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Curriculum VitaeYaşar Demirel

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln207 K Othmer Hall, 820 N 16th StreetLincoln, NE 65588E-mail: [email protected]: (402) 472-2745 Website: http://che.unl.edu/faculty/YasarDemirel.shtml

Education History

The University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, 1977-1981.Thesis Topic: Three Phase Distillation Columns Design & SimulationAdvisor: Dr. Colin McDermott

Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), United Kingdom, Chemical Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering, 1976-1977.

Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, Chemical Engineering, M.Sc., Chemical Engineering, 1974-1975.Thesis Topic: Absorption characteristics of Sulfur dioxide.Advisor: Dr. Erdogan Alper

Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, Chemical Engineering, B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, 1969-1974.

Employment History

Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Visiting Scholar, Campus INP-ENSIACET, Toulouse, France, May 29-July 10, 2017

University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL)Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, (January 2009 – present)Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, (August 2006 – 2009)

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VirginiaVisiting Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (August 2002-2006).

Winona State University, Winona, MinnesotaFaculty (Fixed Appointment), Materials Engineering Department (2001 – 2002)

University of Delaware (UDEL), Newark, DelawareVisiting Scholar, Department of Chemical Engineering (June 1999-2001).

King Fahd University Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaFull Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (2000-2001)Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (1993-2000)

Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey Vice Dean, College of Art and Sciences (1991-1993) Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry (1986-1993) Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry (1981-1986)

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Yaşar DemirelCurriculum Vitae

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

1. Demirel, Y., (2017) Lignin for sustainable bioproducts and biofuels, Journal of Biochemical Engineering & Bioprocess Technology, 1.1-3.

2. Cole, K.D., Cetin, B., Demirel, Y., (2017) Semi-analytical source method for reaction-diffusion problems, Journal of Heat Transfer, ASME: doi:10.1115/1.4038987.

3. Demirel, Y. (2018) Sugar versus lipid for sustainable biofuels, International Journal of Energy, 42, 881-884. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.3914.

4. Matzen1, M., Pinkerton, J., Wang1, X., Demirel, Y. (2017) ‘Use of natural ores as oxygen carriers in chemical looping combustion: A review’, International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 65, 1-14.

5. Matzen, M., Demirel, Y. (2016) Methanol and dimethyl ether from renewable hydrogen and carbon dioxide: Alternative fuels production and life-cycle assessment, Journal of Cleaner Production, 139, 1068-1077.

6. Alhajji, M., Demirel Y. (2016) ‘Energy intensity and environmental impact metrics of the back-end separation of ethylene plant by thermodynamic analysis.’ International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, 7, 45-59. doi: 10.1007/s40095-015-0194-9.

7. Matzen, M., Alhajji, M., Demirel, Y. (2015) ‘Technoeconomics and sustainability of renewable methanol and ammonia productions using wind power –based hydrogen.’ Advanced Chemical Engineering, 5: 128.

8. Matzen1, M., Alhajji, M., Demirel, Y. (2015) Chemical storage of wind energy by renewable methanol production: Feasibility analysis using a multi-criteria decision matrix. Energy, 93 343-353.

9. Alhajji1, M., Demirel, Y. (2015) Energy and environmental sustainability assessment of crude oil refinery by thermodynamic analysis. International Journal of Energy Research, 39, 1925-1941.

10. Demirel, Y. (2015) ‘Sustainability and economic analysis of propylene carbonate and polypropylene carbonate production process using CO2 and propylene oxide.’ Chemical Engineering Process Technology, 6, 236. doi: 10.4172/2157-7048.1000236.

11. Demirel, Y., Matzen, M., Winters, C., Gao, X. (2015) “Capturing and using CO2 as feedstock with chemical-looping and hydrothermal technologies and sustainability metrics.” International Journal of Energy Research, 39, 1011-1047.

12. Küçük, K., Tevatia, R., Sorgüven, E., Demirel, Y., Özilgen M. (2015) ‘Bioenergetics of growth and lipid production in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.’ Energy, 83, 503-510.

13. Tevatia, R., Allen, J., Rudrappa, D., White, D., Clemente, T.E., Cerutti, H., Demirel, Y., Blum, P. ,

(2015) The taurine biosynthetic pathway of microalgae’ Algal Research 9, 21-26. 14. Tevatia, R., Demirel, Y., Rudrappa, D., Blum, P. (2015) “Effects of thermodynamically coupled reaction

diffusion in microalgae growth and lipid accumulation: Model development and stability analysis.” Computers & Chemical Engineering, 75, 28-39.

15. Tevatia, R., Allen, J., Blum, P., Demirel, Y., Black, P. (2014) “Modeling of rhythmic behavior in neutral lipid production due to continuous supply of limited nitrogen: Mutual growth and lipid accumulation in microalgae.” Bioresource Technology , 170, 419-424.

16. Tevatia, R., Demirel, Y., Blum, P. (2014) “Influence of subenvironmental conditions and thermodynamic coupling on a simple reaction-transport process in biochemical systems.” Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research 53, 7637-7647.

17. Demirel, Y. (2014) “Information in biological systems and fluctuation theorem.“, Entropy 16, 1931-1948.

18. Demirel, Y. (2014) “On the measurements of entropy production in living cells under an alternating electric field.” Cell Biology International , 38, 898-899.

19. Demirel, Y. (2013) “Sustainable distillation column operations.” Chemical Engineering and Process Techniques 1005, 1-15.

20. Nguyen, N., Demirel, Y. (2013) “Economic analysis of Biodiesel and glycerol carbonate production plant by glycerolysis.” Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems 3, 209-216.


21. Demirel, Y. (2013) “Thermodynamics analysis.” The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 38, 221-249.

22. Tevatia, R., Demirel, Y., Blum, P. (2012) “Kinetic modeling of photoautotropic growth and neutral lipid accumulation in terms of ammonium concentration in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.” Bioresource Technology , 119, 419-424. (40%)

23. Nguyen, N., Demirel, Y. (2011) “A novel biodiesel and glycerol carbonate production plant.” International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 9, 1-25.

24. Nguyen, N., Demirel, Y. (2011) “Using thermally coupled reactive distillation columns in biodiesel production.” Energy (IF: 4.107: 5-year) 36, 4838-4847.

25. Demirel, Y. (2010) “Nonequilibrium thermodynamics modeling of coupled biochemical cycles in living cells.” Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 165, 953-972.

26. Nguyen, N., Demirel, Y. (2010) “Retrofit of distillation columns in biodiesel production plants.” Energy (IF: 4.107, 5-year) 35, 1625-1632. (50%)

27. Kumar, A., Demirel, Y., Jones, D.D., Hanna, M.A. (2010) “Optimization and economic evaluation of industrial gas production and combined heat and power generation from gasification of corn stover and distillers grains.” Bioresource Technology , 101, 3696-3701.

28. Kumar, A., Noureddini, H., Demirel, Y., Jones, D.D., Hanna, M.A. (2009) “Simulation of corn stover and distillers grains gasification with Aspen Plus.” Transaction of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), 52, 1989-1995.

29. Demirel, Y. (2009) “Thermodynamically coupled heat and mass flows in a reaction-transport system with external resistances.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 52, 2018-2025.

30. Demirel, Y. (2008) “Thermodynamically coupled transport in simple catalytic reactions.” International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 6, 1-22.

31. Demirel, Y. (2008) “Modeling of thermodynamically coupled reaction-transport systems.” Chemical Engineering Journal, 139, 106-117.

32. Demirel, Y., Ozturk, H.H. (2006) “Thermoeconomics of seasonal heat storage system.” International Journal of Energy Research, 30, 1001-1012.

33. Demirel, Y. (2006) “Assessment of thermodynamic performances for distillation columns.” International Journal of Exergy, 3, 345-361.

34. Demirel, Y. (2006) “Retrofit of distillation columns by thermodynamic analysis.” Separation Science and Technology, 41, 791-817.

35. Demirel, Y. (2006) “Non-isothermal reaction diffusion systems with thermodynamically coupled heat and mass transfer.” Chemical Engineering Science, 61, 3379-3385.

