Yıldız Technical University
About
The centre is a research unit that studies marine ecosystems alongside coastal and maritime engineering under one roof, operating within Yıldız Technical University.
How we work
Three principles shape how we work.
We do not talk about what we have not measured. Behind every finding is a dataset we collected ourselves or whose source we state plainly; the method and the uncertainty ranges are published with the finding.
We do not put data behind a paywall. Raw measurement series, calibration records and null results go into open access too. The number a decision rests on has to be auditable.
We work with the place the finding will be applied. Municipalities, port operators and ministry units are co-investigators on projects; we do not hand over a report and withdraw.
Within the university
The centre operates within Yıldız Technical University. The university traces its origin to the Kondüktör Mekteb-i Âlisi, founded on 31 July 1911; it became the İstanbul State Academy of Engineering and Architecture in 1969, Yıldız University in 1983, and took its present name under Law 3837 of 3 July 1992.
Information about the university is taken from yildiz.edu.tr.
University history
- 1911 Kondüktör Mekteb-i Âlisi founded (31 July).
- 1923 Reorganised as Nafıa Fen Mektebi.
- 1937 Moved to the Yıldız Palace complex.
- 1969 Became the İstanbul State Academy of Engineering and Architecture (3 June, Law 1184).
- 1983 Yıldız University established (30 March, Law 2809).
- 1992 Took the name Yıldız Technical University (3 July, Law 3837).
Research areas
- Manoeuvring & Ship Hydrodynamics Free-running and captive model tests for turning, zig-zag, course-keeping and dynamic positioning. 112 Publications
- Seakeeping & Wave Loading Response of ships and floating structures in regular and irregular seas, up to high sea states. 94 Publications
- Autonomous & Uncrewed Marine Vehicles Model-scale development and validation of control, guidance and autonomy for USVs, AUVs and remote-operated craft. 268 Publications
- Floating & Offshore Structures Model testing of floating offshore platforms, mooring systems and station-keeping behaviour. 60 Publications
- Model Testing & Design Validation Scaled physical modelling, instrumentation and validation of numerical models and CFD.
Facilities
Wave Basin
A wave basin for free-running and captive model tests in regular and irregular seas, up to high sea states.
Indoor Positioning System
UWB, optical and inertial sensor fusion that tracks free-running models where GPS cannot reach.
Digital Twin & Data Laboratory
A living digital twin of the test facility that synchronises measurement, simulation and experiment control.