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Daytona Beach, Fl, Us

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

• Conducting hands-on titration experiments in dry and wet labs, supporting students through various chemistry lab techniques and procedures. • Guiding students in understanding complex chemical concepts and ensuring proper laboratory practices. • Facilitating lab sessions for over 40 students, providing one-on-one guidance and support during experiments. • Collaborating with faculty to develop and implement lab activities that enhance the learning experience, including data analysis and lab report preparation.

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

• Implemented and maintained established ERAU course development standards and policies.• Aligning course learning outcomes with appropriate assessments to foster a coherent and effective learning experience.• Collaborating with media and instructional technology teams to develop high-quality course assets, enhancing the digital learning environment.• Collaborated with instructional designers to prepare high-quality, interactive online graduate and undergraduate classes on aeronautics, aerospace engineering, aerospace sustainability, and aviation safety.• Implementing comprehensive educational activities, assignments, assessments, and grading rubrics, addressing diverse learning styles and objectives.• Reviewing course designs to ensure adherence to Quality Matters standards, upholding the institution's commitment to academic excellence.• Conducted quality assurance reviews on course materials, processed and loaded content to Canvas, and evaluated and verified the accuracy of online course material.

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

• Led sections of 20+ students for a graduate class on modeling and simulation for complex engineering systems.• Served as a technical mentor on core concepts by preparing instructional materials, providing exam preparation workshops, tutoring students during 1:1 sessions, & providing assignment feedback to improve comprehension.• Prepared students for academic and professional challenges in the field by bridging theory with practical application, conducting live practical sessions, and providing targeted support in systems simulations.• Created MATLAB assignments and led hands-on experiments to demonstrate engineering concepts.

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

• Led the mechanical design, development, and production of a delivery-focused drone with a multidisciplinary team of 12 students for the 2024 Student Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) competition. • Reduced the power consumption by 28% by designing a lightweight, durable frame using carbon fiber composites to ensure structural integrity while minimizing weight to reduce drag and enhance flight efficiency.• Increased payload release precision and capacity by 15% by engineering a payload delivery mechanism that could handle various package sizes and weights and integrating high-efficiency brushless motors and propellers.• Extended flight times and range by 22% by implementing a high-capacity lithium-polymer battery system.• Enhanced flight accuracy by 30% by upgrading the flight control system with new sensors and a microcontroller.• Reduced system failures by 43% by incorporating redundant power and communication systems.

Ankara, Turkey

• Conducted scientific research on ZnO and Co-doped ZnO nanoparticles for gas sensor applications, significantly advancing the understanding of nanoparticle behavior and their potential in sensor technology.• Synthesized and characterized nanoparticles using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to ensure optimal properties for gas sensing applications.• Engineered a gas sensor prototype using ZnO and Co-doped ZnO nanoparticles, focusing on improving sensor sensitivity and selectivity for specific gases.• Designed and executed experiments to test sensor performance, analyzing results to optimize nanoparticle composition and enhance sensor efficiency.• Authored a comprehensive research report detailing findings and presented results to faculty, contributing to ongoing research efforts in the field of gas sensors.

Selcuklu, Konya, Turkey

• Reduced automotive part defects by 75% by conducting lab experiments using an optical emission spectrometer (OES) and universal testing machine (UTM) to redesign engine brackets and suspension parts according to ASTM standards.• Supported improvements in engine bracket quality by recommending a switch to a higher-grade alloy with better strength and fatigue resistance, contributing to a redesign of bracket geometry for better stress distribution, leading to a 30% reduction in failures.• Enhanced suspension part reliability by adjusting heat treatment parameters using a programmable muffle furnace and introducing early-stage quality inspections.

Ankara, Turkey

• Designed and developed a Remotely Piloted Autonomous Vehicle that won 2nd place at the 2021 TEKNOFEST.• Optimized drone autopilot functionality by refining control algorithms within the PX4 autopilot system and integrating Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) sensor fusion to improve flight stability and precision during automated landings.• Led frame design and exterior materials selection with a focus on structural integrity and lightweight materials while ensuring durability and compliance with weight constraints.• Performed stress analyses using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks, conducted wind tunnel tests, and real-world flight simulations to refine designs and meet competition standards.

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

• Assisted in the HVAC system design for a 1.47 million sq. ft. shopping mall by conducting energy efficiency analyses and supporting the integration of heat pumps and Energy Recovery Ventilator systems to optimize air quality and reduce energy consumption• Contributed to the optimization of solar photovoltaic system design by calculating panel placement and sizing to meet LEED criteria, and boosted sustainability by recommending a rainwater capture system for irrigation.• Increased quality control efficiency by 35% through data analysis from concrete slump and compressive strength tests, recommending mix design and reinforcement improvements, and standardizing QC procedures for real-time monitoring and deviation detection.• Verified HVAC and plumbing installations for compliance with ASHRAE standards and UAE building codes.

Master Of Science In Mechanical Engineering - Msme, Robotics And Control Systems

Activities and Societies: ● Robotics Association at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (RAER) – Team Member ● Embry-Riddle Aeronautical.

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering - Bse, Metallurgical And Materials Engineering

Activities and Societies: ● Hezarfen Student Club - Team Member ● Materials Engineering Department - Research Assistant ● AYBU Science.

Diploma Of Education, Turkish Language And Literature, C1 Cefr Level

Activities and Societies: ● Turkish Language Learning Center – Active Participant ● Cultural Immersion Workshops – Attendee ● Turkish.