Meet the Team
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Technical Lead – Aerodynamics & Blade Design
Batuhan Pekcan
• Leads the development of the biomimetic and hyperbolic blade geometry
• Responsible for CAD designs and technical performance analysis
• Conducts efficiency and swept-area comparisons with conventional turbines
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Business & Communication Lead
Defne Nil Pekdemir
• Develops the business model and commercialization strategy
• Identifies target users and potential markets
• Leads project communication, pitch development, and presentation structure
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Prototype & Testing Engineer
Ada Kılınç
• Develops physical and/or digital prototypes of the turbine
• Designs and conducts performance and wind-direction tests
• Analyzes test results and provides feedback for design improvements
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Research & Science Lead
Deniz Derya Gökçek
• Conducts scientific research on biomimicry, bird wing dynamics, and wind behavior
• Reviews and references academic literature
• Builds the scientific justification behind the WindBenders design
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Sustainability & Impact Lead
Okyanus Bora Åževik
• Analyzes the environmental impact of the bird-friendly turbine design
• Evaluates ecological benefits and SDG alignment
• Develops urban deployment and sustainability impact scenarios