36. Gecegormez1,2, H., Demirel, Y. (2005) “Phase stability analysis using interval Newton method with NRTL model.” Fluid Phase Equilibria, 237, 48-58.

37. Demirel, Y. (2005) “Stability of transport and rate processes.” International Journal of Thermodynamics , 8, 1-14.

38. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Thermodynamic analysis of separation systems.” Separation Science and Technology, 39, 3897-3942.

39. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Teaching coupled transport and rate processes.” Chemical Engineering Education, 38, 254-261.

40. Demirel Y., Sandler, S.I. (2004) “Nonequilibrium thermodynamics in engineering and science.” Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 108, 31-43.

41. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Exergy use in bioenergetics.” International Journal of Exergy, 1, 128-146.42. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Workbook strategy in engineering education.” World Transactions on

Engineering and Technology Education, 3, 53-56. 43. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Teaching engineering courses with workbooks.” Chemical Engineering

Education, 38, 74-80.


44. Ozturk, H.H., Demirel, Y. (2004) “Exergy-based performance analysis of packed bed solar air heaters.” International Journal of Energy Research, 28, 423-432.

45. Demirel, Y., Sandler, S.I. (2002) “Thermodynamics and bioenergetics.” Biophysical Chemistry, 97, 87-111.

46. Demirel, Y., Sandler, S.I. (2002) “Effects of concentration and temperature on the coupled heat and mass transport in liquid mixtures.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 45, 75-86.

47. Demirel, Y., Sandler, S.I. (2001) “Linear-nonequilibrium thermodynamics theory for coupled heat and mass transport.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 44, 2439-2451.

48. Demirel, Y. (2001) “Thermodynamic analysis of thermomechanical coupling in tangential couette flow of temperature dependent materials.” International Journal of Exergy, 1, 53-59.

49. Demirel, Y. (2000) “Thermodynamic analysis of thermomechanical coupling in couette flow.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 43, 4205-4212.

50. Demirel, Y., Kahraman, R. (2000) “Thermodynamic analysis of convective heat transfer in an annular packed bed.” International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 21, 442-448.

51. Demirel, Y., Sharma, R.N., Al-Ali, H.H. (2000) “On the Effective heat transfer parameters in a packed bed.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 43, 327-332.

52. Demirel, Y., Abu-Al-Saud1, B.A., Al-Ali, H.H., Makkawi1, Y. (1999) “Packing size and shape effects on forced convection in large rectangular packed ducts with asymmetric heating.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 42, 3267-3277.

53. Demirel, Y., Kahraman, R. (1999) “Entropy generation in a rectangular packed duct with wall heat flux.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 42, 2337-2344.

54. Demirel, Y. (1999) “Irreversibility profiles in a circular couette flow of temperature dependent materials.” International Communication of Heat and Mass Transfer, 26, 75-83.

55. Demirel, Y., Al-Ali, H.H., Abu-Al-Saud1, B.A. (1999) “Enhancement of convection heat-transfer in a rectangular duct.” Applied Energy, 64, 441-451.

56. Demirel, Y. (1999) “Estimation of the entropy of vaporization at the normal boiling point for azeotropic mixtures containing water, alcohol or acetic acid.” Thermochimica Acta, 339, 79-85.

57. Bascetincelik, A., Ozturk, H.H., Paksoy1,2, H.O., Demirel, Y. (1999) “Energetic and exergetic efficiency of latent heat storage system for greenhouse heating.” Renewable Energy, 16, 691-694. (25%)

58. Demirel, Y. (1998) “Irreversibility distribution for a pure convection case of the smith-hutton problem.” International Communication of Heat and Mass Transfer, 25, 671-679.

59. Makkawi, Y., Demirel, Y., Al-Ali, H.H. (1998) “Numerical analysis of forced convection heat transfer in a rectangular packed duct with asymmetric heating.” Energy Conversion and Management, 39, 455-463.

60. Demirel, Y., Paksoy, H.O. (1997) “Calculations of thermodynamic derivative properties from the NRTL and UNIQUAC models.” Thermochimica Acta, 303, 129-136.

61. Demirel, Y., Al-Ali, H.H. (1997) “Thermodynamic analysis of convective heat transfer in a packed duct with asymmetrical wall temperatures.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 40, 1145-1153.

62. Demirel, Y., Al-Ali, H.H., Abu-Al-Saud1, B.A. (1997) “Entropy generation of convection heat transfer in an asymmetrically heated packed duct.” International Communication of Heat and Mass Transfer, 24, 381-390.

63. Paksoy1,2, H.O., Ornektekin, S., Balci, B., Demirel, Y. (1996) “The performance of UNIFAC and related group contribution models Part I. prediction of infinite dilution activity coefficients.” Thermochimica Acta, 287, 251-259.

64. Ornektekin, S., Paksoy1,2, H.O., Demirel, Y. (1996) “The performance of UNIFAC and related group contribution models Part II. prediction of henry’s law constant.” Thermochimica Acta, 287, 235-249.


65. Demirel, Y., Saxena, S.C. (1996) “Heat transfer through a low pressure gas enclosure as a thermal insulator: design considerations.” International Journal of Energy Research 20, 327-338.

66. Demirel, Y., Saxena, S.C. (1996) “Heat transfer in rarefied gas at a gas-solid interface.” Energy, 21, 99-103.

67. Demirel, Y. (1995) “Thermodynamic optimization of convective heat transfer in a packed duct.” Energy, 20, 959-967.

68. Demirel, Y. (1995) “Fundamental thermodynamic surfaces for alkanol-alkane binary mixtures by the NRTL model.” Fluid Phase Equilibria, 106, 27-45.

69. Demirel, Y., Paksoy1,2, H.O. (1995) “Excess heat capacity surfaces for water-alkanol mixtures by the UNIQUAC model.” Industrial Engineering & Chemistry Research, 34, 921-927.

70. Demirel, Y., Hamad, E.Z. (1995) “Excess enthalpy surfaces for alkanol-alkane mixtures by the UNIQUAC model.” Thermochimica Acta, 260, 51-74.

71. Demirel, Y., Paksoy1,2, H.O. (1995) “Excess enthalpy surfaces for n-heptane + carboxylic acid, amyl amine and n-octanol mixtures by the NRTL model.” Thermochimica Acta, 261, 33-45.

72. Demirel, Y. (1994) “Calculation of excess entropy for binary liquid mixtures by the NRTL and UNIQUAC models.” Industrial Engineering & Chemistry Research, 33, 2875-2878.

73. Demirel, Y. (1993) “On the calculation of azeotropes from the NRTL and UNIQUAC models.” Fluid Phase Equilibria, 86, 1-13.

74. Demirel, Y. (1993) “Correlation of heats of mixing of liquid mixtures by the NRTL model.” Thermochimica Acta, 219, 83-96.

75. Demirel, Y. Paksoy, H.O. (1993) “Thermal analysis of heat storage materials.” Thermochimica Acta, 213, 211-221.

76. Demirel, Y., Gecegörmez, H., Paksoy, H. O. (1992) “Correlation of heat of mixing data by the NRTL and UNIQUAC models. 1. Estimation of the model parameters.” Thermochimica Acta, 194, 329-341.

77. Demirel, Y., Paksoy, H.O. (1992) “Calculation of excess heat capacity for liquid mixtures.” Thermochimica Acta, 198, 329-344.

78. Demirel, Y., Paksoy, H.O., Gecegörmez1,2, H. (1992) “Correlation of heats of mixing data by the NRTL and UNIQUAC models. 2. Prediction of the calorimetric properties.” Thermochimica Acta, 194, 343-359.

79. Demirel, Y., Gecegörmez, H. (1991) “Simultaneous representation of excess enthalpy and vapor-liquid equilibrium data by the NRTL and UNIQUAC models.” Fluid Phase Equilibria, 65, 111-133.

80. Demirel, Y., Dayan, A. (1991) “On the performance of original and modified UNIFAC models in vapor-liquid equilibrium predictions.” Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 15, 115-122.

81. Demirel, Y., Gecegörmez, H. (1990) “On the performance of the NRTL and UNIQUAC models with temperature dependent parameters.” Islamabad Journal of Science, 10, 69-75.

