To strengthen university–industry collaboration and support applied research, a special award will be presented to outstanding papers selected by industry representatives. The evaluation will focus on the relevance of the research to real industrial needs, its practical applicability, and its potential to address industry challenges.
In line with efforts to expand scientific and research collaboration between universities and industry and to support applied, problem-oriented research, a special award will be presented to outstanding papers with a strong industrial focus.
Under this initiative, papers that demonstrate a meaningful connection to the actual needs, challenges, and priorities of industry will be reviewed and evaluated by industry representatives and experts. Following the evaluation process, the selected papers will be announced, and their authors will be recognized with a special award.
This initiative provides a valuable opportunity to highlight research achievements with practical industrial applications and to encourage researchers to conduct studies that respond to real-world needs. It is also expected to contribute to stronger cooperation among researchers, universities, companies, and industrial organizations, while facilitating the transformation of academic research into practical and implementable solutions.
Researchers and authors are encouraged to place particular emphasis on industrial relevance, the practical application of their findings, and the potential of their research to address real challenges in order to increase their chances of being selected for this award.