Asst. Prof. Dr. Emin Taner Elmas is a Mechanical Engineer with B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees, born in Sivas, Turkey, in 1974. He completed his Ph.D. in Thermodynamics at Ege University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, following an M.Sc. in Energy Sciences from Dokuz Eylül University. He earned his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Hacettepe University, graduating with honors in 1995. During his undergraduate studies, he was awarded a non-refundable merit scholarship by the Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers for outstanding academic performance.

Dr. Elmas currently serves as Department Head and Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology at the Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies, Vocational School of Higher Education for Technical Sciences, Iğdır University, Turkey. He is also an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering & Biosciences at the same institution. His total academic and industrial experience spans nearly 30 years.

Military & International Service

Dr. Elmas completed his military service as a NATO Reserved Officer (2nd Lieutenant) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving within the SFOR task force at Camp Butmir, Sarajevo. His roles included English–Turkish Interpreter and Guard Commander. He has been honored with two NATO Medals and the Turkish Armed Forces Service Certificate of Pride.

Industrial Leadership & Engineering Practice

In parallel with academia, Dr. Elmas has held senior leadership and executive roles across diverse industrial sectors. His positions include Construction Site Manager, Project Manager, Quality Manager, Energy Manager, Production Manager, Factory Manager, CSO-CTO, CBDO, Deputy General Manager, and General Manager. His industrial expertise covers large-scale energy systems, manufacturing technologies, and advanced engineering management.

Research & Scientific Expertise

Dr. Elmas’s interdisciplinary research and teaching fields include:

• Mechanical Engineering & Thermodynamics

• Energy Transfer, Heat Transfer & Fluid Mechanics

• Evaporation, Heat Pipes & Space Sciences

• Automotive Engineering

• Bioengineering, Medical & Neuroengineering Applications

His industrial specialization extends to:

• HVAC systems, pressure vessels & heat exchangers

• Energy efficiency, cogeneration & power plants

• Steam boilers, industrial machinery & welding manufacturing

• Water purification, treatment systems & advanced fabrication processes

He has served as a scientific referee and panelist for internationally recognized institutions, including ASME, TÜBİTAK, numerous universities, and NASA-associated scientific evaluations.

Artistic & Cultural Contributions

Beyond engineering, Dr. Elmas is an accomplished musician, composer, and poet. He is a virtuoso saz-bağlama performer and ney (Turkish reed flute) artist, also playing cümbüş and darbuka. He manages a YouTube Music Channel (Emin Taner ELMAS) featuring his original performances.

His notable artistic works include:

• Composition and academic publication of “Raşit Bey Türküsü”, in memory of his father

• Published poems and compositions such as “Canım Babam,” “Geldim Babam,” and “Annem Annem Türküsü”

• Scholarly books on traditional music, including

  • Saz-Bağlama Akort Sistemi Metodu

  • Ney and Neyzen; Ney’s Structure, Performance & Music Theory

He continues active contributions to cultural heritage through literature, composition, and music education.

Eligibility for Nobel Scientist Award

With a rare synthesis of fundamental science, applied engineering, interdisciplinary bio-medical innovation, and global industrial leadership, Asst. Prof. Dr. Emin Taner Elmas demonstrates a scholarly profile aligned with international scientific laurels. His sustained contributions to thermodynamics, energy sciences, advanced engineering systems, and interdisciplinary applications bridging engineering with life sciences, coupled with recognized service to global scientific institutions, establish him as a strong nominee-level candidate for elite scientific recognitions, including Nobel-class scientific awards, subject to formal nomination and evaluation by awarding bodies.