R&D Monitoring and Development Commission
Purpose:
The Research and Development (R&D) Monitoring and Enhancement Committee conducts activities to monitor and support research and development initiatives carried out by the faculty members and students of the Department of Software Engineering, and to ensure the sustainable improvement of the department’s research capacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Monitoring of Research Activities
- Track undergraduate and graduate research activities within the department and compile annual research performance indicators.
- Analyze and report the academic staff’s publications, citations, projects, and patent outcomes.
- Promote visibility of success stories and achievements related to R&D activities.
Management of Funding Opportunities and Research Projects
- Provide information and guidance on national (e.g., TÜBİTAK, KOSGEB) and international (e.g., Horizon Europe) funding opportunities.
- Support faculty members during project development, proposal preparation, and execution processes.
- Establish mechanisms that encourage undergraduate and graduate student participation in research projects.
Research Strategy and Priority Areas
- Identify the department’s strong research areas and prepare strategic development plans.
- Encourage emerging research topics aligned with current trends in software engineering.
- Contribute to R&D activities addressing industry and societal needs.
Enhancing Research Competencies of Undergraduate Students
- Organize workshops, seminars and academic events to foster a research culture at the undergraduate level.
- Encourage student participation in competitions, scientific conferences, and poster/presentation events.
Development of Research Laboratory Infrastructure
- Support the use of existing laboratories for R&D purposes and conduct needs analyses.
- Plan for improved access to new technologies, software systems, and testing environments.
Support for Publication and Patent Processes
- Conduct awareness and mentoring activities to enhance the quality of academic publications.
- Provide guidance on patenting, utility model development, and commercialization processes.
Reporting and Performance Indicators
- Prepare periodic evaluation reports on R&D activities and present them to the departmental board.
- Establish and monitor performance indicators for continuous improvement.
