Optical/Optical Design Engineer-Photonics and Laser Engineer-R&D Engineer-Modeling and Simulation Engineer
I currently work as a lecturer in the Opticianry Program at a university in Türkiye. Furthermore, in 2022, I founded HYPERION ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC. with the support I received under TÜBİTAK 1512 for my project titled “Cancer Screening and Preliminary Diagnosis” device. I actively work in positions such as project manager/manager, business development engineer, and modeling and simulation engineer in the work packages of projects within my own start-up company. For approximately six years, I worked in the private sector in the fields of defense and aerospace, materials and chemistry, biotechnology, and medical sciences, holding positions such as physics engineer, R&D engineer, optics specialist, optical engineer, and R&D manager. I am also currently gaining additional experience for about three years by writing and managing my own original projects within my company. I am also actively involved in some work packages of these projects as an optical engineer, modeling and simulation engineer, business development engineer, and project manager.
Throughout my life, I’ve continued to improve myself both academically and gain experience through work in the industry. I’ve gained experience and knowledge primarily in optics and acoustics, as well as electronics and software. Because my life’s purpose is to constantly learn and improve myself, I can say that I’ve reached a level of expertise by working in a wide variety of interdisciplinary fields. In every company I’ve worked for, I’ve strived to gain competence and experience in almost every field. I’ve done this primarily by quickly acquiring knowledge and translating it into practice. Therefore, my career strategy, particularly academically, is to develop an innovative idea from knowledge and work on it until it’s transformed into a commercial product.
Education
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02/2025-07/2026
Msc Diploma at Quantum Science and Technology (Master’s Degree) | Gebze Technical University
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In this master’s program, I aim to have my thesis study on both the design and
development of SQUID circuits (100 MHz and above Josephson Parametric Amplifier)
and related quantum computing. However, if I am accepted to your doctoral program,
I would like to conduct this thesis study with you. In the related master’s program, I
am taking quantum optics, quantum computing, quantum cryptography, Microwave
Systems for Quantum Technology courses. I started this master’s degree especially to
increase my academic knowledge in the field of quantum technologies and to conduct
academic studies in this field. I started my master’s degree in order to prepare for a
doctoral program in this field. -
01/2019 – 07/2020
Msc. Diploma at Optical Engineer (Master’s Degree (Term Project)) | Gaziantep University (Gaziantep)
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Term Project: Design and Development of Hyperspectral Imaging System Integrated into
the Sensor Section of Heat-Seeking Missiles for Combat Aircraft IR Type Countermeasure
Systems (CMDS) -
01/2013 – 07/2019
Msc. Diploma at Physics (Master’s Degree) | Yıldız Technical University (Turkey)
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Diploma thesis: Development of the software determining the minimum efficiency limits
of diffractive lenses -
08/2008 -07/2011
Bachelor Diploma at Physics (Bachelor) | Yıldız Technical University (Turkey)
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Specialist area: Optic and Optic System Design, Photonic, Design of Diffractive Optical
Elements, Modelling and Simulation -
04/2019- 05/2019
Optical, Optical Systems and Design at Optical, Optical Systems and Design
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04/2019- 05/2019
Simulink Education at Yıldız Technical University (SEM)
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12/2018- 12/2018
Computational Methods in Nuclear Technology Workshop at İstanbul Technical University / Energy Institute-Russian Federation National Research Center
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11/2018- 11/2018
İstanbul Technical University at Nuclear Technology Workshop
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08/2016 - 08/2016
ITU Core Entrepreneurship Training at OPTOMEK
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07/2016 - 12/2016
Applied Basic Mechatronics at Üsküdar Innovation Center
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09/2018- 09/2018
Monte Carlo Applications in Nuclear and Particle Physics Summer School at Uludağ University
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09/2015 - 09/2015
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Education at Mir R&D
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05/2015 - 05/2015
UV-VIS Spectrometer Education at OPTOMEK
Experience
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01/2022 – present
Founder/Optical and Photonic Engineer/Modelling and Simulation Engineer at HYPERION ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
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1) My entrepreneurial project, “Cancer Screening and Preliminary Diagnosis Device,”
specifically analyzes the biomechanical properties of cellular structures from acoustic
waves scattered by specific frequencies sent to cancerous and healthy cells.
2) In 2022, with the government grant I received for my “Cancer Screening and
Preliminary Diagnosis Device” project, I founded my start-up company, HYPERION
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED. I have been actively involved in project
management and business development, particularly in the following projects.I
continue to work as optical engineer/photonic engineer/modelling and simulation
engineer/software engineer positions some specific field of some projects.
