Our university’s External Stakeholder Council consists of experienced individuals who contribute to the development of our education, research, and community service activities in a manner aligned with the needs of the sector.
Our council members reflect a broad network of stakeholders, including representatives from the business community, officials from public institutions, our alumni, representatives of civil society organizations, and national and international partners.
The members of this council:
- Directly contribute to our university’s curriculum development efforts,
- strengthen students’ career development, internship, and mentoring opportunities,
- Ensure that research and R&D projects address industry needs,
- Take the lead on social responsibility and sustainability projects,
- and build a strong bridge of communication and collaboration between the university and the industry.
Members of the External Stakeholder Council
- Prof. Dr. Ece Olcay GÜNEŞ (ITU)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali GÖRÇİN (TÜBİTAK-ITU)
- Dr. Ali Rıza YILMAZ (THY Teknik A.Ş.)
- Hüseyin HALICI (Halıcı Holding)
- Selin METİNDOĞU (Orion)
- Tankut Oğuz AÇAR (ASELSAN)
- Mehmet Salih ALTIN (Anadolu Jet)
- Müge BEKMAN (Anadolu Jet)
- Aycan ÖZALP (YTÜ Technopark)
- Ahmet YEŞİLYURT (TUSAŞ Academy)
The knowledge and experience of our External Stakeholder Council members not only guide our university’s strategic goals but also make a significant contribution to ensuring that our students develop into innovative and responsible individuals who are well-prepared for the business world.