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Profile
I am a PhD student working on evolutionary algorithms, evolutionary robotics,
optimization and their characterization. Detailed information can be found at:
www.cagrimertbakirci.com
Education
2013 – 2018 (Expected)
Philosophy of Doctorate:
Texas Tech University / Lubbock - USA
Major: Mechanical Engineering
CGPA: 3.82 / 4.00 (Ongoing)
Minor: Biology
CGPA: 4.00 / 4.00
2007 – 2013
Bachelor of Science:
Middle East Technical University / Ankara –TURKEY
Major: Mechanical Engineering
CGPA: 2.73 / 4.00
Minor*:
CGPA: 3.81 / 4.00
2004 – 2007
High School:
Çankaya Milli Piyango Anadolu Lisesi / Ankara – TURKEY
Average: 4.88/5.00
* Official minor application was not submitted during undergraduate studies; however, 8 courses from the
Department of Biological Sciences were taken officially, which is more than the minor requirements of the
department.
Previous Work/Academic Experience
08.2011 – 09.2011
Denmark Technical University Biomimetic Laboratory
Copenhagen, Denmark
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Torben Anker Lenau
Project Intern
Worked on several approaches on biomimetic, which is the
application of biological information in engineering science.
Tried to produce micro or even nano-layered structures,
using basic principles of chemistry and physics by
observing the layer production of mussel shells and jewel
beetles.
08.2010 – 09.2010
Carnegie Mellon University Nanorobotics Laboratory
Pittsburgh, PA / USA
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Metin Sıttı
Project Intern
Worked on a robot called “Water Strider Robot” that moves
on the surface of water without sinking, by mimicking
Gerridae family. Optimizations were done, new body and
circuits were designed and built by me.
Academic Teaching Experience
Fall 2014-Ongoing
ME-2115: Introduction to Programming Laboratory
(Graduate Part Time Instructor)
Summer-1 2014
ME-4334: Control of Dynamic Systems
(Teaching Assistant, Dr. Seon Mi Han)
Spring 2014
BIOL-5305: Organic Evolution for Advanced Students
(Guest Lecturer, Dr. Matthew Olson, 1 full class hour)
Spring 2014
ME-3228: Materials & Mechanics Lab
(Graduate Part Time Instructor)
Fall 2013
ME-3333: Dynamic Systems and Vibrations
(Teaching Assistant, Dr. Alan Barhorst)
Journal Articles Published
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In progress…
Technical Presentations
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15th Annual Texas Tech University Graduate Poster Competition, March 25th, 2016.
Conference Proceedings
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Bakırcı, C. M. (2012, January). How does evolutionary biology direct our technology?
(Turkish). 7th National Evolution Conference (Turkish), Ankara, Turkey.
Bakırcı, C. M. (2011, December). The importance of comprehending evolutionary
robotics and ethology for the future of engineering technologies (Turkish).
Symposium on evolution, science and education (Turkish), Istanbul, Turkey.
Books Published
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Bakırcı, C.M. (2014). The theory and mechanisms of evolution: On the foundations of
evolution and how it works. (3rd ed.). İstanbul: Evrensel Basım Yayın. (In Turkish)
Acknowledgements
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Engineered Biomimicry, Elsevier (2013), Chapter 13: Biomimetic Self-Organization
and Self-Healing, pp: 337-362. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-415995-2.00013-1
Scholarships, Awards & Supports
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Texas Tech University Whitacre School of Engineering Scholarship
Dean’s Honor List:
2007-2008 Fall, 2007-2008 Spring
Supported by European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) for activities in the
area of Evolutionary Biology, especially for “Turkey Meets Evolution” events and
EvrimAğacı.org website.
Club & Association Memberships
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IEEE (Student)
ASME (Student)
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
IEEE Computational Intelligence Society
IEEE Power & Energy Society
IEEE Young Professionals
TTU Graduate Student Advisory Council
METU Mechanical Engineers and Innovative Students Club (Founder, Board
Chairman in 2009, 2010 and 2011, Head of Supervisory Board in 2012)
METU Biology and Genetics Society (member since 2010, )
The Tree of Evolution Club (Founder, Board Chairman and Instructor since 2010, up
to date)
Languages
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Turkish (Native)
English (Advanced in writing and reading, fluent in speaking)
German (Beginner)
Computer Literacy
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MATLAB
Solidworks
Wolfram Mathematica
MATHCAD
Octave
C, C++, C#
CADKEY
MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Internet Tools
Certificates
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Machine Learning, Andrew Ng (Coursera, Stanford University)
Interests & Hobbies
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Biorobotics & Biomechanics
Biomimicry
Evolutionary Biology
Animal Behavior (Ethology) and Neuroethology
Neuroscience
Neural Networks
Artificial Intelligence
Quantum Mechanics
Debating
Writing articles and novels (writing since 2001, over 400 articles on the web, 10+
unpublished scientific novels)
Horseback Riding
Blogging
Playing drums
Reading scientific essays/articles, books
Field Trips and Trekking
References
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Prof. Dr. Kahraman Albayrak (Academic Advisor, METU Mechanical Engineering
Department)
Prof. Dr. Engin Kılıç (Academic Advisor, METU Mechanical Engineering Department)
Prof. Dr. Metin Sıttı (Internship Supervisor, Carnegie Mellon University Mechanical
Engineering Department)
Prof. Dr. Aykut Kence (Project Supervisor, METU Biology Department)
Prof. Dr. Eva Jablonka (Event Supervisor, Tel Aviv University Cohn Institute for the
History of Philosophy of Science and Ideas)
Prof. Dr. Stephen Oppenheimer (Event Supervisor, Oxford University Institute of
Cognitive & Evolutionary Anthropology)
Prof. Dr. Kenneth Miller (Event Supervisor, Brown University Biology Department)
Assoc. Prof. Torben Anker Lenau (Internship Supervisor, Denmark Technical
University Mechanical Engineering Department)
Assoc. Prof. Martin Hanczyc (Event Supervisor, University of Southern Denmark
Institute of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy)
Assoc. Prof. Ewa Jakubowska Doğru (Project Supervisor, METU Biology
Department)
Assoc. Prof. Meral Kence (Project Supervisor, METU Biology Department)
Assoc. Prof. Ergi Deniz Özsoy (Event Supervisor, Hacettepe University Biology
Department)
Asst. Prof. Ergin Tönük (Project Supervisor, METU Mechanical Engineering
Department)
Asst. Prof. Ahmet Buğra Koku (Project Supervisor, METU Mechanical Engineering
Department)
Information about references available upon request.