Activities — YTU Impact

2025

Green Economy Project under the TÜBİTAK 2232-A International Leading Researchers Program

The project entitled “Green Economic Growth: The Green Components of Economic Growth in Türkiye”, led by Dr. Göksu Aslan, aims to develop a sustainable economic growth model that balances environmental responsibility with long-term economic development. Supported under the TÜBİTAK 2232-A International Leading Researchers Program, the project focuses on reducing carbon emissions, integrating environmentally friendly practices into industrial processes, and creating employment opportunities wit...

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National Antarctic Scientific Expedition: Global Climate and Environmental Research

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2025

National Antarctic Scientific Expedition: Global Climate and Environmental Research

Through its active participation in national scientific expeditions conducted under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, Yıldız Technical University plays a leading role in global environmental research. Within this framework, a research project developed by Prof. Dr. Sezgin Bakırdere from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, was launched to investigate the ecological status of Antarctica. T...

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2025

TÜBİTAK KUTUP-1001 Support

Associate Professor Zehra Can, a faculty member in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Yıldız Technical University, has achieved a significant accomplishment in the field of polar research. Her project entitled “Monitoring and Performance Analysis of Total Electron Content in the Ionosphere Using Low-Cost GNSS Receivers on Horseshoe Island, Antarctica”, submitted under the TÜBİTAK KUTUP-1001 Polar Research Support Program, has been selected for funding by TÜBİTAK. Repre...

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Specialized Commission Report on Growth Dynamics and Green Growth

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2025

Specialized Commission Report on Growth Dynamics and Green Growth

Associate Professor Tunç Durmaz, a faculty member of the Department of Economics at Yıldız Technical University, authored the Specialized Commission Report prepared within the framework of Türkiye’s 12th Development Plan, coordinated by the Presidency of Strategy and Budget. Focusing on “Growth Dynamics and Green Growth,” the report provides an academic foundation for Türkiye’s sustainable development and green transformation objectives for the 2024–2028 period. The study contributes to evide...

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T TÜBİTAK 1001: Nanobubble Technology for Waste Management

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2025

T TÜBİTAK 1001: Nanobubble Technology for Waste Management

The project entitled “Improving Oxygen Transfer Efficiency and Waste Decomposition Processes through Nanobubble-Assisted Aeration in Aerobic Landfill Sites,” coordinated by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sinan Bilgili from the Department of Environmental Engineering, has been selected for funding under the TÜBİTAK ARDEB 1001 Program. The project aims to enhance oxygen transfer efficiency through the use of nanobubble technology, thereby accelerating waste stabilization processes and improving the performan...

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TÜBİTAK 1505: AI-Supported Sustainable Logistics Network Design

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2025

TÜBİTAK 1505: AI-Supported Sustainable Logistics Network Design

The project entitled “Dynamic and Sustainable Network Design Optimization under AI-Detected Demand Anomalies,” coordinated by Prof. Dr. Alev Taşkın from the Department of Industrial Engineering, has been selected for funding under the TÜBİTAK 1505 University–Industry Collaboration Support Program. The project aims to develop an intelligent demand forecasting and anomaly detection system using advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. Based on the insights generated by this system, dynamic ...

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QS Sustainability Rankings 2026: First Place in Türkiye for Environmental Impact

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2025

QS Sustainability Rankings 2026: First Place in Türkiye for Environmental Impact

Yıldız Technical University achieved a remarkable milestone in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, published by one of the world's most respected higher education ranking organizations. Rising 25 places compared to the previous year, YTU ranked 406th globally. The university recorded a historic achievement by ranking 1st in Türkiye in the “Environmental Impact” category, while advancing to 242nd place worldwide in this field. YTU also ranked 166th globally in “Environmental Education” and ea...

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Three European Projects from YTU for a Sustainable Future

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2025

Three European Projects from YTU for a Sustainable Future

The projects coordinated by Prof. Dr. Afşın Yusuf Çetinkaya, a faculty member of the Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, offer technology-driven solutions addressing a wide range of sustainability challenges, from air quality management to the blue economy. UDENE The UDENE project aims to develop an applied educational module utilizing Copernicus satellite data for air quality monitoring and carbon footprint assessment. The project seeks to strengthen data-d...

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2025

UI GreenMetric 2025

Yıldız Technical University achieved a major milestone in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, climbing 11 positions to rank 48th globally, thereby reaching its strategic goal of being among the world’s top 50 most sustainable universities. Among 1,745 universities from 105 countries, YTU maintained its position as the second-ranked university in Türkiye, demonstrating its continued commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This success has been driven by the u...

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2025

“'One Idea One Project' Competition”

Future engineer candidates, vocational and technical high school students, came together at Yıldız Technical University as host at the finals of the 'One Idea One Project' competition organised by Istanbul Provincial National Education Directorate and TEKDER. In the project category, YTU Maçka Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School won first place with the environment and sustainability-focused 'Bioment' project. Student Zeynep Meva Kavukluoğlu and advisor educator Sibel Türker Altan ...

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ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Verifier Training

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2025

ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Verifier Training

In collaboration with YTU, YILDIZSEM, and Yıldız TTO, an ISO 14064 Training was organised in accordance with international standards to equip participants with the competency to serve as greenhouse gas verifiers. Held online from 14–18 April 2025, the training aimed to enhance professionals' competencies in sustainability and carbon management, creating new opportunities in their careers. Participants who successfully completed the training and passed the examination on 19 April 2025 earned a...

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2025

Green Transformation in Industry

The 2025 calendar of the 1832-Green Transformation in Industry and 1833-SAYEM Green Transformation calls, conducted within the World Bank Turkey Green Industry Project, was announced. The deadline for 2025-1 period applications coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology was set as 16 June 2025. YTU Yıldız Technopark and Yıldız TTO provide technical support to convert project financing applications into competitive advantages through academic expertise and industrial partnerships. ...