Standing out with its national and international scientific achievements, Ondokuz Mayıs University honored its academic productivity through the program titled “2025 Academic Achievement Gathering – Shaping the Future with the Power of Knowledge.”

Held at the OMU Guesthouse, the program recognized academics and students for their achievements in Web of Science (WOS) publications, the International Invention Fair (ISIF’25), TEKNOFEST, and patent competitions.

“The vision of becoming a ‘Research University’ is among our primary strategic goals”

In her opening address, Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın stated:

“In the Turkish higher education system, Research Universities are positioned as qualified institutions that serve as the driving force of scientific processes, pave the way for innovation, and guide societal development. We are resolutely pursuing our vision of becoming a ‘Research University,’ which stands among the primary strategic goals of our university. Within this framework, creating a strong research ecosystem that encourages competitive scientific output, supports innovative results, and enhances our international visibility remains one of our top priorities.”

“Our academics and students have made strong contributions to our journey toward becoming a Research University”

Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın continued her remarks as follows:

“Today, we have come together to congratulate our esteemed academics and students who have made valuable contributions to the visionary steps of Ondokuz Mayıs University and to share our collective pride. The Research University indicators consist of a total of 31 criteria under three main headings: Research Capacity, Research Quality, and Interaction and Collaboration. Our valued academics and students present here today have advanced our university across these performance indicators, making strong contributions to our journey toward becoming a Research University.”

“Of the 1,230 scientific publications produced, 325 were in the Q1 category”

Rector Aydın stated:

“The fact that 325 of the 1,230 scientific publications produced in 2025 were in the Q1 category is a clear and concrete indicator of this success. Our distinguished faculty members who were awarded within the scope of open-access support for producing at least five Q1 publications have enhanced not only the quantity but also the quality of our scientific output. The year 2025 has been a significant period for our university in which patent production increased markedly and gained qualitative strength. With 26 patent applications, 22 national and 1 international patent registrations, and 20 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications, our university once again demonstrated its strong commitment to innovation and intellectual property.”

“We will continue to move forward with determination”

Referring to the achievements of academics and students in ISIF’25, TEKNOFEST, and patent competitions, Rector Aydın concluded:

“With this understanding, we will continue to move forward with determination toward the goal of becoming a stronger, more productive, and more visible university together. I sincerely thank all our academics, students, and stakeholders who have contributed to the brand value of Ondokuz Mayıs University through their dedicated efforts and who have strengthened our country’s development initiatives.”

Open-access support for Q1-level scientific publications

Within the scope of the program, a total of TRY 85,000 in open-access support was provided to 13 researchers who published five or more research or review articles in Q1-level journals indexed in Web of Science, with assigned issue and volume numbers for 2025. Support certificates were presented by OMU Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın in an order determined by publication performance.

International Invention Fair (ISIF’25) achievements

OMU once again demonstrated its research and innovation capacity through its achievements at the 10th Istanbul International Invention Fair (ISIF’25). The university won 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals at the fair.

• The Gold Medal was awarded to Dr. Lecturer Nurdan Bilgin and her students for their invention titled “Lateral support mechanism preventing side tipping for a smart walker.”
• The Silver Medals were awarded to Prof. Dr. Ufuk Kırbaş for “High-strength, water-resistant heat and sound insulation board” and to Lect. Dr. Gülen Yeşilören Akal, Lect. Latife Çağla Çoklar, Dr. Lecturer Perihan Akbaş, and Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Gençcelep for “DES-supported natural biodegradable film and production method for food preservation.”
• The Bronze Medals were awarded to Lect. Dr. Arife Kübra Yontar for “Plant-based antibacterial packaging film and production method,” Prof. Dr. Engin Burgaz and his students for “Multilayer polymer composite vascular graft,” and Prof. Dr. Bahtiyar Öztürk and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hülya Aykaç Özen for “Constant-volume and variable-pressure gas adsorption system.”

Medals and patent certificates for ISIF’25 award-winning academics were presented by Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın.

Second place in Türkiye at TEKNOFEST 2025

OMU achieved a significant success at TEKNOFEST 2025 in the Unmanned Ground Vehicle Competition. The OMU Akıncılar-ATA Team placed second in Türkiye.

Led by team captain İbrahim Yılmaz, the team, comprising Fatih Akkay, Ömer Matpan, Berkay Civan, Mazın Saeed Osman Faiez, Murat Karagöz, Orhan Sami Genç, Cafer Sadık Öztok, and Celal Şahbaz, was invited to the stage together with their advisor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cengiz Tepe. Awards and certificates of appreciation were presented by Rector Aydın.

Student patent achievement

In the final section of the program, the patent achievement of Betül Beyza Çalışır, a student in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at OMU Faculty of Engineering, was honored. Her project titled “Smart microphone stand system directed toward sound using acoustic direction finding” earned the right to receive a patent at the 4th Inter-University Patent Competition. The award was presented by Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın.

In addition to Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın, the program held at the OMU Guesthouse was attended by Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Alper Kesten and Prof. Dr. Ayşe Pınar Sumer, Secretary General Prof. Dr. Erhan Burak Pancar, Rector’s Advisor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Begüm Korunur Engiz, as well as the relevant academics and students.

The program concluded with a commemorative photo session, once again emphasizing OMU’s vision of shaping the future through the power of knowledge.