About Me
As a robotics engineer focused on AI, particularly reinforcement learning and sim2real approaches, I aim to make robots more intelligent and capable of learning complex manipulation skills with human-like adaptability. With a background spanning robotics and human motor learning, I integrate insights from computer science, control theory, and neuroscience to advance robotic intelligence. Currently, I develop innovative robotic systems that use reinforcement learning to acquire skills for the automatic disassembly of electric vehicle batteries, supporting the circular economy and a greener future.
Experience
Data Scientist & Scientific Project Leader
Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne Ltd.
June 2022 - Present
sipbb.ch
As the Swiss Battery Technology Center (SBTC) subgroup, we are driving a cutting-edge initiative to develop robotic systems for the disassembly of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aimed at recycling and upcycling.
In my role as the scientific project leader, I focus on leveraging deep reinforcement learning to enable robots to acquire essential disassembly skills in simulation, which are then transferred to real-world robots using advanced sim2real techniques. By integrating AI, robotics, and automation, we aim to create scalable and efficient solutions that enhance sustainability in EV recycling and contribute to a more circular economy.
Robotic software development. Robot & camera calibration.
PhD Researcher in Biomedical Engineering
University of Bern | Switzerland
Nov 2017 - Oct 2021
Developing intelligent algorithms that can automatically learn how to modulate robotic assistance for accelerating individuals’ motor learning in the context of robotic neurorehabilitation.
Rehabilitation Robotics Intern
University of Zurich | Switzerland
Sep 2016 - Feb 2017
Internship on rehabilitation robotics at the Spinal Cord Injury Center, Balgrist, with a focus on motion control design & development for ARMin exoskeleton rehabilitation robot.
Robotics Intern
Keio University | Tokyo, Japan
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Robotics & motion control systems internship at the Ohnishi Laboratory.
Robotics Intern
ABB | Istanbul, Turkey
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Industrial robot programming.
Education
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
University of Bern | Switzerland
2017 - 2021
PhD thesis at the MLN Lab: “Intelligence, Adaptation and Automation of Robotic Training for Motor Learning and Neurorehabilitation.”
MSc in Robotics, Systems & Control
ETH Zurich | Switzerland
2015 - 2017
MSc thesis at the Sensory-Motor System Lab: “Human Arm Joint Torque Estimation with Rehabilitation Robots.”
BSc in Mechatronics Engineering
Sabanci University | Istanbul, Turkey
2010 - 2015
BSc Thesis: “Stewart Manipulator Design and Control for Surgery.”
A Little More About Me
Alongside my professional interests, some of my other interests and hobbies are:
- Wind-/Kitesurfing
- Squash
- Lindyhop