New rector at Izmir University of Economics

06 JUNE 2023

Izmir University of Economics (IUE), which has been continuing its educational journey for 22 years as the first Foundation University of the Aegean Region, has undergone a change of rector. After the completion of Prof. Dr. Murat Aşkar's term of office as rector for about 4 years, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Hakan Abacıoğlu was appointed as the new rector with the decision published in the Official Gazette dated 6 June 2023 with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The founding dean of IUE Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Abacıoğlu is known in the academia for his successful studies and international projects in the field of Microbiology.

Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Kentmen Çin, Prof. Dr. Levent Eren and Prof. Dr. Aslı Ceylan Öner were also appointed as the vice rectors. The former rector of IUE, Prof. Dr. Murat Aşkar will continue his studies as a lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The University will continue to benefit from Prof. Dr. Aşkar's experiences.

CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENCE AND SOCIETY, VALUE HUMANITY

Stating that as a faculty member of Izmir University of Economics, he will work in unity and solidarity to bring the University to a higher point, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Hakan Abacıoğlu said, “We are a very big family with 10 thousand students, 22 thousand graduates and approximately 900 teaching staff. It is a great honor for me to be the rector of such a valuable and respected university that has proven itself in the world of science and makes a difference with the success of its academics and students. Universities are the very first place where the footsteps of big changes are heard. Because universities are independent institutions that shape change, create the philosophy of change, and direct society. Accordingly; we will work with the aim of contributing to science and society, giving value to humanity. We will continue to raise well-equipped, self-confident young people who focus on production and innovation that our country needs. We will work for our university in solidarity with all levels, by joining forces. I wish the new term will be beneficial for our university, city and country.”