About
Professional Summary
Assist. Prof. Dr. Coskun Firat had a BSc degree on Astronomy and Space Sciences at Istanbul University (IU), Science Faculty in 1987 and MSc degree on Nuclear Energy at Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in 1991.
He obtained a PhD on “thermodynamical behavior of gases at nanoscale” at ITU in 2007 under the supervision of Prof.Dr. Altug Sisman.
In 2008 he had postdoctoral research appointments at SDSU in CA, USA.
Between 1993 and 2010 he worked as a research assistant in Nuclear energy and Renewable Energy at Institute of Nuclear Energy and Energy Institute at ITU.
In 2010, he was appointed as an assistant professor in Renewable Energy and was lectured on Solar Thermal Power Plants and has been lecturing on Engineering Mathematics for MSc and PhD degrees.
Employment
Professional AppointmentsEducation
Academic Background-
B.Sc. Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkiye Astrophysics | Nov 1983 — Jun 1987
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M.Sc. Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkiye Nuclear Energy Science and Engineering | Nov 1989 — Jun 1991
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Ph.D. Istanbul Technical University, Turkiye NanoEngineering | Jan 2005 — Jun 2007
Publications (70)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Transfer-matrix analysis of Fibonacci quasi-periodic dielectric multilayers for broadband optical back-reflection
Coskun Firat
2026
Thermal performance and temperature correction of floating photovoltaic arrays based on high-resolution field measurements
Coskun Firat
2026
Climate-Dependent Performance of Solar-Powered Spray Cooling Canopies: A Climate-Archetype Zone Framework for Pre-Deployment Feasibility Assessment
Coskun Firat
2026
Socio-energetic stamina in photovoltaics: material security and distributed manufacturing potential of Kesterite (CZTSSe)
Coskun Firat
2026
Allocating currency risk in renewable power finance: tariff indexation, hedging, and sovereign guarantees
Coskun Firat
2026
A reduced-order solar terrestrial recharge oscillator model for long-term modulation of inner Van Allen belt protons
Coskun Firat
2026
Evaluation of ALON for Proton Shielding of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Solar Arrays
Coskun Firat
2026
A low-order dynamical model for delayed thermal drawdown in subsurface energy systems
Coskun Firat
2026
Disentangling Thermal and Degeneracy Pressure in Quantum-Confined Fermi Gases
Coskun Firat
2026
Unraveling Li-Ion Battery Degradation: Mechanisms and Forecasting
Coskun Firat
2025
Long-Term Capacity Degradation of Lithium-ion Batteries at 40°C: A Spline Regression Approach for Thermal Management Insights
Coskun Firat
2025
A Complete Review of Design, Performance, and Future Developments of CPVT Systems
Coskun Firat
2025
Assessment of Off-Grid Photovoltaic System Feasibility: A Dual Simulation Approach for Economic Viability and Performance in the Mediterranean Region
Coskun Firat
2025
Variability in initial battery cell characteristics and its implications for manufacturing quality control
Coskun Firat
2025
Unifying thermodynamic and mechanical stability in perovskites: a computational approach for advanced applications
Coskun Firat
2025
Exploring the impact of nano-enhanced phase change materials on Trombe wall efficiency
Coskun Firat
2025
Comprehensive faults analysis on the direct current side of photovoltaic systems using logistic model tree algorithm
Coskun Firat
2025
Chapter 7: Phase-change material (PCM) thermophysical property improvement by nanoparticles Advanced Materials based Thermally Enhanced Phase Change Materials: Fundamentals and Applications
Coskun Firat
2024
Financial support for the development of renewable energy Republic of Kazakhstan and Turkey
Coskun Firat
2024
Local density distribution of confined fermi gas in various nano-scale geometries
Coskun Firat
2024
Shading Fault Detection in Photovoltaic Systems Using Logistic Model Tree Algorithm
Coskun Firat
2023
Simulation-Based Investigation of Heat Collection in Various Absorber Plate Materials for Solar Water Heating Systems Interdisciplinary studies on contemporary research practices in engineering in the 21st century-III
Coskun Firat
2023
Comparative energy and exergy analysis of a CPV/T system based on linear Fresnel reflectors
Coskun Firat
2023
Modelling and the experimental validation of the long-term averaged solar radiation on a tilted solar collector facing the south-east direction.
Coskun Firat
2022
Electrical and thermal performance analysis of a linear fresnel reflector- photovoltaic/thermal system.
