Mert Temiz

Alumnus, Master of Applied Science (MASc.) in Mechanical Engineering (2021), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering (2024)

Alumnus Mert Temiz is one of the many Ontario Tech alumni dedicated to sustainable energy and decarbonization development. Before joining Ontario Tech University, Mert completed his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi in 2018. During his early academic years, he began contributing to sustainable energy and decarbonization initiatives within the solar energy field at Renko Energy. Here, as a Project Engineer from 2016-2019, he was responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants.

In September 2019, Mert joined Ontario Tech University to pursue a Master's of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering. After this, Mert went straight into further education with his Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering in September 2020. During his PhD, Mert completed 30+ first-author peer-reviewed publications, had an H-index of 17, and co-authored a book published by Springer Nature on renewable energy for power and desalination. Mert's expertise greatly expanded to building energy and district energy systems; renewable energy systems; hydrogen production and carbon capture; energy-water-food nexus; data center energy efficiency; and techno-economic and thermodynamic analyses. Mert went on to receive a Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) Gold Medal at the PhD level in recognition of his remarkable academic accomplishments and impactful contributions to mechanical engineering research. 

Mert shares, "Ontario Tech University represents one of the most productive and formative chapters of my life. I had the privilege of working under an exceptionally dedicated professor whose commitment to research excellence and student development profoundly shaped my trajectory as an engineer and researcher. Their guidance ensured that I not only had access to state-of-the-art facilities, but also the encouragement and mentorship needed to push boundaries in my work. My graduate journey also extended internationally through engagements such as an IAEA project and participation in green hydrogen initiatives in Germany. These experiences helped me cultivate a robust professional network and develop the technical and communication skills required to translate complex research into real-world solutions." 

Now, Mert has been working at Quwa Smart Services since January 2025, continuing his contributions to sustainable energy and decarbonization in senior management. Here, he leads energy projects, runs energy audits, guides teams to design and execute energy conservation measures (ECMs), and develops renewable energy solutions for multi-residential buildings to ensure efficiency and decarbonization. He describes his experience as, "Today, I apply this foundation in the built-environment sector, focusing on strategies that enhance energy efficiency in buildings. It is a rewarding space where engineering knowledge directly addresses sustainability challenges that surround us every day."

Mert has had a very successful academic journey, both in achievements and contribution to the betterment of sustainable energy, and is now implementing these skills in industry to continue making a positive impact.