Çankırı Karatekin University Visits Turbo Akü

Prof. Dr. Mevlüt Karataş, Rector of Çankırı Karatekin University (ÇAKÜ), visited Turbo Akü to discuss opportunities for strengthening university-industry collaboration. The discussions focused on joint R&D projects, the transfer of academic knowledge to production processes, and the development of practical training opportunities for students.

Information on Production Activities Provided by Company Representatives

During the visits held on October 21, 2026, Rector Prof. Dr. Mevlüt Karataş was accompanied by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. M. Nuri Öner; Prof. Dr. Abdullah Akbulut, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Prof. Dr. Faruk Karaaslan, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Prof. Dr. Olcay Gençyılmaz, Director of the ÇAKÜ Central Research Laboratory Application and Research Center; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Cem Karakoç, Director of ÇAKÜ Vocational School; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Gökçe, General Manager of ÇAKÜ Technopark and the Technology Transfer Office.

During the visits, Rector Karataş met with company representatives and received information about the companies' fields of activity, production processes, technological infrastructure, and operations within the industry. The discussions explored potential areas where the companies' manufacturing expertise could be combined with the university's academic knowledge and scientific research capabilities.

Company representatives emphasized the importance of scientifically grounded collaboration between universities and industrial organizations and expressed their satisfaction with ongoing initiatives and potential future cooperation with ÇAKÜ. The meetings also highlighted the importance of aligning academic research with industry needs and translating scientific findings into practical applications. Participants exchanged views on opportunities to further strengthen collaboration.

Joint R&D and Practical Training Opportunities Discussed

The meetings addressed opportunities to bring the university's academic expertise, research capacity, and technical infrastructure together with the needs of industry. Key topics included the implementation of joint research and development (R&D) projects, the contribution of scientific research to production processes, expanding internship and practical training opportunities for students, and educating qualified professionals to meet industry requirements.

It was emphasized that university-industry collaboration contributes not only to scientific and technological advancement but also to increased production efficiency, the development of innovative solutions, and regional economic growth.