ABET(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)
22 May 2026 Friday
A Seminar on “The Role of Engineers in the Industry” Was Held at the Department of Mechatronics Engineering
At the “The Engineer’s Role in the Industry” seminar organized by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Mr. Gökhan Erkoca, an Electrical and Electronics Engineer from Frenox Industrial Cooling Systems, met with students. The event addressed the role of the engineering profession in the industry, the career path, and the competencies expected of engineers.
The Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Istanbul Gelişim University organized a seminar titled “The Engineer’s Role in the Industry” with the aim of contributing to students’ professional development and providing them with the opportunity to hear about industry experiences directly from experts working in the field.
The event, held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Classroom 322 of J Block, hosted Mr. Gökhan ERKOCA, an Electrical and Electronics Engineer at Frenox Industrial Cooling Systems, as the guest speaker. During the seminar, important insights were shared regarding the role of the engineering profession in the industry, the career path following graduation, the application of technical knowledge in the workplace, and the competencies expected of engineers.
As part of the event, students had the opportunity to see how the theoretical knowledge gained during their engineering education can be applied in the industry. Based on his experience in the field of industrial cooling systems, Mr. Gökhan ERKOCA emphasized the importance of an interdisciplinary perspective, problem-solving skills, and continuous development in engineering.
The seminar continued with answers to students’ questions about the industry and the sharing of recommendations for career planning. At the conclusion of the event, speaker Mr. Gökhan ERKOCA was thanked for the discussion, which contributed to enhancing the students’ professional awareness.
