Atılım University Department of Automotive Engineering's Invited Participation in the Future of Automotive Design Competition (21.10.2026)
21.10.2026

On October 21, 2026, the Department of Automotive Engineering at Atılım University participated as an invited guest in the Future of Automotive Design Competition, organized by the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OİB). Our department was represented by Prof. Dr. Hasan U. AKAY, Head of the Department of Automotive Engineering; Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Batuhan YILANÇALI, faculty member; and Res. Asst. Özgür AKDENİZ.

This year's event, held under the theme of "Industrial Mobility," focused on innovative technologies shaping the future of the automotive industry, evolving manufacturing processes, sustainability approaches, and the ongoing technological transformation of the sector.

Throughout the event, presentations and discussions provided valuable insights into efficiency, digitalization, innovative engineering solutions, and future mobility technologies. Furthermore, the projects developed by participating entrepreneurs highlighted the importance of creative solutions and emerging technologies in addressing the current and future challenges of the automotive industry.

The innovative projects and entrepreneurial initiatives recognized during the competition's awards ceremony offered important perspectives on the future development of the automotive sector. The event also provided a valuable opportunity to explore the role of university-industry collaboration, research and development activities, and entrepreneurship in advancing automotive technologies.

As the Department of Automotive Engineering at Atılım University, we aim to continue following the latest developments in the automotive industry and participating in scientific and industrial events that contribute to broadening our students' engineering perspectives and strengthening our engagement with the automotive sector.