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ITU Faculty of Mechanical Eng. Technology Seminars

On October 22nd In the scope of ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars "Material Model Development for Polymers and Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites" seminar will be presented by Prof. Özgen Çolak Çakır.

2 Postdoctoral Researchers and 3 PhD Fellows Sought for a TÜBİTAK and EU-Funded Project

2 postdoctoral researchers and 3 PhD fellows are sought for a TÜBİTAK 2247-A and EU-funded project in the field of developing artificial intelligence-supported soil sensor technologies, led by Prof. Dr. Senem Kurşun from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at ITU. Selected candidates will be offered international research and international work opportunities within an interdisciplinary team led by Prof. Dr. Senem Kurşun.

Two Names from ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty on the List of the 2% Most Influential Scientists

Stanford's Top 2% Scientists list is based on an analysis of citation impact across multiple scientific fields and subfields using data from the Scopus database. Our retired faculty members, Prof. Dr. Metin Gürgöze and Prof. Dr. Celaletdin Ergun, were included on the list. We congratulate them.

Publications in National and International Journals

Our Mechanical Engineering Faculty academics published studies in both national and international refereed journals between January and June 2025.

Graduate Thesis Studies Completed At ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

We congratulate our graduates and advisors who successfully defended their master's and doctoral theses in the first half of 2025. Titles and details of the theses are provided below.

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

As part of ITU’s 250th anniversary celebrations, our esteemed professors and industry representatives delivered presentations on digital transformation, smart manufacturing, and sustainable engineering during the seminar series.

Graduation Excitement of ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

At the graduation ceremony held on July 12, 2025, our undergraduate and graduate students received their diplomas. Congratulations to all our graduates on this important milestone.

EU Coordination Support for the I-TEXGEO Project

The project titled “IoT Supported Electronic Geotextiles for Sustainable and Smart Precision Agriculture” (I-TEXGEO), led by Prof. Dr. Senem Kurşun and Prof. Dr. İlker Murat Koç, has been awarded European Union funding for a duration of 48 months with a total budget of €1,683,360.

29th ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty Festival

The 29th year of the festival featured symbolic diploma ceremonies for our 30th, 20th, and 10th year alumni, highlighted by a nostalgic lecture from Prof. Dr. Metin Gürgöze.

Prof. Dr. Akife Nilüfer Eğrican receives ITU Service Award

Prof. Dr. Akife Nilüfer Eğrican, who served as Dean between 1996 and 2000, was honored with the ITU Service Award for her pioneering contributions in academia, industry, and the field of energy.

2025 ITU Academic Performance Awards Announced

The Istanbul Technical University Academic Performance Awards ceremony was held on June 4, 2025, at the Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center. Members of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering also received awards at the event.

Industrial Collaborations

Our list of industrial collaborations for the period January–June 2025 is detailed below. Our faculty successfully continues its applied R&D and technology transfer efforts in joint projects with industrial organizations.

ITU Academic Research Projects

A list of our academic research projects for the period January–June 2025 is provided here. Our faculty members and research teams have made significant progress in their work across multidisciplinary fields.

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

On May 21st In the scope of ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars "Pressure Gain Combustion - New Frontier" seminar will be presented by Dr. S. Can Gülen.

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Industrial Seminars

A seminar titled "Empowering Mechanical Engineers To Be AI-Ready" wil be presented by Dr. Marco Rossi in the scope of ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Industrial Seminars.

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

In the scope of ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars, a seminar titled "Recent Progress in Thermoplastic Composite Materials in Aerospace Industry" will be presented by Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Öztürk.

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

In the scope of ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars "Laser Processing of Al Alloys: Surface Remelting & Additive Manufacturing" seminar will be presented by Assist. Prof. Metin Kayıtmazbatır

The Digital Factories and Transformation Laboratory Has Been Opened at Our Faculty with the Support of TUSAŞ

The Digital Factories and Transformation Laboratory was established on February 26, 2025, within our Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Gümüşsuyu Prof. Dr. Necmettin Erbakan Campus, with the support of TUSAŞ.

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

In the scope of ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars "Development and Performance Evaluation of Aerogel-Based Insulation Systems for Aerospace Applications" seminar will be presented by Assoc. Prof. Yahya Öz. For details please click.

20th Makinistanbul Event

The 20th Makinistanbul awaits you at ITU Gümüşsuyu Campus on March 3–4, 2025! At this event, you’ll have the chance to meet leading companies in the automotive industry, including Doğuş Otomotiv, Mercedes, Volvo, and Ford. From tea & talk sessions where you can engage in one-on-one conversations with industry leaders, to case studies on sector-specific challenges and interview simulations that let you experience real recruitment processes — a wide range of opportunities is waiting for you.

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ITU Faculty of Mechanical Eng. Technology Seminars

2 Postdoctoral Researchers and 3 PhD Fellows Sought for a TÜBİTAK and EU-Funded Project

Two Names from ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty on the List of the 2% Most Influential Scientists

Publications in National and International Journals

Graduate Thesis Studies Completed At ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

Graduation Excitement of ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

EU Coordination Support for the I-TEXGEO Project

29th ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty Festival

Prof. Dr. Akife Nilüfer Eğrican receives ITU Service Award

2025 ITU Academic Performance Awards Announced

Industrial Collaborations

ITU Academic Research Projects

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Industrial Seminars

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

The Digital Factories and Transformation Laboratory Has Been Opened at Our Faculty with the Support of TUSAŞ

ITU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology Seminars

20th Makinistanbul Event