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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.