82. Demirel, Y. (1990) “Calculation of enthalpy of mixing at infinite dilution by the NRTL and UNIQUAC models with temperature dependent parameters.” Thermochimica Acta, 170, 197-208.

83. Demirel, Y. (1990) “Calculation of infinite dilution activity coefficient by the NRTL and UNIQUAC models.” Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 68, 697-701.

84. Demirel, Y., Gecegörmez, H. (1989) “Simultaneous correlation of excess gibbs energy and enthalpy of mixing by the UNIQUAC equation, Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 67, 455-461.

85. Demirel, Y. (1989) “Experimental investigation of heat transfer in a packed duct with unequal wall temperatures.” Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2, 425-431.

86. Öcal, M.E., Demirel, Y., Dündar, C., Haktanìr, T. (1989) “Investigation of heat insulation concrete including agricultural waste.” (in Turkish) Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environment 13, 169-181.

87. McDermott, C., Demirel, Y. (1989) “Correlation of solubility data in ternary liquid mixtures.” Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry, 10, 226-233.


88. Demirel, Y., McDermott, C. (1987) “Distillation simulation for partially miscible systems.” Chimica Acta Turcica 15, 329-350.

89. Demirel, Y., Kunç, S. (1987) “Thermal performance study on a solar air heater with packed flow passage.” Energy Conversion and Management, 27, 317-325.

90. Paksoy1,2, H.O., Demirel, Y. (1987) “A study of heat storage in packed beds.” (in Turkish) Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environment 11, 303-317.

91. Demirel, Y. (1987) “Quasi-steady state analysis of a solar air heater.” (in Turkish) Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environment 11, 1-14.

92. Demirel, Y. (1986) “Thermal performance study of a solar air heater.” (in Turkish) Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environment 10, 267-279.

93. Demirel, Y., Basçetinçelik, A. (1986) “Heat storage and regeneration for agricultural buildings.” (in Turkish) Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environment 10, 280-288.

94. Demirel, Y. (1986) “On the multicomponent diffusion calculations by means of the Maxwell-Stefan equations.’ Chimica Acta Turcica, 14, 114-129.

95. Kunç, S., Demirel, Y., Yegingil, I. (1986) “Efficiency of solar air heaters in Turkey.” (in Turkish) Chemical Engineering (Kimya Muhendisligi), 116, 29-34.

96. Demirel, Y., Kunç, S. (1985) “Convection heat transfer in asymmetrically heated duct.” (in Turkish) Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environment, 9, 34-40.

97. Demirel, Y., McDermott, C. (1984) “Prediction of phase behavior and bubble point of partially miscible systems.” Chimica Acta Turcica 12, 173-188.

98. Demirel, Y. (1982) “Comparison of new molecular models in fluid phase equilibria Predictions.” Chimica Acta Turcica 10, 197-206.

99. Kunç, S., Demirel, Y.(1982) “Solar air heater.” (in Turkish) Çukurova Universitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Yìllìgì, 1-2, 52-61.

100.Demirel, Y. (1981) “Three Phase Distillation.” Ph.D, Thesis. The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Books and Book Chapters

1. Demirel Y., Gerbaud V. (2018), Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics: Transport and Rate Processes in Physical, Chemical and Biological Systems, 4th ed., Elsevier, Amsterdam (in progress).

2. Demirel, Y. (2017) ‘Energy Conservation.’ In Comprehensive Energy Systems, I. Dincer (Ed.) Elsevier, Amsterdam.

3. Demirel, Y. (2017) ‘Biofuels.’ In Comprehensive Energy Systems, I. Dincer (Ed.) Elsevier, Amsterdam.4. Demirel, Y. (2016) Energy: Production, Conversion, Storage, Conservation, and Coupling, 2nd ed., Springer,

London. ISBN 978-3-319-29650-0 (611 pages)5. Demirel, Y. (2014) Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics: Transport and Rate Processes in Physical, Chemical

and Biological Systems, 3rd ed., Elsevier, Amsterdam. ISBN: 978-0-444-59557-7. (800 pages).6. Demirel, Y. (2012) Energy: Production, Conversion, Storage, Conservation, and Coupling, Springer,

London. ISBN: 978-14471-2371-2. (510 pages)7. Demirel, Y. (2007) Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics: Transport and Rate Processes in Physical, Chemical

and Biological Systems, 2nd ed., Elsevier, Amsterdam. ISBN: 978-0-444-53079-0. (750 pages).8. Demirel, Y. (2002) Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics: Transport and Rate Processes in Physical and

Biological Systems, Elsevier, Amsterdam. ISBN: 0-444-50886-4. (450 pages)9. Demirel, Y. (2011) “Energy coupling.” In Information and Living Systems in Philosophical and Scientific

Perspectives, Eds. G. Terzis, R. Arp, MIT Press, Cambridge, 25-53. ISBN: 978-0-262-20174-2.10. Demirel, Y. (2007) “Heat storage by phase changing materials and thermoeconomics.” Thermal Energy

Storage for Sustainable Energy Consumption NATO Science Series, 234, 133-151.


Conference Proceedings: Peer Reviewed Abstract and/or Peer Reviewed Paper

1. Demirel, Y. (2017) “Molecular motors and fluctuation theorem,” 14th Joint European Thermodynamics Conference, Budapest, Hungary, May 21-25, 2017.

2. Demirel, Y. (2014) “Capturing and using CO2 as feedstock for clean chemical processes technologies.” TechConnect World 2014 - Nanotech, Microtech, Biotech, Cleantech Joint 2014 Conferences, 4 pages, Washington, DC; June 15-18, 2014.

3. Demirel, Y. (2013) “Capturing and conversion of CO2 to methanol in a chemical looping packed bed system.” Air Quality IX Conference, 6 pages, Arlington, Virginia; October 21–23, 2013.

4. Demirel, Y. (2013) “Chemical-looping combustion of coal with carbon dioxide capture.” Air Quality IX Conference, poster, Arlington, Virginia; October 21–23, 2013.

5. Demirel, Y. (2013) “Fluctuation theorem, information and biological systems.” 12th Joint European Thermodynamic Conference Proceeding, 6 pages, Brescia, Italy; July 1-5, 2013.

6. Nguyen2, N., Demirel, Y. (2013) “Biodiesel-glycerol carbonate production plant.” National Advanced Biofuels Conference and Expo, 4 pages, Omaha, Nebraska; September 10-12, 2013.

7. Tevatia2, R., Allen, J., Demirel, Y., Black P., Blum, P. (2013) “Mutual growth and triglyceride accumulation through precise nitrogen limitation in microalgae.” National Advanced Biofuels Conference and Expo, 4 pages, Omaha, Nebraska; September 10-12, 2013.

8. Tevatia2, R., Blum, P., Demirel, Y. (2013) “Analysis of taurine biosynthesis in microalgae using LC-MS.” American Society for Microbiology, 4 pages, Denver Colorado; May 18-21, 2013.

9. Nguyen2, N., Demirel, Y. (2012) “Biodiesel-glycerol carbonate production plant by glycerolysis. “ 2012 National Conference: Science for biomass feedstock production and utilization, New Orleans, LA; October 2-5, 2012.

10. Nguyen2, N., Demirel, Y. (2012) “Gleycerol carbonate production.” 2012 National Conference: Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization, New Orleans, LA; October 2-5 2012.

11. Demirel, Y. (2012) “Exergy analysis of unit operations” Exergy and Its Applications for Better Environment and Sustainability University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, ON, Canada; April 30 - May 4, 2012.

12. Demirel, Y. (2012) “Chemical exergy” Exergy and Its Applications for Better Environment and Sustainability University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, ON, Canada; April 30 - May 4, 2012.

13. Demirel, Y. (2012) “Thermoeconomics” Exergy and Its Applications for Better Environment and Sustainability University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, ON, Canada; April 30 - May 4, 2012.

14. Demirel, Y. (2012) “Equipartition principle” Exergy and Its Applications for Better Environment and Sustainability University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, ON, Canada; April 30 - May 4, 2012.

