EDUCATION

        Ph.D. in Integrated Textile and Apparel Science; May 2004; Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA, Dissertation Title: “A Study of the Nature of Fabric Comfort: Design-Oriented Fabric Comfort Model” supported by National Textile Center (NTC), Advisor: Professor Yehia Elmogahzy

     M.B.A.; June 2003; Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey, Thesis Title: “Foreign Market Analysis and Product Development Strategies: An Application in Denim Market”, Advisor: Professor Sahavet Gurdal

        M.S. in Textile Engineering; June 2000; Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, First Ranked, Thesis Title: “Investigation of the Effects of On-Line Quality Monitoring Systems on the Efficiency of Cotton Yarn Spinning Plants and Yarn Quality Characteristics”,  Advisor: Professor Ali Demir

        B.S. in Textile Engineering; June 1997; Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, Graduation Project Title; “Textile Machinery Manufacturing in Turkey; Realities, Opportunities and the Future”,  Advisor: Professor Ali Demir

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teaching Experience

(Assisted students, held office hours, conducted problem solving and computer lab sessions, and graded exams, projects and homework)

Teaching Assistant. Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, Auburn University, January 2002-2004

· Statistics for Engineers and Scientists (STAT 3010)

Teaching Assistant. Textile Engineering, Auburn University, January 2002-2004

· Fiber to Yarn Engineering (TXEN 2100)

· Yarn and Fabric Forming Systems I-II (TXEN 2100 & 2120)

· Senior Project (Supervised senior students)

Teaching Assistant. Istanbul Technical University, 1998-2000

· Introduction to Scientific and Engineering Computation

· Production of Synthetic & Texturized Yarns

· Selected Topics in Textile Technology I-II

· Apparel Production

Research Experience

Research Assistant. Textile Engineering Dept., Auburn University, Development of Design Oriented Comfort Model, NTC Granted Project (S01-A32), 2002-2004 (research advisor: Prof. Yehia Elmogahzy)

· Involved in development of a structural model for fabric comfort in which neurophysiological and thermophysiological aspects of comfort were reflected by design parameters of the textile structure.

· Developed and improved testing methods to verify the fabric comfort model.

· Planned and executed experiments to measure yarn and fabric physical and mechanical characteristics (tensile, sled, twist, air permeability, thermal properties drape, handle, shear strength, compression etc.) and analyzed the results statistically.

· Performed the image analysis of fabrics by using IMAQ and generated a Comfort Database for different fiber, yarn and fabric types.

· Involved in research how human brain works and perceives in relation with the comfort.

· Developed a new handle measurement system (Elmo-Kilinc Handle Test)

· Involved in development of new true contact area measurement system (Elmo-Hassan Area Ratio Test)

· Used Kawabata Fabric Evaluation System.

Research Assistant. Textile Engineering Department, Auburn University, Fabric Design and Analysis System in 3D Virtual Reality, NTC Granted Project (I00-A06), 2000-2002.

· Reviewed Computer Applications for Fabric Design and Analysis.

· Reviewed Mechanical Analysis of 3D Fabric Structures.

· Generated software for different fabric structures using OpenGL.

Research Assistant. Textile Engineering Dept., Istanbul Technical University, Investigation of the Effects of On-Line Quality Monitoring Systems on the Efficiency of Cotton Yarn Spinning Plants and Yarn Quality, Istanbul Technical University / Industry Cooperative Project, 1997-2000 (research advisor: Prof. Ali Demir)

· Statistically analyzed the productivity of On-Line Quality Monitoring Systems using SPSS.

· Statistically analyzed the influence of On-Line Quality Monitoring Systems on the yarn quality characteristics, such as yarn irregularity, strength, and evenness.

Research Associate. Topkapi Iplik A.S., Istanbul, 1997-2000

· Monitored the performance of the different levels of technologies in the company.

· Participated in the implementation of the “SPIDERWEB” Online Quality Control Systems, RIETER.

· Compared and analyzed the effectiveness of legacy systems against newly adapted technologies and the influence of On-line Monitoring System on quality of yarns (using SPSS Program)

· Made recommendations and provided final report on further innovation of the company’s manufacturing processes.

· Benchmarked “SPIDERWEB” system attributes with other leading industry applications.

 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Society of Mechanical Engineers (SME)

Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS)

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)

HONORS AND GRANTS

Participant of Women Leadership Institute (WLI is a member of national network of NEW (National Educational for Women) five-day residential program, May 17-22, 2004.

NTC Joe Cunning Graduate Student Presentation Auburn University Representative, 2004.

AATCC Student Research Support Grant for “Design-Oriented Comfort Model” project, AATCC, 2004.

Best Presentation Award. Auburn University, Textile Eng.-Consumer Affairs, Student Paper Competition, 2004.

One of the Most Outstanding Graduate Students (PhD). Auburn University, 2002-2003 and 2001-2002.

Most Outstanding Graduate Student (PhD). Textile Engineering, Auburn University, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003.

Travel Award. Auburn University, Graduate School, 2004.

2nd Best Presentation Award. Auburn Univ., Textile Eng.-Consumer Affairs, Student Paper Competition, 2003.

2nd Best Research in Science. Auburn University Graduate Research Forum, April 2002.

Graduate Research Assistantship. Auburn University (sponsored by NTC), 2000-2004.

Presidential Academic Fellowship. Auburn University, 2000-2004.

Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantship. Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, 1998-2000.

First ranked student in M.S.

Certificate from the International Education for participation and presentation in the World Affairs Seminar, 2002.

UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Graduate Student Representative. Graduate Student Council, Dept. of Textile Eng., Auburn (2002-2004).

Service Committee Chair. Society of Women Engineers, Auburn University (2003-2004).

President. Turkish Student Organization, Auburn University, 2000-2001.

Presentation in the World Affairs Seminar, Auburn University, 2001 and 2002.

GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

      Development of Design Oriented Comfort Model, NTC Granted Project (S00-A32)