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May 28, 2025 - GTU Office of Press and Public Relations
The 9th edition of the Graduate Research Symposium, one of the long-standing scientific events of Gebze Technical University (GTU), brings together representatives from academia and industry on a research-focused platform.
Traditionally organized by the GTU Graduate School, the 9th edition of the symposium was held on May 26–27, 2025, at the GTU Congress and Cultural Center. During the event, graduate students presented their thesis topics and scientific projects, while also having the opportunity to engage in knowledge exchange with public and private sector representatives.
The symposium began with a moment of silence in memory of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, followed by the national anthem. The event, attended by faculty members, graduate students, industry representatives, and guests, emphasized the importance of university-industry collaboration.
In his opening address, GTU Rector Prof. Hacı Ali Mantar recalled that the university’s identity as a research institution traces back to the establishment of Gebze Institute of Technology in 1992, initially founded solely for graduate education. “As Gebze Technical University, we have always prioritized graduate education and scientific research in line with our vision of being one of Türkiye’s research universities,” he stated.
The Rector noted that GTU is one of the country’s leading scientific institutions, with over 2,000 master's and more than 500 doctoral students. He also highlighted GTU’s scientific capacity by referencing its success in international projects, including a NATO project in the field of defense technologies and a national technology workshop project supported with a budget of 30 million Turkish liras. Addressing young researchers, he added, “Every piece of research you share here today is an important step toward becoming the scientists, entrepreneurs, and leaders of tomorrow.”
Prof. Mevlüt Karabulut, Director of the Graduate School, underlined the importance of raising solution-oriented individuals in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum technologies, and sustainable energy. Stressing that university-industry collaboration is not an option but a necessity, he pointed out that students are addressing industrial needs through their projects. He also drew attention to the declining number of doctoral researchers and emphasized, “We urgently need to improve scholarship amounts and accommodation opportunities to encourage more young people to pursue graduate research.”
Following the opening speeches, Asst. Prof. Duygu Kuzuoğlu-Öztürk from Sabancı University delivered a presentation titled "A Novel Approach Targeting RNA Structures in Prostate Cancer Treatment," in which she shared her knowledge and experience with the audience.
Over the course of the two-day symposium, graduate students presented a total of 98 papers, including 29 oral and 69 poster presentations, based on their thesis studies. The event provided a valuable opportunity for researchers from different disciplines to meet with faculty members and industry professionals, fostering new research ideas and scientific collaborations. |
