Education

Ph.D. in Mechatronics Engineering   2009-2013               

Sabancı University. Istanbul, Turkey

Thesis: Synthesis, Characterization and Modeling of Water Free Proton Exchange Membranes in Dead Ended Anode PEMFC Operation

Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selmiye Alkan Gürsel

Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serhat Yeşilyurt

GPA: 3.70/4.00

M.Sc. in Polymer and Fiber Engineering   2005 – 2007

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, US

Thesis: Design and Characterization of Nonwoven Fabrics for Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sabit Adanur (Polymer and Fiber Engineering)

Co-advisor: Prof. Dr. Bruce Tatarchuk (Chemical Engineering)

GPA: 3.55/4.00

B.S. in Textile Engineering   2000 – 2004

Uludağ University, Bursa, TURKEY

Thesis: Coating of artificial woven blood grafts with alumina, starch and chitosan for   compatibitiy

Advisor: Prof. Dr. Yusuf Ulcay

Graduation as ‘High Honour Student’ being in the fifth rank (3.00 / 4.00).