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Türkiye, Germany, United States

Biography

Prof. Dr. Melih Soner Celiktas has demonstrated expertise and talents beyond renewable energy, extending into technology foresight, sustainability, and advanced materials science. His research spans a wide range of applications, including the use of supercritical fluids for extracting valuable compounds from plant materials, an approach significant for both renewable energy and energy clusters. He is also well-versed in interdisciplinary collaborations that connect energy, biotechnology, and material sciences.
Moreover, Prof. Celiktas is recognized for his contributions to educational advancements and fostering innovation ecosystems that promote sustainable practices in both academic and industrial settings. His forward-thinking approach includes strategic planning for future energy systems, highlighting his capabilities in shaping sustainable energy solutions for long-term global challenges.

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Employment (3)

Ege University: Izmir, TR

2024-05-06 to present | Prof. Dr. (Energy Technology)
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Ege University: Izmir, TR

2017-10-07 to 2024-05-06 | Assoc.Prof.Dr. (Solar Energy Institute)
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Ege University: Izmir, TR

2012-03-01 to 2017-10-07 | Ass.Prof.Dr. (Solar Energy Institute)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Ege University : Izmir, TR

2005 to 2009 | Ph.D. (Solar Energy Institute)
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Ege University: Izmir, TR

2002 to 2005 | Master Science (Mechanical Engineering)
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Yildiz Technical University: Istanbul, TR

1990 to 1994 (Bechelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Energy)
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Works (50 of 59)

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A novel enzymatic delamination method for sustainable recycling of crystal silicon photovoltaic (c-Si PV) modules

Separation and Purification Technology
2025-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Sadık Can Karagöz; Tuğba Keskin Gündoğdu; Hüseyin Sarıaltın; Melih Soner Çeliktaş
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Projections of global energy transition models in the wake of industrial revolution and climate change policies

Clean Energy Science and Technology
2025-03-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Engin Mert; Mehmet Aksu; Melih Soner Celiktas
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Hydrogen as an Alternative Biofuel Through Gasification Process: Comparative Study of the EU and Turkey

2024 | Book chapter
Contributors: F. M. Alptekin; M. S. Çeliktaş
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Ongoing Waste Issue Towards the Development of Photovoltaic Module Recycling Regulations

E3S Web of Conferences
2024 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85187317219

Part of ISSN: 22671242 25550403
Contributors: Birtürk, A.; Çeliktaş, M.S.
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Performance evaluation and thermal stabilization of photovoltaic panels using phase-change materials

Energy
2024 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85194319910

Part of ISSN: 18736785 03605442
Contributors: Sen, E.; Celiktas, M.S.
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Optimization of Green Extraction Techniques for Polyphenolics in Pinus brutia Bark Extract and Steam Gasification of the Remaining Fraction to Obtain Hydrogen-Rich Syngas and Activated Carbon

ACS Omega
2024-12-24 | Journal article
Contributors: Ece Yildiz-Ozturk; Pelin Secim-Karakaya; Fikret Muge Alptekin; Melih Soner Celiktas
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Subcritical water delamination: A promising path to efficient recycling of critical minerals

Journal of Cleaner Production
2024-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Aslı Birtürk; Melih Soner Celiktas
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Novel constitutive models, challenges and opportunities of shape memory polymer composites

Emerging Materials Research
2024-09-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Merve Uyan; Melih Soner Celiktas
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Analysis of Energy Transition Pertaining to the Future Energy Systems

Handbook of Smart Energy Systems: Volume 1-4
2023 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85208347812

Contributors: Deniz, E.; Çeliktaş, M.S.
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Comparative Study of SSC-Pcms Through Different Activated Carbons and Production Methods

Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Education and Science
2023 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85184331741

Part of ISBN: 9781952092442
Part of ISSN: 28336747
Contributors: Alptekin, F.M.; Celiktas, M.S.
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Economic, social and ecological impacts of bioenergy at local, national and global levels

Bioenergy Engineering
2023 | Other
Contributors: Melih Soner Celiktas; Dilvin Çebi; Muge Alptekin; Merve Uyan
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Economic, social and ecological impacts of bioenergy at local, national and global levels

Bioenergy Engineering: Fundamentals, Methods, Modelling, and Applications
2023 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85170185160

Part of ISBN: 9780323983631
Contributors: Celiktas, M.S.; Çebi, D.; Alptekin, M.; Uyan, M.
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Economical Environmental and Political Aspects of PV Recycling in The Light of Future Projections

Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Education and Science
2023 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85184321156