15. Nguyen2, N., Demirel, Y. (2010) “Reactive distillation column for esterification of lauric acid with methanol: Equilibrium versus nonequilibrium approaches.” AIChE Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Salt Lake City, UT; November 7-12, 2010.

16. Nguyen2, N., Sim, J., Demirel, Y. (2010) “Bioethanol dehydration in thermally integrated extractive distillation columns.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Salt Lake City, UT; November 7-12, 2010.

17. Nguyen2, N., Demirel, Y. (2010) “Carboxylation of glycerol in a biodiesel plant.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Salt Lake City, UT; November 7-12, 2010.

18. Demirel, Y., Noureddini, H. (2010) “Process development for manufacturing propylene carbonate and poly(propylene carbonate) from propylene oxide and carbon dioxide.” Frontiers in Biorefining: Biobased Products from Renewable Carbon, 4 pages, St. Simons Island, GA; October 19-22, 2010.


19. Demirel, Y. (2009) “Properties of thermodynamic coupling between chemical and transport processes with external resistances.” 17th Syp. Thermophysical Properties, 4 pages, Boulder CO; June 11-15, 2009.

20. Kumar, A., Demirel, Y., Jones, D., Hanna, M. (2009) “Simulation of biomass gasification using Aspen Plus.” 2009 Mid-Central ASABE Meeting- Technical Session, 4 pages, Iowa State University, Iowa; April, 23-24, 2009.

21. Demirel, Y. (2008) “Modular teaching and open ended design projects.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Philadelphia, PA; November 16-21, 2008.

22. Demirel, Y. (2008) “Modeling of active transport.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Philadelphia, PA; November 16-21, 2008.

23. Demirel, Y. (2008) “Retrofit of distillation columns in a methanol plant.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Philadelphia, PA; November 16-21, 2008.

24. Demirel, Y. (2005) “Heat storage by phase changing materials and thermoeconomics.” Thermal energy storage for sustainable energy consumption (TESSEC), NATO ASI, 12 pages, Ceşme, Izmir Turkey; June 6-17, 2005.

25. Demirel, Y. (2005) “Modular teaching and product design projects in capstone design.” ASEE SE Section Annual Conference, 6 pages, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN; April 3-5, 2005.

26. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Use of nonequilibrium thermodynamics in science and engineering.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Austin, TX; November 7-12, 2004.

27. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Coupled heat and mass transfer with chemical reaction.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Austin, TX; November 7-12, 2004.

28. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Teaching styles and workbook strategy in engineering education.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Austin, TX; November 7-12, 2004.

29. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Modular teaching experience in capstone design.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Austin, TX; November 7-12, 2004.

30. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Workbook strategy and active learning experience in engineering education.” 34th Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning, 12 pages, Baltimore, MD; October 14-16, 2004.

31. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Effective teaching and active learning of engineering courses with workbooks.” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 3213, 4 pages, Salt Lake City, UT; June 20-23, 2004.

32. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Teaching chemical engineering courses with workbook strategy.” ASEE, SE Section, Annual Conference, 4 pages, Auburn, AL; April, 4-6, 2004.

33. Demirel, Y. (2003) “Thermodynamic analysis of separation processes.” Thirteenth Symposium on Separation Science and Technology for Energy Applications, 4 pages, Gatlinburg, TN; October 27-30, 2003.

34. Demirel, Y. (2003) “Nonequilibrium thermodynamics and stability analysis of transport and rate processes.” 3rd International Workshop on Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics and Complex Fluids, 6 pages, Princeton, NJ; August 14-17, 2003.

35. Demirel, Y. (2000) “Nonequilibrium thermodynamics and coupled transport in membranes.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Los Angeles, CA: November 12-17, 2000.

36. Demirel, Y., Sandler, S.I. (2000) “Coupled heat and mass transport in binary and ternary liquid mixtures.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Los Angeles, CA; November 12-17, 2000.

37. Ozturk, H.H., Bascetincelik, A., Demirel, Y., Paksoy2, H.O. (1999) “Thermal analysis of packed solar heaters.” Proceedings, Sun Day Symposium 99, p. 43-46, Kayseri, Turkey; June 23-27, 1999.

38. Demirel, Y. (1999) “Nonequilibrium thermodynamics in second law analysis for transport phenomena and chemical reactors.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Dallas, TX; October 31 - November 5, 1999.


39. Demirel, Y. (1998) “Fundamental thermodynamic surfaces for binary liquid mixtures by the NRTL and UNIQUAC models.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Miami Beach, FL; November 15-20, 1998.

40. Demirel, Y., Al-Ali, H.H., Abu-Al-Saud1, B.A. (1998) “Convection heat transfer in a large packed duct with asymmetrical heating.” 7th AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference, 4 pages, Albuquerque, NM; June 15-18, 1998.

41. Bascetincelik, A., Paksoy, H.O., Ozturk, H.H., Demirel, Y. (1998) “Seasonal heat storage system for greenhouse heating.” Annex 10-phase change materials and chemical reactions for thermal energy storage.” International Energy Agency, First Workshop, p. 93-13, Adana, Turkey; April 16-17, 1998.

42. Demirel, Y., Al-Ali, H.H., Abu-Al-Saud1, B.A. (1996) “Volumetric entropy generation of convective heat transfer in an asymmetrically heated packed duct.” 4th International Symposium on Heat Transfer with Exhibition (ISHT), In Heat Transfer Science and Technology, Ed. Wang Buxuan, 520-525, Beijing, China; October 7-11, 1996.

43. Demirel, Y. (1996) “Thermodynamic analysis of convective heat transfer in an asymmetrically heated duct.” TIEES-96, First Trabzon International Energy and Environment Symposium, 623-627, Trabzon, Turkey; July 29-31, 1996.

44. Demirel, Y. (1995) “Thermodynamic analysis of the forced convection heat transfer in a packed duct.” Second Annual One day Technical Exchange Symposium (SAS-AIChE), 1-15, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; June 28, 1995.

45. Paksoy1,2, H.O., Demirel, Y. (1994) “Determining thermal properties of hybrid storage materials.” Calorstock’94, 6th International Conference on Thermal Energy Storage, 397-402, Espoo, Finland; August 22-25, 1994.

46. Paksoy1,2, H.O., Demirel, Y., Bascetincelik, A. Yegingil, I. (1994) “Preliminary design of central solar heating systems with seasonal storage in Turkey.” Calorstock’94, 6th International Conference on Thermal Energy Storage, 697-704, Espoo, Finland; August 22-25, 1994.

47. Demirel, Y., Paksoy1,2, H.O. (1993) “A simple method for testing thermal properties of heat storage materials.” ITEC-93, First International Thermal Energy Congress, 363-366, Marrakesh, Morocco; June 6-10, 1993.

48. Demirel, Y., Bascetincelik, A., Paksoy1,2, H.O., Oztekin, S. (1993) “The use of seasonal heat storage in greenhouse air conditioning.” ITEC-93, First International Thermal Energy Congress, 889-892, Marrakesh, Morocco; June 6-10, 1993.

49. Paksoy1,2, H.O., Demirel, Y. (1993) “Integration of heat pump and heat storage in utilizing the waste heat.” ITEC-93, First International Thermal Energy Congress, 527-530, Marrakesh, Morocco; June 6-10, 1993.

50. Demirel, Y. (1987) “The impact of computer technology on developments.” International Symposium on Transfer of Computer Technology, 123-128, Amman, Jordan; November 23-25, 1987.

51. Demirel, Y., Pakdil, E. (1986) “UNIFAC modelinin kimyasal proses hesaplamalarìnda kullanìlmasì.” (In Turkish) 2. Ulusal Bilgisayar Destekli Tasarìm Sempozyumu, Bildiriler Kitabi Editor: B. Kuryel, 112-119, Izmir, Turkey; Nisan 28-30, 1986.

52. Basçetinçelik, A., Demirel, Y. (1985) “Waste heat utilization possibilities for greenhouse heating in Çukurova region.” Proceeding of the first Workshop of Heat Recovery Systems in Agricultural Buildings, edited by M. Debruyckere, A. Ninolaus, W. Van Der Bient and L. Balemans, CNRE Bulletin No. 11, 25-27, Ghent, Belgium; September 11-13, 1985.

