Chairman — Technology & Innovation Committee
Tunç Nahi
Türkiye
Provides strategic leadership for technology, innovation, and engineering initiatives at African Sahara Charity Foundation.
Education
- B.Sc. in Physics — Middle East Technical University (METU), 1985
Professional Experience
- Founder & President — FOKUS AT&E Inc.
- Advanced Laser Technologies
- Electro-Optical Systems Engineering
- Defense Technology Development
- International Defense Consulting
- Strategic Technology Commercialization
- Research & Development Leadership
- University Research Collaboration
Areas of Expertise
- Laser Technologies
- Electro-Optical Systems
- Defense Engineering
- Technology Innovation
- Research & Development
- Strategic Program Leadership
- International Defense Cooperation
- Product Commercialization
- Engineering Management
- Technology Transfer
Academic and Professional Highlights
- Founded FOKUS AT&E Inc. in 2003, specializing in advanced military technologies and laser guidance systems.
- Led technology development activities for major Turkish defense organizations, including Roketsan and Havelsan, contributing to strategic national defense programs.
- Developed numerous proprietary technologies, intellectual property assets, and patented engineering solutions in laser and electro-optical systems.
- Served as Advisor to the Rector of Gebze Technical University (2020-2024), supervising doctoral research and supporting advanced engineering education.
- Collaborated with Middle East Technical University (METU) and Gebze Technical University on technology development and academic research initiatives.
- Directed international defense consulting and business development projects across the United States, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Successfully introduced advanced defense technologies to international markets, working with leading defense organizations including Rockwell Collins and Lockheed Martin.
Board Role
Provides strategic leadership for technology, innovation, and engineering initiatives at African Sahara Charity Foundation.
As Chairman of the Technology & Innovation Committee, he advises the Foundation on technology strategy, digital transformation, engineering partnerships, research collaboration, and the evaluation of innovative solutions that strengthen healthcare infrastructure and sustainable development programs throughout Africa.