Background
Erturk, Alper was born on April 3, 1982 in Eskisehir, Turkey.
researcher mechanical engineer
Erturk, Alper was born on April 3, 1982 in Eskisehir, Turkey.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technology University, Ankara, Turkey, 2004. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technology University, Ankara, Turkey, 2006. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 2009.
Graduate teaching assistant Department Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technology University, Ankara, 2004—2006, Department Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 2006, Center Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 2007—2009. Instructor Department Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2007. Research scientist Center Intelligent Natural Systems Structure Department Mechanical Engineering VPI&SU, since 2009.
Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (SMASIS Best Student Paper award since 2009), International Society Optical Engineering.