Erdem Özcan

Multidisciplinary Environmental Engineering and Oceanography student specializing in cloud-based spatial analysis and machine learning. Developing data-driven AI models and automated pipelines to solve complex sustainability and ecological monitoring challenges. Combining hands-on membrane fabrication experience with advanced data analytics to deliver scalable green-tech solutions.

Intern Engineer at ITU MEMTEK (National Membrane Technologies Research Center) (2026-07 – 2026-08)

• Executed end-to-end synthesis and fabrication workflows for flat sheet, hollow fiber, and advanced membrane types.
• Performed flux testing and permeability/performance analysis on fabricated membranes.
• Operated and maintained lab-scale experimental setups, contributing to process optimization.

Lab Assistant at ITU Environmental Engineering Central Laboratory (İŞKUR Youth Program) (2025-09 – 2026-07)

• Managed intake, logging, and documentation of external environmental samples, ensuring compliance with traceability standards.
• Conducted laboratory inventory management, identifying material shortages and coordinating procurement.
• Completed MSDS and Lab Safety certification training; actively enforced HSE protocols in daily operations.

AI Training Data Specialist at AON Data (2025-01 – 2025-04)

• Recorded and processed high-quality voice data for the training of advanced Artificial Intelligence and NLP models.
• Collaborated with a global team to ensure data diversity and accuracy for machine learning algorithms.

Advisory Board Member & Former Head of Events at ITU Blockchain (2023-09 – 2025-09)

• Led the planning, logistics, and financial management for Turkey's largest university blockchain events and hackathons.
• Secured and managed partnerships with leading technology companies and academic institutions.

Data Annotator at Peroptyx (2023-08 – 2026-01)

• Evaluate search engine results and map data to improve algorithm accuracy.
• Apply strict quality guidelines to large datasets, demonstrating the high attention to detail essential for environmental data monitoring.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering – Istanbul Technical University (ITU) (2022-09 – 2027-06)

Erasmus+ Exchange Student in Advanced environmental management – University of Palermo (2025-02 – 2025-09)

Minor Program in Oceanography – Istanbul Technical University (ITU) (2024-09 – 2027-06)