Mr. Alper Ulku | Nanophotonics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Alper Ulku , Aselsan ,Turkey

Alper Ülkü, an Electrical & Electronics Engineer, brings over two decades of experience in military display systems design and avionics systems. Currently serving as the Display Technologies Team Leader at ASELSAN Ind. Inc., he has held various managerial roles, including Airborne and Naval Systems Design Department Manager. With a solid background in technical project management and extensive expertise in nanotechnology processes, Alper has been instrumental in mentoring young engineers and managing subcontractors. His proficiency spans software development, automatic control systems design, and microcontroller/DSP board design. Alper’s commitment to excellence and leadership qualities have been evident throughout his career, making him a valuable asset in the field of electrical engineering.

Professional Profile:

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Education:

Alper Ülkü holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Throughout his career, he has accumulated over two decades of professional experience in military display systems design and avionics systems. He has held significant roles such as Display Technologies Team Leader and Airborne and Naval Systems Design Department Manager at ASELSAN Ind. Inc. Prior to his current positions, Alper served as Chief Engineer at the Image Processing Department within the Microelectronics Guidance and Electro-Optics Business Sector of ASELSAN. Additionally, he has worked as a Senior Project Engineer at TUSAS Aerospace Ind. Inc. and as an Embedded System Engineer at TÜBİTAK Information Technologies Research Institute.

Work Experience:

Alper Ülkü’s extensive professional journey spans over two decades, primarily focused on military display systems design and avionics systems. Notably, he has held key positions at ASELSAN Ind. Inc., including serving as the Display Technologies Team Leader and Airborne and Naval Systems Design Department Manager. Prior to these roles, Alper contributed significantly as the Chief Engineer at the Image Processing Department within the Microelectronics Guidance and Electro-Optics Business Sector of ASELSAN. Earlier in his career, he served as a Senior Project Engineer at TUSAS Aerospace Ind. Inc. and as an Embedded System Engineer at TÜBİTAK Information Technologies Research Institute. Throughout his tenure, Alper has showcased remarkable skills in technical project management, mentorship, and subcontractor management. His expertise also encompasses nanotechnology processes, software development, automatic control systems design, and microcontroller/DSP board design, reflecting a diverse and multifaceted skill set honed over the years.

Publication Top Notes:

Review of high-end display technologies focusing on inkjet printed manufacturing
- Authors: Kaçar, R., Serin, R.B., Uçar, E., Ülkü, A.
- Journal: Materials Today Communications, 2023, 35, 105534
- Citations: 6
Removing crosstalk effect for high efficient polymer light emitting diode display
- Authors: Kaçar, R., Berkay Serin, R., Uçar, E., Ülkü, A.
- Journal: Solid-State Electronics, 2022, 192, 108253
- Citations: 1
A multi-purpose helicopter technology demonstrator for engineering students
- Authors: Ülkü, A., Yavrucuk, I., Abak, T.
- Conference: Collection of Technical Papers – 2007 AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference, 2007, 1, pp. 544–551

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