Mert Berkman

Mert Berkman has a diverse background in engineering and simulation. Mert worked as a Sr Application Engineer at Ozen Engineering, Inc. from November 2019 onwards, where they provided consulting services and developed custom analytical models in various technological fields.

Prior to that, Mert worked at GE Power for over 15 years, starting in June 2004 as a Sr. Engineer. In this role, they focused on designing combustion systems and components, performing durability analysis and prediction, and modeling turbulent reacting flow.

Before joining GE Power, Mert was a Sr. Project Engineer at Arvin Meritor from January 2000 to June 2004. Mert specialized in CAE design and analysis of automotive components, as well as performance prediction of intake and exhaust systems.

Earlier in their career, Mert worked as a Research Scientist at HTC at NASA Langley Research Center from September 1997 to December 1999. Here, they conducted investigations and analyses related to aerodynamics and acoustics of airframe components and high-lift systems.

Overall, Mert Berkman has a strong background in engineering analysis and simulation, with extensive experience across multiple industries.

Mert Berkman has a strong educational background in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering. Mert obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in this field from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University, where they studied from 1987 to 1991. Mert then pursued a Master of Science degree at the same institution from 1991 to 1993. Mert further expanded their knowledge by completing a Master of Science degree at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1993 to 1994. Mert continued their academic journey and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1995 to 1998.

In addition to their formal education, Mert Berkman has also obtained certification in various specialized areas. Mert has an Ansys Associate Certification in the Basics of Fluid Dynamics, which they achieved in January 2023. Mert has also completed a course on Partially Premixed Combustion offered by Ansys in the same month and year.