Heavy-duty vehicle powertrain optimizationprimary
1 project
optiTruck project focused on predictive powertrain control and fuel consumption optimization for trucks using cloud computing and global optimization methods.
Organization
ISTANBUL OKAN UNIVERSITESI
Turkish university contributing vehicle emissions optimization, powertrain control, and mobility behavior research to European transport consortia.
University research grouptransportTRNo active H2020 projectsThin data (2/5)
H2020 projects
3
As coordinator
0
Total EC funding
€634K
Unique partners
43
What they do
Their core work
Istanbul Okan University is a private Turkish university contributing transport engineering and vehicle emissions expertise to European research consortia. Their work focuses on reducing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles through intelligent powertrain control, driver behavior modification, and urban mobility solutions. They bring domain knowledge in automotive calibration, cloud-based optimization, and awareness campaigns targeting driver behavior to reduce real-world emissions.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
Vehicle emissions reduction and driver behaviorprimary
1 project
MODALES project targeted modifying driver behavior to lower real-world emissions, involving OBD diagnostics and awareness campaigns.
Urban and peri-urban mobility solutionsemerging
1 project
RECIPROCITY project addressed replication of mobility concepts for peri-urban, rural, and inner-city contexts.
Cloud computing for transport optimizationsecondary
1 project
optiTruck applied cloud computing to enable predictive powertrain control and global optimization strategies.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
Truck powertrain optimization
Recent focus
Emissions behavior and urban mobility
Okan's early H2020 work (2016-2019) centered on deep technical vehicle engineering — predictive powertrain control, fuel optimization algorithms, and cloud-based calibration for heavy-duty trucks. From 2019 onward, their focus broadened toward softer, policy-adjacent topics: driver behavior change, awareness campaigns, and replicable urban mobility solutions. This shift suggests a move from pure automotive engineering toward transport sustainability and mobility planning.
Moving from vehicle-level engineering toward system-level mobility and emissions policy, positioning for green transport and smart city projects.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: specialist_contributorReach: European17 countries collaborated
Okan has participated exclusively as a partner, never coordinating an H2020 project. With 43 unique consortium partners across 17 countries from just 3 projects, they join large, diverse consortia rather than leading small focused teams. This profile suggests a reliable contributor that adapts to consortium needs rather than setting the research agenda.
Despite only 3 projects, Okan has built connections with 43 partners in 17 countries, indicating participation in large pan-European consortia. Their network is broad but likely shallow, spread across transport research institutions and industry players.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
As a Turkish university active in EU transport research, Okan offers a bridge between European consortia and Turkey's significant automotive manufacturing sector. Their combination of powertrain engineering and behavioral emissions work is relatively uncommon — most partners do one or the other. For consortia needing a Turkish partner with demonstrated H2020 experience in transport, the options are limited, making Okan a practical choice.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- optiTruckLargest funding (EUR 372,500) and most technically deep project — combining cloud computing with predictive powertrain control for heavy-duty vehicles.
- MODALESAddressed the human factor in emissions by targeting driver behavior modification, a less common but high-impact angle in transport research.
Cross-sector capabilities
Automotive and vehicle engineeringCloud computing and IoT for transportBehavioral science and awareness campaignsSmart city and urban planning
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