A mechatronics engineer passionate about the applications of artificial
intelligence on robotics. Acquired a BSc. in Mechatronics Engineering from Bahçeşehir University, joining the first class of alumni
from its Robotics group. Acquired an MSc. in
Mechatronics Engineering from Sabancı University while part of
the Cognitive Robotics Lab.
Developed and implemented a novel algorithm to attack the Multiple Moving
Object Rearrangement problem. Created several ROS modules for the Baxter robot, including
vision, pick-and-place, and real-time Bullet physics simulation integration. Implemented SLAM on
Lego MindStorms EV3. Prepared and executed robotics demos to encourage high-school students
towards robotics and AI.
Held recitation sessions to assist teaching, held office hours for after-class
help for students, invigilated and corrected exams for MATH 203: Intro. to Probability and MATH
306: Statistical Modelling.
Headed hair transplant operations management, developed system for the
acceptance of new patients, coordinated personally between patients and several different
departments of the company to create the best possible experience.
Jul '16 - Oct '16
Real Estate Broker
Istanbulline Investment
Developed part of the company identity, generated leads using directed
advertisements on social networking platforms, matched international customers with market
offers.
Assisted in the application and registration of international students,
supported staff in receiving important figures to the university, aided collaboration between
several departments of the university and International Office.
Contributed bi-weekly original content relative to student life in Istanbul,
conducted interviews, took part in developing the identity of the student sub-publication.
Conducted research focused on the robotic multiple movable object placement and
rearragement problem as part of the Cognitive Robotics group; developed and implemented novel
algorithms in the context of mechatronics and cognitive robotics. Member of the Music, Dance,
Outdoor Sports, and International clubs. GPA: 3.65 Thesis: Placement Generation and Hybrid Planning for Robotic Rearrangement
on Cluttered Surfaces. Main Topics: Local Search, Hybrid Planning, Robotics.
Represented the university in national engineering competitions in teams;
created new system designs as part of teams and individually. Successfully lobbied university
policy change as co-founder of the International club, member of the Mechatronics club. GPA: 3.35 Capstone Project: Robotic Hand Control with a Generic Glove. Main Topics: Embedded Systems, Mechanical Design, Robotics.
Participated in debate team for 2 years; hosted a mathemagic competition; gave
lectures to younger classes; acted in two skits (one of which I co-wrote); took part in various
writing competitions; delivered multiple speeches on stage; co-managed and co-planned multiple
events; co-managed security for large open-to-all event; was in ICT, chess, environmental and
writing clubs; was very active as a member in the student and class councils. Topics: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology.
A novel method that computes a collision-free placement of objects on a
cluttered surface using nested local searches that perform multi-objective optimizations guided
by heuristics.
A novel multifunctional laparoscopy tool intended for robotic-assisted surgery
is motorized and a control architecture using a set of simple PID controllers is developed.
Several tools to operate theBaxterrobot using its cameras to identify, localize
and provide visual servoing for pick-and-place operations. Also allows communication with the
Bullet physics engine via ROS to generate the environment it sees in live simulation.