Coskun Firat
2021
Energy performance analysis of a forced circulation solar water heating system equipped with a heat pipe evacuated tube collector under the mediterranean climate conditions.
Coskun Firat
2019
Comparison of the energy performance between flat-plate and heat pipe evacuated tube collectors for solar water heating systems under mediterranean climate conditions.
Coskun Firat
2019
A cost-effective theoretical novel configuration of concentrated photovoltaic system with linear fresnel reflectors.
Coskun Firat
2019
Characterization of density oscillations in confined and degenerate fermi gases.
Coskun Firat
2018
Optical Performance Investigation of a CLFR for the Purpose of Utilizing Solar Energy in Turkey
Coskun Firat
2016
Optical Performance Investigation of a CLFR for the Purpose of Utilizing Solar Energy in Turkey
Coskun Firat
2016
Optical Performance Investigation of a CLFR for the Purpose of Utilizing Solar Energy in Turkey
Coskun Firat
2016
Optical Performance Investigation of a CLFR for the Purpose of Utilizing Solar Energy in Turkey
Coskun Firat
2016
Thermodynamic properties of a photon gas confined in hypothetical arbitrary-shaped perfectly reflecting nano-scale geometries.
Coskun Firat
2016
Thermodynamic properties of a photon gas confined in hypothetical arbitrary-shaped perfectly reflecting nano-scale geometries.
Coskun Firat
2016
2015
Solar Radiation Models for the City of Tirana Albania
Coskun Firat
2014
Energy investigation of the flate plate solar collector during its daily operation in clear days of summer and winter
Coskun Firat
2014
Solar radiation models for the city of Tirana, Albania.
Coskun Firat
2014
Energy investigation of the flate plate solar collector during its daily operation in clear days of summer and winter.
Coskun Firat
2014
Study on Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant for Turkey
Coskun Firat
2013
Thermodynamics Under Quantum Size Effects
Coskun Firat
2013
2013
Exergy Study of Solar Flat Plate Collectors During Daily Operation in the Summer Season
Coskun Firat
2012
Comparison of direct and indirect PV power output using filters, lens and fiber transport.
Coskun Firat
2012
Lateral forces in gases at nano scale
Coskun Firat
2011
Effects of Particle-Wall Interactions on the Thermodynamic Behavior of Gases at the Nano Scale
Coskun Firat
2011
2011
Lateral forces in gases at nano scale
Coskun Firat
2011
Quantum effects on gas diffusion at the nano scale.
Coskun Firat
2011
Effects of particle-wall interactions on the thermodynamic behavior of gases at the nano scale.
Coskun Firat
2011
Effects Of Particle Wall Interactions On Thermodynamic Behaviors Of Gases In Nano Scale
Coskun Firat
2010
Optically Filtered And Concentrated Solar Energy For PV Conversion
Coskun Firat
2010
2010
Gazların Termodinamiğinde Kuantum Ölçek Etkileri ve Yanal Kuvvetler
Coskun Firat
2009
Gazların Termodinamiğinde Kuantum Ölçek Etkileri ve Yanal Kuvvetler
Coskun Firat
2009
Inhomogenous density distributions of ideal gases in nano structures
Coskun Firat
2009
Universality of the quantum boundary layer for a Maxwellian gas
Coskun Firat
2009
Quantum size effects on gas diffusion in nano scale An isotop enrichment possibility for light elements
Coskun Firat
2008
Thermodynamics of gases in Nano Cavities
Coskun Firat
2008
Quantum surface energy and lateral forces in ideal gases
Coskun Firat
2007
Quantum boundary layer: A non-uniform density distribution of an ideal gas in thermodynamic equilibrium.
Coskun Firat
2007
Quantum Surface Tension In Ideal Gases
Coskun Firat
2005
Büyükçekmece Gölü Doğu Kıyılarındaki Dinamik Topraklarda Sezyum 137 137Cs Profili
Coskun Firat
2002
2002
Variation of Cosmic Ray Intensity During the Solar Eclipse August 11 1999 The Last Total Solar Eclipse of the Millennium in Turkey
Coskun Firat
2000
Variation of Cosmic Ray Intensity During the Solar Eclipse August 11 1999
Coskun Firat
1999
Variation of Cosmic Ray Intensity During the Solar Eclipse August 11 1999
Coskun Firat
1999
TRIGA Reactor Dynamics Frequency Response Tests
Coskun Firat
1992
Power Plant CO2 Mitigation in The Microalgae Ponds
Coskun Firat