53. Demirel, Y., Kunç, S., Paksoy1,2, H.O. (1984) “Packed duct model for use in solar air collectors.” 3rd International Congress: New Energy Source and Exhibition, 167-177, Istanbul-Turkey; 25-27 June, 1984.

54. Demirel, Y., Kunc, S., Eskut, E. (1984) “Yeni bir havali gunes toplaci modeli.” (In Turkish) EIE Gunes Enerjisi Konferansi Tebligleri, 1-18, Ankara, Turkey; 16-18 Mayis, 1984.

55. Kunc, S., Demirel, Y. (1984) “Secimli yuzeyler ve duzlemsel toplaclar icin bir model.” (In Turkish) EIE Gunes Enerjisi Konferansi Tebligleri, p. 19-33, Ankara, Turkey; 16-18 Mayis, 1984.


56. Kunç, S., Demirel, Y., Uysal, Y., Eker, A. (1983) “Black nickel coated surface for flat-plate solar collector.” Proceedings of First Arab International Solar Energy Conference, edited by H.Alawi, A. Al. Jassar, Al. Juwayhel and A. A. M. Sayigh, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 125-128, Kuwait; December 2-8, 1983.

Conference Presentations

1. Winters, C., Demirel, Y. (2014) Chemical-looping technologies and hydrothermal processes for capturing and converting carbon dioxide. Nebraska Summer Research Symposium, University of Nebraska Lincoln August 6, 2014.

2. Matzen1, M., Demirel, Y. (2015) Biomethanol: Life cycle analysis. Nebraska Summer Research Symposium, University of Nebraska Lincoln August 6, 2015.

3. Mahdi-Alhajji, M, Demirel, Y. (2016) Capturing and conversion of CO2 with chemical looping. . Nebraska Summer Research Symposium, University of Nebraska Lincoln August 6, 2016.

Invited Talks or Keynote Speeches

1 Demirel, Y. (2017) Keynote talk, “Molecular Motors and Fluctuation Theorem”, 14th Joint European Thermodynamics Conference, Budapest, Hungary, May 21-25, 2017.

2 Demirel, Y. (2017) Invited talk “Information in Biology, Fluctuation Theorem, and Molecular Motors”, I.C.B. - Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, UMR 6303 CNRS - Université de Bourgogne, Dijon Cedex, France, June 7, 2017.

3 Demirel, Y. (2016) Invited talk “Thermodynamic Analysis”, Laboratoire De Genie Chimique’ LGC, Toulouse Sept. 26-30, 2016.

4 Demirel, Y. (2016) Invited talk “From Nonliving Systems-Heat Engines to Living Systems-Dissipative Structures”, Laboratoire De Genie Chimique’ LGC, Toulouse Sept. 26-30, 2016.

5 Demirel, Y. (2016) Invited talk “ Setting Teams Up for Success” Fall Teaching & Learning Symposium, October 7, 2016 Nebraska Innovation Campus.

6 Demirel, Y. (2016) Invited talk “ Managing and Assessing Team Work” Fall Teaching & Learning Symposium, October 7, 2016 Nebraska Innovation Campus.

7 Demirel, Y. (2016) “ Sustainability assessment of a crude oil refinery by thermodynamic analysis.’ 8 th

International Exergy, Energy and Environment Symposium, Antalya, Turkey; May 1-4, 2016.8 Demirel, Y. (2013) “Biodiesel and glycerol carbonate production.” UNL Nebraska Research Fair,

November 7, 2013.9 Demirel, Y. (2013) “Fluctuation theorem, information and biological systems.” 12th Joint European

Thermodynamic Conference Proceeding, Brescia, Italy; July 1-5, 2013.10 Demirel, Y. (2013) “Collaborative carbon capture research.” Nebraska Center for Energy Science

Research (NCESR), Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), Lincoln, NE; July 26. 2013.11 Demirel, Y. (2012) “Exergy analysis of unit operations” Exergy and Its Applications for Better

Environment and Sustainability University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, ON, Canada; April 30 - May 4, 2012.

12 Demirel, Y. (2012) “Chemical exergy” Exergy and Its Applications for Better Environment and Sustainability University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, ON, Canada; April 30 - May 4, 2012.

13 Demirel, Y. (2012) “Thermoeconomics” Exergy and Its Applications for Better Environment and Sustainability University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, ON, Canada; April 30 - May 4, 2012.

14 Demirel, Y. (2012) “Equipartition principle” Exergy and Its Applications for Better Environment and Sustainability University of Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa, ON, Canada; April 30 - May 4, 2012.


15 Demirel, Y. (2012) “Techno-economic analysis of biodiesel production.” Algal Research Group, UNL, Lincoln, NE; March,12, 2012.

16 Demirel, Y. (2011) “Algal Biomass Preparation as Feed Stock.” Algal Research Group, UNL, Lincoln, NE; December, 2011.

17 Demirel, Y. (2009) “Non-equilibrium thermodynamics modeling of coupled biochemical cycles in living cells.” 5th International Workshop on Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics and Complex Systems, Cuernavaca, Mexico; August 24-28, 2009.

18 Demirel, Y. (2009) “Energy storage systems.” Departments of Computer Science Engineering and Mathematics, UNL, Lincoln, NE; February, 2009.

19 Demirel, Y. (2008) “Modeling rate and transport processes in mitochondria.” School of Biological Sciences and Department of Mathematics, UNL, Lincoln, NE; November 6, 2008.

20 Demirel, Y. (2008) “Some research projects: A) modeling coupled transport and rate process, B) Process design and optimization.” Research Luncheon Series, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UNL, Lincoln, NE; September 24, 2008.

21 Demirel, Y. (2005) “Heat storage by phase changing materials and thermoeconomics.” NATO Summer School on Thermal Energy Storage for Sustainable Energy Consumption, , Izmir, Turkey; June 6-17, 2005.

22 Demirel, Y. (2004) “Modeling transport and rate processes.” University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee; September 22, 2004.

23 Demirel, Y. (2003) “Thermodynamics efficiency in bioenergetics.” Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia; February 14, 2003.

24 Demirel, Y. (2001) “Transport in composite membranes.” Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota; February 05, 2001.

25 Demirel, Y. (2000) “Vapor-liqid phase equilibria.” Research group of Dr. S. I. Sandler, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware; August 10, 2000.

26 Demirel, Y. (2000) “Enhancement in convection heat transfer.” West Virginia University Institute and Technology, Charleston, West Virginia; May, 12, 2000.

27 Demirel, Y. (1997) “Thermodynamic optimization of convective heat flow in packed ducts.” Saudi ARAMCO Technical Meeting, Dhahran. S.A.; February 11, 1997.

Other Publications

1. Demirel, Y. (2013) “Sustainable Distillation Columns for Sustainable Manufacturing” CACHE (Computer Aids in Chemical Engineering) resources. This Module was prepared for the development of the NSF-sponsored modules on sustainable manufacturing case studies.

Teaching Modules and Aspen Plus Manuals updated every year (2006- Present)

2. Demirel, Y. Module 1 Introduction: Design Considerations, CHME452, UNL.3. Demirel, Y. Module 2 Engineering Economics, CHME452, UNL. 4. Demirel, Y. Module 3 Separation Systems, CHME453, UNL.5. Demirel, Y. Module 4 Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, CHME453, UNL.6. Demirel, Y. Module 5 Chemical Reaction Engineering, CHME453, UNL.7. Demirel, Y. Module 6 Thermodynamics in Design, CHME453, UNL.8. Demirel, Y. Module 7 Process Synthesis, CHME453, UNL.9. Demirel, Y. Module 8 Heuristics in Process Design, CHME453, UNL.10. Demirel, Y. Module 9 Safety, CHME453, UNL. 11. Demirel, Y. Module 10 Green Engineering, CHME453, UNL.12. Demirel, Y. Aspen Plus Hand-On Practice Manuals Volume 1, CHME453, UNL.13. Demirel, Y. Aspen Plus Hand-On Practice Manuals Volume 2, CHME453, UNL.


