ABOUT ME

Dr. Ismail Çiçek was graduated from the Marine Engineering Dept of Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in 1990.  He received his Master of Science diploma in 1995 and Ph.D. in 1999 from the Mechanical Engineering Dept at Texas Tech University. His Ph.D. topic was the “Investigation of a 2 d.o.f Flexible Structure under Random Excitation.” 

Dr Cicek has a vast experience in both academia and industry.  He served at ITU Marine Engineering Dept between 1999 and 2003 as Assistant Professor and Vice Chair of the Department.  He was involved in the development of many national and international programs, including the establishment of the Simulator Center and the International Dual-Diploma Program between the State University of New York and ITU Maritime Faculty.

Dr. Cicek has fifteen years of leadership experience in the United Stated Air Force projects and programs as both contractor and civil service employee.  Dr. Cicek led the development of various engineering systems for platforms including C-5, C-17, KC-10, KC-135, and C-130 E/H/J.  Dr. Cicek’s experience includes unmanned aerial vehicle development where he utilized the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Malfunction Data Recorder Analysis Recorder System (MADARS) development.  He received many critical awards at the positions he served, due to the excellent team-work and his detail oriented and energetic personality.  These include Terra Health’s Superior Client Award in 2009 and Engineering Excellence Award in 2010 as well as an appreciation letter from the USAF Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), signed by the commander in charge. Dr. Cicek lectured Integrated Product Verification & Validation course at Raytheon in 2009, as part of the Ph.D. program between Texas Tech University and Raytheon. 

Dr. Cicek has many scientific and engineering publications and academic activities in the international conferences.  He is an active member of various professional organizations.  He has applied experience of using international civilian and military standards. He authored the Joint Enroute Care Equipment Test Standard (JECETS), which is the first standard published in the airworthiness or safe-to-fly testing of medical equipment and devices used in joint platforms.

Dr Cicek is currently teaching at Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty, Tuzla, Istanbul. He also lectured at Turkish Naval Academy, Tuzla, Istanbul. He involved with doing research in simulation and modeling of engineering systems, autonomous systems, test and evaluation and propulsion systems.

Dr Cicek is also providing consultancy to the companies; some of those are for TULOMSAS, Turkish Technique, CTECH, and International Maritime Satellite Organisation (IMSO). He helps companies with innovation, research, product and system development. He is providing hands on short training courses (Test & Evaluation) per the MIL-STD-810 and RTCA-DO-160 standards.

Dr. Cicek is married with three kids.

CONTACT

  • İTÜ Denizcilik Fakültesi
  • 90-535-5153030

REWARDS

  • The 2011 Safe Award for Team Achievement
    MİLLİ SAVUNMA BAKANLIĞI, 2022
  • Best paper Awards
    İSTANBUL TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ, 2019
  • Letter of Appreciation/Recommendation
    MİLLİ SAVUNMA BAKANLIĞI, 2013
  • Letter of Appreciation
    MİLLİ SAVUNMA BAKANLIĞI, 2010
  • Superior Client Service Award
    Terra Health, Inc., 2010
  • Team of the Year Finalist Award
    Community, 2009
    İsmail Çiçek Award Project Reward
  • Outstanding Performance Award
    Terra Health, Inc., Commercial (Private), 2009
    İsmail Çiçek Award Service Rewardd

MEMBERSHIP

  • Sciety for Design and Process Science
    Member, 1996 - ...
    İsmail Çiçek Membership Member
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
    Member, 1994 - 2011
    İsmail Çiçek Membership Member
  • T.M.M.O.B. Gemi Makineleri İşletme Mühendisleri Odası
    Member, 1990 - ...
    İsmail Çiçek Membership Member
  • 2020
    Arş. Uyg. Merkezi MüdürüİSTANBUL TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ2020 / -
  • 2018
    DOKTOR ÖĞRETİM ÜYESİİSTANBUL TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİGEMİ MAKİNELERİ İŞLETME MÜHENDİSLİĞİ BÖLÜMÜ2018 / -
  • 2014
    Genel MüdürGDS Mühendislik ARGE San. Tic. Ltd. Şti2014 / -
  • 2013
    Genel MüdürMILPER Pervane Teknolojileri A.Ş.2013 / 2014
  • 2013
    DOKTOR ÖĞRETİM ÜYESİİSTANBUL TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİGEMİ MAKİNELERİ İŞLETME MÜHENDİSLİĞİ BÖLÜMÜ2013 / 2018
  • 2008
    Sistem MühendisiMİLLİ SAVUNMA BAKANLIĞI2008 / 2012
  • 2003
    Research EngineerOnboard Software, Inc.2003 / 2008
  • 2000
    Bölüm Başkan YardımcısıİSTANBUL TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ2000 / 2003
  • 2000
    DOKTOR ÖĞRETİM ÜYESİİSTANBUL TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİGEMİ MAKİNELERİ İŞLETME MÜHENDİSLİĞİ BÖLÜMÜ2000 / 2004
  • 1995
    DoktoraTexas Tech University1995 / 1999
  • 1993
    Yüksek LisansTexas Tech University1993 / 1995
  • 1991
    ARAŞTIRMA GÖREVLİSİİSTANBUL TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİGEMİ MAKİNELERİ İŞLETME MÜHENDİSLİĞİ BÖLÜMÜ1991 / 2000
  • 1990
    Gemi Makineleri İşletme MühendisiDB Deniz Nakliyatı TAŞ1990 / 1991
  • 1988
    LisansİSTANBUL TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİMAKİNE PR.1988 / 1990