Kayrahan Akgun

TED Ankara College Foundation High School — Ankara, Türkiye
Science Scholar Development Program
Expected Graduation: 2027

Current GPA:  98.38 / 100  
Class Rank: 4 / 397

SAT Superscore: 1510

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 730  
Math: 780  

English Proficiency

IELTS, Overall, 8/9

Lıstening 8.5, Reading 9, Writing 7.5, Speaking 7

Advanced Placement Exams, May 2026

AP Calculus BC, 5
AP Computer Science A, 5
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, 5

Planned Exams, May 2027  

AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Chemistry
AP Statistics

Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Computer Science

Academic interests include electromagnetic systems, artificial intelligence, signal processing, robotics, computational modeling, embedded systems, and neurotechnology.

Research Intern, Institute of Neuroinformatics, June 2026 - August 2026  
ETH Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

- Participated in a 10-week research program focused on computational modeling and neurotechnology.  
- Used COMSOL and MATLAB to study electric field and current density simulations through the finite element method.  
- Prepared simulation-based research work involving electric field behavior and current distribution.  
- Completed a final presentation and research report in August 2026.  
- Due to intellectual property restrictions, the work is not expected to be published.  

Team Leader, CERN Beamline for Schools Project, January 2026 - March 2026  

- Led a student research team developing an experimental proposal on muon radiography based on Multiple Coulomb Scattering.  
- Worked on Geant4 simulations, Point of Closest Approach reconstruction, and machine learning-based material classification.  
- Connected physics, simulation, reconstruction methods, and artificial intelligence to design a proposed particle physics experiment.  
- Submitted the project internationally to the CERN Beamline for Schools Competition.  

Project Leader, TÜBİTAK High School Research Project, September 2025 – December 2025

- Developed a low-cost unmanned underwater vehicle inspired by biomimetic soft robotics.  
- Focused on engineering design, prototype development, and underwater movement concepts.  
- Utilized tools such as Arduino IDE and Autodesk Fusion 360 for the design and prototyping of the project.  
- Submitted the project and received a score of 86/100.  

Team Captain, Game Development Team, December 2025 – February 2026

- Led a four-person coding team in Unity-based Game Jam competitions.  
- Coordinated team roles, project planning, coding, design, and final presentation.  
- Submitted a game project to Unity-based Game Jam competitions.  

Climate Education Video Project, May 2025

- Worked with a student group at TED Ankara College to prepare an educational video about methane gas and climate change.  
- Submitted the project internationally to the Office for Climate Education.

Test Engineering Intern, TUALCOM, Ankara, Türkiye, June 29 – July 3, 2026

- Completed a one-week internship in the Test Engineering Department.
- Learned about RF-based unit testing, measurement and testing procedures, system testing processes, configuration setting procedures,  communication between unit interfaces, and the PCB assembly process.
- Gained practical experience using test and measurement equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, etc.).
- Observed practical applications of engineering testing methods in a professional technology company.

Embedded Digital Signal Processing Intern, Akdoğan, Ankara, Türkiye, July 20 – July 31, 2026

- Completed a two-week internship focused on embedded digital signal processing and machine learning applications.
- Developed an offline, low-power voice control machine learning system for UAVs/UGVs using Python and PyTorch.
- Gained experience in embedded systems, signal processing concepts, and applied engineering workflows through hands-on development.
- Published the project as an open-source repository on GitHub.

Founder and Mentor, TED Ankara College Mathematics Olympiad Team, October 2025 – active
Founded the TED Ankara College Mathematics Olympiad Team and helped grow it to approximately 30 members. Organized weekly training sessions for younger students. Mentored students in mathematical reasoning, Olympiad-style problem solving, and advanced problem-solving strategies. Built a collaborative academic environment for students interested in mathematics competitions.

Member, TED Ankara College Aviation Club, September 2023 – June 2024
Participated in aviation-related studies and drone projects. Explored engineering concepts related to flight, design, control systems, and robotics.

Contributor, TED Ankara College Pusula Magazine, September 2024
Published a historical research article on Turkish-Jewish relations from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic of Türkiye. Conducted historical research and presented findings for a student publication.

Biology and Geography Presenter, School Academic Days
Prepared and presented academic stands during school science and social science events. Presented on evolution for Biology Day (2026) and transportation in the 1970s for Social Sciences Day (2025).

Bilkent University High School Summer Program, July 2025, Ankara, Türkiye  
Completed a two-week academic summer program.
Studied mechatronics, Python programming, game theory, and finance.
Participated in technical and social activities while experiencing university and dormitory life.

CERN International Masterclass, 18 February 2026
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Türkiye
Participated in the CERN International Masterclass hosted at METU.
Analyzed real particle collision data and gained exposure to experimental particle physics.

Biotechnology Workshop, 20-21 January 2025
Ankara University Biotechnology Institute, Ankara, Türkiye
Completed hands-on training in biotechnology laboratory methods.
Learned and practiced PCR, gel electrophoresis, and cell culture techniques.

Basketball Player and Team Captain, 2023–2025
Participated in basketball training during Grades 8, 9, and 10, approximately four days per week.
Competed as a licensed basketball player for two different teams.
Served as team captain on the first team.
Helped a competitive team earn second place in a local tournament.

Piano, 2026
Began formal piano training, attending weekly lessons.
Plans to pursue an international music certificate.

Table Tennis, 2024–2026
Participated in school table tennis tournaments.

Additional Sports Background
Completed two years of ice skating training during elementary school.
Completed two years of swimming training during elementary school.

Turkish (Native), English (C1), German (B1)

Python, C#, Java, PyTorch, TinyML
MATLAB, COMSOL, Unity, Geant4  
Arduino IDE
Autodesk Fusion 360
Finite Element Method simulation, machine learning-based classification, Point of Closest Approach reconstruction
Embedded systems, digital signal processing, robotics, and drone systems
PCR, gel electrophoresis, and cell culture basics

- Ranked in the top 0.39% nationally on the 2023 Turkish High School Entrance Exam among approximately 1 million students. Awarded a full merit scholarship at TED Ankara College Foundation High School.
- Selected into the highly competitive BİY program through TED Ankara College’s internal entrance examination (the BİY program includes approximately 50–60 students across three sections and follows the Turkish Science High School curriculum, with advanced coursework and increased instructional hours in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology).
- Ranked 4th in a class of approximately 400 students.
- Received an annual Certificate of High Achievement for academic excellence.
- Received an annual Honor Certificate.
- TÜBİTAK High School Research Project score: 86/100.