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TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center

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TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center

Establishment Year

1972

Affiliated Institution

TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye)

Location

TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus

Gebze / KOCAELİ

Area

2.5

Core Activity Areas

Energy, Environment, Food, Materials, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Inter-institute collaboration

Institutes

Energy Institute, Food Institute, Materials Institute, Environment and Clean Production Institute, Chemistry Institute

Purpose(s)

Integrate science and technology into industry

provide R&D solutions

Website(s)

https://mam.tubitak.gov.tr

Phone

+90 262 677 21 00

Email

[email protected]

The Marmara Research Center (MAM), operating under the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK), was established in 1972 and is located at the TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. With its structure encompassing institutes in environment, energy, chemistry, materials, biotechnology, genetics, and marine sciences, MAM is one of Türkiye’s most comprehensive applied research centers.


The primary objective of TÜBİTAK MAM is to contribute to Türkiye’s development in science and technology, implement strategic R&D projects for industry and public sectors, and transform scientific knowledge into applied technologies. The center aims to foster innovative technologies by supporting collaborations between universities, industry, and public institutions.


TÜBİTAK MAM consists of the following institutes:


  • Energy Institute
  • Materials Institute
  • Chemistry Institute
  • Environment and Clean Production Institute
  • Marine Sciences Institute
  • Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Institute


Under these structures, national and international projects are carried out in various fields including defense industry, energy efficiency, sustainable environment, advanced materials, and bioeconomy.

Areas of Activity

  • National and international R&D projects
  • Consulting and technical support for public institutions and the private sector
  • Laboratory services
  • Scientific research opportunities for graduate students

Notable Projects

  • Pilot applications targeting renewable energy sources
  • Defense technologies developed in the field of nanotechnology and advanced materials
  • Transboundary water and environmental projects
  • Development of diagnostic kits and biotechnological products during the COVID-19 pandemic


TÜBİTAK MAM engages in numerous international scientific collaborations through platforms such as the European Union framework programs, NATO, EUREKA, and COST.

Bibliographies





Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye. "List of R&D and Design Centers and Technology Development Zones." *Official Website of the Ministry of Industry and Technology*. Accessed May 24, 2025. https://www.sanayi.gov.tr/arge-tasarim-merkezleri-ve-tgb.

TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center. "Ana Sayfa." TÜBİTAK MAM Resmi Web Sitesi. Accessed May 24, 2025. https://mam.tubitak.gov.tr.

TÜBİTAK. "Bilim ve Teknoloji Yüksek Kurulu (BTYK) Kararları." TÜBİTAK Kurumsal Politikalar. Accessed May 24, 2025. https://tubitak.gov.tr/tr/kurumsal/politikalar/bilim-ve-teknolojileri-yuksek-kurulu.

TÜBİTAK. *TÜBİTAK 2023 Yılı Faaliyet Raporu*. Ankara: Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu, 2024. https://tubitak.gov.tr/sites/default/files/2024-04/tubitak_2023_yili_faaliyet_raporu.pdf.

TÜBİTAK. “TÜBİTAK 1001 ve 1007 Proje Programları Arşivi.” _TÜBİTAK Ulusal Destek Programları_. Accessed May 24, 2025. https://tubitak.gov.tr/tr/destekler/akademik/ulusal-destek-programlari/1007-kamu-kurumlari-arastirma-ve-gelistirme-projelerini-destekleme-programi.

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  • Notable Projects

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