Prof. Dr. Murat Ciniviz is currently serving as a faculty member at Selçuk University, Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, in Konya, Turkey.
He received his Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Education from Gazi University, Faculty of Technical Education, Department of Mechanical Education, in 1998. In 2022, he earned a second Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Necmettin Erbakan University, SAC Faculty of Engineering. He completed his Master’s degree in Automotive Education at Selçuk University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, in 2001, and obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 2005.
In 2012, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Mechanical Technologies, and since 2017, he has been serving as a Professor.
With 27 years of teaching experience, Prof. Ciniviz has authored numerous articles indexed in the Web of Science under SCI. He has contributed to several book chapters and serves as the Editor-in-Chief and publisher of the International Journal of Automotive Engineering and Technologies.
His research interests include Internal Combustion Engines, Engine Performance and Emission Testing, Combustion Analysis, Thermodynamics, Alternative Fuels, and Engine Design.
Prof. Dr. Murat Ciniviz is currently serving as a faculty member at Selçuk University, Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, in Konya, Turkey.
He received his Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Education from Gazi University, Faculty of Technical Education, Department of Mechanical Education, in 1998. In 2022, he earned a second Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Necmettin Erbakan University, SAC Faculty of Engineering. He completed his Master’s degree in Automotive Education at Selçuk University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, in 2001, and obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 2005.
In 2012, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Mechanical Technologies, and since 2017, he has been serving as a Professor.
With 27 years of teaching experience, Prof. Ciniviz has authored numerous articles indexed in the Web of Science under SCI. He has contributed to several book chapters and serves as the Editor-in-Chief and publisher of the International Journal of Automotive Engineering and Technologies.
His research interests include Internal Combustion Engines, Engine Performance and Emission Testing, Combustion Analysis, Thermodynamics, Alternative Fuels, and Engine Design.
Sam Dakka is assistant professor with University of Nottingham, with the department of Mechanical, Materials and manufacturing Engineering. he assumed this post on early 2014. he already supervised 2 PhD students and 9 MSc Students and over 80 undergraduate students. DR Dakka expertise is in combustion, advanced propulsion systems and green aviation encompassing aerodynamics and aircraft design and performance.
Dr.M.Sivakumar is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of
Mechanical Engineering at K.S.R. College of Engineering, Thirchengode,
Tamil Nadu, India. He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from
Bharthiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, in 1997. He completed his Master of
Engineering in Energy Engineering and Management from Annamalai University,
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India, in 2004. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in the field
of IC engines and Alternative fuels from Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, in 2018.
He has 16.5 years of teaching experience and 6 years of industrial experience. He has published
10 articles in various SCI and Scopus – indexed journals including Elsevier, Taylor & Franics
and Wiley. He has published book chapters, ISBN book and 03 utility patents. He has reviewed
more than 50 manuscripts for various international journals. He is an editorial member for the
International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy (ISSN: 2575-2189), Science Publishing
Group, New York, U.S.A. His research areas include IC engines, Alternative fuels and biofuels.
Dr. Fuhaid Alshammari is anassociate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ha’il, Saudi Arabia. He earned his BSc in Mechanical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), his MSc from Gannon University, USA, and his PhD from Brunel University, UK.
Dr. Fuhaid specializes in energy systems, with a focus on advanced organic Rankine cycle (ORC) technologies, waste heat recovery systems, and thermodynamic optimization. His expertise extends to enhancing the thermal efficiency of off-highway vehicles and automotive systems using cutting-edge approaches such as reheat ORC configurations and high-pressure ratio radial turbines.
1996 – Bachelor degree in Automotive Engineering at University of Pitesti, Romania
1997 – Master degree in Internal Combustion Engines at University of Pitesti
1996 – 1998, engineer within the Engine Design Department of Dacia Automotive plant
1998 – Master degree in Science et Technologie de Matériaux at University of Pitesti (French taught master)
2003 – PhD degree at Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania in Mechanical Engineering field with a thesis on Variable Compression Ratio engines
2003 – 2006, 4 post-doctorate stages (internships) at Cnam Paris
2007 – present, Member in the FISITA's Education Committee
2007 – 2011, Director of Department of Scientific Research, University of Pitesti
2008 – 2020, Associate researcher at Cnam Paris, Laboratoire de Chimie Moléculaire et Génie des Procédés Chimiques et Energétique
2011 – 2019, Director of Department Automobiles and Transport, University of Pitesti
2012 – 2020, President of Society of Automotive Engineers of Romania (www.siar.ro)
2017, Habilitation for conducting PhD thesis in Automotive Engineering
2020 - 2024, ViceRector Scientific Research, University of Pitesti, Romania
1998 – present, Teaching and research activities at Department Automobiles and Transport (junior assistant, assistant, lecturer, assoc. professor or senior lecturer, full professor) from the University of Pitesti (now, merged within the National University of Science and Technology "POLITEHNICA")
Prof.Dr. Altin Dorri within 25 years as university member obtained degree in Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT) during 1991-1996. Post Graduate Studies finished in 2006 at PUT, obtained Ph. D. in 2010 at PUT in the field “CFD simulation of pollutant formation in Internal Combustion Engine” and from 2014 is Assoc. Prof. Joined PUT in 2000 as Assistant Lecturer (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at PUT). From 2012 is Head of Energy Department at PUT. Has more than 30 scientific publications in field of energy and environmental issue. Has been local coordinator for one TEMPUS project, one bilateral project (Norway-Albania) and coordinator for 3 national projects, all related within energy conservation and renewable energy production. Lecturer of Fluid Machinery, Fluid Machinery, Energy Audit, etc. at PUT. Responsible of continuing training course “Energy Audit”. External expert for the Albanian Directorate of Standardization. From 2008-2015 expert for teaching and curricula near Rectory of PUT. Has spent many times for research and training at different universities (University of Bologna, Polytechnic of Bari, Istanbul Technic University, University of Hoheinhem, etc).
Dr. Mohamed R. Gomaa holds a Ph.D. in Thermo-Fluid and Renewable Energy from the State Yerevan University (Polytechnic), obtained in 2011. Dr. Behiri’s specialization lies within Energy and Renewable energy systems. He is currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Maan, Jordan. Also, Associate Professor of Mechanical Power Engineering at Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
He has previously published more than 40 ISI and Scopus papers. His research interests lie in Combustion, Internal Combustion Engine, Saving Energy in Car, Energy, Renewable Energy Systems, Solar Energy Systems (PV and PV/T systems, Concentrating Solar Energy Systems, Hybrid Solar Systems, Water and air heaters, Environmental Impact, and Solar bonds), Wind Energy systems, Absorption Systems, Thermal Power Systems, and alternative and renewable energy sources.