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Metallurgical and Materials Engineer (M.Sc.) with 3 years of hands-on R&D and laboratory experience in alloy development, casting, directional solidification, and process optimization, focused on metals, especially in aluminum alloys. Experienced in literature review, alloy design, experimental studies, process optimization, data analysis, material characterization, technical documentation, and presentation of research results. Skilled in applying research outcomes to industrial production, R&D, product and process development, and quality improvement. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and project follow-up ability; highly motivated to continuously learn and contribute to innovative R&D; material, product, and process development projects across diverse industries.
• Involved in multiple research projects, including: - Understanding the Solidification Dynamics of 1050 Aluminum Alloys Manufactured by the Twin-Roll Casting Technique and Determining the Suitable Composition for Casting Efficiency (TÜBİTAK) - Microstructure Optimization through Controlled Solidification in 3104 Aluminum Alloy (Assan Alüminyum) - Microstructure Evolution in Peritectic Systems (United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research) - Multiphase Melting Dynamics (TÜBİTAK) - Production of a Three-Dimensional Single-Crystal Material by Directional Solidification Method (TÜBİTAK) • Maintained laboratory organization, coordinated the research team, delivered monthly group presentations, and mentored undergraduate students. • Monitored project timelines, ensured successful execution and completion, managed procurement for project needs, and contributed to project proposal writing. • Collaborated with Assan Alüminyum, TÜBİTAK MAM, Access e.V. (Germany), and the University of Michigan (USA), and organized meetings for project monitoring. • Conducted literature reviews, alloy design (DOE), alloy and sample preparation, casting, in-situ/post-mortem directional solidification, and in-situ directional melting experiments with various metallic alloys. • Performed metallography, microstructural characterization (optical microscopy, SEM), and advanced material characterization techniques (DSC, OES, XRD, TEM, electrical conductivity) on aluminum alloys, and interpreted results. • Applied statistical methods to establish relationships between microstructure, chemical composition, and solidification behavior, contributing to process optimization. • Analyzed high-velocity directional solidification simulations, correlating simulation data with experimental results. • Interpreted experiments scientifically, transformed results into publications, conference proceedings, and presentations, and authored project reports.
• Gained in-depth knowledge of aircraft structures, aerodynamics, and major flight components. • Developed proficiency in CATIA V5 Aerospace Sheet Metal, Part Design, and Generative Shape Design modules. • Designed and modeled aircraft substructures (ribs, frames, brackets, and bulkheads) with CATIA V5, ensuring manufacturability and structural integrity. • Applied surface modeling, rib stiffening, hole drilling, flanged holes, joggles, unfolding techniques for sheet metal parts, and basic GD&T principles to ensure fit and alignment of assembly components. • Learned aircraft design workflow, from customer requirements to Teamcenter approval, involving Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Engineering, and Material & Process review. • Gained knowledge of fastener systems and sealant & bonding applications in aircraft assembly and assembly feasibility. • Studied aerodynamic principles, flight loads, major stresses (tension, compression, torsion, shear, bending), and their implications for structural design and manufacturing feasibility.
• Gained hands-on experience in heat treatment processes of tool steels and special alloys using advanced vacuum furnace technology. • Learned to optimize process parameters, prevent distortion, and perform Rockwell hardness tests for quality control.
• Gained hands-on experience in multiple manufacturing processes of industrial locks, including metal (zinc alloy)/aluminum/plastic injection, press shop, CNC machining, painting, assembly, and quality control. • Assisted in production operations, process improvement activities, and learned the application of lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S and Kaizen.