Ahmet Gün Erlat

Ahmet Gün Erlat has over 25 years of work experience in various roles and industries. Ahmet Gün currently works as a Principal Engineer at Plug Power since 2021. Prior to this, they spent a significant part of their career with GE Healthcare, where they held multiple program manager and senior engineer positions. At GE Healthcare, they facilitated cross-functional teams and implemented solutions to address field and factory issues. Ahmet Gün also supported advanced technology programs and played a key role in improving material and business plans for SiC substrate and epitaxial wafer quality. Additionally, Ahmet worked at General Electric Global Research Center, where they led projects related to CIGS-PV and OLED devices, developed packaging solutions, and increased visibility through collaborations with industry leaders. Ahmet Gün also has experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at University of Oxford and North Carolina State University, and as an intern and assistant metallurgical engineer at Akdas Casting Industry & Trade Co. Ltd.

Ahmet Gün Erlat has a strong educational background in materials science and engineering. Ahmet Gün earned a Bachelor's Degree in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University) from 1992 to 1996. Following that, they pursued further studies in the field and obtained a Master's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University between 1996 and 1998. Continuing their academic pursuits, Ahmet Gün Erlat attended the University of Oxford from 1999 to 2002, where they completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a focus on materials.

Additionally, Ahmet Gün Erlat has obtained several certifications in various areas. This includes certifications such as "Programming Foundations: Fundamentals," "AI Accountability Essential Training," "AI The LinkedIn Way: A Conversation with Deepak Agarwal," "Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning," "Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Neural Networks," "Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Thinking Machines," "Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers," and "Cognitive Technologies: The Real Opportunities for Business," all from LinkedIn and obtained in March 2020. Ahmet Gün also holds a "Six Sigma Black Belt" certification from GE, although the date of completion is not specified.