AI Certification Awarded to Uzbek Professors at Karabük University

Training Course Details and Certification Ceremony On July 10, 2026, Karabük University (KBÜ) hosted a special ceremony to award completion certificates to academics and professors from Uzbekistan. These professors, who traveled to Turkey for an intensive course on advanced applications of artificial intelligence, successfully completed their theoretical and practical training. The educational program included topics such as deep learning, natural language processing, and the use of AI in academic research [1].

The Rector of Karabük University emphasized the importance of knowledge exchange among Turkic-speaking countries during the ceremony, noting that the university has now become one of the main hubs for training in new technologies in the region. Uzbek professors also expressed their satisfaction with the quality of the training, considering this course an exceptional opportunity for technology transfer to their universities in Tashkent and other cities in Uzbekistan.

Recent AI Advancements at Karabük University The selection of Karabük University for this training course was not accidental. In recent weeks, the university has reported significant achievements in the field of artificial intelligence. Among these is the "DentiAssist" project, developed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caner Özcan at the university's Faculty of Software Engineering. This AI-based system is capable of diagnosing dental diseases in their early stages by analyzing radiographic images [2].

Furthermore, researchers at this university have recently succeeded in developing new methods for detecting prostate cancer using artificial intelligence, supported by TÜBİTAK acceleration programs. This level of technical expertise provided an ideal environment for Uzbek academics to become familiar with the latest global standards in this field [1].

Turkey-Uzbekistan Scientific Cooperation in the 2026 Horizon This training course is part of a larger movement in the Central Asian region. The government of Uzbekistan, by launching the "AI Leaders 2026" program, is striving to prepare a new generation of its managers and academics in collaboration with top universities in the world and the region, including Turkish educational institutions [3].

Turkey, as one of the strategic partners in this program, plays a key role in technical knowledge transfer. The cooperation between Karabük University and Uzbek academics demonstrates the deepening of scientific diplomacy between the two countries, which will lead not only to academic growth but also to the development of digital infrastructure across the entire region. It is expected that in the coming months, similar courses in the fields of robotics engineering and the Internet of Things will also be held for new groups of international students at this university.