Born in 1955. Graduated from Ankara Fen Lisesi in 1972, and got his B. Sc. degree from METU Mechanical Engineering in 1978. In 1979 completed his master programme in the same department with the subject of “Computer Aided Mechanism Design”. In 1982, got his Ph.D degree on the subject of “The Application of Microprocessors to Machine Tools” at Imperial College of Science and Technology, London. Before starting to work in TOFAS in 1984, worked in a research company in London for two years. In 1992, got his associate professorship degree in “Computer Aided Design and Production" area. Has been employed in TOFAS respectively as Computerized Production Systems Expert, Administrator of Manufacturing Engineering Department, Vice Manager of Technical Services and R&D Director. At TOFAS, he has supported and managed the R&D projects related to Doblo, Palio, Siena, Albea and Minicargo ( Fiorino). Between July 2006 and January 2008 , he has undertaken the position of General Manager of the Design and R&D Company of TOFAS-FIAT, Platfom Inc., founded in Uludag Technology Development Zone . Between 2008 and 2009 , he acted as “Technology Consultant” in KOC Holding. Between 2009 and August 2011 , he has taken the position of “Technology and Environment Coordinator “ at Koç Holding. Since September 2011, he acts as a Professor and Director of “Research and Project Develeopment at Okan University” coordinating the Technology Transfer Office activities of the university. Prof. ORHAN B.ALANKUS has many articles published in various national and international journal and symposiums. He is a Senior IEEE member and an SAE member. His foreign languages are English and Italian and some limited German..