Furkan TOKSÖZ

Master’s student in Materials Engineering at RWTH Aachen University

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Materials Engineering Master’s student at RWTH Aachen with a mechanical background. Currently working on thermoset processing at IKV by bridging numerical simulations with hands on shop floor trials. Highly passionate about green energy, backed by specialized coursework in hydrogen technologies, fuel cells, and electrolysis. Equipped with rapid adaptability to new environments, I aim to apply my hybrid computational and hands on skill set to advance technologies in the hydrogen industry.

Experience

  • Student Assistant (Hiwi) at IKV- Institute for Plastics Processing in Industry and Craft at RWTH Aachen University
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Designed and modified component geometries and rib structures for improved mechanical performance and manufacturability. • Performed injection molding simulations for thermoset materials using Moldex3D and Sigmasoft. • Supported practical production trials by operating and configuring injection molding machines. • Conducted Design of Experiments (DoE) studies to evaluate and validate process parameter behavior.

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern in Combined Cycle Power Plant Ambarlı at EÜAŞ, (Elektrik Üretim Anonim Şirketi)
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    • Supported engineering teams in monitoring system functionality and operational reliability. • Observed maintenance planning, purchasing processes, and technical meetings within an industrial energy facility.

  • Technician at 3D CNC Kalıp Elemanları San. Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti.
    2019 - 2020 · 1 yr

    • Gained hands on manufacturing experience in mold component machining and CNC operations. • Used precision measurement tools and worked with technical drawings, tolerancing, and machining processes. • Gained exposure to CAM, CNC programming, and production workflows in a manufacturing environment.