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Overview on Forest Industrial Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University

Learn about the Forest Industrial Engineering program at Karadeniz Technical University, its history, curriculum, and research activities.

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Overview on Forest Industrial Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University

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  1. Overview on Forest Industrial Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University Dr. Ümit C. YILDIZ Head of Department Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Forestry Department of Forest Industrial Engineering COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  2. About Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) • founded in 1955 • the fourth oldest university in Turkey • the first university established outside İstanbul and Ankara • one of the best campus setting in the country COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  3. About Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) • more than 40000 undergraduate students • 2000 academic staff (with about 850 holding Ph.D) • 1800 administrative personnel COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  4. About Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) • 82 departments in 17 faculties • 7 institutes • 4 higher education schools • 48 programs in 10 vocational schools • many research and application centres COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  5. About Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) • recretional areas and sport complexes for both students and faculty staff • many cultural and social events • many conferences and scientific meetings COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  6. About Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) • encompassing a large selection of study programs • opportunies for dual degree and joint degree • innovative-, interactive- and research-oriented teaching COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  7. Overview on Forest Industrial Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University • thebeginning of ForestIndustrialEngineeringeducation in Turkey: 1971, KTU • nowadays in Turkey; in 9 faculties; totaly 11 departments; enrollmentcapacity is 600 • approximately 6000 studentsgratuateduntillnow COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  8. Overview on Forest Industrial Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University • in ourcountry; ForestIndustrialEngineeringeducation has distinctivestructure: • woodscience/technologyandpulp/papersubjectsarecombined in oureducation program • as youmayknow; thesedisciplinesarerepresented in differentdepartments in othercountries COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  9. Overview on Forest Industrial Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University • wehavethreeimportantactivities: -education, -research, -technicalconcultancy COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  10. Overview on Forest Industrial Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University • wehavefourscientificdivisions: -woodmechanicsandtechnology -woodprotectiontechnology -woodchemistryandpulp&papertechnology -forestproductsmarketing&management COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  11. Academic Staff COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  12. Students COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  13. Forest Industrial Engineering Education Program • basicwoodsciences; including anatomy and biology of wood formation; wood identification; physical andmechanical properties; chemical characteristics and properties; wood degradation and deterioration; and composite materials • wood processing and manufacturing; including mechanical reduction of the raw material; drying processes; manufacture of solid wood products; manufacture of composite materials; chemical wood processing; and wood protection and enhancement COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  14. Forest Industrial Engineering Education Program • contemporary issues of wood use; including demand, use, and impact of use on society and the environment; applications of wood and wood-based materials; choosing and specifying appropriate wood-based products; policy, regulation, environmental and other societal issues; professional ethics; and health, safety, and security issues; marketing of woodproducts; andmanagement in woodindustry • undergraduatecorerequirements; includinga fundamental background in preparatory and general education courses in compliance with the requirements established byTheCouncil of HigherEducation of Turkey (YÖK) andAssociationforEvoluationandAccreditation of Engineering Programs (MÜDEK) COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  15. Forest Industrial Engineering Education Program • weconsistentlyupgradeourcurriculumconsideringtheseissues: -Bologna Process requirements; -demands of ForestProductsIndustry in Turkey -sustainable, environmentallyfriendlyandcost- effectiveproduction; -EuropeanUnionacquies; COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  16. Forest Industrial Engineering Education Program • Our department has aggrement with five different wood science departments in Europe according to Erasmus Program (Germany, Austuria, Romania, Denmark) • Undergraduate, graduate students and faculty staff have been using this program for ten years COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  17. Pilot Plant and Laboratory Facilities(Paper Pilot Plant) COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  18. Pilot Plant and Laboratory Facilities(Pulp&Paper Laboratory) COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  19. Pilot Plant and Laboratory Facilities(Pilot Plant of Wood Composites) COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  20. Pilot Plant and Laboratory Facilities(Laboratory of Wood Mechanics) COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  21. Pilot Plant and Laboratory Facilities(Pilot Plant of Wood Impregnation) COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  22. Pilot Plant and Laboratory Facilities(Laboratory of Wood Protection) COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

  23. Overview on Forest Industrial Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University COST Action FP1105 Workshop Karadeniz Technical University – Kanuni Campus October 8-10, 2013

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