Istanbul Technical University Polar Research Center


Istanbul Technical University Polar Research Center was established in 2015. ITU PolReC is the first polar research center in Turkey. One year after its establishment, the ITU PolReC had its first expedition to Antarctica. ITU PolReC has MoU's with some of most known institute doing polar sciences
ITU PolReC participated in 38th ATCM in Sofia, Bulgaria, 39th ATCM in Santiago, Chile and 34th SCAR in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The founding director of ITU PolReC, Burcu Özsoy, is a remote sensing expert.

Mission

ITU PolReC's mission is to research on the future of the Antarctic region for developing our country’s visibility and have a say in international area and, at the same time, act as an interface between researchers in ITU and other universities of Turkey with national or international scientific, research, development, industrial bodies and authorities.

Vision

ITU PolReC's vision is to conduct intercollegiate and international studies on Arctic, Antarctic, Ocean and Marine Sciences and raise public awareness about these topics; and also to contribute to Turkey’s surplus value with referred about arctic studies in international area.

Main Field of Activities

Participation of Turkey to international consortium of Antarctic Continent and provide to have a say
Establish a scientific station and Republic of Turkey's scientific research vessel study
Increase scientific studies which focus on global warming in Arctic and Antarctic regions, international publishing and participation to international scientific platforms
Engage training activities