Arda Kurucu

Arda Kurucu is a Mechanical Design Engineer at Roketsan since December 2023 and previously worked as a researcher at the UNAM Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology from September 2021 to December 2023, contributing to projects focused on glass fiber composites and their applications in aerospace. Arda has also gained experience as a teaching assistant at Bilkent University, an intern at Alp Havacılık researching heat-treated steel components, and an R&D intern at Tega Muhendislik where product design and simulation were key responsibilities. Arda holds a Master’s degree in Materials Science and Nanotechnology from Bilkent University and a Bachelor's degree in Material Science and Nanotechnology Engineering from TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi. Additionally, Arda completed high school education at TED Ankara Koleji, including participation in the International Baccalaureate program.