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Prof. Dr Faruk GÖKMEŞE, Head of the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Hitit University, and Prof. Dr Ebru GÖKMEŞE, a member of the Department of Chemistry, paid a courtesy and cooperation visit to our Office of the Dean of Research. During the visit, a productive discussion took place regarding potential joint projects and academic collaborations between the two universities. The meeting addressed strategic steps to strengthen the research ecosystem, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities, especially within the field of Chemistry. We would like to thank our esteemed academics for their kind visit [...]

We carried out a strategic study with Elsevier experts to analyse our university’s research capacity and academic impact metrics. These analyses, in which we evaluate our research performance monitoring processes and future projections based on current metrics, provide a sound data foundation for our global visibility objectives. We would like to thank all our academics who contributed to the process, and the Elsevier team for their valuable collaboration.

As the Office of the Dean of Research at Ankara University, we continue to support academic activities and the sharing of scientific knowledge that strengthen the culture of inter-institutional collaboration. Dean of Research Prof. Dr. Mehmet Lütfi Yola who participated as a guest speaker at the event hosted by Kars Kafkas University as part of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) University Conferences, delivered a lecture titled “Biosensor Technologies for the Early Diagnosis of Major Diseases”, sharing the latest scientific developments with the participants. As part of the programme, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Lütfi Yola met with Prof. Dr. Hüsnü Kapu, Rector [...]

The ‘Research Deans Workshop,’ organised in collaboration between Ankara University and Aksaray University, was successfully completed with high-level participation from both institutions. The Ankara University delegation, chaired by our Rector, Prof. Dr. Necdet Ünüvar, included our Vice-Rector and Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan; our BAP Coordinator and Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. Dr. Necmettin Ünal; our TTO Coordinator and Assistant Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Aytuğ Okumuş; our Deputy Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Esin Ebru Onbaşılar, Lecturer Dr. İrem Buran, and Mr. Ümit Can İnözü. During the workshop, our delegation shared experiences by giving comprehensive [...]

We participated in the ‘Research Collaboration Workshop’ hosted by Mersin University, with the participation of Tarsus University, as a delegation from Ankara University. The Ankara University delegation, chaired by our Rector, Prof. Dr. Necdet Ünüvar, included our Vice-Rector and Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan, our BAP Coordinator and Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. Dr. Necmettin Ünal, TTO Coordinator and Deputy Dean of Research Prof. Dr. Aytuğ Okumuş, Deputy Dean of Research Prof. Dr. Esin Ebru Onbaşılar, Lecturer Dr. İrem Buran, and Mr. Ümit Can İnözü. During the workshop, our delegation shared experiences by delivering comprehensive presentations [...]

Ankara University Integrated Research and Technology Centre (BÜTAM) commenced its activities on 27 January 2026 with a program that saw strong participation from academic staff. As part of the program, Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın, who visited the university, presented current performance analyses and project outputs related to Ankara University's research ecosystem. The program, attended by numerous researchers from the university administration and relevant academic units, addressed current data on research projects, scientific performance indicators and projections regarding support processes. In light of the data presented, BÜTAM's strategic role in the new period and its alignment with national research objectives were evaluated [...]

Our university has signed a new cooperation protocol with Positive Technology Limited Company to strengthen its education and research infrastructure. Signed by our Vice-Rector and Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan, on behalf of the Rectorate of Ankara University, and Gazanfer Başel, General Manager of Positive Technology, this cooperation will bring a modern technology area to life on our campus. A New Centre with 25 Computers Within Our Office of the Dean of Research As part of the collaboration, a fully equipped laboratory consisting of 25 computers, with all hardware and installation costs covered by the company, will be opened [...]

Office of The Dean of Research visited the YÖK Project Development and Support Directorate to exchange views on the ranking of research universities. During the visit, our university's research capacity, project productivity and ranking criteria were evaluated.    

As the Office of the Dean of Research, we participated in the 2025 Academic General Assembly of Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry and shared current data on our university's research ecosystem. Within the scope of the Assembly, detailed publication and authorship analyses reflecting the scientific output of the departments and sub-departments within the faculty were shared with academic staff. We would like to thank the Faculty of Dentistry Dean's Office for their hospitality and productive collaboration during this data-driven review process, which contributes to our strategic goals.

The third board meeting of Office of the Dean of Research was held on 29 December 2025, chaired by Vice-Rector and Research Dean Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan. The meeting comprehensively addressed the activities carried out by the Office of the Dean of Research , ongoing projects, and research performance. Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan gave a detailed presentation on the activities carried out and shared the goals and priority action areas for the coming period. In line with the views and suggestions of the Board of Directors members, action plans were drawn up for the next period and the strategic goals of [...]