Interview on Research Based Learning Symposium

ITU EELISA continues its studies for the “EELISA Research Based Learning Symposium”, which will be held within the scope of the Work Package 5 for which ITU is responsible. The Work Package 5 carries out studies based on “Links Between Education, Research and Innovation”. The EELISA team carried out an interview with Dr. Mehmet Akif Yazıcı from ITU Informatics Institute, who is in charge of Work Package 5. Answers relating to the purpose of the symposium, the work carried out by ITU, and what the contributions of the symposium will be for the community and students can be found out in the interview. You can access the interview here.

Detailed explanations for the “EELISA Research Based Learning Symposium” to take place at ITU on 17-18 May 2022 will be announced soon.

Keynote Speaker of Research Based Learning Symposium is Announced

Research Based Learning Symposium’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Mahesh Krishnamurthy. With his topic titled “Mentorship, Leadership and Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Vision for Experiential Learning in Undergraduate STEM Education at Illinois Tech”, Dr. Krishanumurthy will share his knowledge and experience.

Dr. Mahesh Krishnamurthy received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas in 2008. He is currently a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Academic Director of the Kaplan Institute of Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship at Illinois Tech. He is also the Director of the Grainger Power Electronics and Motor Drives Laboratory. He served as a Distinguished Lecturer with the IEEE-Vehicular Technology Society from 2011-2013 and 2013-2015 and Distinguished Speaker from 2015-2018 and 2018-2021. He has co-authored over 150 scientific articles and patents, book chapters and technical reports. He has been awarded several teaching and research awards and is currently the Editor-in-chief for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification and Editor for IEEE Electrification Magazine.

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