Email: k.masera2@aston.ac.uk

Kemal is a visiting lecturer in mechanical engineering and design at Aston University. His research is focused on biofuels and their applications on compression ignition (diesel) engines. Research involves the production and characterisation of novel biofuels and their blends, experimental measurements of the engine performance, combustion characteristics and exhaust gas emissions. In addition, application of various techniques such as engine modifications and fuel additives to optimise the utilisation of biofuel. Furthermore, CFD modelling and experimental analyses of modern exhaust aftertreatment technologies to lower exhaust emissions.

Prospective students interested to conduct research are advised to contact through email.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aston University, UK, 2019
• MSc in Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems, Middle East Technical University NCC, 2016
• BSC in Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University NCC, 2013

• Alternative fuels
• New generation biofuels production and quality optimisation
• Engine performance, combustion and emission analysis of alternative fuels
• Engine modifications
• Exhaust aftertreatment systems
• Renewable energy systems
• Thermofluids

• Visiting Lecturer (2020-present): Aston University, mechanical engineering and design
• Teaching Fellow (2019-2020): Aston University, mechanical engineering and design
• Laboratory Demonstrator (2016-2019): Aston University, mechanical engineering and design
• Teaching Assistant (2013-2016): Middle East Technical University NCC, mechanical engineering

• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
• Associate Member of the Energy Institute (AMEI)

• Engineering Mathematics 
• CDIO, Project-based learning
• Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics laboratory experiments
• Supervision of Final Year graduation Projects
• Supervision of MSc projects