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History Symposium Explores Centenary of the French Embassy’s Move to Ankara

To celebrate the centenary of the French Embassy’s move to Ankara, Dr. Saltuk Duran and colleagues hosted an international symposium at ITU. In partnership with IFEA and Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, historians examined the 1925 relocation, Ankara’s urban rise, and the transformation of Franco-Turkish relations and scientific exchanges post-Lausanne.

Assistant Professor Dr. Saltuk Duran Published an Article on Crimean War Memory at Journal of War and Culture Studies

Assistant Professor Dr. Saltuk Duran has published a comparative study in the Journal of War and Culture Studies regarding Crimean War cemeteries in Istanbul. His research contrasts France's systematic preservation of military memory with the gradual disappearance of Ottoman graves due to urban expansion, highlighting distinct national approaches to commemorating the war dead.

Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan ERKMEN BİRKANDAN’s Talk at the University of North Texas (UNT), Texas, USA

Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan ERKMEN BİRKANDAN gave a talk entitled: “Depictions of Crafts, Craftsmen, and Tools in Turkish-Islamic Manuscripts” at the University of North Texas. On 15th of November, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan ERKMEN BİRKANDAN gave a talk at the University of North Texas.

Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan ERKMEN BİRKANDAN’s Public Lecture at the Denton Maker Center, Texas, USA

Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan Erkmen Birkandan delivered a public lecture, “Artisans of Iron and Ink,” at the Denton Maker Center on November 15, 2025. She explored the tools and lives of Islamic manuscript makers, examining both the craftspeople behind the art and their depictions within historical media for a diverse audience. The talk included artists and craftspeople in charge of the preparations of the manuscripts as well as their depictions in these media. Since Denton Maker Center is a non-profit space for artists and craftspeople, the talk was open to all who are interested.

Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan ERKMEN BİRKANDAN’s Research Visit to the Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA

Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan ERKMEN BİRKANDAN studied the Lamii Chelebi’s “Ibretnama” of the Keir Collection which is on loan to the Dallas Museum of Art on November 2025.

Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan ERKMEN BİRKANDAN’s Paper at Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

The paper titled “Painters and Patrons as Depicted in the Illustrated Gulistan al-Hunar (Ms. 444-II) of the State Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow” was presented on 18 September 2025 at the “Reflecting on Islamic Art: Artists, Craftsmen, and their Schools. International Conference in Honour of Adele T. Adamova”. It explored the unique illustrated copy of the treatise Calligraphers and Painters, written by Qadi Ahmad ibn Mir-Munshi al-Huseyni (d. ca. 1606) as an artists’ biography.

Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan ERKMEN BİRKANDAN was an invited speaker at the “International Symposium: One Hundred Years of the National Palaces”, İstanbul

Assoc. Prof. Aslıhan ERKMEN BİRKANDAN was an invited speaker at the “International Symposium: One Hundred Years of the National Palaces” in November 2025. Her talk was entitled: “The Bibliophile Women of the Ottoman Dynasty and Their Collections.”

Assoc. Prof. Doğrusöz Invited to Research Residency in Strasbourg: “Cultural Heritage and Climate Change Networks to Drive Policy Change”

Assoc. Prof. Ebru Yetişkin Doğrusöz is currently a visiting scholar at the University of Strasbourg, researching "Cultural Heritage and Climate Change Networks." Her latest work in Technoetic Arts uses feminist political ecology and artistic research to reveal hidden climate impacts in Turkey, proposing alternative, resilient "imaginaries" for disaster-prone regions.

Highlighted Articles Published by İTÜ's Chemistry Department in 2025/2

Regarding the Digital Attendance System in Physics, Calculus and Chemistry Classes

Dear Students, Starting March 23, 2026, a digital attendance system will be implemented for the pool courses conducted within our Faculty.

