Halil Gungul

Experience

• 

  TürkMekatronik Roket Team

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Rocket Recovery System Researcher & Designer

  • Designed drag and main parachutes to ensure controlled descent and stability during recovery.• Conducted performance simulations using Open Rocket to evaluate and optimize flight dynamics and stability.• Developed payload designs, focusing on integration, weight distribution, and functionality to meet mission requirements.

• 

  Hürtürk İHA Takımı

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  Avionic and Electronic System Designer

  • Designed a basic power distribution board utilizing a DC-DC buck converter, focusing on efficient power management and distribution.• Performed IR drop analysis with ANSYS SIwave to assess and minimize voltage drops across the board, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.• Planned and configured avionics-electronics systems, including the integration of electronic components and ensuring compatibility with avionic requirements.• Set up a test bench for evaluating BLDC motors and Li-Po batteries, conducting comprehensive testing to validate performance and reliability under various operating conditions. Show less

• 

  KOU ElectriCAR Elektromobil Takımı

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Designed and developed a 1.2kW Full Bridge LLC Resonant Converter for On-Board Charger applications, enhancing power efficiency and thermal management.• Engineered magnetic components optimized for high-frequency switching (100-200kHz) applications, focusing on minimizing core losses and achieving high efficiency.• Developed robust analog protection circuits and sophisticated digital control algorithms to ensure system reliability and safety.• Designed state machines to meet software requirements for embedded systems, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. Show less • Managed and led a team of engineers in the development of a comprehensive Battery Management System (BMS).• Designed and implemented BMS with SPI communication and passive balancing techniques.• Developed and optimized State of Charge (SoC) algorithms for accurate battery monitoring.• Defined system-level architecture, ensuring integration with high voltage systems and compliance with safety standards.• Designed and tested cell balancing circuits, voltage and temperature sensing circuits, and fault detection mechanisms.• Implemented algorithms for cell balancing, overcharge, over-discharge, and thermal protection.• Utilized the LTC6804 IC in a daisy chain configuration for cell monitoring and balancing.• Conducted rigorous testing and validation, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and real-time battery testing.• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall project goals.• Provided technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Show less • Created a 1 kW charger circuit with isolated full-bridge configuration and digital control.• Developed transformers for high-frequency applications (30kHz) with a focus on core loss reduction.• Analyzed high-frequency transformers using ANSYS Maxwell, evaluating magnetic flux distribution and thermal effects with external circuit excitations.• Researched and simulated boost converter-based PFC rectifiers to enhance power factor and minimize harmonic distortion.• Performed circuit simulations to validate and refine designs. Show less

  • Power Electronics and Hardware Designer

    Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Battery Management System Team Lead

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  • On-Board Charger Designer

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
• 

  Devimsel

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Long Term Intern

  Researched electric vehicle motor drivers and on-board chargers, focusing on performance optimization and efficient integration.

• 

  Hyperloop United

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  Hardware Designer

  • Designed a linear induction motor driver, focusing on system requirements• Researched control algorithms for linear induction motors to optimize performance and precision.• Developed a power control and protection board, incorporating fault detection and system safety features.

• 

  Pavelsis

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Hardware Design Intern

  • Configured and tested parallel connected DC/DC converters, ensuring effective load sharing and reliable operation.• Implemented remote and local sensing applications to enhance performance and accuracy in power systems.

• 

  FEV Türkiye

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  Hardware Design Support Engineer

  • Led test and validation processes for the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)• Conducted comprehensive hardware testing and validation for the Traction Inverter Control Unit (MCU)• Developed schematics and PCB designs for the Body Control Unit (BCU)• Used advanced software tools for hardware debugging, resolving technical issues• Executed system-level integration and field engineering

• 

  Ford Otosan

  Apr 2023 - now

  • Designing, simulating, and testing High-Power, High-Voltage DC/DC converters to enhance vehicle efficiency and performance.• Developing and optimizing converter topologies using advanced modeling and simulation techniques to achieve high efficiency and reliability.• Conducting detailed power loss analyses and implementing efficiency optimization strategies for converter power transfer sections.• Defining hardware requirements and developing robust hardware architectures, including control and protection circuits, for advanced power electronic systems. Show less

  • Power Electronics Hardware Design Team Member

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Power Electronics Hardware Design Team Member

    Apr 2023 - Mar 2024