Dr. Cagla Akalanli
About Dr. Cagla Akalanli
Dr. Cagla Akalanli is a Systems Engineer specializing in Biomedical Engineering with extensive experience in various healthcare institutions in Melbourne, Australia. She has held significant roles at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital, and currently works at Saab as a Systems Engineer - Biomedical.
Work at Saab
Dr. Cagla Akalanli has been employed at Saab as a Systems Engineer - Biomedical since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development and integration of biomedical systems. Her experience in the field supports Saab's commitment to delivering advanced technology solutions.
Previous Experience in Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Akalanli has extensive experience in biomedical engineering. She worked at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre as a Senior Biomedical Engineer from 2016 to 2021, overseeing various engineering projects. Prior to this, she served as a Senior Biomedical Engineer at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and NorthWestern Mental Health from 2015 to 2016. Her role involved managing device integration projects, particularly during her time as the Device Integration Project Manager for the Parkville Health Services Connecting Care EMR Program from 2019 to 2020.
Academic Background
Dr. Akalanli holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from La Trobe University. She also completed her Bachelor of Electronic Engineering (Honours) and Master of Biomedical Engineering at the same institution between 2000 and 2005. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in biomedical engineering.
Teaching Experience
Dr. Akalanli has a background in academia, having worked at La Trobe University in various teaching roles. She served as a Sessional Lecturer and Associate Lecturer from 2005 to 2009, where she contributed to the education of engineering students. Additionally, she was a Postgraduate Studies Advisor from 2005 to 2007, guiding students in their academic pursuits.
Career Progression in Engineering
Dr. Akalanli's career in engineering began at Draeger, where she worked as a Service Engineer (Workshop) from 2008 to 2010. She later transitioned to roles such as Field Service Engineer and Service Manager at Draeger, and Customer Support Engineer at Philips Healthcare. Her diverse experience across various organizations has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of biomedical systems.