynamics)
5. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. (2023) Heat transfer characteristics of fluids containing paraffin core-metallic shell nanoencapsulated phase change materials for advanced thermal energy conversion and storage applications. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 385, 122385. (doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122385) (JCR and Scimago-Q1) (IF=5.3, R=6/40 in Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical)
6. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N. , Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. (2023) Effects of combined radiation and forced convection on a directly capturing solar energy system. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 40, 101797. (doi: 10.1016/j.tsep.2023.101797) (JCR and Scimago-Q1) (IF=5.1, R=15/170 in Mechanics)
7. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. (2023) Enhanced sensible heat storage capacity of nanofluids by improving the photothermal conversion performance with direct radiative absorption of solar energy. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 372, 121182. (doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121182) (JCR and Scimago-Q1) (IF=5.3, R=6/40 in Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical)
Conference Proceedings
1. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. Investigation of coconut oil based phase change material balls in solar thermal energy storage applications. The 2nd FERIA Conference, the European Conference on Fuel and Energy Research and Its Applications, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, 4-6 September 2023.
2. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. Numerical analysis of latent functional thermal fluid with nano-enhanced phase change material capsules in solar collectors. The 2nd FERIA Conference, the European Conference on Fuel and Energy Research and Its Applications, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, 4-6 September 2023.
3. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. Investigation of nanoparticle effect in phase change material balls for solar energy conversion and storage systems. 15th International Green Energy Conference (IGEC-XV), University of Glasgow, UK, 10-13 July 2023.
4. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. Computational analysis of the influence of bio based phase change material slurry on the thermal performance in a volumetrically heated solar system. 15th International Green Energy Conference (IGEC-XV), University of Glasgow, UK, 10-13 July 2023.
5. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. Enhanced thermal energy storage capacity of solar systems using nano-encapsulated nano size of n-octadecane phase change material as an inorganic shell. 2nd World Energy Conference and 7th UK Energy Storage Conference, University of Birmingham, UK, 12-14 October 2022.
6. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. Nanoencapsulation of phase change materials with metallic shell materials for solar thermal energy harvesting and conversion applications. 2nd World Energy Conference and 7th UK Energy Storage Conference, Birmingham, UK, 12-14 October 2022.
7. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Paul, M. C., and Falcone, G. Effects of nanofluid’s base fluid on a volumetric solar collector. 11th International Conference on Renewable Power Generation, London, UK, 22-23 September 2022.
8. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. Numerical investigation of the influences of nanoparticle size and tilt angle in a directly absorption solar system. 14th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2022), Bochum, Germany, 8-11 August 2022.
9. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. Thermal performance analysis of nanofluids for direct solar absorption. 14th International Green Energy Conference (IGEC2022), 4-8 July 2022.
10. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Falcone, G. and Paul, M. C. Modelling the thermal performance of an inclined volumetric solar collector. 14th International Green Energy Conference (IGEC2022), 4-8 July 2022.
11. Kazaz, O., Karimi, N., Kumar, S., Paul, M. C., and Falcone, G. Effects of combined radiation and forced convection on a directly capturing solar energy system. 17th UK Heat Transfer Conference, Manchester, UK, 3-5 April 2022.
Invited talk as a young researcher
1. Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), The City College of New York, New York, USA, May 3, 2024, “Energy storage materials for solar energy”.
2. 2nd Global Summit and Expo on Sustainable and Renewable Energy (GSESRE2023), London, UK, August 28-30, 2023, “Application of PCM-based nanospheres for enhanced thermal energy harvesting systems”.
3. International Summit on Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (ISNN2023), London, UK, August 10-12, 2023, “Utilization of nanoparticles in solar thermal energy systems”.
Scholarships & Grants
PhD Education, Ministry of National Education, Republic of Turkey (2019-2023) (GBP £127,400) (Grant)
MSc Education, Prime Ministry, Republic of Turkey (2015-2017)
BSc Education, Turkish Education Foundation (2013-2015)
BSc Education, Prime Ministry, Republic of Turkey (2010-2015)
Memberships
1. International Association for Carbon Capture (IACC)
2. International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
