CV

General Information

Name Oğulcan Işıtman
Email ogulcan.isitman@aalto.fi

Education

  • 2019 - now
    PhD
    Aalto University, Espoo , Finland
  • 2017 - 2019
    M.Sc.
    Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey
  • 2013 - 2014
    BSc. (Erasmus Exchange Program)
    Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
  • 2010 - 2016
    BSc.
    Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
  • 2013 - 2017
    BBA.
    Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey

Experience

  • 2024 - now
    Quantitative Risk Analyst
    Nordea, Helsinki, Finland
    • To make sure that adequate model frameworks are in place, risks are identified, well understood, monitored, controlled, mitigated, and reported.
    • Skills
      • Programming & Data Analysis
      • Risk Model Methodology
  • 2019 - 2024
    Research Assistant
    Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
    • Focused on magnetic manipulation for medical applications, ranging from macro to nanoscale. I developed an electromagnetic needle system for cellular measurements and manipulation. Building on this, I implemented an optimal controller for magnetic navigation in endoscope pills.
    • Teaching
      • Modelling, Estimation and Dynamic Systems (Graduate Level)
  • 2017 - 2019
    Research Assistant
    Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey
    • I specialized in the design and deployment of compliant controller algorithms, essential for the safe teleoperation of endoscope robots in pituitary gland surgeries.
    • Teaching
      • Numerical Methods and Programming (Undergrad)
      • Control System Design (Undergrad)
      • CAD Design (Undergrad)
      • Haptics and Teleoperation (Grad)
  • 2015 - 2016
    Mechanical Engineer
    Dr.Oetker, Izmir, Turkey
    • I took responsibility for planning maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • 2014
    Intern R&D Engineer
    Lansinoh Laboratories, Izmir, Turkey
    • Engaged in the design and execution of tests for the prototyping phase.

Honors and Awards

  • 2022
    • Best Robotics Paper Award (International Conference on Manipulation, Automation and Robotics at Small Scales -MARSS)

Academic Interests

  • Robotic Manipulation
    • Dual Magnetic Manipulation of Endoscopic Capsules (PhD Thesis)
  • Micro / Nano Manipulation
    • An Electromagnetic Actuation System for 3-DOF Wireless Micromanipulation (BSc Thesis)
    • Robotic Magnetic Needle Characterization of Single Nanoparticle Uptake in Cells (PhD Thesis)
  • Medical Robotics
    • Compliant Control Of A Teleoperated Endoscope Robot (MSc Thesis)
  • Haptics

Certificates

  • Mechanism Design for Medical Application (IFToMM)
  • ROS Winter School (MCI Austria)
  • 3D CAD \& Additive Manufacturing (TMMOB)
  • Marketing (Ege University)

Languages

  • Turkish (Native)
  • English (Fluent)
  • Finnish (Beginner)

Hobbies

  • Board Games
  • Piano