Atakan Okan

Atakan Okan is a Senior Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer at Turkish Aerospace, specializing in the simulation of external aerodynamics for various aircraft, including low-subsonic UAVs and supersonic fighter jets. This role involves addressing complex scenarios such as safe store separation and propeller-airframe interactions. Okan previously served as a Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer and Assistant Engineer at Turkish Aerospace, where a notable achievement included the design of a 20 kg fixed-wing UAV alongside intensive training in aeronautical engineering. Prior experience includes a Mechanical Design Intern position at Turkish Aerospace, focusing on avionics component modeling, and a Manufacturing Intern role at Mikron Makina, emphasizing industrial metal manufacturing and CNC processes. Okan holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in the same field.