Prof. Dr. Janusz A. Koziński, who gave a seminar at TÜBİTAK MAM, discussed the changing needs in engineering education and environmentally friendly energy production methods.
The TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (MAM) hosted Prof. Dr. Janusz A. Koziński, an academic conducting research in the field of clean energy and environmental technologies. During the visit, a seminar was held at TÜBİTAK MAM, where the changing needs in engineering education and environmentally friendly energy production methods were discussed.
“Engineering Shouldn’t Be Just About Technical Knowledge”
Koziński, who serves as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Lakehead University in Canada, assessed the impact of advancements in artificial intelligence and water and energy usage on the profession during his seminar presentation. Noting that it is not enough for engineers to be trained solely through theoretical courses, the visiting scholar emphasized that the next generation of engineers must be individuals who can collaborate across different disciplines, are creative, capable of solving problems, and contribute to society.
Production of Hydrogen Fuel from Waste
One of the seminar’s key topics was the conversion of biological waste and plant-based materials into energy. The presentation covered methods that use high-pressure water to convert waste into hydrogen gas without the need for drying. It was explained that this process not only yields clean fuel but also enables the production of materials such as biochar, which improves soil quality and traps air pollutants.
Goal of Collaboration Between Turkey and Canada
Prof. Dr. Koziński stated that the goal is to carry out joint projects in which experts from both countries will collaborate on topics of mutual interest to Turkey and Canada, such as clean energy, mineral processing, and small-scale nuclear power plants.
Following the event, participants toured the laboratories and pilot facilities of the TÜBİTAK MAM Resource Efficiency and Clean Energy Research Group to examine the work being conducted firsthand.
