Resume

Eren Tahiroğlu

Mechanical Engineering student with interests in advanced materials, nanotechnology, and AI-assisted research and engineering workflows.

Education

Sept 2022 – Present

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Abdullah Gül University (AGÜ)

Advanced materials, nanotechnology, and AI-assisted research workflows · Expected Graduation: July 2027

Sept 2024 – Present

Securities and Capital Markets

Anadolu University — Open Education Faculty

Parallel study reflecting a personal interest in investing and financial markets.

Research Experience

Aug 2024 – Present

Student Researcher

TÜBİTAK 1002-A Research Project

Evaluation of NACA 4412 PLA UAV Wings After Short-Term Thermal Exposure

  • Investigating dimensional, aerodynamic, and structural changes in FDM-manufactured PLA UAV wings after short-term thermal exposure.
  • Developing an evaluation workflow covering thermal-exposure groups, dimensional measurement, aerodynamic assessment, and distributed structural loading.
  • Current status: TÜBİTAK 1002-A proposal-preparation stage; no completed physical testing is claimed.

Industry Experience

Aug – Sep 2026

R&D Engineering Intern

Özen Kompresör / Mehmet Özen Makine

  • Supporting R&D work involving screw-compressor air-end selection data, calculation and validation workflows, and technical documentation.
  • Structuring and cross-checking selection outputs across operating conditions while keeping proprietary implementation details and internal data private.

Nov 2025 – Feb 2026

Design and Materials Engineer

Apex Robotics · Kayseri, Turkey

  • Contributed to mechanical design and material selection for an autonomous pallet-truck project in accordance with TUSAŞ requirements.
  • Supported design optimization focused on chassis compatibility, manufacturability, and structural strength; personally documented work centered on researching lifting-mechanism options and sharing technical findings with the team.

Aug – Sep 2025

Mechanical Engineering Intern

KIM Technologies · Kayseri, Turkey

  • Performed digital X-ray inspection of advanced ceramic components as part of quality-control work.
  • Performed hydrostatic density measurements using the company's established procedure.
  • Gained hands-on experience in diamond-wire cutting operations.
  • Participated in an R&D thermal-response comparison using thermal-camera measurements and temperature–time data.

Selected Projects

Full case studies with process documentation are available on the Projects page.

Nov 2025 – Present

TEKNOFEST Electromobile — Door and Lock Mechanism

Door-Lock Unit Lead

Requirements analysis, mechanism selection, and CAD integration for the vehicle's door-lock subsystem. Physical validation has not yet been completed.

Jun 2023 – Aug 2024

AshCycle Integrated Waste Management System

Team Leader

Conceptual waste-management and resource-recovery study examining waste separation, thermal-treatment alternatives, and post-incineration bottom-ash reuse through literature research. No experimental validation was performed.

Activities & Volunteering

AGÜ Automotive Club

Dec 2024 – May 2026

Chair of the Audit Board

AGÜ Automotive Club

  • Organized the work of the Audit Board and coordinated its oversight activities.
  • Reviewed club processes and contributed to reporting and follow-up of identified issues.

Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

Active Member

AGÜ Automotive Club

Supported management-process follow-up, event planning, and internal coordination.

Sep 2023 – Aug 2024

Audit Board Member

AGÜ Automotive Club

Supported audit, reporting, and process-follow-up activities.

Apr 2023 – Sep 2023

Event and Organization Unit Member

AGÜ Automotive Club

Supported event planning, operational follow-up, and team coordination.

Association for Support of Contemporary Living (ÇYDD)

Sep 2021 – Present

Volunteer Member & Scholarship Recipient

ÇYDD

Participated in branch activities and volunteering as a long-term member and scholarship recipient.

Dec 2023 – Nov 2024

Youth Unit Member & Branch Representative

ÇYDD

Contributed to branch activity planning, local and inter-branch events, and communication between branches.

University Experience

Nov 2025 – Jun 2026

İŞKUR Youth Program Student Worker

Abdullah Gül University

Took part in campus-promotion programs for high-school groups and provided guidance to prospective students.

Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

Part-Time Student Worker

Abdullah Gül University

Supported prospective students during the admission-preference period by coordinating meetings with faculty members and helping them obtain detailed program information.

Programs & Certificates

AI-Integrated Leadership Program Aspire Institute Dec 2025

Completed an applied leadership program focused on strategic time management, problem-solving, professional communication, team guidance, and the effective and responsible use of AI tools in work processes.

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Applied SolidWorks–ANSYS Training AGÜ Automotive Club May 2025

Participated in hands-on SolidWorks and ANSYS training and supported the event organization by assisting with venue, equipment, and scheduling logistics.

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Aspire Leaders Program Aspire Institute Nov 2024

Completed a development program focused on leadership, personal development, communication, problem-solving, and career development.

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DiscoverEU European Union · Erasmus+ Youth Sep 2023

Independently planned and carried out a DiscoverEU trip to Sofia, Bulgaria, organizing the route, transportation, and accommodation while gaining international travel and intercultural communication experience.

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Youth UPSHIFT Programme T.C. Ministry of Youth and Sports Aug 2023

Participated in training and workshops on entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, problem-solving and idea development, teamwork and communication, and youth-focused social impact.

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YetGen23'1 YetGen Apr–Jun 2023

Completed an experiential development program covering leadership, communication, problem-solving, digital literacy, data analysis, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and career development.

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