21 Projects Supported by TÜBİTAK

TÜBİTAK 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program 2021/2 scientific evaluation results have been announced. Altınbaş University students and faculty members' 21 different projects were found worthy of support from TÜBITAK.
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The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) announced the results of the 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program 2021/2, conducted by the Directorate of Science Fellowships and Grant Programs (BİDEB). According to the results, 21 separate projects of Altınbaş University students and faculty members were included in the scope of the "2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program."

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Kaygusuz, the Research Dean of Altınbaş University, stated that Altınbaş University has been consistently conducting research activities in the TÜBİTAK 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program for years. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kaygusuz emphasized, "Out of the 35 projects our university applied for, it is significant that 21 of them were deemed worthy of support by TÜBİTAK."

Mentioning that they are very pleased with the success achieved in various fields of engineering, natural sciences, health sciences, and social sciences, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kaygusuz congratulated the 35 students who applied to the program and their valuable advisors, regardless of whether their projects were accepted or not.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kaygusuz emphasized that Altınbaş University is a university among foundation universities that attaches importance to research and has ambitious goals in this field. He stated, "As an important indicator of this, we were one of the first universities among foundation universities to establish a Research Dean's Office. We effectively encourage our associate and undergraduate students to conduct research. Our student teams have been achieving success in national and international competitions such as Teknofest, DASK, and similar ones for many years. In addition to that, being among the leading universities in fundamental research programs like this makes us happy for our future."

Below are the supported projects:

Faculty of Dentistry

  • Examination of Color Stability and Hardness Levels of Dental Composite Materials Containing Different Types of Photoinitiators

Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Design and Optimization of Retinyl and Arbutin Loaded Nanoemulgel for Pigmentation Treatment Using Quality by Design (Qbd): Characterization with Electron Microscopy-Elemental Mapping (FeSem/Eds)
  • Investigation of Antibiotic and Probiotic Combinations on Planktonic and Biofilm Bacteria for Antimicrobial Activity
  • Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Activity of Arum Elongatum Steven Plant
  • Quality Design (Qbd) Based Development and Optimization of Liposomal Formulation Loaded with Clindamycin and Hydrocortisone for Acne Vulgaris Treatment
  • Design and Optimization of Nanojel Formulation with Quality by Design (Qbd) Approach

Faculty of Economics, Administrative, and Social Sciences

  • Analysis of Carbon Footprint and Household Consumption Relationship with Machine Learning
  • Examination of the Relationship between Attachment and Communication Skills with Friendship Quality and Maintenance: A Study on Young Adults

Faculty of Business Administration

  • Investigation of University Students' Personal Attitudes, Perceptions, and Expectations towards Sustainable Consumption
  • Determination of University Students' Attitudes and Perceptions towards ChatGPT Usage and Solution Proposals for Integrating ChatGPT Usage into the Education Process: A Case Study of Altınbaş University
  • Regional Disparities and Convergence in Turkey: Eastern-Western Example

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

  • Safe Following Distance Protection and Overtaking System for Automobiles
  • Software Architecture Design for Robotaxis and Scenario Adaptation in Carla Simulation
  • Flight Controller Application for UAVs Enabling Autonomous Flight and Image Processing for Target Tracking
  • Removal of Antidepressant Drugs from Waters via Biopolymer Composites Prepared by Semi-Cryogelation Method
  • Design of High-Efficiency 3-Phase Brushless DC Motor Driver for Electric Vehicles
  • Design and Production of Unique Composite Gimbal with Three-Axis Mobility
  • Design, Analysis, and Production of Porous Holder Suitable for Electric Vehicle using Waste Carbon Fibers and Forged Carbon Method
  • A University Application for Messaging, Clubs, and Events (Campusconnect)

School of Health Services Vocational School

  • Measurement of Privacy Awareness of Postoperative Patients and Determination of the Effect of Care Shown to Patient Privacy on Surgical Anxiety: Privacy Safe with QR Code System
  • Measurement of Rational Antibiotic Use Awareness Level of Students Attending Gynecological and Obstetric Surgical Operations and Development of Antibiotic Prophylaxis Application Guide using the Socratic Technique