Within the scope of the 2nd Istanbul Medipol University Social Impact Awards Ceremony organized by the Social Impact Commission, projects carried out in partnership with the Sustainable Development and Twin Transformation Application and Research Center (SURKAM) were deemed worthy of awards.

We sincerely congratulate all our academicians and project teams who contributed to these valuable projects, which were developed with a sustainability focus, an interdisciplinary approach, and a strong commitment to social impact.

AWARDED PROJECTS

Biopsychosocial Assessment Training for Professionals Working with Children in Women’s Shelters

This project is a training initiative aimed at enabling professionals working with children in women’s shelters to accurately assess children’s developmental and biopsychosocial needs.

Project Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. Rana Atabay Kuşçu (Director of SURKAM)

Use of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Mechanisms in Energy Efficiency

This is an innovative system design project that aims to convert kinetic energy into energy efficiency through piezoelectric and similar technologies.

Project Coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Serab Onursal (Leader of the SURKAM Circular Economy Working Group)

Matletizm
This project supports cognitive and physical development by integrating mathematics with physical activity.

Project Coordinator:
Lect. Tayyar Tepe (Deputy Director, SBMYO)

Agriculture of the Future: Soilless Farming Practices

This project aims to promote sustainable soilless farming methods and raise social awareness across Istanbul, particularly in Beykoz.

Project Coordinator:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Hasan Sağcan (Deputy Director, SHMYO)

As SURKAM, we continue to support sustainable and innovative initiatives that transform academic knowledge into social benefit.

We would like to thank all academicians, project teams, and partners who contributed to these projects.