The 7th MEMTEK International Symposium on Membrane Technologies and Applications was held at Ayazağa Campus SDKM on October 17-19, 2023 through the partnership of Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and Gebze Technical University.

The importance of membranes in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Our Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Koyuncu, who chaired the symposium together with Prof. Dr. Bülent Keskinler from Gebze Technical University, addressed the participants at the opening ceremony. Our Rector pointed out the importance of membrane technologies in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Stating that membranes are of great importance for our country regarding issues such as water reuse and desalination, Prof. Dr. Koyuncu said, “Türkiye is a country that constantly experiences water stress and is located between water-rich and arid countries.” Our Rector gave the participants information about the studies carried out at MEMTEK and wished for a productive symposium.

Prof. Dr. Bülent Keskinler said that membrane technology finds use in not only water-related but many other sectors and invited the participants to develop collaborations and have fruitful scientific discussions throughout the symposium. Our Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Koyuncu presented a gift to Prof. Dr. Keskinler for his contributions to membrane technology. At the end of the opening ceremony, a group photo was taken and the sessions started.

For details: https://haberler.itu.edu.tr/en/newsdetail/2023/10/18/7th-memtek-international-symposium-on-membrane-technologies-and-applications-at-itu