Course Portfolios

14. Demirel, Y. CHME 453: Chemical Engineering Process Design; Type of Portfolio: Inquiry, Student self-assessment and Learning, UNL, 2011.

15. Demirel, Y. CHME 453: Chemical Engineering Process Design; Type of Portfolio: Inquiry, Evidence of Student Learning in the Portfolio: Examples of Student Work, UNL, 2009.

16. Demirel, Y. CHME 453: Chemical Engineering Process Design; Type of Portfolio: Benchmark, Evidence of Student Learning in the Portfolio: Combination of Methods, UNL, 2008.

Workbooks as New Teaching Materials (Demirel, Y. (2004) “Workbook strategy in engineering education.” World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education 3, 53-56; Demirel, Y. (2004) “Teaching engineering courses with workbooks.” Chemical Engineering Education 38, 74-80.)

17. Demirel, Y. (2004) CHE2164: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics; Workbook, Virginia Tech. 18. Demirel, Y. (2004) CHE3134: Separation Processes; Workbook, Virginia Tech. 19. Demirel, Y. (2004) CHE2124: Chemical Engineering Simulations; Workbook, Virginia Tech.20. Demirel, Y. (2004) CHE4185: Process and Product Design, Virginia Tech.21. Demirel, Y. (2004) CHE4186: Chemical Engineering Plant Design, Virginia Tech.

Internally Funded Research Grants

1. Design and Fabrication of an Enzymatically Active Biogas Upgrading ModulePI: S. Nejati, Y, Demirel (Co-PI), N. Buan (Co-PI)The UNL Research CouncilTotal Award Amount: $20,000 (WBS# 26-1106-9001-007)Total Award Period Covered: 01/01/2018 – 12/31/2018Commitment: 0.3 calendar month.

2. Project Title: Biochemical analysis of microalgae for enhanced oil synthesis and biomass in a wastewater system PI: P. Black, Co-PIs: Y. Demirel, W. RiekhofAgency: Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research,Total Award Amount: $150,000 (WBS# 26-1217-0020-106)Total Award Period Covered: 01/01/2016 – 12/31/2017Commitment: 0.3 calendar month.

3 “Chemical-Looping Combustion of Coal with Carbon Dioxide Capture” (December 2012- December 2013)PI: Y. Demirel, Sponsor: Proposal for Energy Research Grants – Cycle 7 of Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, Sponsor Amount: $10,000. SAP WBS Account #: 26-1217-0001-707

Coal combustion with inherit carbon capture with chemical-looping technology. I visited the Energy and Environment Research Center in North Dakota on December 21, 2012 to explore collaboration between the EERC and UNL on energy research.

4. “Chemical –Looping Technology” (May 19- August 15, 2014)PI: Y. Demirel, (80%), Intern: Carina WintersSponsor: Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research Darrell J. Nelson Summer Undergraduate Internship in Energy Sciences, ResearchSponsor Amount: $5,000SAP WBS Account # 26-1217-0001-808.


Externally Funded Research Grants

1. Project ID 45526: Development of an integrated green process to obtain a high value, stable and bioavailable lycopene product from tomato processing industry wasteO. Ciftci (PI), Y. Demirel (Co-PI)RFP: USDA-AFRI Foundational Program 2017 Submitted On: 06/07/2017; Requested Period:01/01/2018-12/31/2020 Requested Amount: $499,781Cost Share Requested: $0

2. Project ID 46071:Recycling of Carbon from Coal and Natural Gas to Methanol and Carbon Black in Nebraska Methanol ProjectY. Demirel (PI)Sponsor: Nebraska Public Power District, NPPDSubmitted On:09/04/2017; Requested Period: 09/11/2017 - 09/10/2018Requested Amount: $35,215 Cost Share Requested: $0

3. “CaSO4-based chemical looping of coal with CO2 capture” (Sept. 2013 – May . 2015)PI: Demirel, Y. Sponsor: Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)Sponsor Amount: $50,000SAP WBS Account #: 2611060114001; Cost Share Requested: $0; F&A Rate: 0%

Coal combustion with inherit carbon capture with chemical-looping technology. Using CaSO4 as the oxygen carrier, the fuel does not use direct air for combustion.

4 “Methanol Production from Natural Gas” (Dec. 2008-Dec. 2009)PI: Y. Demirel Sponsor: Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD); Sponsor Award Number: 4200001329 Sponsor Amount: $44,000SAP WBS Account #: 2612170010001; Cost Share Requested: $0; F&A Rate:10%Research Center(s): Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research (lead)

Production of methanol from natural gas was investigated with full economic analysis. The process was optimized using the Aspen Plus simulator. Feasibility study was presented.

5. “Renewable Energy Storage Option” PI: Y. Demirel, Y.; (90%); Co-PI: DiMagno, S. Blum, P., Hudgins , J.Sponsor : Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD); Sponsor Award Number: 4200001187 Sponsor Amount: $22,000SAP WBS Account #: 2612170006001; F&A Rate: 10% (limited)Research Period: Feb., 2008 - Feb. 2009.Research Center(s): Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research (lead)

Production of methanol from carbon dioxide and hydrogen produced from electrolytic process powered by the wind power.

6. “Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics and the second law analysis for chemical PI: Y. DemirelSponsor: King Fahd University Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM); CHE/SECOND-LAW/209Sponsor Amount: $26,000Research Period: Dec. 2000-Dec. 2001)


engineering transport phenomena and chemical reactors: Basic research.” (Formulation of rate of entropy production and phenomenological equations for transport and rate processes.

7.“Investigation of heat transfer in a packed duct with constant heat flux and asymmetrical wall temperatures.”

PI: Y. DemirelSponsor: King Fahd University Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM); CHE/HEATFLUX/173Sponsor Amount: $47,000 Research Period: June 1997-June 1999.

This project investigates the radial heat transfer enhancement from a heated plate to air flow underneath the plate.

8.“Modeling of convection heat transfer in a packed duct with asymmetric heating.” PI: Demirel, Y. (60%); (Co-PI), Paksoy, H.O. Sponsor: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey; KTCAG-DPT-G-2Sponsor Amount: $31,000 Research Period: May 1993-May 1995

This project investigates the heat transfer characteristics in a packed duct under asymmetric heating conditions.

9.“Greenhouse heating with seasonal heat storage.” PI: Y. Demirel, (60%); Co-PI: Paksoy, H.O., (20%), Bascetincelik, A. (Co-PI) (20%) Sponsor: The State Planning Organization (DPT); 90K120430 & 91K120620Sponsor Amount: $175,000Research Period: May, 1991-May 1994

This project investigates the seasonal heat storage using phase changing material of paraffin to heat a greenhouse.

10. “Investigation of heat insulation concrete containing agricultural waste.” PI: Ocal, M.E.; Co-PI: Y. Demirel, (30%), Dundar, C., Haktanir, T.Sponsor: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey; CAG-632Sponsor Amount: $30,000Research Period: May 1988- May1990

This experimental project measures the thermal conductivity of various composite materials.

11. “Convection Heat transfer in Rectangular Packed Beds: Solar Air Heaters” PI: Demirel, Y. (70%); Co-PI: Kunc, S. Sponsor: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey; MAG-599Sponsor Amount: $30,000Research Period: May 1986- May 1988

This project involves the design and analysis of solar air heater with packed air flow passage.

