A Celebration of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Achievements
Bezmialem Vakıf University achieved remarkable success at ISIF’25 / 10th Istanbul International Invention Fair, organized by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT), with its strong scientific productivity and innovative projects. The University proudly represented Turkey on both national and international stages, winning 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze Medals.
Gold Medal: A Significant Breakthrough in Healthcare
The invention titled “A Zinc Diagnostic Kit Suitable for Use in Health and Medicine”, submitted by Bezmialem Vakıf University, was awarded the Gold Medal at the fair.
This distinguished achievement was realized by Prof. Dr. Şahabettin Selek, Alime Sarıkaya, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Hifa Gülru Çağlar, bringing great pride to both our university and our country.
Silver and Bronze Medals: Innovative Contributions Across Disciplines
Our researchers’ works in diverse fields also received high recognition at the event.
🥈 Silver Medal Awards
- Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Kit – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Özer, Prof. Dr. Şahabettin Selek, Dr. Caner Yıldız
- A Surgical Plate – Asst. Prof. Dr. Banu Kılıç
🥉 Bronze Medal Awards
- A Natural Remyelinating and Anti-Inflammatory Agent – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil Şenol, Prof. Dr. Aydan Dağ, Prof. Dr. Gülaçtı Topçu, Prof. Dr. Alaattin Şen, Özden Özgün Acar
- Titanium Dioxide Nanotube-Reinforced Glass Ionomer Cements – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Oğlakçı Özkoç, Prof. Dr. Abdurrahim Koçyiğit, Prof. Dr. Pelin Yüksel Mayda, Prof. Dr. Evrim Dalkılıç, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zümrüt Ceren Özduman, Prof. Dr. Bedri Onur Küçükyıldırım, Res. Asst. Metehan Demirkol, Asst. Prof. Dr. Vildan Betül Yenigün, Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Akdoğan Eker
These achievements once again highlight our university’s strength not only in health sciences but also in advancing a multidisciplinary innovation culture.
Strong Support from Our Rector
Bezmialem Vakıf University Rector, Prof. Dr. Adem Akçakaya, has continuously supported research and scientific advancement, standing by both faculty and students. During ISIF’25, he personally visited our researchers’ stands, reviewed their inventions, and congratulated them on their award-winning successes.
Bezmialem Vakıf University Students Advance to the Finals at TEKNOFEST
Our students also marked a significant achievement by advancing to the finals with two projects in the Biotechnology Innovation Competition (University and Above Idea Competition Category) at TEKNOFEST.
Team Name: Poly-Morphers
Project: “Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence-Supported Treatment in Colorectal Cancer”
Team Members: Tuana Seray Yıldırım, Şeyma Nur Kirmiç Coşgun, Semih Ceylan, Abdullah Kirmiç
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Deniz Ceylan
Team Name: APARYNX
Project: “Galium Aparine-Based Nano-Gel Spray”
Team Members: Alime Sarıkaya, Şevvalnur Özbay
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Deniz Ceylan
Rector Prof. Dr. Adem Akçakaya met with the finalist student teams, received information about their projects, and extended his congratulations for their achievements.
“Proud of Our Science and Research”
The international achievements of our researchers add great value both to Bezmialem Vakıf University and to our country. We sincerely congratulate all our academics who stand out with their scientific productivity and wish them continued success.
