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.
Certificates →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.
Certificates →Aspire Leaders Program Aspire Institute Nov 2024
Completed a development program focused on leadership, personal development, communication, problem-solving, and career development.
Certificates →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.
Certificates →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.
Certificates →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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