Curriculum Vitae

Education, research experience, technical skills, and academic achievements.

İbrahim Bahadır

İbrahim Bahadır

MSc Researcher · Manufacturing Engineering

Istanbul, Turkey
Sabancı University

Experimental Methods

Sensing & Measurement
DIC (GOM ARAMIS) Acoustic Emission Strain Gauges FBG Sensors
Data Acquisition
NOESIS NI SignalExpress Instron UTM

Computational

Programming
MATLAB Python C++
CAD & Design
AutoCAD Rhinoceros Maxsurf Fusion 360
FEA & Simulation
ANSYS Mechanical ANSYS APDL ANSYS ACP CFD

Languages

Turkish (Native) English (Professional) Chinese (Beginner)
Sep. 2024 — July 2026

Master of Science — Manufacturing Engineering

Sabancı University · Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Istanbul, Turkey
  • Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adnan Kefal (CMEO Lab)
  • Thesis: Integrating Multi-Sensor Experimental and Numerical Approaches for Damage Localization and Crack Propagation Monitoring in Composite Laminates
  • Researched damage localization and crack propagation monitoring in pre-cracked composite laminates using multi-sensor experimental methods
  • Developed SEA-assisted DIC post-processing workflows for full-field strain localization and crack-growth assessment
  • 2 first-author manuscripts submitted to Composite Structures and Int. J. Damage Mechanics
Sep. 2019 — June 2023

Bachelor of Science — Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Istanbul Technical University (ITÜ) · Istanbul, Turkey
  • Undergraduate thesis on racking analysis of RO-RO vessels
  • Designed a bulk carrier from scratch covering hull form, general arrangement, and performance calculations
  • Strong foundation in ship structures, stability, propulsion, hydrodynamics, CAD, and FEA
Nov. 2024 — Present

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanima Engineering and Software Inc. · Istanbul, Turkey
  • Structural analysis, sensor optimization, sensor implementation, and experimental mechanics for SHM systems
  • Technical procurement, project development, and R&D coordination for mechanical and sensing systems
  • Contributing to a TUBITAK 1501 project (since Apr. 2026) on sensor-based structural monitoring and digital twin technologies
Sep. 2024 — Present

Teaching Assistant — Information Systems

Sabancı University · Istanbul, Turkey
  • Supported lectures and course operations for 500+ undergraduate students
  • Prepared assignments, exams, and course materials; contributed to weekly course delivery
  • Graded assignments and exams, provided constructive feedback, and maintained direct student communication
  • Contributed to student coordination, classroom engagement, and large-scale course execution
June 2022 — Nov. 2024

Research and Rule Development Engineer

Türk Loydu Conformity Assessment Inc. · Istanbul, Turkey
  • Contributed to research and rule development for marine engineering, ship structures, and classification requirements
  • Prepared, reviewed, and technically evaluated classification rules, regulatory documents, and engineering guidelines
July 2021 — Oct. 2021

Trainee

RMK Marine · Istanbul, Turkey
  • Hands-on experience in shipyard newbuilding workflows, ship production methods, and quality control
  • Technical drawing interpretation, classification requirements, and ship construction processes
Sep. 2024 — July 2026

TUBITAK 1001 — Project No. 222M196

National Research Grant · Sabancı University · Istanbul, Turkey
  • Novel inverse analysis methods for crack propagation tracking and multi-scale SHM of composite structures
  • Experimental tests and data processing for particle-kinematics-based inverse analysis
  • Composite damage assessment and structural health monitoring workflows
2021 — 2022

Mechanical Team Member — ITU AUTOBEE Team

Istanbul Technical University · Istanbul, Turkey
  • Autonomous boat project team for national and international competitions
  • Hull form design, CFD, stability, and resistance studies for a trimaran-type autonomous boat
  • 🏆 2nd place in Turkey at Roboik Autonomous Boat Competition (Defence Industry Agency, June 2022)
2019 — 2021

Organization Leadership — ITU AUV Team

Istanbul Technical University · Istanbul, Turkey
  • Team coordination, project planning, and competition preparation for AUV design and development
  • 🏆 Most Original Design Award at Teknofest Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition (Sep. 2021)
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First Author
3
Co-Author
5
Total Papers
Journals: Composite Structures (Elsevier) · International Journal of Damage Mechanics (SAGE) · Structural Control and Health Monitoring (Wiley)
June 2022

🏆 2nd Place — Roboik Autonomous Boat Competition

Defence Industry Agency · Turkey
Sep. 2021

🏆 Most Original Design Award — Teknofest AUV Competition

Teknofest · Turkey