Prof. Dr. Turan Öztürk has won the 2023 İTÜ Science Award (Basic Sciences field)

Prof. Turan Öztürk received his PhD degree from the University of East Anglia, UK, and then moved to the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK, as a postdoctoral fellow, where he developed a new method for the synthesis of fused 1,4-dithiin and thiophene rings from 1,8-diketones using Lawesson's reagent and P4S10.

Highlighted articles published by İTÜ Sociology Department in early 2024

Achievements by İTÜ Sociology Department

Exploring the Influence of Dimensionality Reduction on Anomaly Detection Performance in Multivariate Time Series (Prof. Dr. Altan Çakır)

This paper presents an empirical study on integrating dimensionality reduction techniques with advanced unsupervised time series anomaly detection models, focusing on MUTANT and Anomaly-Transformer. Evaluated across MSL, SMAP, and SWaT datasets, the study examines PCA, UMAP, Random Projection, and t-SNE techniques. Findings show dimensionality reduction enhances anomaly detection performance and significantly reduces training times, particularly with UMAP for the MUTANT model. The study highlights the importance of selecting appropriate dimensionality reduction strategies for improved efficiency and accuracy in anomaly detection.

Dr. Mustafa INCE’s New Article Was Published

Dr. Mustafa INCE’s new article titled “Practical Lessons and Application Areas at the Engineering School (1795-1909)” (Mühendishane ve Hendese Mektebindeki Pratik (Ameli) Dersler ve Uygulama Mekanları “1795-1909”) was published within the scope of 250th anniversary events of İTÜ

Interdisciplinary Perspectives: 2nd Annual “Social Sciences and Humanities Colloquium Series” was organized.

In the seminar series titled as “2nd Annual Social Sciences and Humanities Colloquium” had organized for the second time this year, speakers from different research fields addressed important topics. Filled with inspiring talks and interdisciplinary perspectives, this event offered participants an in-depth understanding of the social sciences and humanities.

A new article was published by Prof. Tuncay ZORLU and Prof. Aytekin ÇÖKELEZ.

As part of the 250th anniversary events of Istanbul Technical University, the article by Prof. Tuncay ZORLU and Prof. Aytekin ÇÖKELEZ titled “Bilim ve Teknoloji Tarihi Çalışmalarının İTÜ’deki Serencamı: Kişiler, Kurumlar, Programlar, Etkinlikler ve Yayınlar” (The Journey of History of Science and Technology Studies at ITU: People, Institutions, Programs, Events, and Publications) was published in the book "From the Ottoman Empire to the Republic: Politics, Society, and ITU".

A Cooperation Between TDTU and ITU was Established

Within the scope of the cooperation protocol signed between Tashkent State Technical University (TSTU) and Istanbul Technical University (ITU), the exchange of students and academic staff is expected to start soon. This cooperation aims to strengthen academic and cultural ties.

The École des Ponts Paris Tech (ENPC) and ITU will cooperate in the field of European Engineering.

École des Ponts ParisTech (ENPC) in Paris and EELISA have formalized a partnership to advance the study of European Engineering. This collaboration, in conjunction with ITU, to investigate the contributions of French engineers to Ottoman railways. This initiative highlights the interdisciplinary connections between engineering, history, and geopolitics, reinforcing EELISA's dedication to reveal "European Engineering".

Our faculty member Dr. Saltuk Duran from the Sociology Department gave a speech at the French Palace in Istanbul on June 12, 2024.

In this valuable event organized by IFEA and French Consulate Dr. Duran gave a speech titled as "La vie intellectuelle au palais de France à l'époque de l'ambassade de Marie-Gabriel de Choiseul-Gouffier (1784-1792)" at the French Palace in Istanbul. The panel discussions were moderated by French Consul Olivier Gauvin.

Prof. Tuncay ZORLU delivered a speech in a symposium at Harvard University.

Prof. Tuncay ZORLU, attended to a prestigious symposium organized by CMES (The Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University) and the Al Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation (the UK), held at Harvard University on April 27, 2024.

Close-Order Drill and Training From Aelianus Tacticus to Maurits van Oranje (Aelianus Tacticus'tan Maurits van Oranje'ye Yanaşık Düzen, Talim ve Terbiye) April 15, 2024.

The Library of the Higher School of Engineering in the Late Ottoman Empire and early Turkish Republic (1909-1944). Dr. Duygu Aysal CIN’s Online presentation at the 45th MELCOM (Middle East Librarians Commitee) Annual Conference (15 May 2024).

This paper deals with the library of the School of Engineering (Mühendis Mekteb-i Âlîsi) in the early 20th century with a special focus on the various aspects of library practices ranging from the daily activities of borrowing and returning books to the policies employed for the acquisition of library materials. While dealing with the library practices, the paper will also cover the development of the librarianship as a profession and hiring policies of the librarians.

A Book: Burhaneddin Sezerar, the pioneer of electrification works, biographical research was published by our faculty members Res. Asisst. Hande Vural Çelik and Assoc. Prof. Burak Barutçu

Burhaneddin Sezerar dedicated 40 years to Istanbul Technical University’s 250-year history, and during the first century of the Republic of Turkey, he played a pivotal role in electrifying cities, factories, and various facilities.

Highlighted articles published by İTÜ Chemistry Department in early 2024

The first half of 2024 has been a period of remarkable accomplishments for the İTÜ Chemistry Department, showcasing groundbreaking research and innovative discoveries. Several faculty members received prestigious awards and grants, recognizing their contributions to cutting-edge research and their commitment to excellence in education. These accomplishments not only underscore the department's leading role in the scientific community but also set the stage for continued innovation and success in the latter half of the year.

Highlighted articles published by İTÜ Mathematical Engineering Department in early 2024

Groundbreaking Achievements by İTÜ Mathematical Engineering Department

Highlighted articles published by İTÜ Molecular Biology and Genetics department in early 2024

Achievements by İTÜ's Molecular Biology and Genetics Department

“İTÜ 250th Anniversary Collection”, Written With Contributions of the Academics from the Department of Sociology, is Introduced on July 25.

Within the scope of the 250th anniversary events, İTÜ Publishing House published a precious collection, consisting of 28 valuable books. This collection not only examines in detail the contributions of İTÜ to science and technology but also offers an important resource for the academic communities.

Weaving Sustainability into the Fabric of Fashion: Presentation in Athens, Greece.

The fashion industry, renowned for its creativity and innovation, faces increasing scrutiny for its environmental and social impacts. At the “8th International Conference on Modern Research in Social Sciences” in Athens, Greece on April 19,2024, Research Assistant Ecehan Aygül GÖNÜL presented her study titled “Weaving Sustainability into the Fabric of Fashion: A look at the Lifecycle of Garments”.

Fixation Enhancer For Plate Type Fixators

Dr. Lecturer Yetkin Öztürk at the Faculty of Science and Literature, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, developed in his study on bone plates, a new fixation enhancing implant that can be applied to overweight patients and increases the plate strength. This implant is produced patient-specific with a 3D printer. It can be applied to the broken bone together with the bone plate. The work was registered by the Turkish Patent Office.

Prof. Dr. Barış Kışkan and his team completed their research that can be future application for polymer recycling, started with the late Prof. Dr. Yusuf Yağcı, and presented their work in a prestigious journal.

World-renowned and beloved late Prof. Dr. Yusuf Yağcı, started a groundbreaking research project to solve one of the most important problems of our age: the recycling of plastics and their reintegration into the circular economy.