ICTürkiye2025 International Brokerage Event

10 Apr 2025 | İstanbul, Türkiye

Selim Dündar

Civil Engineering Department Chair

Istanbul Okan University

Tuzla/Akfırat, Türkiye

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Associate Professor in Transportation Engineering at Istanbul Okan University, working on smart mobility, CCAM, micromobility, traffic simulation, digital twins and AI. Seeking partners for Horizon Europe and international R&I projects.

My organisation

At İstanbul Okan University, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant hub of academic excellence and innovative learning. With a diverse range of programs and a commitment to fostering global perspectives, we equip our students with the skills necessary to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Our focus on research and partnerships with various industries enables us to bridge the gap between education and real-world applications. Together, we are dedicated to shaping the future leaders and professionals of tomorrow. Istanbul Okan University is a large institution with over 10,000 students and more than 400 faculty members. It has established partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide, promoting student exchange and joint research. The university is gaining recognition in global rankings for its academic excellence and international collaborations. Istanbul Okan University has made notable progress in international rankings in recent years. According to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024, the university placed in the 801-1000 bracket globally. Specifically, it ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide in the "No Poverty" category and within the top 300 in the "Life on Land" category. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Istanbul Okan University was positioned within the 3511-4000 range globally and ranked 108th among Turkish universities. Additionally, the university secured the 97th spot in Turkey and the 23rd position among universities in Istanbul in a meta-ranking that aggregates data from multiple university rankings. ​ These rankings reflect Istanbul Okan University's ongoing commitment to enhancing its global presence and academic reputation.
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About me

I am an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Head of the Civil Engineering Department at Istanbul Okan University, specialising in transportation engineering and smart mobility.

My research focuses on connected and automated mobility (CCAM), intelligent transportation systems, traffic modelling and simulation, micromobility, road safety, digital twins, data-driven transportation systems, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to mobility challenges. I am also increasingly involved in research on transport resilience, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), multimodal integration and emerging mobility technologies.

I have experience in European R&I projects, including Horizon Europe and other EU-funded initiatives, with particular involvement in mobility-related research, pilot design, traffic simulation, societal and behavioural aspects, and the development and validation of innovative transport solutions. I am interested in contributing to international consortia as a research partner, task/work-package leader, pilot partner or co-developer of new project concepts.

Beyond transportation, I am interested in interdisciplinary research connecting mobility with AI, digitalisation, sustainability, circular economy, cultural heritage and historical transportation systems.

I am particularly interested in meeting universities, research organisations, technology companies, public authorities and mobility operators interested in developing joint proposals for upcoming Horizon Europe and other European R&I calls.

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Skills

  • civil engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Transportation Planning
  • autonomous vehicles
  • micromobility
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • cultural heritage
  • History
  • circular economy