Seattle, Washington, United States
I am a recent graduate of Istanbul Technical University (ITU) with a Bachelor's degree in Astronautical Engineering. Currently, I am pursuing my Master's degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington with a specific focus on controls. Additionally, I am actively involved as a Student Researcher at the Autonomous Controls Lab at my university. In this role, I focus on algorithm development and implementation for autonomous trajectory optimization of drones. During the summers of 2023 and 2022, I had the privilege of completing internships at Baykar Technologies, where I gained valuable hands-on experience in the field of aerospace/ defence industry. Additionally, I dedicated approximately 2 years to the ITU Formula Racing Team, actively participating in various Formula Student competitions across Europe. These experiences have enriched my knowledge and skills in the field, and I am enthusiastic about contributing to the future of aerospace technology."
Conducted research on robust sequential convex programming (SCP) for trajectory optimization, using 5 different robustification techniques from different fields to enhance algorithm performance, Tested these techniques on a real hardware quadcopter, evaluating their effectiveness in real-world flight scenarios with Simulink, Stateflow simulations. Currently developing and building autonomous RC car using LiDAR with ROS2, SLAM, particle filters, sensors, actuators.
Collaborated with the Research and Development team to enhance UAV design processes by analyzing dynamic and static stability using MATLAB and Simulink, contributing to overall design optimization. Utilized SimScale, Ansys Fluent and SolidWorks for DPM, CFD, and Spray Modelling, Applied Discrete Phase Model and spray modeling to simulate combustion processes and evaluate associated thermodynamic and heat transfer effects.
Focused on the design and structural analysis of an armed UAV in the Structural and Mech. Technologies Dept., using model-based design, structural optimization to improve performance Revamped the composite landing gear of a HALE UAV, focusing on increasing the damping coefficient by a factor of 1.5 and enhancing endurance life by 30%, utilizing various Catia CAD and structural analysis programs.
Specialized in the Vehicle Dynamics team, contributing to the formula car's suspension system design, vehicle handling, vehicle controls, tire dynamics ,utilizing Carsim and Simulink. Simulated vehicle stability and control while analyzing the car's aerodynamics, enhancing overall vehicle performance.. Competed in the Formula Student EAST Hungary Competition 2021,contributing to the team's successful performance