Deniz Can Özer

Deniz Can Özer

Student Research Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate Robotics & AI student @TUM | Project Manager @RoboTUM

  • Education

    • Lessing-Gymnasium Cologne

      2008 - 2016
      Double qualification: German Abitur & International Baccalaureate Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics

      Abitur (as the best of class 2016 with 883/900 points): 1.0 IB (as the second-best of class 2016): 39/45 pointsGerman-English bilingual Abitur and IB program

    • Technical University of Munich

      2024 - 2026
      Master of Science (MSc, 120ECTS) Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence

      Activities and Societies: RoboTUM • Development of a large humanoid robot. • Project management of the simulation team. Interdisciplinary, German-English bilingual graduate program combining mechanical and eletrical engineering with informatics.• Personal focus on AI, machine learning, interaction control, and legged robots.Courses (not a complete list)• legged robotics: Applied Biorobotics, Dodo Alive! - Resurrecting the Dodo with Robotics and AI:Simulation & Control

    • University of Cologne

      2012 - 2014
      Chemistry

      Project to promote gifted grammar school students at the University of Cologne:Participation in the project “Pupils at the University” ("Schülerinnen und Schüler an der Universität“) in the subjects of chemistry and law in parallel to the Abitur• Passed module examinations in Toxicology and Legal Studies, and General Chemistry.Projekt zur Hochbegabtenförderung an der Universität zu Köln:Teilnahme am Hochbegabtenförderungsprojekt „Schülerinnen und Schüler an der… Show more Project to promote gifted grammar school students at the University of Cologne:Participation in the project “Pupils at the University” ("Schülerinnen und Schüler an der Universität“) in the subjects of chemistry and law in parallel to the Abitur• Passed module examinations in Toxicology and Legal Studies, and General Chemistry.Projekt zur Hochbegabtenförderung an der Universität zu Köln:Teilnahme am Hochbegabtenförderungsprojekt „Schülerinnen und Schüler an der Universität“ in den Fächern der Chemie und Rechtswissenschaften[http://www.mi.uni-koeln.de/Schuelerstudenten] Show less

    • Imperial College London

      2016 - 2017
      Chemical Engineering

      Chemical Engineering • Accepted to the M.Eng. Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad program at Imperial College London right after graduating from grammar school.• Discontinued and transferred to Technical University of Munich (TUM) to change the direction of studies to interdisciplinary (general) engineering with a focus on robotics and machine learning.

    • Technical University of Munich

      2017 - 2024
      Bachelor of Science (BSc, 237ECTS) Engineering Science

      Activities and Societies: WARR Space Robotics (formerly WARR Exploration) • Development of a robotic Mars rover. • Focused on the robotic arm/ manipulator. Interdisciplinary, German-English bilingual, intensive study program on Robotics & Machine Learning (graduation delayed by approx. 1 year due to an accident)• Thesis topic: "Control of Heterogeneous Robotic Fleets: A Literature Review of Approaches from other Domains"Courses (not extensive)• IT & AI: Introduction to Machine Learning, Systems Engineering, Industrial Automation, Engineering Informatics I & II• Mechatronics: Control Theory, Engineering Mechanics I & II… Show more Interdisciplinary, German-English bilingual, intensive study program on Robotics & Machine Learning (graduation delayed by approx. 1 year due to an accident)• Thesis topic: "Control of Heterogeneous Robotic Fleets: A Literature Review of Approaches from other Domains"Courses (not extensive)• IT & AI: Introduction to Machine Learning, Systems Engineering, Industrial Automation, Engineering Informatics I & II• Mechatronics: Control Theory, Engineering Mechanics I & II, Embedded Networked Systems• Interdisciplinary engineering: Soft Microrobotics, Biomimetics, Uncertainty Modeling, Introduction to Scientific Research, Entrepreneurial Idea Development, Project Coaching• Mathematics: Case Studies Scientific Computing, Numerical Treatment of Partial Differential Equations, Modeling and Simulation with Ordinary Differential Equations, Differential and Integral Calculus, Basic Mathematics, Discrete Structures• Sciences: Continuum Mechanics, Material Science I & II, Physics, Chemistry Show less

    • Politecnico di Milano

      2023 - 2023
      Intensive Course on Responsible Machine Learning A (German grade: 1.0)

      • Intensive week-long course on how to design machine learning systems, which are consistent with the UN sustainable development goals, to benefit society and people.• At the interface of machine learning, value-driven design thinking, and responsible engineering.

