Activities — YTU Impact

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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2023Testing the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in terms of ecological footprint and CO2 emissions through energy diversification for Turkey
2022Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel as a Drop-in Fuel for Decarbonized Maritime Transportation
2025Techno-economic evaluation of hydrogen production via biomass gasification: The role of carbon capture and storage in steam and oxygen gasification routes

Education 5 articles

September 2025

Sustainable Cities and Living Spaces

Sustainable Cities and Living Spaces" 4th National Student Cartoon Competition Yildiz Technical University (YTU) organizes the “Sustainable Cities and Living Spaces” 4th National Student Cartoon Competition, aimed at actively engaging students across the country in sustainability issues. The comp...

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YTU AESK Succeeds at 2024 Shell Eco-marathon Europe & Africa Competition

Education 5 articles

October 2025

YTU AESK Succeeds at 2024 Shell Eco-marathon Europe & Africa Competition

As YTU AESK, we achieved great success in the 2024 Shell Eco-marathon Europe & Africa competition!We participated in the Shell Eco-marathon held in Nogaro, France, with our vehicle Vega in both the Battery-Electric and Autonomous Urban Concept categories. After successfully passing the technical ...

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Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture

Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM, we hosted an insightful online training session with Aslı Arda, Sustainability Consultant at ERKE Design. During the session titled “Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture,” participants learned about i...

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AESK Team (Alternative Energy Systems Club) Became Champions in the Electromobile Category

Education 5 articles

October 2025

AESK Team (Alternative Energy Systems Club) Became Champions in the Electromobile Category

AESK Team (Alternative Energy Systems Club) achieved an outstanding success by becoming the champion in the Electromobile category at the 19th International Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Competition, organized by TÜBİTAK MAM as part of TEKNOFEST 2024. Demonstrating remarkable engineering ...

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The “Focus on Energy: GREEN HYDROGEN” seminar

Education 5 articles

October 2025

The “Focus on Energy: GREEN HYDROGEN” seminar

The “Focus on Energy: GREEN HYDROGEN” seminar was jointly organized by the EMO Istanbul Branch EMO Young Commission and Yıldız Technical University CIGRE Student Club, bringing together students, professionals, and experts interested in sustainable energy. Held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Y...

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Seminar on Achieving Zero Emission Targets

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Seminar on Achieving Zero Emission Targets

YTU organized an enlightening seminar on strategies for achieving zero emission targets, bringing together experts, students, and sustainability professionals to discuss pathways toward a net-zero future. The session explored comprehensive policy frameworks, innovative technological solutions, an...

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ECHO Project (Energy Communities Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems)

Education 5 articles

October 2025

ECHO Project (Energy Communities Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems)

Dr. Ozan Erdinç, a faculty member of the Electrical Engineering Department at Yıldız Technical University, is leading the ECHO project (Energy Communities Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems), for which YTU serves as the coordinating institution. The project has been awarded ...

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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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Seminar on Transformers Used in Wind Turbines

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Seminar on Transformers Used in Wind Turbines

YTU hosted a technical and educational seminar on transformers used in wind turbines, shedding light on their design principles, operational mechanisms, and significance within renewable energy systems. The session explored how transformers facilitate the efficient conversion and transmission of ...

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Seminar on New Approaches in Electric Transportation Systems and Electric Power System Integration

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Seminar on New Approaches in Electric Transportation Systems and Electric Power System Integration

YTU organized an insightful seminar on innovative approaches in electric transportation systems and their integration with electric power networks, bringing together experts, researchers, and students to discuss the future of sustainable mobility. The session explored advancements in electric veh...

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Wind Energy Education: Project Management Training

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Wind Energy Education: Project Management Training

YTU conducted a comprehensive Project Management Training as part of its Wind Energy Education Program, aimed at enhancing participants’ professional competencies in the renewable energy sector. The training covered essential topics such as project planning, execution, risk assessment, budgeting,...