I'm a multidisciplinary professional focused on steering international (EU) and national projects with a passion for innovation across informatics, defense, chemistry and industry. I thrive on coordinating diverse teams, research groups, and international consortia to drive transformative solutions. My strengths include research & development, project engineering, and engineering management. I have led initiatives in smart city, healthcare, law, industry and security programs under Eureka, ITEA, Horizon Europe, and XECS, ensuring alignment with EU standards and budgets. I excel in fast-paced environments, value collaboration with stakeholders, and aim to deliver sustainable impact through well-governed projects.

Gülçin Ozanırk

I'm a multidisciplinary professional focused on steering international (EU) and national projects with a passion for innovation across informatics, defense, chemistry and industry. I thrive on coordinating diverse teams, research groups, and international consortia to drive transformative solutions. My strengths include research & development, project engineering, and engineering management. I have led initiatives in smart city, healthcare, law, industry and security programs under Eureka, ITEA, Horizon Europe, and XECS, ensuring alignment with EU standards and budgets. I excel in fast-paced environments, value collaboration with stakeholders, and aim to deliver sustainable impact through well-governed projects.

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I’m a multidisciplinary professional focused on steering international (EU) and national projects with a passion for innovation across informatics, defense, chemistry and industry. I thrive on coordinating diverse teams, research groups, and international consortia to drive transformative solutions.

My strengths include research & development, project engineering, and engineering management. I have led initiatives in smart city, healthcare, law, industry and security programs under Eureka, ITEA, Horizon Europe, and XECS, ensuring alignment with EU standards and budgets. I excel in fast-paced environments, value collaboration with stakeholders, and aim to deliver sustainable impact through well-governed projects.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

International R&D Project Manager at ARD Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Overseeing preparation, coordination, and management of EU-funded projects from proposal development to final reporting; leading efforts across domains such as smart city, smart communication, healthcare, law, industry, and security; coordinating with international consortia under Eureka AI, Eureka ITEA, XECS, and Horizon Europe; ensuring stakeholder alignment and compliance with EU regulations.
Senior Project Engineer at ARD Group
May 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Specialized in national and international R&D programs within the EU framework; led project development, guided clients through grant applications, prepared detailed proposals, reports, and financial documentation; conducted feasibility studies and provided technical advisory to ensure alignment with strategic goals and EU standards.
Senior Project Engineer at HEDEF ARGE Consultancy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Specialized in national and international R&D projects, particularly in the defense sector; led client project development and helped secure funding from national and international R&D programs; guided clients through grant application processes, including proposals, reports, and financial documentation; conducted feasibility studies and provided technical advisory to ensure project viability and regulatory compliance.
R&D Specialist at Mikropor
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Led R&D projects to design and improve components for air handling, filtration, and pressurization systems; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with industry standards; sourced materials with suppliers and refined production processes; conducted prototyping and technical analyses, contributing to documentation and manuals.
R&D Specialist at Ve-Ge Fine Paper and Adhesive Tapes (Ve-Ge R&D Center)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Led formulation development for adhesive types, including PSAs; researched new materials and adhesive technologies to enhance bonding, durability, and environmental resistance; collaborated with production teams to scale up prototypes; contributed to patent development and technical documentation.
Quality Management Specialist at ENCON Environmental Laboratory
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Supported development and revision of laboratory procedures aligned with ISO 9001; conducted internal audits like ISO 17025 to evaluate quality practices; collaborated with staff to ensure methods followed quality protocols; maintained a safe, environmentally responsible workplace with ISO 14001 compliance.

Education

M.Sc., Chemical Engineering at Middle East Technical University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
B.Sc., Chemical Engineering at Gazi University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

PMP
January 1, 2026 - February 27, 2026
PMP Certification Exam Preparation Training Participation Certificate – Leaders and Projects Platform
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
TS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management System – TSE
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
TSE EN ISO/IEC 17025:2012 – TSE
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
OECD Good Laboratory Practices – TÜRKAK
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System – TSC
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government