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Summary

Seasoned professional with 27 years of experience in education, training, R&D, government, and management. I have a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to operational challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and transforming strategic plans into tactical initiatives.

In academia, I have worked in a university and international research institutions for 17 years, developing and delivering training programs for students and professionals in materials sciences, tribology, and scientific project development and management. I have also conducted research in these areas and published my findings in peer-reviewed journals.

In government, I have worked as a mid-level and high-level manager for 10 years, leading regional and strategic planning, policy planning, regulation, and project and program management. I have led cross-functional teams to develop and implement successful projects. I have also successfully transformed strategic plans into tactical initiatives, resulting in measurable improvements in performance.

As an expert evaluator/monitor for various EU programs, I have evaluated many projects including FP7, H2020, and Horizon Europe (for REA, HaDEA, EIT, etc.) and provided feedback that has helped to improve the quality of these programs. I am a highly motivated and results-oriented professional with a passion for making a difference.

Here are some of my key accomplishments:

  • Developed and delivered training programs for students and professionals
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully implement 10 major projects
  • Transformed strategic plans into tactical initiatives that resulted in measurable improvements in performance
  • Managed a team of professionals and achieved an increase in productivity

I am passionate about using my skills and experience to make a difference in the world. I am confident that I can use my skills to help your organization achieve its goals.

Education

Dokuz Eylul University

19911995

PhD

Mechanical Engineering (Material Sciences)

Dokuz Eylul University

19871991

MSc

Mechanical Engineer, (Design and Production)

Dokuz Eylul University

19831987

BSc

Mechanical Engineering

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Project Development and Management: Able to conceptualize, plan, execute, and manage projects from start to finish.
  • Strategic Planning and Management: Able to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the organization's goals.
  • Innovation Management: Able to identify, develop, and implement new ideas that improve the organization's performance.
  • Transition / Change Management: Able to lead and manage change within the organization.
  • Team Leadership and Budget Management: Able to lead and manage teams, and to manage budgets effectively.
  • HR Training and Management: Able to develop and deliver HR training programs, and to manage HR systems effectively.
  • Smart and Inclusive Regional Development: Able to develop and implement regional development plans that are inclusive and sustainable.
  • Curriculum Development: Able to develop and deliver curriculum development programs, and to manage curriculum development systems effectively.
  • Critical Thinking: Able to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions.
  • Coordinating with Others: Able to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Programs managed: I conceptualized, executed, and maintained over $25 million in funding for 12+ call for proposals to hundreds of projects submitted by SMEs, NGOs, local government institutions, and universities. These projects created jobs, innovation, export, wealth, and added value in the TR 33 Region.
  • Projects managed: I developed and managed the "e-Denizli OR Smart City Denizli" project, a $2.5 million project that resulted in the creation of a new e-government portal for the city of Denizli. I also served as one of the 5 Regional Coordinators and Program Development experts for the "Modernization of Vocational Teachers Training" project, which had a budget of €18.5 million.
  • R&D: I carried out and finished 5 scientific R&D projects (~$500,000) related to MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TRIBOLOGY. I determined, specified, revised, and reviewed the most economical manufacturing methods, operation sequence, and tooling for the fabrication of components, sub-assemblies, and final products. I also provided technical guidance and liaison to product operations, developed assembly guides, procedures, and illustrations, participated in cost studies and equipment recommendation, designed and ran experiments, provided technical support for materials and purchasing group, and recommended changes to board layout to allow testing with systems.
  • People managed: I managed about 360 people in my administrative duties, including 40 staff at Zafer Development Agency, 300 staff at Denizli Provincial Special Administration, 3 staff at EC Delegation of Turkey, and 20 staff at Pamukkale University, Denizli Vocational College.

Work History

Science, Education and Investment Consultancy

Jan 2017present

Freelance Consultant

Provides technology transfer and strategic development services to various institutions, including government agencies, businesses, and universities.
Conducts vocational trainings and social, political, and cultural studies.
Expert in managing and evaluating EU projects, with a strong track record of developing new projects.
Performs administrative, financial, and budget analyses.
Develops human resources and education programs.
Offers study abroad services and investment planning and feasibility studies.
Prepares tender dossiers and reports.