Section 2.2.3 Externally Funded Research Grants that have been submitted pending

1. Project ID 46957: Nanomanufacturing of highly bioavailable low-crystallinity curcumin nanoparticlesRFP Title: NSF Nanomanufacturing PD17-1788 Sponsor Proposal Number: 1826299


Purpose Code Subcategory : Ag Research Division (IANR)Submitted On: 01/24/2018Requested Period:01/01/2019 - 12/31/2021Requested Amount: $299,836Cost Share Requested:$0

2. Effect of biogas composition on condensation in Titan tanks during decantingK. D. Cole and Y. Demirel, Co-Principal Proposal submitted to Hexagon LincolnAugust 4, 2017Requested amount: .$15,531

3. Ceria related applications and technologiesY. Demirel (PI), B. Cheung (Co-PI)Sponsor: Antaria Inc. Advanced Nano Technologies,Submitted on 8/29/2017; Requested Period: 10/1/2017 - /9/30/2022Requested amount $2,628,420

4. Project ID: 46385: Integrated Biochemical and Technoeconomic Analyses of Lipid Production in AlgaeC. DiRusso (PI), P. Black (Co-PI), Y. Demirel (Co-PI)Sponsor: NSFSubmitted on 10/20/2017; Requested period: 06/01/2018 – 5/31/2021Requested amount $600,000Cost share: 0

National and International Research Awards and Recognition

1. Distinguished Researcher Award: King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (1998-1999)2. Scholarship: British Council (1992)3. Grant: NATO ASI (1989)4. Fellowship: UNESCO (1982)5. Government grant for graduate studies. (1976-1981)

Other Research Accomplishments: Contract, Bridge &Support Funds

1. “ACE10 Impact Project” (September 2013-May 2014)Nancy D. Mitchell, Amy Goodburn, UNL Sponsor Amount: $500

2. “Scientific Teaching Workshop- Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT)” (Spring semester 2014) Marilyne Stains, Kevin Lee, Travis Lund, UNL Sponsor Amount: $200

3. “Sustainable Distillation Columns for Sustainable Manufacturing” (January 2013-June 2013)Sponsor: US National Science Foundation, NSF, award number 1140000, award title: RCN-SEES: Sustainable Manufacturing Advances in Research and Technology (SMART) Coordination Network.” Yinlun Huang, Thomas F. Edgar, Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi, Cliff I. Davidson, Mario R. Eden Sponsor Amount: $4,000

4. “COE funding for the purchases of new equipment or to refurbish existing equipment for research labs across the College” (July, 15, 2013)


Purchased Equipment: Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE 150) for extraction of oil from biomass, such as soybean and algae as well as extraction of chemical from polymers, food, and othersSponsor: COE, UNLAmount: $25,015

5. “Production of Propylene Carbonate and Poly(propylene carbonate) from Propylene Oxide and Carbon Dioxide.” (March 2010- September 2010)PI: Demirel, Y. (50%); Co-PI: Noureddini, H.Sponsor: Milfrod Hanna, Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB)Sponsor Amount: $20,000.

This project was a support to Dr. M. Hanna’s project with the Nebraska Ethanol Board.

6. “Writing Inquiry Group Curriculum Guide, Faculty Leadership for Writing Initiative (FLWI)” (Fall Semester, 2011)Shari Stenberg, Jessica Rivera, UNLSponsor Amount: $700.

7. “Advanced Peer Review of Teaching Projects” (Fall semester 2011)Paul Savory, Amy Goodburn, UNLCHME 453: Chemical Engineering Process Design; Type of Portfolio: Inquiry. Title: Student self-assessment and Learning.Sponsor Amount: $500

8. “Peer Review of Teaching Projects” (Spring semester 2009)Paul Savory, Amy Goodburn, UNLCHME 453: Chemical Engineering Process Design; Type of Portfolio: Inquiry: Title: Evidence of Student Learning in the Portfolio: Examples of Student Work. Sponsor Amount: $500.

9. “Peer Review of Teaching Projects” (Sept. 2007-May 2008)Paul Savory, Amy Goodburn, UNLCHME 453: Chemical Engineering Process Design; Type of Portfolio: Benchmark; Title: Evidence of Student Learning in the Portfolio: Combination of Methods.Sponsor Amount: $1000

Technology Participation Participating in this technology orientated and global network since 2011: The German

Technology Service DTD: a unique bridge between research and industry, Markus Mann, CEO, Deutscher Technologiedienst GmbH.

Participating in NineSigma Request - Seeking Experts in Commodity Chemical Technologies, Nicholas Kacsandi, Technology Associate, Nine Sigma, Inc.,: http://bloinc.ninesigma.com .

PhD students supervised

1. Rahul Tavetia (May 2014) “Environmental Effects on Growth, Neutral Lipid and Taurine Biosynthesis in Microalgae ” (with Co-supervision with Dr. Paul Blum from Biological sciences). UNL Graduation: May, 2014.

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Current Employment: Post Doc at the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University.

2. Nguyen Nghi (August 2012) “Thermodynamic Analysis of Biofuel Plants and biorefineries”Current Employment: Biodiesel Production Plant in New York State.

3. Hatice Gecegörmez (May, 1992) “Phase Equilibria predictions with phase splitting and temperature dependent adjustable parameters for the local composition models of NRTL and UNIQUAC” Institution: Çukurova University, Adana, TurkeyCurrent Employment: Professor at University of Mersin, Mersin Turkey.

4. Halime Őmur Paksoy (December 1992) “Thermal analysis of heat storage materials and integrated heat pump, and thermal energy storage systems”Institution: Çukurova University, Adana, TurkeyCurrent Employment: Professor at Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey.\Editor: Solar Energy JournalChair: IEA-Energy Technology Network. Energy Conservation through Energy Storage

MS Students (thesis option) Supervised

1. Xiaomeng Wang (November 2017)Sustainable clean coal technology with power and methanol production

2. Michel Matzen (August 2016) “Chemical looping and hydrothermal processes”

3. AlMahdi Hajji (August 2015)“ Energy management by thermodynamic anlaysis”

4. M.S. Al-Gallaf (Supervised with Dr. H. Al-Ali) (May 1999)“Numerical analysis of transient heat transfer in a rectangular packed duct with asymmetric heating,” Institution: King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

5. Y. Makkawi, (December, 1998)“Enhancement of wall to fluid heat transfer in a packed duct with asymmetric heating,” Institution: King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

6. Basem A. Abu Al Saud (May 1998) “Thermodynamic analysis of convection heat transfer in a packed duct flow”Institution: King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

7. Ismail Ceylan (May 1991)“Thesis: Determination of optimum operating and design parameters of distillation column for Solvay Sodium bicarbonate plant” Institution: Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey

8. Ayfer Dayan (May 1990)“ Vapor-liquid equilibrium Predictions by the UNIFAC group contribution model” Institution: Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey

9. Hatice Gecegörmez (May 1987)“Thermodynamics of phase equilibria and local composition models”


Institution: Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey

9 Halime Őmur Paksoy (December 1987)“Thermal heat storage with sensible and latent heat by phase changing materials” Institution: Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey

MS Students (thesis option) Currently in Progress

1. Selpil Unlu (Started January, 2018)

Peer Reviewed Journal Papers on Teaching

1. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Teaching Coupled Transport and Rate Processes.” Chemical Engineering Education 38, 254-261.

2. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Teaching Engineering Courses with Workbooks.” Chemical Engineering Education 38, 74-80.

3. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Workbook Strategy in Engineering Education.” World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education 3, 53-56.

Peer Reviewed Conference Papers on Teaching

1. Demirel, Y., (2005) “Modular Teaching and Product Design Projects in Capstone Design ASEE SE Section Annual Conference, 4 pages, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN; April 3-5, 2005.

2. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Teaching Styles and Workbook Strategy in Engineering Education.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Austin, TX; November 7-12, 2004.

3. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Modular Teaching Experience in Capstone Design.” AIChE’s Annual Meeting, 4 pages, Austin, TX; November 7-12, 2004.

4. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Workbook Strategy and Active Learning Experience in Engineering Education.” 34th Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning, 12 pages, Baltimore, MD; October 14-16, 2004.

5. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Effective Teaching and Active Learning of Engineering Courses with Workbooks.” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 3213, 4 pages, Salt Lake City, UT; June 20-23, 2004.

6. Demirel, Y. (2004) “Teaching Chemical Engineering Courses with Workbook Strategy.” ASEE, SE Section, Annual Conference, 4 pages, Auburn, AL; April, 4-6, 2004.

Poster Presentations on Teaching and Assessment

1. Demirel, Y. (2014) “Student Self-Assessment of ACE 10 Outcomes.”ACE 10 Impact Project: ACE 10 Poster Share Fair, April 16, 2014.

2. Demirel, Y. (2011) “Self-identification of objectives and self-assessment will improve engagement and learning. “ Symposium on Enhancing Learning and Teaching at UNL: Looking back and Forward, February 10, 2011.

