Özyeğin University Expands Its Research Ecosystem With Six New Research Centers

Further advancing its vision as a research university, Özyeğin University has established six new research centers to strengthen its research ecosystem. Focusing on health technologies, robotics, artificial intelligence, energy transition, design, and the future of work and social equity, these centers will foster interdisciplinary collaboration, accelerate the translation of research into real-world applications, and create lasting social impact.

With the addition of these new centers, Özyeğin University's research ecosystem has grown to 13 research centers. Bringing together faculty members, researchers, and industry partners from diverse disciplines, the expanded ecosystem will serve as a dynamic platform for collaborative research and innovation. Through this strengthened research infrastructure, the University aims to develop innovative solutions to global challenges, expand national and international research partnerships, and transform research outcomes into practical, high-impact applications.

The University's new research centers are:

• OzU HealthTech (Health Technologies Research Center),
• Center for Physical Artificial Intelligence and Robotics,
• Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence Technologies Research Center,
• Integrated Energy Initiative (IEI),
• Center for Work, Inclusion, and Social Equity (WISE),
• OzU / Istanbul Design Institute