Education

My academic training focuses on astronautical engineering and human factors, culminating in a PhD on human•AI interaction for space operations.

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Ph.D. in Astronautical Engineering

University of Southern California

Aug 2020 - May 2025 • 3.90/4.00 GPA • Focus: Human Factors

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Research

  • Advisor: Garrett E. Reisman, PhD (former NASA astronaut)
  • Dissertation: The Investment Construct for Human Autonomy Teaming and Task Execution Support for Deep Space Habitats
  • Grants: NASA Space Technology Research Institute HOME

Awards

  • Best Research Assistant (Viterbi School of Engineering)
  • Young Pioneer Award Finalist (International Astronautical Federation)
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M.S. in Astronautical Engineering

University of Southern California

Jan 2019 - May 2020 • 3.92/4.00 GPA • Focus: Liquid Propulsion

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Awards

  • Rocket Scientist of the Year (Viterbi School of Engineering)

Coursework

  • Human Spaceflight and Operations
  • Human Factors of Spacecraft Operations
  • Low Cost Space Mission Design
  • Launch Vehicle Design
  • Orbital Mechanics I and II
  • Spacecraft Sensors

Involvement

  • Liquid Propulsion Laboratory (LPL)
  • Space Engineering Research Center (SERC)
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B.S. in Astronautical Engineering

Istanbul Technical University

Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 • 3.70/4.00 GPA

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Research

  • Advisors: Cuma Yarim, PhD and Seher Eken, PhD
  • Thesis: Artificial Gravity Express (AGE): Design of Tethered Space Vehicle with Artificial Gravity

Coursework

  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Spacecraft System Design
  • Orbital Mechanics
  • Space Environment

Involvement

  • AIAA Space Mission Design Team
  • MATE ROV Team
  • URC Rover Team
  • Hyperloop Team