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Elif
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19-year-old physicist, building things that go far, aeronautically and metaphorically, +$400k merit scholarship winner, researcher, and International Space University alumna.

Vision: Build things that shouldn’t exist yet.
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Sohao Space Corp

Sohao Space — Founder & CEO

Building the navigation layer for GPS-denied space — enabling autonomous spacecraft to know where they are anywhere in the universe

Projects

Dystoplastia — Leader & cofounder

STEM-focused organization; raised +$2000, influenced 8.6 million people, collaborated with Gazi University. Invited to represent Türkiye at the global round of the FPSPI at Indiana University and the European Parliament's youth event in Berlin to lead a workshop and exclusive post-EYE activities with panel discussions to enhance outcomes.

NASA Rock & Roll — Lead Engineer

Developed a torsion-linked modular structure and paddle-inspired traction system designed for adaptive, high-traction performance on lunar terrain in 30 days. Conducted CAD modeling, FEA simulations, and material studies to evaluate thermal and mechanical performance under vacuum and temperature cycling.

NASA Space Apps — AfterBurn

Interactive web platform to make space science accessible. Developed the visual interface and real-time simulation tools using open planetary data, collaborating in a multidisciplinary team to design, build, and deploy the project within 48 hours.

Visit Project

Selected as a Global Nominee from both Local Events and the Universal Event, among +11,500 projects.

International Space University ESC25

Built satellite maps using remote sensing and QGIS during an ESA-funded workshop on Earth observation and climate resilience.

Stanford Code in Place

Built 8+ Python projects as part of Stanford's programming course, including a final end project.

Korea Honorary Reporter 2024

Appointed by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism as an honorary reporter for the year. Reported on national culture, science, and public initiatives while writing feature stories and event coverage.

NASA Analysis Working Groups

Member of NASA analysis working groups focused on AI/machine learning and hardware systems. Using NASA data sources, attending monthly technical meetings, and pursuing collaborative projects with scientists and industry experts.

Master Level

TED University Propulsion Systems Laboratory, International Space University ESC25 Copernicus (funded by ESA) & Youngest alumna.

Research

AI-Enhanced Biodegradable Sensors for Environmental Monitoring — Published in Stanford Intersect Journal, peer-reviewed by PhD Engineers at Stanford University.

Exploring the Concept of Enlarging a Proton theoretical implications and applications. — Published at Research Archive of Rising Scholars and ResearchGate.

ResearchGate link

Accomplishments

The Future Problem Solving Program National Finalist; Harvard CS50X Meta Puzzle Day Silver (2024) & Gold (2025); Researcher Trophy; NASA Space Apps Global Nominee (Local & Universal); Stanford Code in Place course; AIAA Member; European Space Camp Finalist; Europlanet Astrobiology Workshop 2025, Hands-on with Amazon Web Services: Software Development Practices.

Interests

Aerospace Engineering, Space Technology, Mechanical Design, Theoretical Science, Sustainable Innovation & Environmental Engineering, Science Communication & Research, Matcha and Coffee Culture, fresh pastries, Creative Building

Technical

Blender, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Illustrator, Animation, HTML, Python, MMD, 3D Modelling

Contact

Email: elssuna123@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elif-ozdemir-b302932a1

Sohao Space: sohao.space

Pinterest: pin.it/6Oponw0gZ