Head of Research's Message
At Biruni University, research is the engine of transformation and a defining pillar of our institutional mission. We position research as a strategic force that advances education, healthcare innovation, societal progress, and sustainable development.
With scientific rigor and entrepreneurial vision, we invest in emerging frontiers that anticipate future needs. Our interdisciplinary and globally connected research culture emphasizes originality, translational impact, and international collaboration. Biruni scholars are recognized for prestigious awards, high-impact publications, and global partnerships, and generate knowledge that transcends disciplines, institutions, and borders.
Our innovation ecosystem bridges discovery and application. A state-of-the-art university hospital serves as a living laboratory for clinical excellence and rapid bench-to-bedside translation, while our Technopark accelerates technology transfer and commercialization, transforming research into scalable solutions with measurable economic and societal value.
Students are central to our research enterprise. From early inquiry to doctoral scholarship, we cultivate globally minded scientific leaders prepared to shape systems, influence policy, and improve lives. At Biruni University, research excellence is measured not only by output, but by impact; by our ability to shape the future and contribute meaningfully to the global knowledge economy.
The Biruni research portfolio includes health-based artificial intelligence, the clinical and translational research landscape and community-based participatory studies.
Prof. Dr. Abdulillah Ece
Head of Research
3D Model of Biruni Research Center (B@MER)
253
STEM
Number of academic staff by subject area
158
Medicine
Number of academic staff by subject area
4.750.943
Research income
from industry and commerce by subject area: Medicine
Advanced Research Facilities
Biruni University is equipped with state-of-the-art research laboratories and facilities that enable our researchers to conduct world-class investigations. Our commitment to excellence in research is reflected in the cutting-edge technology and resources available to our faculty and students.
From molecular biology labs to advanced computing centers, we provide an environment that fosters innovation and discovery across all disciplines. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures that research teams have access to the tools they need to address complex global challenges.
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Research of the Month
Outstanding Researchers
Adnan Yüksel
A pediatric neurologist and academic leader, he has published research on rare genetic neurological disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions using advanced genomic analyses, contributing to understanding complex disease genetics while also guiding scientific strategy as the university’s rector.
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Mustafa Solak
As a medical geneticist, an honorary member of Turkish Academy of Sciences and vice rector, his work spans clinical and molecular genetics, including studies on chromosomal and gene polymorphisms linked to health conditions, and extensive academic service shaping genetic research and education.
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Ege Can Şerefoğlu
MSc and PhD degrees in Biophysics from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, and her research focuses on biophysics-based nanotechnological approaches for cancer diagnosis and therapy.
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Announcements
November 2025Preliminary Evaluation for the Recruitment of a Lecturer Artificial Intelligence Program, Vocational School
Preliminary Evaluation for the Recruitment of a Research Assistant Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences / 16.01.2026
The Biruni University mobile application has been launched on Android and iOS platforms.