  • Experience

    • Technical University of Munich

      May 2019 - Sept 2019
      Student Research Intern

      Research Intern at the Chair of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Technical University of Munich:• Gas dynamics and shock tube experiments.• Optimized the experimental setup of the shock tube membrane, and droplet generation to obtain more consistent results.• Procurement of experimental equipment.

    • Department of Mathematics, Technische Universität München

      Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

      Tutor/ Teaching Assistant for the undergraduate course "Numerical Treatment of Partial Differential Equations" at Department of Mathematics, Technical University of Munich(Tutor/ Student mit wissenschaftlichen Hilfstätigkeiten für das Modul "Numerische Behandlung Partieller Differentialgleichungen")• Independently organized and held online tutoring and Q&A sessions for around 20 students for this fourth-semester course.• Tasks included exam supervision. Tutor/ Teaching Assistant for the undergraduate course "Analysis for Computer Science" at Department of Mathematics, Technical University of Munich(Tutor/ Student mit wissenschaftlichen Hilfstätigkeiten für Analysis für Informatik)• Independently organized and held online tutoring and Q&A sessions for around 20 students for this third-semester course.

      • Mathematics Tutor

        Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
      • Mathematics Tutor

        Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
    • Technical University of Munich

      Apr 2021 - Sept 2021
      Student Assistant

      Student Assistant at the Institute for Communications Engineering, TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich• Responsible for translation from German to English language, and correctness of online resources on fundamental topics in electrical engineering and information technology.• Mostly, planned, organized, and executed by myself.

    • Zentrum für Schlüsselkompetenzen

      Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
      Workshop Trainer

      Soft skills trainer for mechanical engineering freshmen at Technical University of Munich• Autonomously supervised two freshmen groups of twelve students each, and independently organized and conducted soft skills training sessions for them. • Topics: time management, studying/ learning, motivation, and presentation skills.• Responsible for soft skills training sessions, course work, and checking passing criteria.

    • TUM AIS - Institute of Automation and Information Systems

      Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
      Tutor for Industrial Automation Course

      Full-time tutor for the Practical Course: Industrial Automation (German: Praktikum Automatisierungstechnik)• Correction and grading of written tests including decision over passing the course.• Oral examinations of 26 students on coding and automation tasks in CODESYS throughout the practical course carried out in a team of two.• Taken the same course beforehand, and passed with a very good grade.

    • RoboTUM

      Nov 2024 - now
      Engineering Project Manager | Senior Member

      • Designing and building a humanoid robot set to be the fastest biped robot at the time, and aimed at competing in competitions such as RoboCup Humanoid League.• Managing the seven-person simulation team, coordinating the project together with two other PMs, the manager, and the team lead.• Interviewing and recruiting new members to the simulation team.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

      Cambridge University Press and Assessment English
      Apr 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Deniz Can Özer
      Member of McKinsey Firsthand-Programme - Sep 2017 • Programme for students and doctoral candidates to support their career development and provide insights into McKinsey.• Admission depending on the CV and present academic development.
    • Awarded to Deniz Can Özer
      Scholar at German Academic Scholarship Foundation Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes - German Academic Scholarship Foundation Jan 2017 • Proposed to the Scholarship foundation as one of only three students of class 2016 by Lessing-Gymnasium due to excellent achievements in the Abitur examinations.• Scholarship awarded after a competitive multistage selection process. • Non-material (e.g. networking and working groups) and monetary support.Further information:https://www.studienstiftung.de/en/facts-and-figures/https://www.studienstiftung.de/en/leitbild/
    • Awarded to Deniz Can Özer
      E-Fellow e-fellows.net Jun 2016 • E-fellow scholarship awarded due to excellent achievements in the Abitur examinations.• E-fellows is an online scholarship and networking platform.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • TUM MINGA Mentor

      Issued by Technical University of Munich on Feb 2025
      Technical University of MunichAssociated with Deniz Can Özer
    • Karate Trainer

      Issued by 1. Shotokan Karate Dojo Porz e. V. on Jun 2015
      1. Shotokan Karate Dojo Porz e. V.Associated with Deniz Can Özer