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Ciler Özen

Ciler Özen

Berlin,Germany

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in Multiphysics Modeling. Developed and published numerous novel devices including heated microfluidic devices, heat exchangers and electrochemical cells for hydrogen production. Skilled and 10+ years of experience in 1D - 3D heat transfer modeling and CFD with COMSOL, MATLAB, and CAD tools. Excellent communication and project management skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Scientific Researcher

Institute for Solar Fuels
Berlin
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Solar water splitting cell development for green hydrogen production
  • Multiphysics modeling coupling fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and electrochemistry
  • Experimental test of developed prototypes (CV and impedance measurements)
  • Impactful speeches in numerous joint meetings
  • Successfully managed multidisciplinary projects
  • Three original research publications.

Scientific Researcher

Chemistry and Tech. Dep. University of Helsinki
Helsinki
06.2013 - 09.2019
  • Designed and developed heated microfluidic devices by means of theoretical and experimental studies
  • Fluid dynamics, heat transfer and mass transport modeling for device development
  • A precise temperature analysis of the systems by employing COMSOL, MATLAB and CAD tools
  • Presentations in international conferences and in numerous other joint meetings
  • Project management and teamwork in an international and multidisciplinary environment
  • Four original research publications.

Visiting Researcher

Old Dominion Uni.
Virginia
01.2012 - 04.2013
  • Numerically developed Alternating Current Microfluidics platforms with MATLAB and COMSOL
  • Teaching in fluid dynamics course.

MSc Researcher

Thermodynamics Division Istanbul Technical Uni.
Istanbul
09.2009 - 04.2011
  • Designed a novel heat exchanger for lower power consumption
  • A unique finite difference CFD code was developed from scratch in MATLAB for the heater calculations.

Project Engineer

ILTEKNO Energy
Istanbul
03.2008 - 03.2009
  • Prepared feasibility studies and proposals for cogeneration power systems
  • Developed new client networks and project management.

Education

Master of Science - Heat and Fluid Program, Mechanical Engineering

Istanbul Technical University
07.2008 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Energy Division of Mechanical Engineering Dep.

Istanbul Technical University
09.2004 - 05.2008

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Knowledge of MATLAB, COMSOL, Origin and Excel
  • Big data analysis
  • Communication
  • Multilingual
  • Project management

Languages

English
German
Turkish
Spanish

Timeline

Scientific Researcher

Institute for Solar Fuels
07.2020 - 08.2023

Scientific Researcher

Chemistry and Tech. Dep. University of Helsinki
06.2013 - 09.2019

Visiting Researcher

Old Dominion Uni.
01.2012 - 04.2013

MSc Researcher

Thermodynamics Division Istanbul Technical Uni.
09.2009 - 04.2011

Master of Science - Heat and Fluid Program, Mechanical Engineering

Istanbul Technical University
07.2008 - 05.2011

Project Engineer

ILTEKNO Energy
03.2008 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Energy Division of Mechanical Engineering Dep.

Istanbul Technical University
09.2004 - 05.2008
Ciler Özen