Part of ISBN: 9781952092442
Part of ISSN: 28336747
Contributors: Celiktas, M.S.
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Evaluation of the bio-based materials utilization in shape memory polymer composites production

European Polymer Journal
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85161662837

Part of ISSN: 00143057
Contributors: Uyan, M.; Celiktas, M.S.
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Integration of Renewable Energy Systems: Recent Developments and Future Challenges

Handbook of Smart Energy Systems: Volume 1-4
2023 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85208339537

Contributors: Mersin, G.; Çeliktaş, M.S.
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The effect of thermal treatments on photovoltaic module recycling

Handbook of Thermal Management Systems: E-Mobility and Other Energy Applications
2023 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85176822690

Contributors: Birtürk, A.; Keskin, T.; Çeliktaş, M.S.
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Fotovoltaik Modüllerin Sürdürülebilirliğinde Yaşanan İkarus Sendromu

Mühendis ve Makina
2023-07-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Aslı BİRTÜRK; Melih Soner ÇELİKTAŞ
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Smart, sustainable and controllable bio-based shape memory polymer composite fabrication

Cellulose
2023-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Merve Uyan; Melih Soner Celiktas
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New Approach to Shape Memory Polymer Composite Production Using Alkaline Lignin-Reinforced Epoxy-Based Shape Memory Polymers

ACS Omega
2023-05-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Merve Uyan; Melih Soner Celiktas
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Miscanthus-Derived Energy Storage System Material Production

ACS Omega
2023-03-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Fikret Muge Alptekin; Nurhan Turgut Dunford; Melih Soner Celiktas
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Güneş Enerjisi Santrallerinde Yağmursuyu Hasadı

Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi
2023-02-28 | Journal article
Contributors: Seçil UYSAL; Melih Soner ÇELİKTAŞ
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Investigation of lactic acid production by pressurized liquid hot water from cultivated Miscanthus × giganteus

Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology
2023-01-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Kaniye Gunes; Sait Sargin; Melih Soner Celiktas
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Forecasting of Supercapacitors with Gompertz Method

International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2022
2022 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85138979082

Contributors: Demir, D.D.; Celiktas, M.S.
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Optimization of a grid-connected hybrid energy system: Techno-economic and environmental assessment

Cleaner Energy Systems
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85151821145

Part of ISSN: 27727831
Contributors: Garip, M.; Sulukan, E.; Celiktas, M.S.
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Review on Catalytic Biomass Gasification for Hydrogen Production as a Sustainable Energy Form and Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, and Political Analysis of Catalysts

ACS Omega
2022-07-26 | Journal article
Contributors: Fikret Muge Alptekin; Melih Soner Celiktas
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A REVIEW OF PV COOLING AND THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE IN PV/T SYSTEMS BASED PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS

Beykent Üniversitesi Fen ve Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi
2022-07-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Ecem ŞEN; Melih Soner ÇELİKTAŞ
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Integration of Renewable Energy Systems

Handbook of Smart Energy Systems
2022-02 | Other
Contributors: Gamze Mersin; Melih Soner Çeliktaş
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Anticancer activities of bioactive peptides derived from rice husk both in free and encapsulated form in chitosan

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85113379875

Part of ISSN: 22345957 1226086X
Contributors: Ilhan-Ayisigi, E.; Budak, G.; Celiktas, M.S.; Sevimli-Gur, C.; Yesil-Celiktas, O.
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Mechanical and morphological properties of twill glass fiber reinforced lignin/epoxy composites: An experimental study

What to Know about Lignin
2021 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85109223822

Part of ISBN: 9781536192223
Contributors: Çeliktaş, M.S.; Uyan, M.; Maleki, F.K.
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Stochastic optimization energy and reserve scheduling model application for alaçatı, Turkey

Smart Energy
2021-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Can Ozay; Melih Soner Celiktas
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A Review on Sewage Sludge Valorization via Hydrothermal Carbonization and Applications for Circular Economy

2021-03-15 | Other
Contributors: Dilvin Çebi; Melih Soner Celiktas; Hasan Sarptaş
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Bioconversion of hazelnut shell using near critical water pretreatment for second generation biofuel production

Fuel
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85082721333

Part of ISSN: 00162361
Contributors: Uyan, M.; Alptekin, F.M.; Cebi, D.; Celiktas, M.S.
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Combined biofuel production from cotton stalk and seed with a biorefinery approach

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
2020-06-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Merve Uyan; Fikret Muge Alptekin; Benginur Bastabak; Sevim Ozgul; Baris Erdogan; Tuba Ceren Ogut; Ufuk Sezer; Melih Soner Celiktas
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Enerji Alanında Araştırma Üniversiteleri Odaklı Yön-Eylem Belirleme Çalışması

