Dr. Levent Kara

Biography

Levent Burak Kara is the George Tallman Ladd Florence Barrett Ladd Professor and Associate Head for Academic Planning in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on the development of new computational analysis, design, and manufacturing technologies that have wide-ranging applications across fields including space, mechanical CAD, topology optimization, additive manufacturing, electronics design, and bio-engineering. His work integrates principles of machine learning, optimization, and geometric modeling to create novel computational software for next-generation design systems. Recent projects have demonstrated the potential of machine learning to streamline traditionally tedious and costly design processes. Examples of his work include using deep learned physics to replace expensive structural simulations and employing deep reinforcement learning to innovate electronic chip design. Kara has received several accolades, including the National Science Foundation Career Award and recognition from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He teaches courses in AI Machine Learning, Engineering Design, Linear Algebra, and Vector Calculus. He holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Middle East Technical University and Carnegie Mellon University, respectively.

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