3) In the continuation of the related project, “Development of an Integrated AcousticOptical and Holographic Cancer Screening Device,” I have been working on developing
the optical simulation and setup system for the digital holographic scanning section.
This project also includes developing the optical design, signal detection, and
processing system.
4) In the project titled “Development of the design of diffractive trifocal
(progressive)/multifocal based lenses that provide maximum efficiency in farintermediate-near vision and optimal energy distribution using machine learning”, the
use of ANSYS Opticstudio program within the scope of mathematical modeling and
optical design development of trifocal IOLs with particularly innovative features and
the achievement of optimal design using machine learning method. -
11/2021 – present
Lecturer at Optician Program at Doğuş University
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Teaching associate, undergraduate and master’s degree courses in the Opticianry
Program, Medical Imaging Program and Engineering departments
Being a board member in the university’s research and innovation unit.
Developing projects for university-industry collaboration -
06/2021 - 01/2022
Applied Scientist/Software Development Engineer at Material Science Laboratory/Gebze Technical University
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1) Implementing a corporate strategy
2) Executing and monitoring the operative business and administrative management
3) Project development and executive positions
4) Modeling and simulation of quantum-based phonon interactions of thermoelectric
materials at nanoscale.
5) Establishing an experimental set-up system for determining the Seeback coefficients of
thermoelectric materials and working as an applied physicist and software development
engineer in the data detection process.
6) Developing a control program with an interface made using Phyton/C# programs for the
optimization of the material. -
09/2020-06/2021
Optical Specialist at VSY Biotechnology
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1) Managed projects on-site in the field of procurement, import, certification, installation
and commissioning of production plants
2) Responsible for the development of optical-mechanical and haptic designs of IOL lenses
produced in the field of ophthalmology.
3) Determining basic geometric optical parameters and deviations by obtaining
appropriate CAD file from surface profiles of diffractive intraocular lenses.
4) Haptic and mechanical simulations of hydrophobic and hydrophilic lenses to provide bio
haptic mechanical stability.
5) Design of Experiment (DOE) for monofocal and trifocal IOLs.
6) Study on Medical Device Product Development.
7) To make studies reports and documentation based on ISO standards.
8) Determination of the cone constant and higher order coefficients of the optic surface
by optimization in order to obtain the maximum MTF value of a monofocal lens. -
12/2018 - 03/2019
Software Engineer/Optical Engineer at Elaa Technology
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1) To be responsible for the R&D parts of the company’s projects in the field of defense, especially in health
2) To write the project supported by TUSAŞ titled “Variable Resolution Modeling of Active and Passive Countermeasure Disposal Systems of Operative and Passive
Countermeasure Disposal Systems”
3) Set-up development as a result of optical design studies based on digital holography method -
03/2017 - 12/2018
Lecturer/Head Of Medical Imaging Techniques Programs for Vocational Schools at Beykoz University
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Acting as program chair for the medical imaging techniques program I was responsible
for the following courses related to the program:
1. Physics-1 (Mechanical)
2. Physics-2 (Electrical)
3. Nuclear Physics
4. Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory
5. Piezoelectric Events and Materials
6. Introduction to Tomographic Imaging
7. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Basics
8. Ultrasound Imaging
9. Radiation Protection
10. Patient Rights -
04/2015 - 06/2016
Process Development Engineer at Mir Unique Solutions
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• Participating in the R&D processes of the EDTA titration project for the precise and
detailed determination of the basic nutrients of plants.
• Development of the optical design for the precise detection of color change.
• Development of the image processing algorithm and software for the precise
processing and sampling of color change data.
• Development of the system automation algorithm and software.
• Participating in the R&D and business development processes of the soilless agriculture
project with the flow injection analysis method.
• Gaining experience in Labview and Matlab programs in the software development
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04/2014 - 03/2015
Physics Engineer at NEROINDUSTRY
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• Working as a Physics Engineer in the defense and aviation projects of the company
supported by TÜBİTAK.
• Taking part in the EMI/EMC tests of the generators of missile launcher systems.
• Working in the development and R&D processes of the Pyroelectric Sensor project of
the company supported by TÜBİTAK.
• Actively taking part in the development of the mechanical, electrical and optical parts
of pyroelectric sensors.
• Actively working in modeling, design and development processes of diffractive optical
elements.
To contact this candidate email taner.karateke1987@gmail.com