Can Çalkuç

Writer-Defense Researcher @ M5 Dergi

About

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Astronautical Engineering (expected June 2026), with a Minor in Aeronautical Engineering (expected June 2027) at İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi. Academic background emphasizes a strong interest in aerospace systems, as demonstrated through coursework and technical internships focused on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermal systems analysis. Currently engaged as a Writer-Defense Researcher at M5 defense and strategy magazine, contributing monthly publications on news and technical details of the defense industry. Previous experiences include internships at Baykar Technologies and TUBITAK UZAY, where contributions involved CFD simulations and thermal system analysis for aerospace projects. Skilled in Bilgisayarlı Akışkan Dinamikleri (CFD), VBA, and Microsoft Excel.

Country

Türkiye

City

Istanbul

Industry

Defense & Space

Skill

Bilgisayarlı Akışkan Dinamikleri (CFD), VBA, Microsoft Excel, Uzay Sistemleri, Uzay Aracı, Space, Savunma Sanayii, Uzay, Uçak Bilimi, Aerodinamik, Corporate Communications, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Research Skills, CAD

Experience

Writer-Defense Researcher

M5 Dergi

2022-11 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

İstanbul, Türkiye

Researching and publishing news and technical details of the defense industry on a monthly basis.

Flight Sciences-Aerodynamics Intern

Baykar Technologies

2025-9 - 2025-10 · 2 mos

İstanbul, Türkiye

-Performed CFD simulations and analyzed aerodynamic data for performance evaluation.

Thermal Systems Intern

TUBITAK UZAY

2025-8 - 2025-9 · 2 mos

Ankara, Türkiye

-Calculation of the heat fluxes affecting all surfaces of a cube satellite in a circular orbit, using user-defined orbital parameters via Excel.

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

İTÜ SAVTEK

2024-5 - 2024-11 · 7 mos

To supervise the operation of the club

Chairman of the Blog&Magazine Committee - Board Member

İTÜ SAVTEK

2023-4 - 2024-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Coordination of publishing articles at ITU SAVTEK website and defense industry news on a weekly basis

Member of the Defense Technologies Days Committee

İTÜ SAVTEK

2021-10 - 2024-4 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Vice Chairman of the Blog&Magazine Committee - Board Member

İTÜ SAVTEK

2022-10 - 2023-4 · 7 mos

Coordination of publishing articles at ITU SAVTEK website and defense industry news on a weekly basis

Member of the Blog&Magazine Committee

İTÜ SAVTEK

2022-4 - 2022-10 · 7 mos

Structural Design Sub-team Member

ITU ATA TEAM

2023-6 - 2024-2 · 9 mos

-Designed wing and fuselage of fixed wing aircraft with using CATIA V5 -Designed and analysed of new structural geometries with using ANSYS Workbench -Designing a tilt and mount system with CATIA V5