Üniversite Araştırmaları Dergisi
2020-04-20 | Journal article
Contributors: Fikret ALPTEKİN; Dilvin ÇEBİ; Dilan DENİZ; Nurdan KARAPINAR; Merve UYAN; Melih Soner ÇELİKTAŞ
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Pressurized liquid hot water pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of switchgrass aiming at the enhancement of fermentable sugars

Biofuels
2020-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1759-7269
Contributors: Kaniye Gunes; Mine Yaglikci; Melih Soner Celiktas
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Sustainable Recovery and Reutilization of Cereal Processing By-Products
2019 | Other
Contributors: Nissreen Abu-Ghannam; René R. Balandrán-Quintana; Elena Balboa; Rita Bastos; Alfredo Cassano; Melih S. Celiktas; Dimitris Charalampopoulos; Afroditi Chatzifragkou; Elisabete Coelho; Manuel A. Coimbra et al.
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Conversion of model biomass to carbon-based material with high conductivity by using carbonization

Energy
2019-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Melih Soner Celiktas; Fikret Muge Alptekin
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PLANT FIBER REINFORCED BIOCOMPOSITE: PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS

Mugla Journal of Science and Technology
2019-12-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Melih Soner CELİKTAS; Merve UYAN
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Subcritical water extraction derived lignin for creation of sustainable reinforced composite materials

Polymer Testing
2019-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0142-9418
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Biorefineries for wheat bran

Sustainable Recovery and Reutilization of Cereal Processing By-Products
2018 | Other
Contributors: Ruhan C. Uçar; Aslıhan Şengül; Melih S. Celiktas
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Biorefineries for wheat bran: Sustainable utilization and market potential

Sustainable Recovery and Reutilization of Cereal Processing By-Products
2018 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85046612200

Contributors: Uçar, R.C.; Şengül, A.; Celiktas, M.S.
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Comparison of solid biofuels produced from olive pomace with two different conversion methods: Torrefaction and hydrothermal carbonization

International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE)
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85045924681

Contributors: Gultekin, S.Y.; Olgun, H.; Celiktas, M.S.
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Pilot plant air-steam gasification of nut shells for syngas production

European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings
2017 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85043783659

Contributors: Cerone, N.; Zimbardi, F.; Contuzzi, L.; Celiktas, M.S.; Valerio, V.
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Statistical analysis of wind speed using two-parameter Weibull distribution in AlaçatI region

Energy Conversion and Management
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84966430877

Contributors: Ozay, C.; Celiktas, M.S.
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A holistic engineering approach for utilization of olive pomace

Journal of Supercritical Fluids
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84923164234

Contributors: Akay, F.; Kazan, A.; Celiktas, M.S.; Yesil-Celiktas, O.
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Bio-based fractions by hydrothermal treatment of olive pomace: Process optimization and evaluation

Energy Conversion and Management
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84934783474

Contributors: Kazan, A.; Celiktas, M.S.; Sargin, S.; Yesil-Celiktas, O.
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Sequential techniques for aflatoxin contaminated Ficus carica L. to produce bioethanol

Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84946563840

Contributors: Celiktas, M.S.
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Biyorafineri Ürünlerinin Ekstrapolasyon Uygulamaları Yardımı İle Teknolojik Olarak Değerlendirilmesi

Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi
2015-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1018-8851
Contributors: Eda KAYA; Melih Soner ÇELİKTAŞ
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Cascade processing of wheat bran through a biorefinery approach

Energy Conversion and Management
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84901410492

Contributors: Celiktas, M.S.; Kirsch, C.; Smirnova, I.
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Telescopic drilling view for future: A geothermal foresight study in Turkey

Technological Forecasting and Social Change
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84868213161

Contributors: Celiktas, M.S.; Kocar, G.
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Peer review (25 reviews for 15 publications/grants)

Review activity for ACS applied polymer materials. (1)
Review activity for Biomass & bioenergy. (3)
Review activity for Bioresource technology. (1)
Review activity for Energy, sustainability and society. (1)
Review activity for Energy. (1)
Review activity for Environment, development and sustainability. (2)
Review activity for Environmental technology & innovation. (1)
Review activity for International journal of environmental science and technology. (3)
Review activity for Journal of energy engineering. (2)
Review activity for Journal of safety and sustainability. (1)
Review activity for Matter. (2)
Review activity for Neural computing & applications. (3)
Review activity for Next materials. (1)
Review activity for Sustainable materials and technologies. (1)
Review activity for Waste management. (2)