3 BS Alumni

Atacan (CE) is currently working in the field of 3D Building Modeling and Project Management. Shortly after starting the university, he became interested in the visual-based project management methods of the construction sector, he developed his modeling skills on 3D building modeling, both in his spare time and computer-aided technical drawing lessons that he took at the university, and decided to work in his professional life on the usage and purposes of these models. He tried to use his 3D modeling and visual thinking skills in different areas of his life and also in different courses and projects he took at the university. He carried his 3D modeling skills to his hobbies and created a fun occupation for himself by taking prints with 3D printers. Later, he even carried this knowledge to his graduation project and wrote his thesis on 3D Concrete Printers and Concrete Mortar Properties.

His professional life has been in the field of Building Information Modeling, construction project management, document and business process management, 3D model supported cost calculations, business plans and conflict analysis, etc. He started working on methods. He is actively working as BIM (Building Information Modeling) Models.

Ecem (IE) earned her undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at Özyeğin University. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she served as a teaching assistant in various courses, enhancing her academic knowledge, and took on roles in numerous events. She also gained business experience through internships at companies such as Marks&Spencer, Credit Europe Bank Romania, Bosch, and Kariyer.net. She participated in innovative idea development workshops held in Turkey and the Netherlands.

Ecem also completed her master's degree at Özyeğin University, where she made significant contributions to international and interdisciplinary research projects. She had the opportunity to present her research at international conferences and took part in organizing committees. She continued her role as a teaching assistant in various courses. Due to her outstanding performance, she was awarded the Best Teaching Assistant in 2022 and the Outstanding Research Assistant in 2023. Additionally, her undergraduate and graduate studies were supported by scholarships from the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Foundation and TÜBİTAK BIDEB.

Ecem is currently pursuing her PhD in Technology and Operations Management at INSEAD, one of the world's top business schools. She is focusing on areas such as humanitarian logistics, sustainable operations, and healthcare systems, expanding her interests and continuing her research in these fields.

Okan (IE) is the Founding Member of Twin Science, the world’s first ed-tech company that combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning with SDGs education for young people to raise them as tomorrow’s changemakers. Twin Science has been recognized as a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, won BETT Awards 2020 and the Silver Play for Change Award from Toy Industry of Europe. 

As a student, Okan started his journey with the Young Guru Academy, one of Turkey’s leading NGOs, while studying at university. He was selected as one of the 50 young talents among 50,000 applicants to develop impact-driven projects for refugees, orphans, the visually impaired, and others through volunteerism. 

Passionate about eliminating inequality in education worldwide, Okan has also been leading a social responsibility project called the World Science Movement (WSM). The project aims to give children better access to STEM education. WSM has reached over 500,000 underprivileged children in Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and Turkey. Okan believes that no curious mind should be left behind and he is dedicated towards working for this purpose until reaching all young people around the world.