TUBITAK Marmara Research Center

TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (MAM) is a leading applied research and development institution under the umbrella of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK). It focuses on providing scientific and technological solutions to meet the needs of industry and the public sector. With its facilities in Kocaeli and Ankara, the center conducts innovative projects aligned with Türkiye's sustainable development goals across various sectors.

1. Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology:

   • Metallic and ceramic materials (applications in aerospace, automotive, and defense)

   • High-temperature-resistant composite materials

   • Functional materials for energy systems

   • Membrane technologies (hydrogen production, CO2 capture, gas separation)

   • Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems and targeted cancer therapies

2. Biotechnology and Life Sciences:

   • Biotechnological drugs, innovative vaccines, and nanomedicine

   • Agricultural biotechnology (drought-tolerant crops, animal genetics)

   • Food biotechnology (probiotics, functional food products)

   • Biofuel production (microalgae-based biofuel and hydrogen generation)

3. Environment, Climate, and Natural Resource Management:

   • Climate change mitigation and sustainability studies

   • Water resource management and alternative water sources

   • Marine research and monitoring marine pollution

   • Optimization of agricultural production processes and natural resource management