Fatih Tuncay Efe
Çanakkale
Summary
Dynamic Lecturer with 25 years of successful wood science and applications experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding.
Modern Lecturer with extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Expert in bio-composites from agro-forestry waste with training in laboratory and public speaking. Proven history of providing students with memorable and effective lectures.
Innovative bio-composites from agro-forestry waste professor mindful of student engagement and interest who thrives on experiential learning. Time-tested designer of targeted lectures with audience in mind, devising most effective methods for helping participants acquire intended information. Creative thinker with flexibility to allow audience to guide direction of lectures and achieve most out of interdisciplinary education experience. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level project managing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer, Department Head Manager
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
09.2012 - Current
My job is both to teach wood science courses and to manage the departmental affairs. Since our school is a vocational high school, we provide more practical education. While in this position, I conducted and successfully completed a project supported by the prestigious institution TUBITAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey). I have published national and international articles, book chapters and papers. I have one national patent and one patent application.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Lecturer/Department Head Manager
Gaziantep University
01.2003 - 09.2012
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
Lecturer
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi
02.1998 - 01.2003
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Production Engineer
Yıldız Particleboard Inc.
07.1997 - 02.1998
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
Production Technician
OBA Furniture And Forest Products
04.1994 - 11.1995
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Trained and supervised production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
- Increased workplace safety, conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
Education
Ph.D. - Forest Industry Engineering
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey07.2011
Master of Science - Forest Industry Engineering
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Forest Industry Engineering
İstanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey09.1991
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Academic Research
- Academic Writing
- Class Management
- Presentations
- PowerPoint
- Classroom Management
- Online Class Discussion
- Student Engagement
- Student Counseling
- Academic Publication
- Faculty Collaboration
- Faculty communication
- Lecture development
- Continuing education
- Exam writing
- Lecturing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Classroom presentations
- Research
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of "Production of Lightweight, Recyclable, Thermal Insulation Boards from Non-Wood Forest Products".
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of Investigation of Usability of Sunflower (Helianthus Annus L.) Stems for Insulation Board Production.
Certification
Awards
- Education Quality Award, ÇANAKKALE ONSEKIZ MART UNIVERSITY, 2024
- Academic Performance Award, ÇANAKKALE ONSEKIZ MART UNIVERSITY, Çanakkale, Turkey, 2022.
- Yenice Vocational School Directorate Certificate of Appreciation, ÇANAKKALE ONSEKIZ MART UNIVERSITY, Çanakkale, Turkey, 2022.
- ISIF'20 Bronze Medal, 5th Istanbul International Inventions Fair (ISIF'20), İstanbul, Turkey, 2020.
- IWA 2020 Bronze Medal, International Federation of Inventors Associations (IFIA), MOROCCO, 2020.
Certificate
- Modified woods & panels, Online-Chiltern House Site, Stocking Ln, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe HP14 4ND, UK, Certificate, 02.05.2024 -02.05.2024
(International). - The Rise of Modular Construction in the US, The Rise of Modular Construction in the US, WoodWorks
Wood Products Council, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004, USA
(Online), Certificate, 08.11.2023 -08.11.2023 (International). - Furniture and Decoration Master Teaching Certificate, Master Teaching Certificate, Çan/Çanakkale, Certificate, 01.10.2023 -01.10.2023 (National).
- Design Strategies for Affordable Mass Timber Multi-Family Housing, Design Strategies for Affordable
Mass Timber Multi-Family Housing, WoodWorks Wood Products Council, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, USA (Online), Certificate, 23.09.2023 -23.09.2023 (International). - How To Publish a Scientific Journal Article, How To Publish a Scientific Journal Article, Çanakkale, Turkey
Certificate, 26.05.2014 -30.05.2014 (International). - Civil Defense Officers and Community Disaster Volunteers Public Disaster Preparedness Training, Civil Defense Officers and Community Disaster Volunteers Public Disaster Preparedness Training, Çanakkale Governorship Provincial Disaster and Emergency
State Directorate-AFAD, Certificate, 14.04.2014 -17.04.2014 (National). - Training of Trainers, Turkish Patent Institute, Training of Trainers Using Patent Training Kit, Çanakkale,
652865 ÇOMÜ, Certificate, 08.04.2014 -08.04.2014 (National). - HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, Hydraulic Systems, KOSGEB Gaziantep Directorate, Certificate, 27.03.1997 -03.04.1997 (National).
- PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS (Basic Level), PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS (Basic Level), KOSGEB Gaziantep Directorate, Certificate, 18.11.1996 -25.11.1996 (National).
- AUTOCAD R12, Computer Aided Drawing, KOSGEB Gaziantep Directorate, Certificate, 06.05.1996-31.05.1996 (National).
Course
- Tree Cutting and Grading Program, Ministry of National Education Life General Directorate of Long Learning Çanakkale / Yenice / Çanakkale Yenice Public Education Center, Course, 25.03.2022 -29.04.2022 (National).
- Project Writing Training for EU Programs, Project Writing Training for EU Programs, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Course, 10.05.2017 -12.05.2017 (National).
- Project Preparation Training for TÜBİTAK Programs,
229370 Preparation Training, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Course, 06.08.2015 -07.08.2015 (National).
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Hobbies
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Wood carving
- Travelling
- Photography
- Exercising
- Walking
- Cooking
- Fishing
- Reading
- Table Tennis
Timeline
Lecturer, Department Head Manager
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
09.2012 - Current
Lecturer/Department Head Manager
Gaziantep University
01.2003 - 09.2012
Lecturer
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi
02.1998 - 01.2003
Production Engineer
Yıldız Particleboard Inc.
07.1997 - 02.1998
Production Technician
OBA Furniture And Forest Products
04.1994 - 11.1995
Ph.D. - Forest Industry Engineering
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University
Master of Science - Forest Industry Engineering
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University
Bachelor of Science - Forest Industry Engineering
İstanbul University