Global Achievement for Konya Technical University Professor; Prestigious Award for Professor Karaoğlan

Konya Technical University (KTÜN) has once again made its name resonate in international scientific circles. Professor Dr. İsmail Karaoğlan, a faculty member of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences in the Department of Industrial Engineering, succeeded in winning the prestigious 'Outstanding Professor Award in Operations Research' in a global competition [1]. This significant achievement was presented to him during the 16th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, hosted by Gazi University in Ankara.

Details of the IEOM 2026 Conference and Award The IEOM 2026 conference, organized by the International Society of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, saw extensive participation from researchers, scientists, and industry representatives from dozens of countries. This scientific event, held from June 23 to 25, 2026, provided a platform for presenting the latest scientific achievements in the fields of optimization and systems management [2]. Professor Karaoğlan was recognized by the international jury for his valuable contribution to the development of 'Operations Research' knowledge and his influential scientific papers.

Scientific and Academic Achievements In his speech after receiving the award, Professor İsmail Karaoğlan attributed this success to years of effort in the field of mathematical modeling and optimization. He noted that receiving this award alongside the world's leading professors would be an additional motivation to continue his research activities [1]. Konya Technical University also described this success in an official statement as an indicator of the university's high level of educational and research quality on a global scale. In recent years, by focusing on engineering fields, the university has been able to improve its position in international rankings such as Times Higher Education [2].

Importance of This Success for the City of Konya Local media, including the 'Yenigün Konya' newspaper, described the event as a 'Day of Pride for Konya.' The success of KTÜN professors at the international level not only enhances Turkey's scientific prestige but also attracts international collaborations and joint projects with prestigious universities worldwide [3]. At the end of his remarks, Professor Karaoğlan expressed his gratitude to the management of Konya Technical University and Gazi University (as his alma mater) for their unwavering support [1]. This award once again proved that Turkey's technical universities are taking firm steps toward becoming scientific hubs in the region and the world.