M. Ziya Sogut, Ph.D., is a distinguished Full Professor in the Maritime Faculty at Piri Reis University. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Marmara University (1988) and advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Balikesir University, earning his Master's (2005) and Ph.D. (2009). Dr. Sogut has extensive expertise in energy systems, including exergy analysis, exergoeconomic optimization, heat recovery, renewable energy technologies, and environmental impact assessments. He is an internationally recognized Certified Building Energy Manager, a UNIDO International Energy Efficiency Expert for Industry, and serves as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals. His research and project management experience spans energy management, cooling technologies, and sustainable applications. With a robust academic background and a commitment to advancing energy efficiency, he has contributed significantly to both theoretical studies and practical applications in the field. Prof. Sogut, who has a versatile academic background and influential work in the field of energy efficiency, has made significant contributions to both theoretical studies and practical applications in the field.