University-Industry Collaboration Advisory Council
Purpose of the Advisory Council:
The primary aim of the Advisory Council is to support the University-Industry Collaboration Commission (UICC) by providing recommendations that help transform the university’s scientific potential into economic value through collaboration with industry. The Council seeks to promote sustainable cooperation based on mutual trust between academic staff and external stakeholders.
Meeting Venue and Time:
Online, 1 hour per month
University-Industry Collaboration Advisory Council Members
| Title | Name and Surname | Institution | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Mehmet YAZICI | Maltepe University | Vice Rector – Chair of the Council | |
| Vehbi VARLIK | Inoksan Inc. | Chairman of the Board | |
| Ali Kamil UZUN | Institute of Internal Auditors – Turkey | Honorary President | |
| Bülent AYMEN | Sabay Logistics | Chairman of the Board | |
| Mehmet BULDURGAN | ŞirketOrtağım Angel Investment Network | Managing Partner | |
| Doğan TAŞKENT | Atabay Pharmaceuticals | R&D Executive / Board Member | |
| Dr. Hasan Hüseyin CAN | Governorship of Istanbul | Deputy Governor | |
| Hasan ÖNAL | Ministry of Trade | Head of Department | |
| Mehmet Gani SÖNMEZ | Kentbank Croatia | Chairman of the Board | |
| Ersin ŞAHİN | ISIFED - Erin Motor | General Manager | |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sinan APAK | Maltepe University Technology Transfer Office | Director | |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samet AYDIN | Faculty of Business and Administrative Sciences, Maltepe University | Vice Chair and Rapporteur of the Council |