Bedi Berk Karanlık

Topic: Investigation of the Properties of Polypropylene with Recycled Content and Their Design and Selection for Automotive Applications - Assesed customer and internal requirements for plastics. - Analyzed the effect of increasing recycled content on mechanical properties, shrinkage, viscosity, and impact resistance - Developed a calculation tool for ECU housing design elements such as hot air staking and snap fits

Topic: Investigation of the Bond Strength of Plastic-Metal Composites in Hybrid Bulk Forming - Enhanced the test setup by integrating sensors and constructively further developed to prevent flash formation on samples - Defined process parameters and conducted forming experiments to analyze their influence on bond strength - Evaluated the impact of fiber content and extraction temperature through push-out tests. - Assessed bond quality using optical characterization.

- Designed and assembled various components, including a multifunctional gripper for cleaning and operating door handles and a tool for autonomous mechanical weed control. - Responsible for data preparation, including determining process parameters, and manufacturing components using 3D printing and laser cutting.

- Designed an antenna support bracket using Siemens NX for mechanical design, Ansys Workbench for modal analysis and topology optimization, and ACP (Ansys Composite PrepPost). - Developed a hybrid structure combining carbon fiber reinforced composite and aluminum materials, significantly increasing stiffness. - Doubled the lowest natural frequency and enhanced vibration resistance, while reducing the overall system weight by approximately 50%. Maintained total system cost while optimizing the design.

- Error tracking via ZEUS system - Evaluation of defect data and root cause analysis - Support in conducting structured root cause investigations - Data analysis to derive quality improvement actions

Specialization Fields: - Plastics Engineering - Manufacturing Technology of Ceramic Components, Composites and Surface Technology Grade: 1,4 (German Grading System) / 3,6 (equivalent GPA)

Grade: 2,88 (GPA) / 2,6 (equivalent in German Grading System)