Otlu Görkem

Falling Walls Lab Ankara, Türkiye

Middle East Technical University

Görkem Otlu

  • 2026
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Raised in the industrial landscape of İskenderun, Görkem’s early exposure to environmental challenges shaped his dedication to sustainable engineering. A Mechanical Engineering student at METU, he specialises in renewable energy and industrial decarbonisation under the guidance of Prof. Derek K. Baker. Driven by a mission to address ecological crises, he combines technical expertise with environmental advocacy to develop innovative solutions, with a particular focus on tackling oceanic plastic pollution.