Prof. Dr. Nurullah Ardıç Presents “Five Propositions on the Current Political Morality Crisis” at BİSAV

The 3rd National Symposium on Political Thought, organized by the Foundation for Sciences and Arts (BİSAV) on October 17-18, 2025, focused on the critical theme of "Means & Ends: Political Morality in the New Times." A highlight of the symposium was the paper presented by Nurullah Ardıç, titled "Five Propositions on the Current Political Morality Crisis."

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The development of a next-generation vaccine against Bordetella pertussis

Assist. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Yılmaz Çolak’s new project entitled ‘The development of a next-generation vaccine against Bordetella pertussis’ was accepted by TÜSEB Group B R&D Project Call.

Prof. Dr. Ceren Çıracı Muğan’s new project was accepted by TÜBİTAK-1001 Funding Program.

Prof. Dr. Ceren Çıracı Muğan’s new project entitled “The Functional Characterization of Eosinophils in Viral Immunity and Analysis of Underlying Mechanisms via CARD9/NOD2 Axis in Crohn’s Disease” was accepted by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) within the scope of the 1001-Scientific and Technological Research Projects Funding Program.

Flame-Resistant Nanofiber Innovation: A Breakthrough Using Vinylphosphonic Acid in Polymer Synthesis

Prof. Dr. Nilgün Kızılcan and her colleagues have successfully secured a patent for an innovative method of producing flame-resistant nanofibers. The patent with publication number TR 2019 05592 A2 was issued by TURK PATENT INSTITUTE on 2024/01/22. This breakthrough involves the synthesis of poly(acrylonitrile-co-vinylphosphonic acid) copolymers and poly(acrylonitrile-co-methylacrylate-co-vinylphosphonic acid) terpolymers using vinylphosphonic acid, a phosphorus-containing compound.

Flow Through Electrolysis of H2S for Hydrogen Production

Prof. Dr. Ayfer Kalkan Burat conducted research in collaboration with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) under the TÜBİTAK 2502 Bilateral Cooperation Program, aiming to develop innovative solutions for the electrochemical conversion of H₂S, thereby contributing to both environmental preservation and industrial applications.

Eco-friendly photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation devices based on carbon textile composite photoelectrodes

Prof. Dr. Ayfer Kalkan Burat has collaborated on a joint project under the TÜBİTAK-Korea National Research Foundation (NRF) Bilateral Cooperation Program, in partnership with the İTÜ Energy Institute. As a researcher in this project, Prof. Dr. Ayfer Kalkan Burat is conducting studies on environmentally friendly photoelectrochemical hydrogen production. This project aims to contribute to sustainable energy solutions by advancing hydrogen production technologies with minimal environmental impact.

Novel Fluorenyl Substituted Phthalocyanines for Photodynamic Antimicrobial Activity, Biofilm Inhibition, and DNA Interaction

Prof. Dr. Ayfer Kalkan Burat and her research team have successfully completed a TÜBİTAK 1001 Project that explores the potential of novel fluorenyl-substituted phthalocyanines for photodynamic antimicrobial applications. This groundbreaking research focuses on biofilm inhibition and DNA interaction, offering valuable insights into combating antimicrobial resistance. By examining the efficacy of these novel compounds, the project aims to develop innovative solutions to address pressing challenges in the field of antimicrobial therapy. The success of this project marks a significant contribution to advancing the development of new, effective antimicrobial strategies.

A Remarkable Achievement: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seden Beyhan's MINSTAR Project

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seden Beyhan, a distinguished faculty member of our Chemistry Department, has received the TÜBİTAK BIGG program's support and earned the Seal of Excellence for her project titled “Production of Silica-Containing Products from Industrial Minerals-MINSTAR.”

Dr. Res. Asst. Nejla Cini was selected as a reviewer by European Commission German Aerospace Project Center under Horizon Europe EU27

Dr. Res. Asst. Nejla Çini has been selected as a reviewer by German Aerospace Center Project Unit (Deutschen Zentrums für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Projektträger (DLR-PT)) and she involved in the evaluation of calls for projects funded by European Union under European Commission Horizon Europe EU27 Framework Programme in the area of Chemistry, Medical and Health Sciences, Natural Sciences.

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