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Sadık Onur Özden, a graduate of Department of Industrial Engineering at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), decided to settle in Hungary, where he had gone for his master’s degree, and became a favorite of international companies thanks to his success.

Our students from the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Izmir University of Economics, Ali Gül, Damla Köleli, Sude Kurt, Cem Satılmış, and Ferhat Altunay, conducted a project titled “Hardware and Software Development for Accuracy and Reducing Calculation Errors in Inertial Measurement Units for Gimbal Position and Speed Control” and have been awarded funding under the TÜBİTAK 2209-B University Students Industry-Oriented Research Projects Support Program. 
The project, supported by Altınay Defense Technologies Inc., involves Dr. Cihat Bora Yiğit as the industry advisor and Prof. Dr. Şeniz Ertuğrul as the academic advisor. We wish our students success in the project.

Students from Departments of Civil Engineering and Architecture at Izmir University of Economics (IUE) conducted earthquake simulations by examining 50 iconic structures from Izmir and around the world through scaled models. 

Among the projects eligible for support under the TÜBİTAK 2209-B – University Students Industry-Oriented Research Projects Support Program, the study supervised by Dr. Ebru Sayılgan as the academic advisor and Can Sanlı as the industry advisor was also included.

Project name:

“Design and Development of an EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interface Controlled Wrist Rehabilitation Robot”

Emre Şimşek, a graduate of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Aerospace Engineering, has been accepted for a master's program at Politecnico di Milano, one of the world's top-ranked engineering institutions. 

Prof. Dr. Aydın Akan, a faculty member of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Instructor Dr. Rıza Sadıkzade from Izmir University of Economics (IUE), investigated the impact of orders sent in scented packages on consumers during online shopping. 

Prof. Dr. Görkem Üçtuğ, a faculty member at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), and his team of five academics have conducted a first-of-its-kind study in Turkey by calculating the carbon footprint of tea, which is indispensable in our kitchens. 

A team of 5 students from Izmir University of Economics (IUE) made it to the finals of the Earthquake-Resistant Building Design Competition organized by the Natural Disaster Insurance Institution (DASK). 

The Italian National Space Day Workshop was successfully held on December 16, 2024, by the Aerospace Engineering Department of Izmir University of Economics, with strong participation from academics, researchers, and students.

The event featured presentations by notable speakers, including Dott.ssa Beatrice Tonini from the Italian Consulate, Prof. Paolo Cipollini from the European Space Agency, Dr. Fabrizio Pinto and Chairman of the Aerospace Engineering department Prof. Dr. Diaa Gadelmavla. Student researchers also contributed to the program, highlighting the importance of scientific collaboration.

We extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in this meaningful event!

The 3-week Bioinformatics Bootcamp, organized by our university's IEEE EMBS and CS student branches, has been successfully completed. Research Assistant Duygu Geçkin from our department provided participants with a comprehensive and instructive program, including an introductory Python course and insights into the field of bioinformatics.