İBRAHİM DİNÇER

Innovation in Renewable Energy Research

Abstract

Countries have become increasingly aware of the importance of innovation in renewable energy technologies in order to achieve more value-added economic activities and more investments in health, education, environment, etc. which will lead to a greater prosperity. Renewable energy domain is a critical sector where innovation becomes an essential ingredient in technology development and deployment. This keynote talk will introduce innovation as a primary tool in technology development and address the key issues faced during the development of deployment of renewable energy technologies. This is even more critical when 100% renewable energy is needed. New dimensions and directions will be introduced through numerous renewable energy technologies, systems and hence applications. A new perspective will be discussed under a combined solution of renewable and hydrogen energy technologies.

Biographical Sketch

Ibrahim Dincer is a full professor of Mechanical Engineering and director of Clean Energy Research Laboratory at UOIT. Renowned for his pioneering works in the area of sustainable energy technologies he has authored/co-authored many books, book chapters, and refereed journal and conference papers. He has chaired many national and international conferences, symposia, workshops and technical meetings. He has delivered many keynote and invited lectures. He is an active member of various international scientific organizations and societies, and serves as editor-in-chief, associate editor, regional editor, and editorial board member on various prestigious international journals. He is a recipient of several research, teaching and service awards, including the Premier’s research excellence award in Ontario, Canada. He has recently been recognized by Thomson Reuters as one of The Most Influential Scientific Minds in Engineering.