Levent Subaşı

Levent Subaşı is a part-time academic affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bilkent University and serves as a Senior Engineer at TEI (since 2016). He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU), awarded in 2022, following his B.S. (2002) and M.S. (2005) degrees from the same institution.

Education:

• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, METU (2002)
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, METU (2005)
• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, METU (2022)

Research Interests: Focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, including conventional/non-conventional machining of aerospace materials, with expertise in design of experiments, statistical analysis, and process modeling. His work intersects aerospace, automotive, and defense industries, addressing challenges in material processing and optimization.

Professional Experience:

• Senior Engineer at TEI (2016–present)
• Roles at ARÇELİK, TTC, POLAT, AIRONN, and other industry leaders (2004–2015)

Technical Contributions: Holds two patents and has published extensively in journals and conferences. Actively contributes to process development in aviation and defense sectors, alongside instructing technical courses within TEI and the defense industry.