Every year the Middle East Technical University (METU) Parlar Foundation recognizes the achievements of scientists and scholars from a variety of fields for their exceptional research productivity in honor of the late professor Mustafa Parlar. This year five Bilkent faculty members are recipients of the Mustafa Parlar Foundation Awards. Prof.[Read More…]
Prof. Sinan Gezici of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering has received the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) Science Award for 2024 in the field of Engineering Sciences. The Science Award, presented annually, is the Council’s highest scientific recognition. Prof. Gezici has been awarded the prize[Read More…]
Two faculty members from Bilkent University have been recognized with Scientific and Technical Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) Incentive Awards for 2024. Assoc. Prof. Cem Tekin of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering has received the award in Engineering Sciences for his internationally recognized and outstanding work in the[Read More…]
Asst. Prof. Ayşenur Dal, from the Department of Communication and Design, has been honored with the TÜBA Outstanding Young Scientist Award (GEBİP) in the field of Social Sciences. The TÜBA-GEBİP Awards have been granted since 2001 to outstanding young scientists working in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, health sciences[Read More…]
Prof. Roland Smith, of the Department of Archaeology and Director of the Aphrodisias excavation, has received the prestigious TÜBA (Turkish Academy of Sciences) International Academy Award in the Social Sciences and Humanities category. TÜBA Academy Prizes were launched in 2015 in appreciation and encouragement of eminent scientists. TÜBA Academy Prizes[Read More…]
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has named Prof. Sinan Gezici of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering an IEEE Fellow. The IEEE Fellow is one of the organization’s highest honors. It is bestowed upon a very limited number of IEEE Senior Members who have contributed significantly[Read More…]
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Gürkan Yeşilöz and his team have developed an innovative nano-bioconjugate drug delivery system designed to treat various diseases. This research seeks to improve the effectiveness of current treatment methods, particularly for cancer, while reducing side effects. The technology, built on protein-based nano-carrier[Read More…]
Prof. Orhan Arıkan, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Nesim Erkip, faculty member at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Prof. Semih Koray, retired faculty member of the Department of Economics were elected as principal members of the Türkiye Science Academy — Bilim Akademisi, at the academy’s general assembly[Read More…]
Asst. Prof. Nuri Cihan Kayaçetin from the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design has acquired a grant from the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership (DUT) 2023 Call. Dr. Kayaçetin is the coordinator and the main applicant for the Co-creating Urban Living Labs for the Circular Regenerative Neighbourhoods (Urban-CoLLaR) project, and[Read More…]
Water resources management is undoubtedly one of the most prominent topics in global debates at the crossroads of engineering solutions and geopolitical controversies. Akin to its contributions to better understanding climate change and human response in modern times by analyzing these phenomena in ancient contexts, archaeology time and again proves[Read More…]
