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Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım Wins Award in National R&D and Innovation Competition!


Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım, Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University, won first prize in the Academic Category at the National Industry-Oriented R&D and Innovation Project Competition organized by AOSB with his circular economy-based advanced materials technologies project.


İstanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Industrial Engineering Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım achieved great success with his advanced material technologies project developed with a circular economy approach. Yıldırım was deemed worthy of the first place award in the “Academician Category” in the “National Industry-Focused R&D and Innovation Project Competition” organized by Adana Hacı Sabancı Organized Industrial Zone (AOSB) Directorate for the fifth time this year.
 
At the Top Among 182 Projects

Organized with the aim of integrating new technologies into industry, strengthening university-industry cooperation and spreading the culture of innovation, the competition attracted great interest from all over Türkiye this year as well. 182 projects from 62 different universities were included in the meticulously conducted evaluation process.
The projects were evaluated using a completely “blind referee” method based on scientific merit and potential contribution to industrial applications. Thanks to this method, the identities of the candidates were kept confidential, and a transparent and objective evaluation process was ensured.
 
Emphasis on Circular Economy

The award-winning project of Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, focuses on the development of sustainable advanced material technologies and is shaped on the basis of the circular economy model. This approach aims to provide environmentally friendly and economic solutions to the industry in line with the principles of efficient use of resources and recycling of waste. Yıldırım's work was found remarkable in terms of both its academic originality and sectoral applicability.
The successful projects were shared with the public at the award ceremony held in Adana on May 21, 2025. The award was presented to Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım by Adana Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeydan Karalar. The ceremony was met with great interest from industry representatives, academics and local administrators.
 
Strong Contribution to University-Industry Collaboration

This award, which is a significant source of pride for Istanbul Gelisim University, also once again demonstrated the university’s visionary stance in the field of R&D and innovation. Yıldırım’s success demonstrates the potential of university-industry collaboration to produce tangible and qualified outputs, while also setting an example that will inspire young researchers.

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First Prize in the Research and Innovation Award-Winning Project Competition

Students supervised by Asst. Prof. Mert YILDIRIM, at Istanbul Gelisim University, were awarded first prize in the "Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Autonomous Systems and Robotics" category at the "Research and Innovation Award-Winning Project Competition" organized by the university.

24 February 2026 Tuesday
Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim’s Paper Published as a Full Text in the IMEAMTC’26 Proceedings Book

Asst. Prof. Mert YILDIRIM's paper, "A Comprehensive Review of Advanced and Conventional Manufacturing Techniques for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites," has been published in full text in the Proceedings of the 5th International Materials Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Congress (IMEAMTC’26).

24 February 2026 Tuesday
Meaningful Panel from New Generation Entrepreneurship and Innovation Application and Research Center “From Idea to Value: Entrepreneurship Innovation

The "From Idea to Value: Entrepreneurship and Innovation" panel, organized by the New Generation Entrepreneurship and Innovation Application and Research Center, addressed university-industry collaboration, entrepreneur support mechanisms, and the transformation of innovation into tangible value through systematic structures.

17 February 2026 Tuesday
An evaluation meeting was held for the 1st International Women's Entrepreneurship Conference.

A review meeting regarding the preparation process for the International Women's Entrepreneurship Conference was held under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Tarık ÇAKAR. The meeting addressed the conference's goals, vision, and roadmap for the organization process.

04 February 2026 Wednesday
Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim’s Scientific Research Project Has Been Approved

The four-axis additive manufacturing robot arm project, led Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim at Istanbul Gelişim University, has been deemed eligible for support by the IGU Research Projects Commission.

02 February 2026 Monday
Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim Presented at the 5th International Materials Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Congress (IMEAMTC’26)

02 February 2026 Monday
Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Istanbul IGU, had his paper published in full text in the ISC’25

Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim at Istanbul Gelişim University, had his paper on additive manufacturing technologies published in full in the ISC’25 Proceedings Book.

02 February 2026 Monday
Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim Attended the Event Organized for the 30th Anniversary of the Turkish Informatics Foundation as an Invited Guest

Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim at Istanbul Gelişim University, participated in the event titled "The Equation of Tomorrow Regarding Artificial Intelligence," organized by TBV as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The event addressed the global, ethical, and societal impacts of artificial intelligence.

02 February 2026 Monday
Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim Attended the “Technology and Innovation Summit 2025” as an Invited Guest

Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım, Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University, attended the HBR Türkiye Technology and Innovation Summit 2025 held at Swissotel The Bosphorus as an invited guest. The summit focused on current developments in artificial intelligence and innovation.

02 February 2026 Monday
Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim attended the 5th International Characterization Symposium (ISC’25)

Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım, Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University, presented his paper on the current state of additive manufacturing technologies and materials at ISC’25. The increasing importance of additive manufacturing in various sectors was highlighted.

02 February 2026 Monday