Welcome to the CITA Center

The Center for IoT Technologies and Applications (CITA) at Abdullah Gül University (AGU) brings together the university’s core expertise in Internet of Things (IoT) with its domain strengths across engineering and physical sciences, data science and AI, social sciences and economics, sustainability and environmental studies.

The Center for IoT Technologies and Applications (CITA) at AGU has been established with a mission to become a pioneering hub of innovation in the field of interdisciplinary research on Internet of Things (IoT). This initiative stems from the recognition by The Higher Education Council of Türkiye (YÖK) under the “Universities Specializing in Priority Areas Project”, granting the “Priority Area Mission” in IoT.

Our Vision

Our vision is for Abdullah Gül University to become the national center of excellence in interdisciplinary IoT research, training, and innovation, with applications that benefit society and the environment.

Our Mission

Our mission is to leverage IoT and cutting-edge technologies to address global challenges and foster a smarter, more sustainable, and connected future. By integrating IoT technologies with diverse disciplines, CITA advances transformative solutions for challenges such as climate change, urbanization, resource management, and digital transformation. CITA aims to:

• Lead transformative IoT-driven research and development.
• Establish robust national and international collaborations.
• Foster strong university-industry partnerships to translate research into impactful applications.
• Serve as a hub for living labs, where innovative solutions are tested and implemented in real-world environments.
• Build know-how and R&D capacity in emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and digital twins.
• Provide specialized training programs to develop skilled talent for the workforce of the future.
• Support and lead digital transformation initiatives across industries and communities.
• Promote sustainability by embedding environmental, social, and economic responsibility into all projects.
• Empower communities with inclusive, scalable, and impactful solutions that enhance quality of life.
• Drive innovation and resilience while contributing to local, national and global net-zero carbon goals.

Join Us in Shaping the Future

The CITA Center invites students, researchers, industry partners, and policymakers to collaborate in building a sustainable and connected future. Together, we can create a global model for IoT-driven innovation, ensuring that technology serves humanity and the planet.