1. H. SAYGIN (Researcher), "Interaction of Micro- and Nanoplastics with Neurotransmitters and Their Neurotoxicity," Istanbul Technical University, Scientific Research Fund Project, Project No: TUA-2025-47642, Project Type: International Research Project, Duration: 18 months, Start Date: 05.11.2025, Approved Budget: 824,473.80 TL.
2. H. SAYGIN (Researcher), "Determination of Asbestos Levels in Air and Soil and Investigation of the Oxidative Characterization of Respirable Particles and Their Effects on Bioaerosols During Post-Earthquake Demolition/Debris Removal Works in Şanlıurfa," Harran University, Scientific Research Fund Project, Guided Project, Project No: 25025, Duration: 12 months, Start Date: 14/04/2025.
3. H. SAYGIN (Advisor), "Design of a New-Generation Electrochemical Sensor for the Simultaneous and Sensitive Determination of Local Anesthetic Drug Active Ingredients in the Presence of Vasoconstrictor Substances," Istanbul Aydın University, Scientific Research Fund Project, Project No: 2024-23, Duration: 18 months, Start Date: 03/02/2025, Approved Budget: 973,544.40 TL.
4. H. SAYGIN (Researcher), "Investigation of Heavy Metal Exposure in Children in Earthquake-Affected Provinces and Its Effects on Kidney Functions," TÜBİTAK 1001 Research Project No: 323S365, Project Duration: 15/10/2024–15/02/2026, Project Budget: 1,649,565.00 TL.
5. H. SAYGIN (Researcher), "Determination of Chemical Composition and Health Effects of Respirable Particulate Matter Originating from Building Demolition and Debris Removal in the Earthquake Zone," TÜBİTAK 1001-123Y223, Duration: 24 months, Start Date: 20/11/2023, Approved Budget: 1,249,694.00 TL.
6. H. SAYGIN (Researcher), "Investigation of Biofilm and Oxidative Behaviors of Secondary Plastic Particles in Ex-situ Sediment Environments," Istanbul Technical University, Scientific Research Fund Project, Project ID: 44098, Project Type: General Research Project, Duration: 12 months, Start Date: 15.12.2022, Approved Budget: 100,000.00 TL.
7. H. SAYGIN (Researcher), "Characterization of Micro- and Nanoplastics in Food and Food Packaging and Investigation of Their Interaction with Vitamins," Istanbul University, Scientific Research Fund Project, Project No: FBA-2022-36376, Project Type: Research, Duration: 24 months, Start Date: 14.11.2022, Approved Budget: 93,037.06 TL.
8. H. SAYGIN (Scientific Advisor), "Development of Circular Water Management Opportunities at a Multisectoral Scale (Urban, Industrial, Agricultural): The Case of the Küçük Menderes River Basin," TÜBİTAK 121Y570 – COST 2519 Project, (2022–2023).
9. The project titled "Investigation of the Use Potential of Modified Orange and Mandarin Peels as Sustainable Packaging Material," supported under TÜBİTAK 1002-A, has been accepted. The project is led by Assoc. Prof. Meral YILDIRIM YALÇIN, with Dr. Hatice Sena OLCAY as researcher. – October 2025.
10. The TÜBİTAK 1002-A Rapid Support Project "Production and Optimization of Non-Thermal Pretreated Functional Dried Artichoke Snacks," in which Research Assistant Tuğçe CEYHAN from the Food Engineering Department participates as a researcher, has been accepted. – October 2025.
11. Assoc. Prof. Hasan Volkan ORAL's InterReg Project funded by the EU (https://interreg.eu/) titled "Utilization of Macroalgae Biofilter for Wastewater Treatment" has been accepted. The consortium includes partners from Greece, Romania, Ukraine, and Türkiye. – April 2025.
12. The TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CONFERENCE, featuring many distinguished experts and speakers from leading industry organizations, was held on campus in cooperation with the Software Engineering Department and the Information Management Platform. The event welcomed strong student participation. Valuable speakers addressed current topics throughout this knowledge-rich event. The conference was moderated by Prof. Dr. Ferdi SÖNMEZ. The next event is planned to be held at Boğaziçi University in collaboration with Istanbul Aydın University and the Information Management Platform. – December 2024.
13. Dr. Melda YÜCEL, a faculty member in the Civil Engineering Department, has been accepted as a researcher in the TÜBİTAK 1001-UDAP (National Earthquake Research Program) project. Congratulations to our colleague. (Project Title: "Assessment and Risk Analysis of Potential Liquid Waste Emerging from Healthcare Facility Debris After a Possible Istanbul Earthquake from the Perspective of Environmental Geotechnics and Debris Removal Planning.") – October 2024.
14. The 1002-A project titled "Optimization of Symbiotic Yogurt Production Process and Development of Its Digital Twin Using Artificial Intelligence Algorithms," with Dr. Meral YILDIRIM YALÇIN as a researcher, has been accepted. – August 2024.
15. The project team consisting of Azize Aktan, Barış Türkmen, Melikenur Bakırhan, Amen Gerald Mgaya, and Buğrahan Nalbant, supervised by Dr. Necip Gökhan Kasapoğlu, has received support under TÜBİTAK 2209-B University Students Research Projects for Industry with their project "Improving the Efficiency of Optical Wireless Communication Links Between Ground Stations and Aircraft (Ground-Air)." – April 2024.
16. The project team consisting of Ömer Kardaş, Talha Tetik, Muhammet Mengi, and Ömer Talha Uzun, supervised by Dr. Necip Gökhan Kasapoğlu, has received TÜBİTAK 2209-B support for their project "Predictive Maintenance System." – April 2024.
17. Dr. Cem Savaş Aydın from the Industrial Engineering Department has had two projects accepted:

