Ekin Dalak

Experience

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  Bayer

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  Quality Control Intern

  Training over analysis and validations processes of pharmaceutical raw materials and final products at quality-control laboratories.

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  Şişecam

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Production Intern

  Training on production and quality-control steps of glass packaging.

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  ENSIACET - Laboratoire de Genie Chimique Toulouse / Chemical Engineering Research Center

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2009

  Undergraduate Student Researcher

  Removal of synthetic dye pollutants from industrial wastewater via novel adsorption-oxidation (AdOx) process.

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  Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Ingénieurs en Arts Chimiques et Technologiques

  Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Laboratoire de Genie Chimique Toulouse / Chemical Engineering Research CenterAdsorption of anticancer compounds to sludge produced membrane bioreactors (MBRs).

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  VITO

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

  Graduate Student Researcher

  Seperation and Conversion Division Design, optimization, and electrochemical characterization of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) via Multiphysics modelling.

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  Ghent University

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  Scientific Researcher

  Department of BiotechnologyModelling and designing of bio-electrochemical systems for value-added chemical production via oxidative electrosynthesis.

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  Farplas

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Project Leader, R&D

  Project Management Department •Project coordination according to Toyota Project Management and Toyota Production System from design to mass production stage.Project: Plastic spare parts of Toyota 560A model automobiles

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  Arçelik Global

  May 2015 - Apr 2019

  • Project leader and developer roles in technology and product development projects:- Water recycling system for washers (collaboration with MIT based start-up).- Electrochemical system for washers (collaboration with French tech tech company). - Air quality sensor development (collaboration with UCLA research group).- Water purifier (collaboration with ITRI based start-up).• Providing technical expertise regarding various technologies such as electrolysis, fuel cells and batteries, filtration, water softening, etc...• Responsible of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis laboratories. Show less

  • Specialist, R&D (Basic Sciences Team, R&D Center)

    May 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Engineer, R&D (Basic Sciences Team, R&D Center)

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Engineer, R&D (Cleaning Technologies Team, R&D Center)

    May 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Beko Corporate

  May 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Development and management of innovative and challenging product development projects from proof of concept to implementation. • Leading diverse team of experts and researchers in large scale R&D projects.• Coordination with other R&D divisions, production, sustainability, product management, purchasing, marketing and sales, intellectual property and legal departments, as well as multinational operations parts of the company. • Developing and maintaining sustainability communications between R&D and holding company as a member of Koç Holding Sustainability Board. • Creating a project portfolio and action plan for R&D through the sustainability lens as a “Young SDG Innovator”. • Seeking and establishing new collaborations and partnerships which aligns with the ESG targets and circular economy journey of the company. Show less • Preparing technology road maps, and assisting product and brand road mappings. • Project leader role in internal, national and international projects (Tubitak 1505, Horizon 2020).• Preparation and presentation of project-related reports to peers, internal and external customers, executives, and business partners.• Responsible of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of washer product group (washing machines and dishwashers).• Responsible of sustainability index calculations and impact assessments of R&D projects as well as R&D operations.• Patent search and IP analysis of competitors.• Technology and innovation driven market analysis. Show less

  • Lead Engineer, R&D

    May 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Specialist, R&D (Basic Sciences Team, R&D Center)

    May 2019 - Apr 2022
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  Alarko Carrier Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

  Apr 2023 - now

  Carrier Engineering & Integration Manager
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  Carrier HVAC

  Apr 2023 - now

  Engineering Manager