Abdulkadir Akyol, PhD (c)

Experience

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  TÜBİTAK

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2020

  Researcher

  -Development and Design of Materials and Processes: Designing and developing materials and manufacturing processes to meet specific performance, durability, and cost objectives.-Material Characterization: Analyzing and assessing the properties of materials, including physical, chemical, and mechanical characteristics, to understand their behavior and optimize performance.-Coatings: Developing and applying coatings to enhance the surface properties of materials, such as resistance to corrosion, wear, and friction, as well as improving aesthetics.-Corrosion and Wear: Investigating the degradation of materials due to corrosion and wear, and developing strategies to prevent or mitigate these issues in various environments and applications.-Failure Analysis: Identifying and investigating the root causes of material or component failures, applying analytical techniques to determine failure modes, and recommending corrective actions.-2D Materials and Manufacturing Techniques: Researching and developing novel 2D materials (e.g., graphene) and manufacturing techniques, exploring their potential applications in electronics, energy, and other industries.-Weapon Technologies: Designing and developing advanced technologies for weapon systems, focusing on performance, safety, reliability, and compliance with defense standards.-Recycling of Precious Metals: Developing methods and technologies for efficiently recycling precious metals from waste streams, ensuring resource conservation and environmental sustainability.-Renewable Energy: Researching and developing technologies related to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and bioenergy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote sustainable energy solutions.-Energy Storage: Exploring and advancing energy storage technologies, such as batteries and supercapacitors, to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in various applications. Show less

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  BMC Otomotiv San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2022

  Subsystem Design Engineer

  -Development and Design of Materials and Processes: Designing and developing materials and processes to meet specific requirements, ensuring functionality, performance, and manufacturability.-Material Characterization: Analyzing the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of materials to understand their behavior under different conditions and environments.-Production and Design of Localization Products: Managing the design, development, and production of localized products, ensuring they meet local market specifications and standards.-Surface Standards (Coatings and Paints): Defining and implementing surface treatment standards, including coating and painting processes, to improve the durability, performance, and appearance of materials.-Corrosion: Studying the degradation of materials due to environmental factors, developing corrosion-resistant solutions, and ensuring material longevity and reliability.-Metallic Materials: Working with metal-based materials to develop and optimize properties for specific applications, including strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.-Process Technologies with Polymer and Rubber Materials: Developing and optimizing processes for manufacturing and treating polymer and rubber materials, ensuring performance and quality for specific applications.-2D Materials and Manufacturing Techniques: Researching and developing advanced 2D materials and the associated manufacturing techniques, enabling innovative applications in electronics, sensors, and other fields.-Weapon Technologies: Designing and developing technologies related to weapon systems, focusing on performance, safety, and reliability.-Solid Film Lubricants: Researching and developing solid film lubricants to reduce friction and wear in mechanical systems, improving efficiency and longevity. Show less

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  OTOKAR Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş.

  Jan 2022 - now

  -Project Management: Overseeing and coordinating project execution, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and resources.-System Engineering: Applying engineering principles to the design, development, and integration of complex systems to meet specified requirements.-Prototype Vehicle Development: Managing processes related to the design, production, and testing of prototype vehicles, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and project goals.-Subsystem/System-Level Responsibility in Conceptual Design: Leading efforts to define system and subsystem architecture and requirements during the conceptual design phase, ensuring consistency with overall project objectives.-Coordination of Integration and Testing Activities: Ensuring the successful integration of system components and managing testing activities to validate functionality and performance against specifications in alignment with the project schedule.-Determination and Verification of System/Subsystem Requirements: Identifying system/subsystem requirements, performing analysis, and verifying their fulfillment through design and testing activities.-Creation of System/Subsystem Documentation: Developing comprehensive documentation, including design, test, and verification records for systems and subsystems.-Requirements Validation/Verification: Conducting validation and verification activities to ensure that system and subsystem requirements are met throughout the lifecycle of the project.-Field Testing and Error Analysis: Executing field tests, identifying system errors, analyzing their root causes, proposing solutions, and reporting findings to stakeholders.-Technical Literature Review: Conducting detailed reviews of relevant technical literature to inform design, development, and operational decisions. Show less -Project Management: Overseeing and coordinating project execution, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and resources.-System Engineering: Applying engineering principles to the design, development, and integration of complex systems to meet specified requirements.-Prototype Vehicle Development: Managing processes related to the design, production, and testing of prototype vehicles, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and project goals.-Subsystem/System-Level Responsibility in Conceptual Design: Leading efforts to define system and subsystem architecture and requirements during the conceptual design phase, ensuring consistency with overall project objectives.-Coordination of Integration and Testing Activities: Ensuring the successful integration of system components and managing testing activities to validate functionality and performance against specifications in alignment with the project schedule.-Determination and Verification of System/Subsystem Requirements: Identifying system/subsystem requirements, performing analysis, and verifying their fulfillment through design and testing activities. Show less

  • Senior System Engineer

    Jun 2023 - now

  • System Engineering Specialist

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2023