Pamukkale University, Department of Biomedical Engineering

2013-082016-10

Assistant Professor

Research and Development:

Conducted research in tribology, biomedical applications, graphene, bio-tribology, and project development in multi-discipline engineering areas.
Led and managed research projects, including commercial projects.
Published papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Presented research findings at international conferences.
Supervised graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

Teaching:

Materials science, nanotechnology, biomechanics, tribology, entrepreneurship and innovation, and project management.

Zafer Development Agency

2010-092013-07

Secretary General

Sustainable Development of TR 33 Region of Turkey

Planned, managed, and enhanced the sustainable development of TR 33 Region of Turkey from infrastructural, industrial, economic, and public administrative perspectives.
Led the development and implementation of strategic plans for the region.
Secured funding for projects that promote sustainable development in the region.
Built partnerships with local governments, businesses, and universities to promote sustainable development.
Developed and implemented programs to improve the quality of life in the region.

Main Responsibilities:
Local synergy and networking
Research and Planning
Project support
Investment promotion

Projects developed:
Zafer Attraction Center
Regional Innovation Centers
Regional Human Resource Development Centers (5 M Eur, IPA-II Fund were secured)

Skills:
Program design and management
Sustainable regional development
Direct foreign investment
Institutional capacity building
Planning
Innovation relay centers
Clustering
Entrepreneurship

Denizli Provincial Special Administration

2006-122010-08

Deputy Secretary General, Strategy Development Director, HR Director (3 posts)

  • Responsibilities:
    Planned and executed IT systems, institutional capacity building, strategic planning, performance planning, research and technology development, and project development and management.
    Led the development of the; Smart City Denizli project, the Disaster Resistant City Denizli project, the Investment Promotion and Tracking project, and the Management Information System.
    Secured funding for these projects and ensured their successful implementation.
    Built partnerships with local governments, businesses, and universities to support these projects.

    Accomplishments:
    Developed and implemented a strategic plan for the Denizli Provincial Special Administration that resulted in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
    Secured funding for the Smart City Denizli project, which is now a model for other cities in Turkey.
    Led the development of the Disaster Resistant City Denizli project, which has helped to reduce the risk of natural disasters in the province.
    Developed and implemented a performance management system that has improved the performance of the Denizli Provincial Special Administration.

    Skills:
    Strategic planning
    Project management
    IT systems
    Institutional capacity building
    Research and development
    Performance management
    Team leadership

  • Human Resources Director
    Responsibilities:
    Developed and implemented a human resources strategy for the Denizli Provincial Special Administration.
    Managed the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new employees.
    Developed and implemented a performance management system for employees.
    Provided training and development opportunities for employees.
    Resolved employee relations issues.

    Accomplishments:
    Developed a performance management system that is aligned with the strategic goals of the Denizli Provincial Special Administration.

    Skills:
    Human resources management
    Recruitment
    Selection
    Onboarding
    Performance management
    Training and development
    Employee relations
  • Responsibilities:
    Provided administrative and financial support to the Secretary General.
    Coordinated the planning and implementation of projects.
    Represented the Denizli Provincial Special Administration at meetings and events.
    - Member of "Provincial Standing Committee"

    Accomplishments:
    Ensured the smooth running of the Denizli Provincial Special Administration.
    Successfully implemented a number of projects.
    Represented the Denizli Provincial Special Administration effectively at meetings and events.

    Skills:
    Administrative support
    Financial management
    Project management
    Representation

EU Delegation to Turkey

2004-022006-09

Regional Coordinator, National Program Development Expert

Project: Modernization of the Vocational and Technical Teacher Training Project in Turkey

Project No.: DG1A-D/MEDTQ/15-96

Budget: 18,000,000 EUR

Responsibilities:
Coordinated the development and implementation of new standards and curricula for vocational and technical teacher training in Turkey.
Provided technical inputs and facilitated many events to ensure that the modular curriculum was developed to reach for lifelong learning (LLL) and professional development using the DACUM process and linking it to occupational standards (EQF) and ILO classifications.
Developed and implemented a quality assurance framework for VET teacher training and counseling.
Built partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, and universities.

