Seckin Polat

Seckin Polat is a Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on strategic decision-making frameworks in vertical integration, scenario planning methodologies for industries, and Industry 4.0 applications in manufacturing. He has led 3 major BAP-funded projects including 'Analysis of the Relationship between Competitive Environment and Strategy' (2014-2021) and 'Integration of Modularity Theory with Vertical Integration Theory' (2011-2021).

Polat's work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining operations research with industrial management. He has supervised 75 theses, demonstrating his commitment to academic mentorship. His international collaborations include projects with scholars from textile and manufacturing sectors. Key contributions include applying Godet's scenario methodology to the Turkish apparel industry and developing learning-based decision models for IT management.

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• Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in strategic decision models and industrial systems analysis

His recent work explores Industry 4.0 adoption patterns among Turkish manufacturers and evaluates energy service contracts using integrated outsourcing models.