Dr. Baris Kanbur

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Baris Burak Kanbur is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark specializing in heat and fluid flow research. He received his PhD in Energy/Mechanical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 2019, focusing on thermal management of small-scale LNG cold utilization systems. Kanbur's professional experience includes working as a university research fellow until 2022, and as a postdoctoral researcher at the Technical University of Denmark from 2022 to 2024, where his research concentrated on multiphase mixture modeling for two-phase R-744 ejectors and heat pumps. His portfolio encompasses experimental and computational studies on data center cooling, battery thermal management, and thermal comfort phenomena. Alongside his research, Kanbur has held roles in R&D engineering within the Turkish industry, emphasizing radiant heating and cooling panels and geothermal optimization. He is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Society of Thermal Fluids Engineers (ASTFE).

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in heat and fluid flow.

Postdoc Researcher

2022-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Technical University of Denmark • Denmark

Focused on multiphase mixture modeling in refrigeration systems.

Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Nanyang Technological University • Singapore

Conducted experimental and numerical studies related to cooling technologies.

R&D Engineer

2011-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Mir Unique Solutions / Dizayn Group, Inc • Turkey

Worked on thermal heating and cooling systems including geothermal pipe optimization.

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.