Accomplishments:
The project successfully developed and implemented new standards and curricula for vocational and technical teacher training in Turkey.
The project developed a quality assurance framework for VET teacher training and counseling that is now being used by other countries in the region.
The project built strong partnerships with key stakeholders, which has helped to ensure the sustainability of the project's results.

Skills:
VET
Project management
Curriculum development
Quality assurance
Partnership building
Technical writing
Facilitation

Other:
Employed by a consortium (EDUSER company in the consortium) led by the British Council, and my payment was made by Delegation to Turkey of EC from the project budget.

Bose Corporation, USA

2003-102004-04

Technical Advisor

Responsibilities:
Analyzed and investigated technical problems of the company.
Prepared technical reports when necessary.
Provided advisory support on project control, design, and calculations.
Identified and resolved technical issues.
Developed and implemented technical solutions.
Collaborated with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.

Accomplishments:
Successfully resolved a complex technical issue (metal (Al) matrix composite with Carbon fibers) that was preventing the launch of a new product.
Collaborated with engineers and technicians to develop a new product that was met with rave reviews from customers.

Skills:
Technical analysis
Problem solving
Report writing
Project management
Teamwork
Communication

Other:
Remote position

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Nanotechnology Research Institute, JAPAN

2003-032003-10

Postdoc-Researcher

Project: Super Inkjet Printer

Responsibilities:
Operated a non-contact atomic force microscope and scanning Kelvin probe microscopes under ultra-high vacuum (JEOL).
Obtained atomic resolution images of Si (111) surfaces.
Investigated the electronic characteristics of silicon.

Accomplishments:
Obtained the first atomic resolution images of Si (111) surfaces using a non-contact atomic force microscope.
Discovered new insights into the electronic characteristics of silicon.

Skills:
Atomic force microscopy
Scanning Kelvin probe microscopy
Ultra-high vacuum
Electronic characterization
Data analysis
Scientific writing

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, Ceramics Division, USA

2001-082003-03

Postdoc - Researcher

Projects:

1. Lubrication of Ceramic Materials with Water;
Tested the tribo-characteristics of SiC and Si3N4 ceramic materials run mutually with Ball-on-disk system.
Observed and recorded zero friction coefficient when the water was used in the contact area.
Published research paper in a peer-reviewed journal.

2. Improvement of Hard Disk Surface of Computer;
Worked in a clean room (Class 100).
Covered the surface of the hard disk with a 1 nm thick lubricant film.
Tested the durability of the lubricant film in a conditioned environment.
Searched and revealed the possibilities of decreasing the distance of magnetic disk reading and writing and production of high capacity hard disks.

Accomplishments:
Discovered new insights into the tribology of ceramic materials and hard disk surfaces.
Presented research findings at international conferences.

Skills:

Tribology
Ceramic materials
Hard disk drives
Nanotechnology
Clean room operations
Data analysis
Scientific writing

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, Materials Science and Bioengineering Division, JAPAN

1998-082000-08

Postdoc-Researcher

Research Scientist

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory (Materials Science and Bio-engineering Division), Tribology Group

Project: Tribology of Hard Thin Films (DLC) under humidity

Responsibilities:
Carried out tribological experiments of diamond-like carbon (DLC) under various humidity conditions.
Studied and obtained abrasion and friction characteristics that related with humidity ratio.
Performed SEM, optical microscopy, Raman, ball-on-disk system, surface profilometer, digital monitoring, micro-hardness device, etc. analysis and test systems.
Published research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Accomplishments:
Published three research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Discovered new insights into the tribology of hard thin films under humid conditions.
Presented research findings at international conferences.

Skills:
Tribology
DLC, Hard thin films
Humidity
SEM
Optical microscopy
Raman spectroscopy
Ball-on-disk system
Surface profilometry
Digital monitoring
Micro-hardness testing
Scientific writing

Pamukkale University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

1988-032002-09

Research Assistant, Lecturer, Assistant Professor

  • Research and Development:
    Conducted research on surface engineering, development of surfaces resistant to abrasion, the effect of residual stress on abrasion, and development of journal bearings.
    Established the metallography laboratory and heat treatment laboratory in the department.
    Studied the properties of steels, cast irons, non-ferrous alloys, plastics, advanced materials, ceramics, and composites.

