The project proposal submitted by Asst. Prof. Mustafa Yurdabal APAK from the Civil Engineering Department under the TUBITAK 1002 - A Rapid Support Programme has been approved for funding.

The project titled “Sustainable Pavement Technology: Reducing Freezing Delay and Ice-Related Accidents in Asphalt Concrete Using Expanded Vermiculite” successfully passed the scientific evaluation process conducted by TUBITAK. The study aims to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of winter conditions on road pavements.

The project is expected to contribute to reducing traffic accidents caused by freezing and icing while offering practical applications for asphalt pavement technologies.

The faculty congratulates Asst. Prof. Mustafa Yurdabal APAK on this significant achievement and wishes him continued success in his research activities.