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Basic research is mainly initiated by the individual efforts of the academic staff and also includes some of the studies conducted in the form of thesis work by the graduate students.
Research can be started off within departments of faculties or it may have an interdepartmental structure. The Institute of Natural Sciences and the Institute of Social Sciences provide research and publication facilities besides degree opportunities for successful graduates in different fields of natural and social sciences. The University also has 10 research and application centers to address local, national and international issues via research and development projects. The sponsored research activities are carried out either on the request of outside institutions or provided for them at the initiative of the University. Many research projects are also funded by the University Revolving Fund as well as such organizations as TUBITAK, State Planning Organization, and EC. The Scientific Research Projects Committee plays a prominent role during the application, evaluation, support, and publication processes of project proposals.
Research and Application Centres
MÜPKOM - Project Coordination Centre
Mübkom works as a technical assistance office to coordinate all national and international scientific projects and provide technical assistance for the academics involved.
KARYA CENTRE - Research and Application Centre for Carian Studies
Director: Prof.Dr.Adnan DİLER
This centre has been established to pursue research and development activities concerned with the archaeological investigation and scientific promotion of the Caria region.
MÜÇEMER - Research and Application Centre for Environmental Studies
Director: Prof.Dr.Ahmet BALCI
This is a multi-disciplinary research and development centre which welcomes researchers with an interest in environmental issues and which aims at contributing to the scientific studies concerned with the rapidly increasing environmental problems.
MÜMMER - Research and Application Centre for Mycology
Director: Prof.Dr.Mustafa IŞILOĞLU
The Centre places its research focus on mycology which holds a considerable importance for the region.
MÜKÜMER - Research and Application Centre for Historical and Cultural Heritage of Muğla
Director: Assist.Prof.M.Naci ÖNAL
The research activities carried out in the centre are concerned with the historical, social and cultural wealth of Muğla Province. Reflecting its findings through seminars, conferences, reports or publications, the centre contributes to the promotion of the region in the scientific community.
MÜNİBAM - Research and Application Centre for Apiculture and Sericulture
Director: Assist.Prof.Ali İhsan ÖZTÜRK
Münibam was established to pursue research and application activities in the area of apiculture and sericulture.
MÜBİM - Research and Application Centre for Computers, Informatics and Communication
Director: Assist.Prof.B.Taner DİNÇER
Mübim, which was founded in 1996, is involved in research and development activities encompassing the main areas of computers, information technologies, data processing, and communication.
MÜFOMER - Research and Application Centre for Phonetics
Director: Assoc.Prof.Volkan COŞKUN
The Centre has been established to pursue research and application in the field of Turkish phonetics and dialects, placing emphasis on regional dialects.
MÜTEK-ARGE - Research and Development Centre for Clean Energy Sources
Director: Prof.Dr.Şener OKTİK
Mütek-Arge is a centre committed to developing and delivering research on clean, applicable and alternative energy sources. Closely following the newest technologies, it aims at bringing this knowledge into the country. Particular research interests cover solar energy, wind energy, bio-energy, wave energy, and energy conservation.
URL : http://mutek.mu.edu.tr
MÜTİMER - Research and Application Centre for Tourism Management
Director: Assoc.Prof.Metin KOZAK
This centre has been established to organize and promote interdisciplinary research and development activities related to tourism and its management.
Research and Application Centre for Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Republic
The Centre has been established for the purposes of providing and encouraging studies on the life, principles and revolutions of Atatürk-the founder of the Republic of Turkey- and history of Turkish Revolution and modern Turkey.