Graduate Researcher
Laboratory of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Paris (GeePs)
Leaky-Wave Antenna Research
September 2025 - Present
Paris, France
Designing a radial bull-eye leaky-wave antenna to achieve high-directivity broadside radiation for aeronautic applications. Analyzing the periodic structure's dispersion characteristics using an in-house Method of Moments (MoM) solver to suppress the open stop-band at broadside.
Key Achievements:
- Designing a radial bull-eye leaky-wave antenna for high-directivity broadside radiation
- Analyzing periodic structure's dispersion characteristics using in-house MoM solver
- Suppressing the open stop-band at broadside through advanced analysis
- Developing impedance matching network for efficient power transfer
- Implementing rectangular and circular waveguide feeds to the antenna
- Implementing tapering of radial periodicity to reduce sidelobe levels (SLL)
- Enhancing overall directivity through optimized antenna design
Undergraduate Research Assistant
ITU Medical Devices Research & Application Lab
Microwave Imaging Research
September 2024 - June 2025
Istanbul, Turkey
Led the design of a virtual prototype aimed at continuous monitoring of intracranial hemorrhage using microwave imaging, incorporating machine learning solutions to overcome diffraction limitations and enhance imaging resolution.
Key Achievements:
- Led virtual prototype design for medical imaging applications
- Integrated machine learning solutions to overcome diffraction limitations
- Performed comprehensive numerical verification using ANSYS HFSS, CST, and Altair Feko
- Developed Python-based neural network model to optimize image clarity
Undergraduate Research Assistant
ITU Aerospace Research Center (ITU-ARC)
Phased Array Antenna Research
September 2024 - June 2025
Istanbul, Turkey
Engaged in the design and production of phased array antennas for aviation applications. Focused on developing a fixed beam antenna array using commercially available 2.4 GHz patch antennas and a 2x2 fixed phase shift network.
Key Achievements:
- Designed fixed beam antenna array for aviation applications
- Utilized 2.4 GHz patch antennas with phase shift networks
- Responsible for PCB design using KiCad
- Conducted antenna design simulations using ANSYS HFSS
- Performed ground testing for phase shifter circuit and antenna array
Machine Learning Engineering Intern
Baykar Technologies
Computer Vision and ML Engineering
August 2023 - September 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Utilized computer vision libraries, including OpenCV and TensorFlow, to develop robust algorithms for object detection, recognition and quality control to improve the efficiency of the production line.
Key Achievements:
- Developed robust object detection and recognition algorithms
- Implemented quality control systems using computer vision
- Improved production line efficiency through automation
- Worked proficiently in Python with Jupyter Notebooks and PyCharm
Test Engineering Intern
Aselsan
LoRa Communication Systems
June 2023 - July 2023
Ankara, Turkey
Engaged in a project involving LoRa E32 modules and Arduino Uno to establish long-range communication. Created an intuitive C# interface for easy customization of LoRa E32 parameters.
Key Achievements:
- Established long-range communication using LoRa E32 modules
- Integrated Arduino Uno for system control
- Created intuitive C# interface for parameter customization
- Customized UART rate, parity, and power settings
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bountenna Antennas & Propagation Research Lab
IoHT and Biodegradable Sensors Research
November 2022 - June 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Contributed to the development of biodegradable sensor and phantom design for IoHT applications. Gained expertise in electromagnetic wave propagation and antenna performance simulation.
Key Achievements:
- Developed biodegradable sensor designs for IoHT applications
- Created phantom designs for testing and validation
- Gained expertise in ANSYS HFSS and CST simulation tools
- Analyzed electromagnetic wave propagation and antenna performance
- Used LaTeX to create technical reports and publications
Software Engineering Intern
Turkish Aerospace
C/C++ Development and Machine Learning
November 2022 - May 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Developed bootcamp applications in C and C++ to enhance programming skills, gaining valuable hands-on experience in software development. Participated in machine learning and systems engineering certifications.
Key Achievements:
- Developed bootcamp applications in C and C++
- Enhanced programming skills through hands-on projects
- Participated in machine learning certifications
- Completed systems engineering certifications
- Gained valuable software development experience
Certificates
Certifications
- Exploiting Symmetries in Artificial Materials for Antenna Applications - European School of Antennas (September 2025)
- Evalang French Test (A2) - France Education International (August 2025)
- GRE Overall Score: 315 (Q: 168, V: 147, A: 3.5) - Educational Testing Service (November 2024)
- TOEFL iBT 101/120 (CEFR: C1) - Educational Testing Service (September 2024)
- Machine Learning Specialization - DeepLearning.AI (September 2023)
- Advanced Learning Algorithms - DeepLearning.AI (September 2023)
- Introduction to Deep Learning - Global AI Hub (June 2023)
- Introduction to Machine Learning - Turkish Aerospace (May 2023)
Activities & Leadership
Editor in Chief
arı24 Student Media
Sep. 2022 – Jun. 2024
Largest student media initiative in Turkey
- Organized all editorial content
- Arranged sponsorship deals with student clubs
Member/Organizer
İTÜ IEEE Student Branch
Aug. 2020 - Aug. 2022
- Organized ITU Technology Conference which is the biggest tech event in ITU
- Arranged sponsorship deals with related companies
Coordinator/Competitor
World Cube Association
Aug. 2017 – Sep. 2021
- Organized and competed in the official WCA competitions all around the world
- Achieved success in international competitions
- Broke many Turkish national records including the most famous 3x3 Rubik's Cube
Co-founder/Advisor
TalenTED Robotics Club
Oct. 2018 - Jun. 2020
- Guided secondary school students in TED College to introduce programming and robotics design
- Mentored students for First Lego League competition
Founder/President
CubingTED Speedcubing Club
Oct. 2017 - Jun. 2020
- Trained high school students to be speedcubers (trying to solve Rubik's Cube as fast as possible)
- Organized an official WCA competition in related area
Student Volunteer
Türkiye Zeka Vakfı (Intelligence Foundation of Turkey)
Mar 2018 - May 2019
- Attended the Intelligence Competition
- Assisted in organizing student competitors within the school
Founder/President
MaTED Mathematics Club
Oct. 2017 - Jun. 2019
- Organized mathematics competitions in the school
- Printed posters and math magazines to encourage students to love math
Competitor
Bilim Kahramanları Derneği
Sep 2014 - Aug 2016
- Competed in the First Lego League competition for 2 years
- Created projects related to waste management on the theme "Nature's Fury"
- Developed a project for creating a productive learning environment on the theme "World Class"
Awards & Achievements
Rubik's Cube Turkish National Record
Kayseri, Turkey (2018)
Rubik's Cube 1st Place
Bursa Fall 2020 - Bursa, Turkey (2020)
Rubik's Cube 2nd Place
Rome, Italy (2017)
2x2 Rubik's Cube 2nd Place
Zagreb, Croatia (2017)
Turkish Swimming Championships, Mixed 4x50 Medley 2nd Place
Trabzon, Turkey (2019)
American Mathematics Competition, 1st Place
Istanbul, Turkey (2018)
German Theatre Society
Performed the play "Tanz der Vampire" - Kayseri, Turkey (2018)
First Lego League, Robot Design Award
Ankara, Turkey (2014)
First Lego League, Robot Performance Award
Ankara, Turkey (2013)