Ali Can Ispir - Postdoctoral Researcher

Q: Where is Ali Can based?

Ali Can is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands .

Q: What languages does Ali Can speak?

Ali Can speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ali Can have?

Ali Can has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Ali Can has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months . Note that Ali Can may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ali Can's latest experience?

Ali Can's most recent position is Postdoctoral Researcher at TU Eindhoven, Energy Technology & Fluid Dynamics Research Group .

Q: What companies has Ali Can worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ali Can has worked for TU Eindhoven, Energy Technology & Fluid Dynamics Research Group , Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics and Department of Aeronautics and Aerospace .

Q: Which industries is Ali Can most experienced in?

Ali Can is most experienced in industries like Energy , Aerospace and Defense , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Ali Can most experienced in?

Ali Can is most experienced in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Ali Can worked in recently?

Ali Can has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Ali Can worked in recently?

Ali Can has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Eindhoven, Netherlands

Experience

Aug 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Postdoctoral Researcher

TU Eindhoven, Energy Technology & Fluid Dynamics Research Group

Developing data-driven digital solutions for designing industrial heat pumps as sustainable alternatives to fossil-fueled boilers, using AI to optimize efficiency and performance
Developed digital twins of industrial heat pumps by combining physics-based models with data-driven models built from measurement data for both steady-state and dynamic performance analysis
Assessed the feasibility of industrial heat pumps using a digital-twin approach, considering economic, energy-saving, and emission perspectives
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including partners at TNO
Integrated machine learning algorithms with physics-based system models to create surrogate models for the heat-transfer processes in an industrial heat-pump component

Sep 2018 - Jul 2023

4 years 11 months

Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium

Research Fellow and Project Engineer

Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Department of Aeronautics and Aerospace

Developed and validated digital twin and reduced-order models for the design and optimization of hydrogen-fueled aerospace propulsion systems using MATLAB and Python
Integrated machine learning with combustion models to improve propulsion system efficiency
Supervised thesis projects and mentored researchers on model-based methods, contributing to the successful completion of projects
Built physics-informed neural network (PINN) models to improve the accuracy of system-level engine architectures
Performed multi-disciplinary optimization for low-boom, sustainable supersonic aviation, balancing performance, noise, and emissions within regulatory constraints
Explored propulsion design space using data-driven methods for hydrogen-fueled engines
Built performance database via 1D models for combined-cycle propulsion systems
Studied the feasibility of stratospheric flight for high-speed transport, combining aerodynamic and propulsion analysis to assess performance and viability
Built 1D physics and data-driven models of hydrogen-fueled aerospace propulsion systems
Integrated system models with genetic algorithms to optimize engine performance and mass

May 2015 - Sep 2017

2 years 5 months

İstanbul, Turkey

Research Assistant

Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Conducted experimental analysis of heat transfer and flow dynamics in multi-phase systems, enhancing component efficiency
Developed and refined control algorithms to optimize system efficiency and product quality in household appliances, resulting in a 15% improvement in performance
Designed and built heat exchangers for testing and improving thermal systems in energy-efficient applications

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Energy (5 years), Aerospace and Defense (5 years), and Manufacturing (2.5 years).

Energy

Aerospace and Defense

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (10 years) and Research and Development (10 years).

Product Development

Research and Development

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with a PhD, experienced in data-driven modelling, machine learning, and prototype development for complex multi-domain systems. Skilled in analysing large datasets, building executable models, and transforming raw data into reliable, testable algorithms. Proficient in Python, MATLAB, and ML frameworks, with hands-on experience developing and validating models, integrating physics-based and data-driven approaches, and supporting decision-making through scenario analysis. Strong ability to collaborate across disciplines and translate technical results into actionable insights for design and optimization.

Skills

Programming Languages: Python, C++, Sql, Matlab
Machine Learning Frameworks: Tensorflow, Keras, Scikit-learn, Pandas, Numpy
Platforms: Linux, Windows, Openfoam

Languages

English

Advanced

Dutch

Advanced

Turkish

Advanced

Education

Sep 2018 - Jun 2023

Free University of Brussels

Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology · Engineering and Technology · Brussels, Belgium

Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

Post Graduate Research Master · Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium

Sep 2014 - Jan 2017

Istanbul Technical University

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · İstanbul, Turkey

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Machine Learning

DeepLearning.AI

100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp

Udemy

Introduction to the Modelica Library TIL

TLK Energy

Object Oriented Modelling of Thermal Systems

TLK Energy

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Ali Can based?

Ali Can is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

What languages does Ali Can speak?

Ali Can speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ali Can have?

Ali Can has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Ali Can has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months. Note that Ali Can may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ali Can be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ali Can would be well-suited for roles such as: Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Fellow and Project Engineer, Research Assistant.

What is Ali Can's latest experience?

Ali Can's most recent position is Postdoctoral Researcher at TU Eindhoven, Energy Technology & Fluid Dynamics Research Group.

What companies has Ali Can worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ali Can has worked for TU Eindhoven, Energy Technology & Fluid Dynamics Research Group, Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics and Department of Aeronautics and Aerospace.

Which industries is Ali Can most experienced in?

Ali Can is most experienced in industries like Energy, Aerospace and Defense, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Ali Can most experienced in?

Ali Can is most experienced in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Ali Can worked in recently?

Ali Can has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Energy.

Which business areas has Ali Can worked in recently?

Ali Can has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Ali Can's education?

Ali Can holds a Doctorate in Engineering and Technology from Free University of Brussels, a Master from Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.

Does Ali Can have any certificates?

Ali Can has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Machine Learning, 100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp, and Introduction to the Modelica Library TIL.

What is the availability of Ali Can?

Ali Can is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ali Can?

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