CAD & Design
Assemblies, mechanisms, fixtures, parts, and manufacturable geometries.
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Kerem Aydin
I build
Name: Kerem Aydin
Profile: Mechanical Engineering | Manufacturing | Robotics & Control
Email: Kerelnes389@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (773) 754-6021
About me
I am an Undergraduate and Masters student in Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University - interested in building physical systems that connect design, code, and real-world testing with a sprinkle of art and human.
I am drawn to objects that invite interaction - things people want to hold, feel, hear, understand, or even build for themselves.
PEEK INTO THE KITCHEN
From idea to working machine
Each card opens into a small exploded view of how I think, build, test, and iterate.
Programming
Control logic, sensor data, serial communication, and automation tools.
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Manufacturing
Turning models into real parts with materials, tolerances, and tools in mind.
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Machines & Hardware
Input -> Output | automata and biomimicry
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Resume
Sumary
Kerem Aydin
self.
- Evanston, IL
- (773) 754-6021
- kerelnes389@gmail.com
Education
Master of Science - Robotics & Control
2026 - 2028
Buffett Scholar
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Oxford University - Exeter College
2026 - Summer
Mathematical Modelling - Dr. Tom Crawford
Art Of Ghosts - Dr. Maria Blanco
Oxford, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
2024 - 2027
Davis Scholar
Manufacturing Concentration | GPA: 3.7/4.0
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
The International Baccalaureate
2022-2024
Dare to Dream Scholar
UWC Dilijan, Armenia
Professional Experience
Senior Shop Trainer
2025 - Present
Ford Prototyping Lab
- Trained every engineering student on the safe operation of the shop equipment.
- Advised student projects with manufacturability and design aspects to ensure high quality products for users.
- Supervised & trained the incoming staff of 26 on machines, tools, and safety.
- Led 100+ trainings for engineering students.
Mentored Study Program
2025 - 2026
Engineering Analysis I & II & III
- Mentored faculty-referred engineering students who are proactively taking steps to strengthen their learning in challenging courses.
- Tailored weekly meetings designed to support students' learning through small-group connection, comfortable environments, and conceptual understanding.
- Forwared questions, reviewed material, and shared strategies for success in the courses.
- Achieved a perfect student attendance streak.
Student Mentor Lead
2025 - Present
Roberta Buffett ATLAS Mentorship Program
- Mentored international, first-year, and fin-aid undergraduates through academic, social, and personal transition to Northwestern.
- Built community through Atlas programming, Chai & Chat events and mentor–mentee meetups.
- Created the Atlas Mentor handout to support efficient, clear, and consistent mentorship.
Research Intern
2024-2026
Cao Lab, Northwestern University
- Worked on thin-wire bending automation for AI-driven metal forming research under the Cao Lab.
- Helped design & build a 3D CNC wire-bending system and G-code workflow, including software to create and execute custom bending sequences.
- Designed and manufactured experimental fixtures for state-of-the-art 'Gap Test' in collaboration with Prof. Zdeněk Bažant’s research group.
Interests
Areas I keep coming back to: building, testing, manufacturing, and making physical systems smarter.
Robotics & Mechatronics
Systems that combine mechanical design, sensors, motors, and code to create useful physical behavior.
Embedded Systems
Microcontrollers, sensor readings, serial communication, motor control, and real-time debugging.
Manufacturing
CNC, 3D printing, laser cutting, machining constraints, tolerances, and designing parts that can actually be made.
Kinetic Art & Mechanisms
Mechanical objects that move in interesting ways, from automata and theater props to playful machine-like builds.
Portfolio
A mix of personal builds, research fixtures, fabrication work, and repairs that reflect how I learn through making, testing, and fixing real things.
- All
- Machines
- Models
- Research
- Repairs
- Misc.
Built from sketches, code, and late-night testing.
I like projects that leave the screen and become something physical — machines, prototypes, mechanisms, and tools that actually move.
Contact
Address
Evanston, IL
Call Kerem
+1 773 754 6021
Email Kerem
kerelnes389@gmail.com