Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) is hosting the 26th National Congress on Automatic Control (TOK2025), one of Türkiye’s most established scientific events in the field of control systems, organized by the Turkish National Committee of Automatic Control.
Held in the UZEM Conference Hall, the congress was attended by OMU Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Alper Kesten, TOK President Prof. Dr. İbrahim Eksin, OMU Faculty of Engineering Dean Prof. Dr. Yıldıray Topçu, Congress Chair and OMU Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Erdal Kılıç, Enocta Representative Ahmet Can Tunçel, company representatives from REEDER, academics, and students.
The event brings together researchers and academics from both Türkiye and international universities. A total of 130 papers will be presented, covering current applications and future perspectives of control science.
The three-day program will feature presentations on a wide range of topics, including:
• Control Theory and Methods
• System Modeling, Optimization, and Control
• Transportation Technologies
• Control Applications
• Control System Dynamics and Analysis
• Process Monitoring
• Control Education
• Energy Systems
• Robotic Systems
• Network-Based Control Systems
• Automation
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications
In his opening remarks, TOK President Prof. Dr. İbrahim Eksin emphasized that modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and energy systems are all built upon the foundations of control science.
He continued:
“We are deeply honored and delighted to hold our 2025 national control science congress here in Samsun — a city of great historical importance as the starting point of the Turkish War of Independence — under the leadership of Ondokuz Mayıs University.
The goal of the TOK institution is to promote institutional and practical advancements in automatic control science and technology across all systems, while also encouraging joint efforts with national and international stakeholders in this field.
In recent years, we have witnessed not only an increase in awareness of control science and its applications but also a growing public interest, which we find highly encouraging and gratifying.”
Congress Chair and OMU Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Erdal Kılıç stated that control science, although seemingly technical, is at the core of modern life:
“From the safe flight of an aircraft to the efficiency of a factory, from pacemakers to the stability of energy networks — control science is present in every aspect of our lives. Today, we know that artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, sustainable energy systems, and even healthcare technologies are all built on the backbone of control science.”
Enocta Representative Ahmet Can Tunçel emphasized the importance of forming connections between universities and industry through such events.
“We currently collaborate with over 10 universities. University students may feel hesitant when entering the industry after graduation. But based on my experience, they should never be afraid to share their ideas and dreams openly — whether on behalf of companies or as entrepreneurs.”
TOK2025 is organized with the support of the OMU Rectorate, contributions from organizing and scientific committees, and partnerships with sponsors and local municipalities.
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