On June 20, the Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering (Közlekedés- és Járműmérnöki Kar – KJK) at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) signed a series of formal cooperation agreements with a select group of prestigious national and international institutions under the coordination of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniel Rohacs (HoD at RHT-BME), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Utku Kale (Faculty Member at RHT-BME). These partnerships are aimed at fostering collaboration in cutting-edge areas such as unmanned systems, automation, and digitalization, etc.
The Collaboration Agreements were signed within the framework of the Cooperative Technologies National Laboratory of Hungary (Grant No. 2022-2.1.1-NL-2022-00012), highlighting BME KJK’s strategic vision for interdisciplinary research and innovation through global and national engagement.
The following institutions and representatives participated in the signing of the cooperation agreements:
- Piri Reis University, Istanbul, Türkiye
– Prof. Dr. Ziya Söğüt, Vice-Rector
https://pirireis.edu.tr/en/ - Sustainable Development and Environment Association (SUDEAS)
– Prof. Dr. Ziya Söğüt, Founder and President
https://sudeas.org/ - Erciyes University – Aviation Application and Research Center (ERHAM), Türkiye
– Assoc. Prof. Melih Yıldız, Deputy Director
https://www.erciyes.edu.tr/home/index - HT Division
– Mr. Suat Gökhan Karakuş, CEO
https://htdivision.com/hu - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) – Institute of Mechanical Sciences, Lithuania
– Prof. Dr. Artūras Kilikevičius, Director
https://vilniustech.lt/mechanics/departments/institute-of-mechanical-science/about-institute/299330
Representing the Budapest University of Technology and Economics were:
- Prof. András Nemeslaki, Vice Rector for International Relations
- Prof. Dr. Ádám Török, Vice Dean, Faculty of Transportation Engineering
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dániel Rohács, Head of the Department of Aeronautics and Naval Architecture (RHT-BME)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Utku Kale, Faculty Member at RHT-BME and European Commission Expert
In addition to the signing ceremony, the gathering welcomed more than 20 international academics and industrial experts from a variety of countries, who participated in discussions on emerging technologies, research synergies, and future collaboration opportunities. Their presence contributed to a dynamic exchange of knowledge and further reinforced the international significance of the initiative.
These partnerships mark an important milestone in BME KJK’s ongoing efforts to foster interdisciplinary cooperation, promote innovation, and contribute meaningfully to the global advancement of transportation technologies.