Invited Talks on Teaching


1. Demirel, Y. (2011) “Panelist-Participated in a panel about my experiences as a writer in my field on October 6, 2011; Jessica Rivera-Mueller, English Department, UNL.

Professional Development on Teaching Courses, Symposium and Workshop Attendance

1. 2017 Teaching and Learning Symposium: Motivation-Engagement-Innovation.Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center, March 3, 2017

2. 2017 Teaching and Learning Symposium: Course Design and the Broken EscalatorNebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center, October 9, 2017

3. Setting Design Teams Up for Success, Fall Teaching & Learning Symposium, October 7, 2016, UNL.4. Managing and Assessing Teamwork, Fall Teaching & Learning Symposium, October 7, 2016, UNL.5. ARISE-Planning Assessment for Learning (PAL) Program, UNL. Spring semester 2015.6. “Using Blended Learning,” Workshop- 2014 Winter Interim Teaching and Learning Workshop, UNL.

(January 10, 2014)7. The ACE 10 Impact Workshop, Academic Year 2013-14, Amy Goodburn and Nancy Mitchell.

(September 2013- May 2014)8. “Scientific Teaching Workshop- Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT)” Marilyne Stains, Kevin Lee, Travis

Lund, UNL. (Spring semester 2014)9. “Teaching Safety in University Settings” AIChE Certificate of Professional Development on Chemical

Process safety with Eight Professional Development Hours San Antonio, TX. (April 27, 2013)10. Writing Inquiry Group Curriculum Guide, Faculty Leadership for Writing Initiative (FLWI)” Shari

Stenberg, Jessica Rivera, UNL. (Fall Semester, 2011),11. “Advanced Peer Review of Teaching Projects” Paul Savory, Amy Goodburn, UNL. (Fall semester

2011)12. “SACHE Course: How to Meet New ABET Requirements” Minneapolis, MN. (October 16, 2011) 13. “Peer Review of Teaching Projects” Paul Savory, Amy Goodburn, UNL. (Spring semester 2009).14. “Peer Review of Teaching Projects” Paul Savory, Amy Goodburn, UNL. (Sept. 2007-May 2008)15. “Workshop on Safety,” (with Dr. Velander, Chem. Eng.) Philadelphia, PA. (September, 2008)16. “Introduction to Aspen batch Plus,” Aspen Tech Training, Houston, TX. (June, 2007)17. Faculty Study Groups at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech, VA. (September,

2003, 2004)

Classroom Presentations by Others1. Cheryl Barts, NUtech Ventures, Patent Agent - Technology Agent, UNL.

U.S. Patent Laws Have Changed - Learn How You and Your Company Will be Affected Invited seminar to my Senior Design Class and Graduate Class since 2011.

2. Tracy Bicknell-Holmes, Engineering Librarian, Professor, Engineering Library Online search Tools for Senior Design (CHME 452 & CHME453) and Thermodynamics (CHME 825)

3. Ted Naylor and Kiyomi Deards, Engineering Library Online search Tools for Senior Design (CHME 452 & CHME453) and Thermodynamics (CHME 825)

Journal Editorships

1. International Journal of Thermodynamics (IJoT): Editor-in-Chief (2012-present)

http://www.openaccessarticles.com/journal/1301-9724_International_Journal_of_Thermodynamics+Int_J_Thermo

2. International Journal of Thermodynamics (IJoT): Associate Editor-in-Chief (2010-2012)




3. Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems (JSBS): Member of Editorial Board (2013-present): http://www.scirp.org/journal/jsbs/

4. International Journal Exergy (IJEX): Member of Editorial Board (2001-present)

http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijex

5. Chemical Engineering & Process Techniques (CEPT): Member of Editorial Board (2013-present): http://www.jscimedcentral.com/ChemicalEngineering/editors.php

6. Guest Editor: Special Issue Entitled: Thermodynamics and Sustainability in Chemical Process

Industries; Chemical Engineering & Process Techniques. ( 2013-2014)7. Journal of Chemical and Process Engineering (JCPE): Member of Editorial Board (2014-)

http://www.jscholaronline.org/journals/journal-of-chemical-engineering/editorial-board.php

8. Energy Research Journal (ERJ): Member of Editorial Board (2014-)

http://thescipub.com/journals/erj/editors

9. Journal of Sustainable Development Studies (2013-Present)

http://infinitypress.info/index.php/jsds/pages/view/Editorial

Memberships in Professional Organizations

1. American Institution of Chemical Engineers AIChE (1992-present)

2. American Chemical Society ACS (2014-)

3. Member of Biofuels Information: (2012-present)

Research Review panels and dates of service

1. Panelist for National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program, Program Year 2015; Review January 07-February 03, 2015.

Reviewer for ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY – ENERGY (ARPA-E) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Open 2015 Funding Opportunity No. DE-FOA-0001261 CFDA Number 81.135.

2. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)- Nazarbyev University Research Proposal Review (March 24, 2014)

Project title: Retrofit Integration of Combined Heat and Power Plants with Organic Rankine Cycle Systems for Utilization of Low Grade District Heating System

Project title: Valorization of Coal Co-gasification with Bio-waste under Fast Fluidization Conditions (COBIFAST)

3. National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I: Manufacturing Innovations (Mar 3, 2013)

Panel ID: P130951Program Director: Mehta Rajesh: ID#: 1312879, 1314207, 1315001, 1315006,

1315078, 1315156, 1315359, 1315477, 1315594, 1315647, 1315691.

4. National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I: Heat Engines: Virtual Panel (August 12, 2013)

http://infinitypress.info/index.php/jsds/pages/view/Editorial

http://thescipub.com/journals/erj/editors

http://www.jscholaronline.org/journals/journal-of-chemical-engineering/editorial-board.php

http://www.jscimedcentral.com/ChemicalEngineering/editors.php

http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijex

http://www.scirp.org/journal/jsbs/


Panel ID: P132094Program Director Mehta Rajesh, ID#: 1345117, 1345330, 1345888, 1346150.

5. National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I: Engines & Combustion (February 24, 2014)

Panel ID: P140799Program Director Mehta Rajesh, ID#: 1415683, 1415696, 1415743, 1416085,

1416184, 1416350, 1416463

6. Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy ARPA-E U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ARPA-E Open FOA -0000670 (CFDA Number 81.135) Reviewer Assignment- www.arpa-e.energy.gov. 14 Projects reviews were completed on May 4, 2012.

7. US. Department of Energy (DOE) Independent Technical Reviewer: 48C: Manufacturing Tax Credit (October, 2009)

1194-84, 1193-83, 1247-137, Notice 2009-72; Jim Spaeth/Dough Hooker, DOE Golden Field Office Several industrial Projects reviewed in 2009.

8. External Reviewer:NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL (NSERC) of CanadaProject: Closing the Carbon Cycle: Optimization of Direct Air Capture Process and Conversion of Ambient

CO2 into Synthetic Fuel

9. NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Virtual Panel P170409 - Chemical Engineering 2, Jan 24th and 27th.

10. Project Reviewer for Academy of Finland/Evaluation of 3 project proposals (Nov. 2012)

Jan Bäckman, Science Adviser, Academy of Finland, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Unit Postdoctoral researcher’s projects: Title: Enthalpy measurements and calculations for bio-oils Academy research fellow posts: Title: Phase Equilibrium towards the Critical Point (PhaseEqCrP) Title: A New Generation Rate Based Reacting and Separation Stage Model for Simulation of

Biomaterials Processing

11. Project Reviewer for Academy of Finland/Evaluation of 3 project proposals (May. 2011)

Jan Bäckman, Science Adviser, Academy of Finland, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Unit. Three Projects were reviewed.

Membership positions on university wide committees

1. Biofuel & Bioproduct Committee; chaired by Hamernik, D and Blum, P. (2013-Present)

2. Faculty Search Committee; tenure-track assistant/associate/full professor in engineering, specializing in manufacturing areas. (2014- Present)

3. Academic Standard Committee (2016-Prresent)

1. UNL College of Engineering (CoE) Continuous Improvement in Teaching and Learning (CITL). (Fall 2013-5 and 2017-present)

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