Bilkent University
Mechanical Engineering Department
MÜJDAT TOHUMCU
Doçent, Ph.D., Part-time
Address
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Bilkent University
06800 Bilkent, Ankara
Office
EA102
Phone
+90 (312) 290-3066
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Müjdat Tohumcu completed his PhD studies at Middle East Technical University Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department. His PhD thesis is about modelling, simulation and optimum design of Switching Reluctance Motors. Dr. Tohumcu’s personal interests include basketball and music.
Past Experience :
• METU – Assistant and Instructor (1977-1986)
• ASELSAN – Chief Engineer, Avionics and Defense Systems Dept. (1986-1989)
• ROKETSAN – Asst. Director, Design Engineering Dept. (1989-1992)
• EMEK Elektrik. – Asst. Gen. Manager, Engineering and Quality (1992-1993)
• TÜBÝTAK SAGE – Asst. Director (1993-2004) and Director (2004-2011)
EDUCATION
B.S., METU, Electrical and Electronics Eng. (1976)
M.S., METU, Electrical and Electronics Eng. (1979)
Ph. D., METU, Electrical and Electronics Eng. (1985)
RESEARCH
During his graduate studies, performed research on electrical drive systems and design of special electrical machines. Afterwards, led and managed design groups of various sizes, carrying out system design and development projects, especially in the field of defense.