TÜBİTAK 2209-A: "Evolution of Total Quality Management: Integration of Total Quality in Firms Through Industry 4.0 Technologies."

TÜBİTAK 2209-B: "Real-Time Motion Analysis and Product Operation Cost Software with AI-Based Method Time Measurement in the Textile Industry." – March 2024.

18. Dr. Süleyman ŞİMŞEK's TÜBİTAK-1002 project "Statistical–Numerical–Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Nanoparticle-Added Diesel–Biodiesel Fuel Concentrations on Engine Characteristics and Exhaust Emissions in a Single-Cylinder Diesel Engine" has been accepted. – March 2024.
19. The Erasmus+ Vocational Education Cooperation Partnerships Project "Discover the Know-How of Construction Professionals," led by Prof. Dr. Gökhan Arslan, is supported by the Turkish National Agency. – February 2024.
20. Four TÜBİTAK 2209-A University Student Research Projects supervised by Dr. Necip Gökhan Kasapoğlu from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (English) have been accepted:
21. Kerem ÇİNİ – FPGA-Based Sensor Data Fusion for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Using Lidar and Ultrasonic Sensors.
22. Ramazan TEKİN – Image-Processing-Based Optical Target Detection and Tracking System.
23. Melih ÇELİK – Visible Light Communication for Underwater Use.
24. Emre BÜYÜKBAY – Image-Processing-Based Assistant Application for Visually Impaired Individuals. – October 2023.
25. Three engineering faculty students have been awarded support in the TÜBİTAK 2209-A (2022/1) and TÜBİTAK 2209-B (2022/2) programs:

Burak Turan (Advisor: Dr. Necip Gökhan Kasapoğlu)

Mücahit Bektaş (Advisor: Dr. Meriç Kılınç)

Onur ÇETİNKAYA (Advisor: Prof. Dr. Hasan Alpay Heperkan) – March 2023.

22. The project "Preparation of a Report Covering Pre-Earthquake Planning, Rescue Operations During the Earthquake, and Post-Earthquake Shelter Procedures for a Possible Istanbul Earthquake," led by Prof. Dr. Osman Yıldırım from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, has been accepted under the TÜBİTAK 1002-C Natural Disasters Field Study Emergency Support Program. – February 2023.
23. Assoc. Prof. Hasan Volkan ORAL will serve as an advisor in the TÜBİTAK 1005 New Ideas Project proposed and accepted by Hitit University. The project focuses on sustainability and circularity through 'Life Cycle Analysis'. – November 2025.