Ilhan Esmail

Ilhan Esmail has a diverse work experience. In 2021, they began working as the Applications Engineering Manager at AON3D, where they lead the applications engineering and print farm teams. Ilhan uses Agile to develop operations insights and has decreased the project lifecycle by up to 50%. Additionally, they have published technical articles to drive informed decision in additive manufacturing, which has increased the click rate on the company's website by 127%. In 2019, they worked as an Aerospace Materials Researcher at the National Research Council of Canada, where they pioneered the production of bio-inspired architectured alumina ceramics for spacecraft debris shielding, resulting in a 220% increase in toughness. Ilhan also served as President of the McGill Institute for Aerospace Engineering, where they translated the hiring requirements of industry professionals in the aerospace industry into effective technical and professional development workshops. In 2020, Ilhan was a Teaching Assistant for Calculus 3 (MATH 262) at McGill University, where they managed a class of 130 students by dedicating two hours of weekly preparation and designing tutorials based on student needs. Additionally, they have worked with the McGill Rocket Team since 2016 and has developed a resin infusion manufacturing technique to produce carbon fibre reinforced polymer components, analysed the influence of flutter on rocket fins with FEA simulations, and manufactured glass fibre composites. In 2019, Ilhan worked as an Undergraduate Research Student in Metallic 3-D Printing at P²[AM]² Lab, where they characterized the residual stresses developed in 3-D printed stainless-steel components using X-ray diffraction analysis and determined an optimum printing path. Finally, they have also worked as a University Tutor at Nimbus Tutoring since 2018, where they have tutored university students in science and engineering courses, resulting in a letter grade increase for four students.

Ilhan Esmail attended GEMS Education from 2014 to 2016 and obtained an IB Diploma. From 2016 to 2021, Ilhan Esmail attended McGill University and obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering. In 2021, Ilhan Esmail obtained a Predictive Multiscale Materials Design Fellowship from MIT Professional Education. In 2017, Ilhan Esmail obtained WHMIS certification from OnlineWHMIS.ca.