Birkan Atlamaz

Birkan Atlamaz, MSc, PhD(c), serves as the R&D Director for Electrical Electronics Systems at Anadolu Isuzu since October 2013, overseeing hardware-software-cybersecurity development for commercial and defense vehicles. Previous roles include Cybersecurity Manager, R&D Manager, and Chief Engineer, with significant contributions to electric, hybrid, and autonomous vehicles. Birkan also holds advisory positions at Ulutek Teknopark and İTÜ Çekirdek, and has consulted with MEXT on regulations for electric and autonomous vehicles. Academic qualifications include a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, a Master’s in Engineering Management, and ongoing doctoral studies in Business Administration. Birkan's leadership extends to military service as a Lieutenant in Turkish Gendarme Forces.