Activities — YTU Impact

September 2025

Goodness in the City

The “Goodness in the City” themed Esenlik Symposium, organized in collaboration with Esenler Municipality and Yildiz Technical University, focused on innovative and ethical solutions to the social, environmental, and technological challenges faced by cities. YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik emphas...

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2023Heterogeneous impact of industrialization, foreign direct investments, and technological innovation on carbon emissions intensity: Evidence from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2021Pythagorean fuzzy AHP based risk assessment methodology for hazardous material transportation: an application in Istanbul
2023Testing the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in terms of ecological footprint and CO2 emissions through energy diversification for Turkey

Energy 5 articles

September 2025

Sustainability Summit'24

Organization of conferences, workshops, and summer schools on SDG-related themes to foster knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue YTU Sustainability Summit - The Sustainability Summit, organized by Yildiz Technical University, is a prestigious event aimed at raising awareness and gener...

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Energy 5 articles

September 2025

Eco-Innovative Fishing Vessel Design

YTÜ's Innovative Projects Boost Turkey's "Fishing Vessel" Export with Sustainable Designs- Designed in line with Norway's eco-friendly fishing policies, the design significantly reduces carbon emissions, making it environmentally friendly, while also implementing an innovative and fish-friendly f...

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Sustainability and Climate Change Summit

Energy 5 articles

September 2025

Sustainability and Climate Change Summit

Organized by the Food Club of Yıldız Technical University (YTU), the third edition of the Sustainability and Climate Change Summit provided a dynamic platform for addressing the future of the food industry through the lens of environmental responsibility. The event convened professionals from the...

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Energy 5 articles

October 2025

Expansion of Green Open Spaces (GOS)

Yıldız Technical University is actively expanding its Green Open Spaces (GOS) to promote a healthier campus environment and support local biodiversity. This initiative involves a combination of tree planting activities to increase canopy cover and enhance carbon absorption, the expansion of green...

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Increasing the Performance of Gel Type Lead Acid Batteries with Conductive Polymers-Graphite Composites

Energy 5 articles

October 2025

Increasing the Performance of Gel Type Lead Acid Batteries with Conductive Polymers-Graphite Composites

Prof. Dr. Metin Gençten, a faculty member at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, aims to enhance the performance of gel-type lead-acid batteries through his project titled “Increasing the Performance of Gel Type Lead Acid Batteries with Conductive Polym...

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Symbolic Sapling Planting for Earthquake-Affected Regions – RECODE’24

Energy 5 articles

October 2025

Symbolic Sapling Planting for Earthquake-Affected Regions – RECODE’24

As part of RECODE’24, Yıldız Technical University Construction Society carried out the symbolic planting of saplings in Çatalca, representing the trees donated to the earthquake-affected region on behalf of the participants. The event promoted environmental sustainability, contributed to reforest...

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International Women’s Day, “Self-Defence Training for Female Search and Rescue Personnel”

Energy 5 articles

October 2025

International Women’s Day, “Self-Defence Training for Female Search and Rescue Personnel”

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Yıldız Technical University organized a special training session entitled “Self-Defence Training for Female Search and Rescue Personnel.” Delivered by self-defence expert Rafet Uysal, the event aimed to empower women in search and rescue teams by equi...

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A Green Move from YTU Racing: 1150 kg of Electronic Waste Recycled

Energy 2 articles

October 2025

A Green Move from YTU Racing: 1150 kg of Electronic Waste Recycled

YTU's Racing Team delivered 1,150 kg of accumulated recyclable waste from their garage to Exitcom Recycling, a trusted partner in waste management. This initiative not only reduced environmental impact but also contributed to the circular economy by ensuring valuable materials are returned to pro...

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YTU Genç TEMA Students Take Action for Ecosystem Preservation!

Energy 5 articles

October 2025

YTU Genç TEMA Students Take Action for Ecosystem Preservation!

As YTU Genç TEMA, students engaged in a forest clean-up initiative, collecting waste and promoting environmental responsibility. The activity fostered hands-on learning, raised awareness on ecosystem preservation, and encouraged collective action for sustainable natural resource management.

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Driving Sustainability Forward: YTU AESK’s 20th Anniversary Launch

Energy 5 articles

October 2025

Driving Sustainability Forward: YTU AESK’s 20th Anniversary Launch

The 20th anniversary launch of YTU AESK provided a dynamic platform for showcasing innovative student-led projects on sustainable vehicle design and energy-efficient technologies. The event emphasized applied learning by enabling students to present the outcomes of their engineering research whil...

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Driving Applied Research: YTU AESK’s 16 TÜBİTAK-Funded Projects

Energy 5 articles

October 2025

Driving Applied Research: YTU AESK’s 16 TÜBİTAK-Funded Projects

YTU AESK achieved notable recognition through the TÜBİTAK 2209-A/B (2023/2) University Student Research Projects Support Program, with 10 projects under 2209-B and 6 projects under 2209-A successfully funded. This achievement underscores the university’s strong commitment to fostering student-led...