    Teaching:
    Taught courses on machine components, materials science, production methods, technical drawing, and metal chemistry.

    Administrative Duties:
    Served as; 1. the coordinator of the Machinery Program, 2. the Deputy Director of Denizli Vocational College of Pamukkale University.
  • Research and Development:
    Conducted research on surface engineering, development of surfaces resistant to abrasion, the effect of residual stress on abrasion, and development of journal bearings.
    Established the metallography laboratory and heat treatment laboratory in the department.
    Studied the properties of steels, cast irons, non-ferrous alloys, plastics, advanced materials, ceramics, and composites.

    Teaching:
    Taught courses on machine components, materials science, production methods, technical drawing, and metal chemistry.

    Administrative Duties:
    Served as; 1. the coordinator of the Machinery Program, 2. the Deputy Director of Denizli Vocational College of Pamukkale University.
  • Research and Development:
    Conducted research on surface hardening with boron, development of surfaces resistant to abrasion, the effect of residual stress on abrasion, and development of journal bearings.
    Established the metallography laboratory and heat treatment laboratory in the department.
    Studied the properties of steels, cast irons, non-ferrous alloys, plastics, advanced materials, ceramics, and composites.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Tribology

Proven track record in friction and wear testing, lubricant selection and problem solving...

Materials Characterization

Failure analysis, optical microscopy, metallography, and other materials characterization techniques...

Mechanical Characterization

NDT, hardness testing, stress and strain testing, fatigue, creep, tensile testing, impact testing, and fracture toughness testing...

Heat Treatments

Stress relief, annealing, hardening, quenching, carburizing, boriding, and tempering...

Surface Engineering

PVD, CVD, boriding, thermal spray...

Thin Films

SEM, AFM, Raman, and other thin film characterization techniques...

Advanced Materials

Proven track record in the development and characterization of advanced materials, e.g., bio-materials, smart materials, ceramics, composites, and nanomaterials...

Nanomaterials and Synthesis

Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, e.g., DLC, graphene, and other nanomaterials...

Manufacturing Methods

 Casting, extrusion, joining, machining, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing...

Machine Design

Proven track record in the design of machines, including drawing, calculations, materials selection, and manufacturing...

Languages

English (Fluent), Turkish (Native), Japanese (Conversational), French (Basic)

AWARDS & GRANTS

Grant: NIST, Guest Researcher, USA, 2001

Grant: Science and Technology Agency, Japan, 1998

Award: NATO-ASI Course, Hungary, Portugal, 1996/2000

PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Book Chapters
Yilmaz Ozmen: Tribological Studies Of DLC Films Containing Different Amount Of Silicon. Fundamentals of Tribology and Bridging the Gap Between the Macro-and Micro/Nanoscale, Edited by B. Bhushan, 01/2001; Kluwer Academic Publishers.


Journal Publications
Yılmaz Özmen: Si3N4 as a biomaterial and its tribo-characterization under water lubrication. Lubrication Science 02/2016; DOI:10.1002/ls.1329
Yilmaz Ozmen: Application of Diamondlike Carbon (DLC) Film Coatings as a Tribo-Surface and Its Characteristics at High Ambient Humidity. Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association 01/2005; 11(1). S Jahanmir, Y Ozmen, L K Ives: Water Lubrication of Silicon Nitride in Sliding. Tribology Letters 10/2004; 17(3). DOI:10.1023/B:TRIL.0000044489.44053.be
Yılmaz Özmen, Akihiro Tanaka, Touru Sumiya: The Effect of Humidity on the Tribological Behavior of Diamondlike Carbon (DLC) Film Coated on WC–Co by Physical Vapor Deposition Method. Surface and Coatings Technology 11/2000; 133(1). DOI:10.1016/S0257-8972(00)00929-4
Ahmet Çetin Can, Yilmaz Özmen, Muzaffer Topcu: Formation of tangential pre-stress as a residual stress and its influence on the tribological performance of nodular cast irons. Tribology International 08/2000; 33(8-33). DOI:10.1016/S0301-679X(00)00097-9


TOTAL: 45
For Further information about publications and others:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yilmaz_Ozmen2

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