Author: Emre UYGUN

Conf-ITS’25 – Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference

Conf-ITS’25 – Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference was successfully held on April 16–17, 2025, at Teknopark Ankara.

Organized for the first time this year under the theme of “Equitable, Safe, Secure, and Connected Mobility”, the event established a significant scientific platform in Turkey by bringing together stakeholders from the public sector, private industry, academia, and non-governmental organizations in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

We had the honor of delivering the opening presentations, during which we presented two of our patented research studies. We are pleased to have taken part in the opening session of this scientific platform, which is planned to be organized regularly every year within the ITS domain.

ISIF 2024 – Gold Medal Award

At the International Invention Fair (ISIF’24), which was held with the participation of over 20 countries and more than 500 applications, the international patent derived from my PhD thesis, which has been officially registered, was awarded the Gold Medal based on the voting of a jury composed of experts in the field.

The participant profile of ISIF is comprised of national and international inventors, R&D centers, manufacturers and commercial companies, industrialists, entrepreneurs, start-ups, independent researchers, consultants, private or government-supported research institutes, science parks, technology development zones, technology transfer offices, universities, laboratories, institutions and organizations related to intellectual property rights, angel investors, venture capital funds, innovation promotion mechanisms, patent attorneys, invention associations, relevant public institutions, and non-governmental organizations.

I would like to extend my gratitude to all the institutions and organizations involved in the organization held under the international patronage of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, and supported by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Turkey Technology Team Foundation.

International ITS 2024 Academy Award

I am delighted to have received the Academy Award for the Best Doctoral Thesis in the relevant engineering fields at the International ITS Summit. I am honored to receive this award alongside industry-leading organizations such as TCDD, FORD, TURKCELL, CEITSS and INTETRA.

I would like to express my gratitude to the organizations and mentors who supported my work.

2023 Inter-University Project Competition

At the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, the best academic projects involving universities in the Mediterranean region were honored. My developed patented Artificial Intelligence algorithm was recognized with an award in the Doctorate category. I extend my thanks to the Rector of Alanya University, Prof. Dr. Mesut GÜNER, and to the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Metin ÇELİK, for presenting me with this award. I also express my gratitude to all the industrialists and businessmen, especially ANSİAD President Akın AKINCI and ANSİAD Entrepreneurship Desk President Işık YARGIN, who took the lead in organizing the event. I thank the Mayor of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Muhittin Böcek, and all regional governors for their participation and well wishes conveyed during the event.

Doctoral (PhD) Defense

I would like to express my sincere thanks and respect to my esteemed advisor Prof. Dr. Serdal TERZİ, who played a guiding role during the my Ph.D., which is the most important period of academic life. I would like to thank Prof. Dr. Halim CEYLAN for supporting my doctoral thesis and studies. I would also like to thank Prof. Dr. Mehmet SALTAN for his contributions to my academic life and my thesis work. I would like to thank Prof. Dr. Soner HALDENBİLEN and Assoc. Dr. Şebnem KARAHANÇER. I would like to thank all the members of the jury and my colleagues who participated in the presentation.

Dr. Emre UYGUN

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