Message from the Head of the Department
Dear Students, Candidate Students, Graduates, and Visitors,
Aerospace Engineering is one of the most dynamic engineering disciplines, bringing together scientific knowledge and advanced technology while playing a vital role in shaping the future. The rapid advancement of technology and the evolving needs of the aerospace industry make it more important than ever to educate engineers who are well-equipped, innovative, and capable of analytical thinking.
As the Department of Aerospace Engineering at İskenderun Technical University, our mission is to educate engineers with a strong engineering foundation who are inquisitive, research-oriented, committed to ethical values, and dedicated to lifelong learning. Our educational approach emphasizes enabling our students to apply theoretical knowledge from an engineering perspective, strengthen their problem-solving skills, and continuously advance their professional competencies.
With our qualified academic staff, our department conducts education and scientific research in line with the requirements of the modern era. We are committed to preparing our students for the future by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to compete successfully at both national and international levels.
Through our website, you can access up-to-date information about our department and stay informed about our educational activities and academic achievements. Thank you for your interest, and I wish you every success in your academic and professional journey.
Dr. Ahmet ŞUMNU
Head of the Department
Department of Aerospace Engineering
İskenderun Technical University
Deparment of Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Aerospace Engineering is an undergraduate program that aims to train qualified engineers in the design, production, development, and improvement of manned and unmanned aerial vehicles used in civil and military aviation. The department provides students with comprehensive engineering knowledge in areas such as aerodynamics, structural analysis and design of aircraft, aircraft systems, avionic systems, aircraft engine design, rocket technology, atmospheric physics, flight dynamics, and control.
Graduates of the department can be employed in defense industry companies, aircraft and helicopter maintenance, repair, and design units, technical and maintenance units of military aviation, the rocket and satellite industry, and national and international organizations operating in the aviation and space sector. In this respect, the department offers wide-ranging career opportunities for students who wish to contribute to developing aviation and space technologies.
