Metaverse Research Center is being Established!

Metaverse, Blockchain, NFT and Web3 are the most talked about technological developments in the world. It has been previously discussed that important steps will be taken at the higher education level in Turkey regarding these developments. In this context, Istanbul Topkapı University Faculty of Engineering announced that they will open a Metaverse Application and Research Center, which is the first of its kind in Turkey.

It is obvious that the fact that Metaverse's technology is brought to the agenda with the issue of land acquisition constitutes an insufficient perspective. The university stated that this is why they attach importance to the issue. Prof. Dr. Metin Zontul, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, said, "All the work done in the meta world must have a real-life equivalent. It should facilitate human life and improve comfort and safety. The metaverse has a wide range. For this reason, it should not be restricted only to land. We participated in the Turkey Technology Meetings organized by TOBB, where we witnessed that sector representatives were excited about our work. We received many cooperation offers. We want to develop the Meta ecosystem, which will cover many topics, with local companies as much as possible." According to the statements made by the University, the first goal is to make a fair center with the avatar system. It was also reported that a group called Blockchain Initiative was established. The team consists of academics, business people and students. It is stated that they want to create the Metaverse Application and Research Center as an aid on Web3, NFT, Blockchain and other commercial applications. It was explained that there will be smart avatars on the stands in this exhibition center that can serve all sectors. In addition, the avatar will be able to convey information in world languages to one hundred thousand people at the same time. In the future, there are plans to create a shopping center and a university in the Meta world. It was explained that the university closely follows other technological developments. In addition, collaborations are made that enable students to mingle with the industry. According to Zontul's statements, a digital game group was established in the entrepreneurship and incubation center. The group is a formation targeting studies that are in contact with the sector. There is a collaboration with a Turkish ERP software company called Workcube. Teams planned trainings together. A meeting was held with a company that prepares games for the world-famous US game company Zynga. At the same time, it is aimed to create a game group together.   Source: nfxhaber.com