Erhan Şencan

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Founder & Team Leader

Team Leader & Aerodynamics Lead

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Erhan Şencan founded the Galaxy Roket Team in 2019 and continues to lead it. On the technical side he is responsible for the aerodynamics and structural work. He studies Aerospace Engineering at Middle East Technical University.

A T3 Foundation and TEKNOFEST volunteer since 2022, he has worked in Operation & Exhibition Coordination since 2024 and in Administrative Affairs since 2025; he also carries out Science and Technology Coordination duties at the AHBAP Association. He also takes part in AFAD search and rescue activities, contributing to social responsibility projects.

His technical work covers computational fluid dynamics (CFD), numerical analysis, structural analysis, thermodynamic analysis, 2-, 3- and 6-degree-of-freedom flight simulations, orbit and trajectory simulations, 3D modelling and systems design. Alongside basic software and electronics skills, he also works in graphic design and video editing.

He has experience in project management, financial management, project planning, and operations and crisis management. While continuing his work with the team, he is preparing to start two new ventures in the media and engineering sectors.

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