Erzurum Technical University (ETU) achieved a significant success by ranking 24th in the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders Turkey ranking, one of the world's most prestigious indices measuring scientific research performance.

Based on the world's most outstanding scientific publications determined by independent research groups, the Nature Index, with its 2026 data, has been expanded to include applied sciences and social sciences for the first time, in addition to natural and health sciences. The index, which evaluates institutions' research performance through "Share" and "Count" metrics, is considered among the most important indicators of scientific productivity in international academic circles.

By ranking 24th in the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders Turkey ranking, ETU has once again demonstrated its remarkable position among research-oriented universities with its high-quality scientific publication performance. This achievement also confirms the quality and visibility of ETU's scientific research conducted on an international scale.

Rector Cakmak: "A Concrete Indicator of Our Research-Oriented Vision"

Commenting on the matter, ETU Rector Prof. Dr. Bulent Cakmak stated that the result obtained in an internationally respected evaluation system like the Nature Index is an important milestone in the university's scientific development journey.

Expressing that ETU is making steady progress in line with its research-oriented vision, Rector Cakmak stated, "We encourage our academics to produce scientific publications with high impact factors and we are constantly strengthening our research infrastructure. This success we achieved in the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders Turkey ranking is a concrete demonstration of our strategic approach and the importance we place on scientific production. We will resolutely continue our efforts to further enhance the visibility and prestige of our university in the international scientific world. I wholeheartedly congratulate our academics Prof. Dr. Songul Duman, Prof. Dr. Fatih Tosunoglu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Guvendi, Dr. Serkan Aslan, and Sumeyra Ucar, who contributed to this success with their valuable work, and wish them continued success."

Corporate Communications and Promotion Directorate, June 26, 2026