Pelin Berik Giwa

Pelin Berik Giwa is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF). She holds a doctorate in mechatronics engineering from Johannes Kepler University and a Diplom degree in mechanical engineering from Vienna University of Technology. Her postdoctoral research spanned California State University, North Carolina State University, and Virginia Tech, with visiting roles at UCLA and Loyola Marymount University.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechatronics Engineering, Johannes Kepler University
• Diplom, Mechanical Engineering, Vienna University of Technology

Research Interests: Focuses on piezoelectric actuators, nanotechnology applications in aerospace, and vibration control in aerospace structures. Her work integrates experimental benchmarking, finite element simulations, and material characterization to advance smart materials and actuator designs.

Article Trends: Her publications emphasize piezoelectric crystal actuation, shear-mode sensors, and lead-free materials. Key themes include torsional actuation, nonlinear response analysis, and material optimization for aerospace applications.

Awards:

• Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship, Austrian Academy of Sciences
• Max Kade Fellowship

Teaching & Advising: Instructs courses like Engineering Analysis – Dynamics and Modeling Methods in MAE. While no formal advisees are listed, her roles reflect mentorship in academic and postdoctoral settings.