Cagla Akalanli, PhD
About Cagla Akalanli, PhD
Cagla Akalanli, PhD, is a Systems Engineer specializing in Biomedical engineering, currently employed at Saab in Melbourne, Australia. She has extensive experience in various roles within the biomedical field, including positions at Draeger, Philips Healthcare, and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Work at Saab
Cagla Akalanli, PhD, has been employed at Saab as a Systems Engineer - Biomedical since 2021. In this role, she operates from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Her responsibilities include integrating biomedical systems and ensuring their functionality within the broader context of Saab's operations.
Previous Experience in Biomedical Engineering
Prior to her current position, Cagla Akalanli held various roles in biomedical engineering. She worked at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre as a Senior Biomedical Engineer from 2016 to 2019 and again from 2020 to 2021. She also served as a Device Integration Project Manager for the Parkville Health Services Connecting Care EMR Program at The Royal Melbourne Hospital from 2019 to 2020.
Career at Draeger
Cagla Akalanli's career at Draeger spanned several years and roles. She began as a Customer Support Engineer from 2007 to 2008, then transitioned to a Service Engineer (Workshop) from 2008 to 2010. Following this, she served as a Field Service Engineer from 2010 to 2011, and later became the Service Manager for the Southern region from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Cagla Akalanli earned her Bachelor of Electronic Engineering (Honours) and Master of Biomedical Engineering from La Trobe University, completing her studies in 2005. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the same institution. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in biomedical engineering and systems integration.
Academic Roles at La Trobe University
Cagla Akalanli has contributed to the academic community at La Trobe University through various roles. She served as a Sessional Lecturer from 2005 to 2009 and later as an Associate Lecturer from 2005 to 2007. In these positions, she provided guidance and support to students in engineering disciplines.