Burak Karakus

• PEM and AEM water electrolysis testbench development • Improved system reliability, measurement accuracy, and usability for routine laboratory experiments

• Thesis Title: Design and Evaluation of a Cost-Efficient Test Setup for The Electrochemical Investigation of Water Electrolysis Cells (1.3/1.0 - Excellent) • Built a low-cost alternative for measuring ohmic resistance in PEM water electrolysis cells using a DC power supply-based current interrupt method • Compared the custom setup with the well-established electrochemical impedance spectroscopy technique

• Development of an experimental setup for the comprehension of water transport in CCMs in fuel cells • Technical procurement activities, including RFQ preparation, quotation evaluation, purchase order creation, and invoice coordination with the finance team

• Development of matrix-shingle interconnection of solar cells and modules with electrically conductive adhesives • Analyzed I–V characteristics of shingles and modules to assess efficiency losses and interconnection performance

• Practice in VDE-certified Electrical Safety Laboratory subordinated to Test & Verification Department • Testing and validations on home appliances engaging with numerous electrical measurement equipment • Identification of certain global standards by the International Electrotechnical Commission, e.g. IEC 60335-1 & 2

• Practice in the Technical Department at a medicine factory • Contribution to building electrical distribution panels and examined common switchboard components • Participation in yearly maintenance of mass production machines and observed UPS devices and battery rooms

• Charged in the assistantship of the Semiconductor Devices and Modeling Course

Honor Graduate