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Eastern Mediterranean University Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam, Rector
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Prof. Dr. Cem Tanova, Vice Rector, International Relations and Promotion
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YEAR : 1 NO: 43 18 AUGUST 2017, FRIDAY
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EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam Visited “Z-Zero” Team
Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam visited the “Z-Zero” Team on 16th August 2017 Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. The “Z-Zero” electric car is technologically developed by EMU Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering and visually designed by EMU Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Department of Visual Arts and Visual Communication. EMU Vice Rector For Student Affairs Prof. Dr. M. Yaşar Özden, Rector’s Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Arif Akkeleş, Mechanical Engineering Department Vice Chairman and Mechatronics Program Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Davut Solyalı, Public Relations and Press Office Directorate
Manager (a) Murat Aktuğralı and “Z-Zero” Team were also present at the visit that was realized at the parking area of Department of Mechanical Engineering. EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam observed the electric car “Z-Zero” at the parking area and wished good luck to the team that will compete at TÜBİTAK Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle – Elektromobil 2017 between 21st-27th August 2017 at Turkey. “I am Proud of Z-Zero Team” EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam stated that he is proud of the electric car “Z-Zero” that was manufactured and produced completely within EMU’s own facilities and students. Prof. Dr. Osam
talked with all the academicians and students that are working on the project and underlined the importance of the great contribution of this electric car to the domestic technology production of TRNC. The electric car project “Z-Zero” under the leadership of EMU Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering Vice Chairman and Mechatronics Program Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Davut Solyalı, includes a team especially formed by undergraduate and graduate students. The design and production was undertaken within the rules and criterion of TÜBİTAK. The project aimed to produce the most efficient
electric car with battery. “Z-Zero” Team will compete with 70 teams from 54 different universities. The team will complete technical and dynamic driving control between 21st – 24th August 2017 and then will perform at short-timed alternative competitions on 25th August 2017. Lastly, the team will compete at the final competition on 27th August 2017. EMU aims to improve domestic production and the developing of high-value products such as “Z-Zero”. At the same time, the project aims to provide research opportunities on alternative energies by following the latest developments in the world, gaining experience and increase awareness about the use of alternative energy sources in their countries.
EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam Visits TRNC Health Minister Dr. Faiz Sucuoğlu Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)
at the visit that took place on 17th August
Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam paid a
2017. EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam
courtesy visit to Turkish Republic of
mentioned that they are very happy to
Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Healh Minister
collaborate and continue to develop projects
Dr. Faiz Sucuoğlu.
with the TRNC Health Ministry. Prof. Dr. Osam underlined that the universities
Ideas of future projects and strengthening
mission is to serve the public and that they
of existing collaborations between EMU
will continue working with the necessary
and TRNC Health Ministry were discussed
efforts to accomplish this mission as EMU.