Goal 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy calls for ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all by 2030. Doğuş University contributes to this goal through research in energy technology, campus sustainability, and industry collaboration. 

• Clean Energy Curriculum: Academic programs at Doğuş include coursework on renewable energy and energy management. Electrical Engineering students, for example, learn about solar panels, wind turbines, and smart grids. Through lab work and design projects, they gain hands-on experience with photovoltaic systems and battery storage. This education prepares graduates to expand clean energy infrastructure (solar, wind, etc.) in their careers, advancing the transition to sustainable energy sources. 

• Green Campus Initiative: Beyond publications, DOU secured ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification for its campus operations, reflecting research-backed improvements in energy efficiency. The university’s solar panel installations and smart lighting systems – informed by feasibility studies from its engineering faculty – serve as a model of affordable clean energy use in line with SDG 7. 

  • ISO 50001 Energy Management System Awareness Training: DOU conducts awareness raising sessions on sustainability.  ISO 50001 Energy Management System Awareness Training sessions were held for both administrative and academic staff on 11 November 2024, aiming to create a greater impact through broader engagement. 

• Industry Partnerships: The university collaborates with industry and government on clean energy. Through its Technology Transfer Office, Doğuş partners with tech companies on projects like electric vehicle charging systems and energy-efficient building design. In the Dudullu Organized Industrial Zone, DOU experts advise factories on energy audits and improvements as part of the green transformation protocol. By sharing expertise and fostering innovation, Doğuş University helps local industry adopt cleaner energy and aligns with SDG 7’s targets on energy efficiency and international cooperation. 

• Sustainable Energy Initiatives: New content highlights Doğuş University’s research and student projects in clean energy. For example, an innovative hydrogen-fueled electric vehicle project called “Hidromobil” – developed by DOU’s student technology team – was added to showcase the university’s contribution to renewable energy in transportation. This project, exhibited at TEKNOFEST 2024, demonstrated a hydrogen fuel cell car and earned significant recognition, underscoring DOU’s commitment to clean energy solutions.  

• Research and Projects Highlights: 

• TÜBİTAK Energy Project: Nano-Friction Reduction Project – Supported by TÜBİTAK (2022–ongoing). This project, led by DOU’s Mechanical Engineering department, investigates graphene-based nanocoatings to minimize friction in engines. As Dr. Doğan Erbahar notes, over 35% of produced energy is lost to friction. By innovating ultra-low-friction surfaces, the project aims to save substantial energy otherwise wasted, contributing to SDG 7’s goal of energy efficiency. 

• Selected Sample Publications: 

• Clean Fuel Research: “Maximizing the hydrogen content for methanol steam reforming processes by using novel multi-objective evolutionary algorithms” (2024) – Ü. Ağbulut, H. Bakır, H.J. Mo, P. Vozka. This engineering study optimized hydrogen production from yielding a higher hydrogen output for fuel use. The outcome supports SDG 7 by improving clean fuel generation efficiency (hydrogen is a key clean energy carrier). 

• Renewable Integration Study: “On geothermal and wind energy integrated methanol production by using green hydrogen” (2025) – S. Inaç and A. Midilli. Researchers explored combining geothermal and wind power to drive methanol fuel. Their model showed how coupling multiple renewables can produce sustainable fuels, directly addressing SDG 7 targets for increasing renewable energy in the mix.