About Interdisciplinary Research at ÖzÜ

Among the most significant challenges of the 21st century are energy efficiency and sustainability, access to food and water, climate change, artificial intelligence, health technologies, and the societal impacts of social media. Addressing these issues, which threaten humanity's future, is only possible through interdisciplinary research and collaborations between institutions and nations. With this awareness, Özyeğin University's core aim is to develop a culture of interdisciplinary research and innovation, strengthen institutional partnerships, and create innovative, solution-oriented approaches to global challenges.

Despite being a young university, Özyeğin University has achieved international recognition and significant impact through its Energy, Environment, and Economy Center (EÇEM) and Sustainability Platform (SP), established in line with this mission. The success of the university's interdisciplinary research and innovation mission lies in its ability to bring together academics, researchers, and students from diverse disciplines to produce multidisciplinary projects and support these projects with internal resources. As a natural outcome of this approach, knowledge gained through meetings and discussions is disseminated, and the Özyeğin University Entrepreneurship Center supports transforming these efforts into societal benefits.

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Impact (VPRII) at Özyeğin University is structured to implement the interdisciplinary research vision, ensure harmonious collaboration among units, support disseminating results, and facilitate their transformation into initiatives. In short, it ensures the university progresses in line with its strategic research and innovation goals.

Özyeğin University conducts its interdisciplinary research in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this context, the university's research projects, courses, and publications are mapped to the SDGs, producing solutions with high societal impact.

With its interdisciplinary research culture, Özyeğin University aims to transform scientific knowledge into innovative and applicable solutions, taking a leading role both nationally and internationally. By approaching global challenges with a transdisciplinary perspective, the university strives to build a sustainable future.