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Armor Steels · Heat Treatment · HAZ Analysis · Microstructure · Metallography

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Defense Systems

Armored Vehicles · Ballistic Materials · Military Manufacturing · Protection Systems

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2209-A Projects · Paper Reviews · Technical Notes · Simulation (FEA)

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Tolga Karataş

Mechanical Engineering · Welding Engineering (IWE) · Defense Manufacturing

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Curriculum Vitae · 2025
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Summary

Mechanical Engineering student at Çankaya University (3rd year), focused on welding engineering (IWE pathway) and advanced manufacturing. Strong interest in armor steels, welding metallurgy, and defense production systems.

Currently on the International Welding Engineer (IWE) certification pathway — a globally recognized credential by the International Institute of Welding (IIW).

Education
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Çankaya University · Ankara, Turkey
2023 – Present

3rd Year · Relevant coursework: Welding Technology, NDT, Finite Element Analysis, Heat Treatment, Manufacturing Processes.

Technical Skills
CAD & Design
SolidWorksCATIASiemens NXFusion 360
Analysis
ANSYSMATLABPythonFEA
Manufacturing & Welding
MIG / MAGHAZ AnalysisCNCNDTMetal FabricationGD&T
Languages
Turkish — Native English — Fluent French — Beginner
Experience
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
FNSS Defence Systems
Aug – Sep 2025

Observed welding, metal fabrication, and assembly workflows in a defense manufacturing environment. Assisted in interpreting technical drawings and production steps including material preparation, fit-up, and quality checkpoints. Gained hands-on exposure to CNC machining and fabrication processes used in armored vehicle manufacturing.

Projects
Micro-Crack Analysis in MIG/MAG Welded Armor Steels
TÜBİTAK 2209-A · Undergraduate Research
Ongoing

Investigating heat input effects and micro-crack formation mechanisms in high-hardness armor steels. Analyzing welding parameters and their influence on HAZ behavior and material integrity.

Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine
Race2Space · 2025–2026
Ongoing

Contributing to design and manufacturing of a student-developed liquid rocket engine with regenerative cooling. Involved in material selection, fabrication methods, and system integration.

Certifications
Georgia TechMaterial Behavior · Material Processing · Engineering Systems
StanfordMachine Learning · Mathematical Thinking
IBMMachine Learning with Python
AutodeskFusion 360 for Mechanical Design
U of MichiganIntroduction to Thermodynamics
VanderbiltProgramming with MATLAB
ISAE-SUPAEROFundamentals of Flight Mechanics
LinkedIn ↗ GitHub ↗ karatas.tolga@outlook.com ↗
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