Selçuk University, recognized internationally for its expertise in engineering and technology, has achieved another major global success. The MYS YAVUZ Team, advised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Terzioğlu, a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Faculty of Technology, finished second in the world at NJORD Challenge 2026, an autonomous surface vehicle competition held in Trondheim, Norway, outperforming strong competitors from around the world.
The Selçuk University MYS YAVUZ Team competed in the NJORD Challenge 2026 – International Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition, held in Trondheim, Norway, from August 10 to 14, 2026.
The event brought together 23 universities and research teams from nine countries worldwide. Competing with an unmanned surface vehicle developed by the team, MYS YAVUZ successfully completed all stages of the competition and earned top marks from the jury, finishing second overall and placing Türkiye on the international podium.
The achievement once again demonstrates Selçuk University’s competitive research capabilities in autonomous systems and advanced engineering on a global scale.
