Interdisciplinary Research Centers and Laboratories

At the core of this approach is the goal of conducting high-impact research and creating innovative educational processes. The design and implementation of modern research and education laboratories extensively incorporate disciplines such as computing, robotics, communication technologies, design principles, and human behavior, reinforcing an integrated approach.

Özyeğin University has embraced an interdisciplinary research philosophy, establishing numerous centers and laboratories in this direction. These structures combine different academic fields, offering dynamic and innovative research environments designed to solve complex problems. By combining expertise from different faculties, these centers create a strong collaborative foundation and align with the university’s strategic research priorities. Examples include the Energy, Environment, and Economy Center (EÇEM), Robotics Laboratory, Speech and Natural Language Processing Laboratory, Interactive Intelligent Systems Laboratory, and ÖzÜ Connect Legal Lab. These research centers and laboratories contribute to the university’s academic and technological development, supporting its mission to produce innovative solutions. Moreover, the OzU-X building, located on the campus, has been introduced as a transformative space designed to foster innovation, enhance collaboration, and facilitate interdisciplinary research.

These centers, which promote interdisciplinary collaboration, expand the scope and impact of individual faculties’ research efforts. They aim to increase knowledge production and societal impact by generating innovative solutions in thematic areas. Özyeğin University offers formal and flexible structures to strengthen its interdisciplinary research ecosystem. These structures bring together experts from different disciplines to address regional, national, and global challenges, supporting the university’s research vision. Interdisciplinary research centers and laboratories are vital to Özyeğin University’s mission to transform scientific knowledge into societal benefit.

These centers mainly focus on projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to build a sustainable future. Through its interdisciplinary research culture, Özyeğin University plays a leading role nationally and internationally, developing solution-oriented approaches to global challenges.

• EÇEM (Energy, Environment, and Economy Center)
• Sustainability Platform
• Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
• Speech and Natural Language Processing Laboratory
• Interactive Intelligent Systems Laboratory
• ÖzÜ Connect Legal Lab
• Robotics Laboratory
• Human-Centered Design Laboratory
• Startup Factory
• Entrepreneurship Center