TEAM Members
PROJECT MANAGER
Our Team Leader is pivotal in coordinating our strategies with the Board of Directors, ensuring our team stays on course. They manage university relations, handle HR tasks, oversee memberships, and collaborate on international racing discussions. Additionally, they manage IT processes, organize team activities for better communication, and maintain workshop schedules.
Bora Akyol
Project Manager
Mechanics & Aerodynamics
The Aerodynamics and Mechanical Groups work together on the design, testing, and production of vehicle components, focusing on optimizing performance and efficiency. The Aerodynamics team handles body design and aerodynamic testing, while the Mechanical Group designs the suspension, brakes, steering, and chassis.
Mert Güngör
Mechanical & Aerodynamics
Group Lead
Çağlar Kıran
Aerodynamics
Group Member
Alperen Taş
Aerodynamics
Group Member
Bekir Taha Şaltu
Mechanical
Group Member
Bilal Karadeniz
Mechanical
Group Member
Mustafa Kemal Duran
Mechanical
Group Member
Fatih emre Karabacak
Mechanical
Group Member
Talha Oburoğlu
Mechanical
Group Member
Berra Dereli
Mechanical
Group Member
Turan Koç
Mechanical
Group Member
Mahmut Sami Çarpar
Mechanical
Group Member
Power Systems
The Power Systems group is responsible for the solar car's electrical components, including the electric motor, battery pack, motor driver, solar energy system, and the vehicle's charger. They focus on designing and ensuring the functionality of the car's electrical power transmission system.
Arda Güney
Power Systems
Group Lead
Nehir Ege
Power Systems
Group Member
Osman Yiğit Tek
Power Systems
Group Member
Çağdaş Deniz Türkmen
Power Systems
Group Member
Hatice Kübra Şimşek
Power Systems
Group Member
Embedded Systems
The Embedded Systems Group focuses on designing and programming circuit boards for electronic systems in the solar car, such as the battery management system, telemetry, steering circuit, and relay circuit. They also manage environmental systems like lighting and rear-view cameras, communication radios for races and tests, and the vehicle's wiring. Additionally, this group is responsible for quickly and effectively solving any issues that arise in these areas during competitions and tests, ensuring smooth operation.
Mustafa Çağşak
Embedded Systems
Group Lead
Kiraz Köylü
Embedded Systems
Team Member
Emir Karakaş
Embedded Systems
Team Member
Almir Baş
Embedded Systems
Team Member
Tunç Akyıldız
Embedded Systems
Team Member
Materıals & Productıon
Materials & Production group selects the appropriate materials needed for the production of the Solar and Autonomous car, and carries out the production of the exterior shell and chassis with the selected materials. After production, it meets the necessary needs and repairs for the car to move effectively.
Emir Aydın Şengül
Materials & Production
Group Lead
Furkan Üstün
Materials & Production
Group Member
Arda Berk Duru
Materials & Production
Group Member
İrem Dilara Kurtcuoğlu
Materials & Production
Group Member
Arda Bulut
Materials & Production
Group Member
Muhammed Eren Topal
Materials & Production
Group Member
Ahmet Faruk İmre
Materials & Production
Group Member
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Our Business Development Team ensures the team’s financial health and long-term growth. They manage sponsorships, partnerships, and financial relations with the ITU Foundation and Rectorate. In addition, they oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and procurement processes, making sure our projects are always supported. By building strong corporate ties and securing sustainable funding, they play a key role in driving the team’s success.
Emre Üzer
Business Development Team Lead
Işıl Aksu
Business Development Group Member
Duru Simla Uğur
Business Development Group Member
Nefise Pınar Sarıboğa
Business Development Group Member
Finance
Our Finance Team ensures financial transparency and stability. They manage budgets, track expenses, and prepare reports. By overseeing invoices, reimbursements, and compliance with ITU financial procedures, they keep our operations smooth and sustainable.
Emre Üzer
Finance Team Lead
Umut Güler
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
Race & Oper. Team Lead
Beyza Karadağ
Race & Oper. Group Member
Bilal Çoban
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
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Arda Elibol
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Furkan Kayra Gürsoy
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Tünay Kerem İşman
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Ali Yiğit Aksungur
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Mislina Feyza Özkan
Autonomous Systems Group Member
Board members
We work with our Board of Directors, which provides academic and institutional support to our team throughout the project process.
Team Consultant
Asst. Prof. Dr. Alper Tolga Çalık
Alumnus
Ege Uzun
Alumnus
Mehmet Anıl Korkmaz
