TEAM Members
PROJECT MANAGER
Our Team Leader primarily coordinates our strategies with the Board of Directors, ensuring that the team remains aligned with its goals. They follow current developments regarding the team’s future and communicate relevant information to the Board of Directors. They are also responsible for managing relations and coordination with ITU, team HR management, planning national and international competitions, coordinating academic processes and projects, organizing events to strengthen internal communication and team synergy, and planning the organization of the workshop.
Bora Akyol
Control and Automation Engineering
Project Manager
Mechanics & Aerodynamics
The Mechanical and Aerodynamics Groups work together to design, manufacture, and test vehicle components, with a focus on ensuring maximum durability while optimizing efficiency and performance. While Aerodynamics members focus on body design and aerodynamic testing, the Mechanical Group is responsible for designing all other mechanical systems, including the suspension, brakes, steering, chassis, and more.
Mert Güngör
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical & Aerodynamics
Group Lead
Çağlar Kıran
Aircraft Engineering
Aerodynamics
Group Member
Alperen Taş
Mechanical Engineering
Aerodynamics
Group Member
Bekir Taha Şaltu
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical
Group Member
Bilal Karadeniz
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical
Group Member
Mustafa Kemal Duran
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical
Group Member
Fatih emre Karabacak
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical
Group Member
Talha Oburoğlu
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical
Group Member
Berra Dereli
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical
Group Member
Turan Koç
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical
Group Member
Mahmut Sami Çarpar
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Mechanical
Group Member
Power Systems
The Power Systems Group is responsible for all electrical components of the solar car, including the battery pack, electric motor, motor controller, solar power system, and the vehicle’s charger. The group focuses on the overall design of the vehicle’s electrical powertrain and ensuring its optimal performance.
Arda Güney
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems
Group Lead
Nehir Ege
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems
Group Member
Osman Yiğit Tek
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems
Group Member
Çağdaş Deniz Türkmen
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems
Group Member
Hatice Kübra Şimşek
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems
Group Member
Embedded Systems
The Embedded Systems Group focuses on the design and programming of circuit boards for the solar car’s electronic systems, including the Battery Management System (BMS), telemetry, steering, and relay circuits. The group also designs and manages auxiliary systems such as lighting, rear-view cameras, communication radios for races and testing, and the vehicle’s wiring. In addition, the Embedded Systems Group is responsible for quickly and effectively resolving issues that arise during testing and competitions, ensuring the smooth operation of the vehicle.
Emir Karakaş
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Embedded Systems
Team Lead
Kiraz Köylü
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Embedded Systems
Team Member
Almir Baş
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Embedded Systems
Team Member
Tunç Akyıldız
Computer Engineering
Embedded Systems
Team Member
Materıals & Productıon
The Materials and Manufacturing Group is responsible for selecting the appropriate materials required for the production of the Arıba® Solar Car and Arıba® Autonomous Vehicle, as well as manufacturing the outer shell and chassis using the selected materials. Following production, the group identifies and implements the necessary adjustments and repairs to ensure the vehicle operates effectively.
Emir Aydın Şengül
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Materials & Production
Group Lead
Furkan Üstün
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Materials & Production
Group Member
İrem Dilara Kurtcuoğlu
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Materials & Production
Group Member
Arda Bulut
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Materials & Production
Group Member
Muhammed Eren Topal
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Materials & Production
Group Member
Ahmet Faruk İmre
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Materials & Production
Group Member
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Business Development Team ensures the team’s long-term growth while overseeing its financial well-being. They manage sponsorships, partnerships, and financial relations with the relevant Foundation and the Rector’s Office. They also oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and procurement processes to ensure that our projects are consistently supported. By building strong corporate relationships and securing sustainable funding, they play a key role in enhancing the team’s overall success.
Emre Üzer
Electrical Engineering
Business Development Team Lead
Işıl Aksu
Environmental Engineering
Business Development Group Member
Duru Simla Uğur
Economics and Finance
Business Development Group Member
Nefise Pınar Sarıboğa
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Business Development Group Member
Finance
The Finance Team is responsible for ensuring financial transparency and stability. It manages the budget and prepares end-of-period financial reports. The team also tracks financial transactions with sponsors and supporting institutions, such as ITU and ITU Foundations, in accordance with established procedures. In doing so, it ensures that all our operations run smoothly and remain financially sustainable.
Emre Üzer
Electrical Engineering
Finance Team Lead
Umut Güler
Architect
Finance Group Member
RAce & Operations
The Race & Operations team of the ITU ZES Solar Car Team is essential for the team's success in solar car competitions, focusing on race and test planning, improving performance through inter-departmental cooperation, and ensuring the car is prepared for specific driving procedures.
Arda Alattin İlter
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Race & Oper. Team Lead
Beyza Karadağ
Industrial Engineering
Race & Oper. Group Member
Bilal Çoban
Industrial Engineering
Race & Oper. Group Member
Autonomous Systems
The Autonomous Group is involved in the development of autonomous driving algorithms for ARIBA® Autonomous vehicles by conducting studies in localization, mapping, route planning, and image processing areas.
Umut Şener
Computer Engineering
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Arda Elibol
Control and Automation Engineering
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Furkan Kayra Gürsoy
Computer Engineering
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Tünay Kerem İşman
Cybersecurity Engineering
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Ali Yiğit Aksungur
Control and Automation Engineering
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Mislina Feyza Özkan
Geomatics Engineering
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Board members
Board of Directors
Team Consultant
Asst. Prof. Dr. Alper Tolga Çalık
Alumnus
Electrical Engineering M.Eng.
Ege Uzun
Alumnus
Electronics and Communication Engineering
M.Eng.
Mehmet Anıl Korkmaz
