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Serdal Temel is a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Southampton (UK) and holds key roles at Ege University, including former Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Department (2015–2018). He leads Ege University's EBILTEM Technology Transfer Office and actively participates in international organizations like the Organization of Islamic Countries' R&D Working Group and the European Commission's Enterprise Europe Network. His work bridges academia, industry, and public sectors through innovation management and technology transfer initiatives.
Research interests focus on innovation ecosystems, SME development, university-industry collaboration, and entrepreneurial education. He has pioneered programs converting teaching-focused universities into innovation hubs, exemplified by his Turkish case studies and transnational mentorship roles in Albania and Russia (recognized as top mentors by the EU).
Publications emphasize SME innovation strategies, knowledge transfer mechanisms, and barriers in emerging economies. His work highlights how network partnerships and openness drive innovation success in small enterprises. Over a decade of leadership in technology transfer networks and policy advisory roles underscores his impact on regional and global innovation frameworks.
- Awards: Newton Fund Success Story (2019), EEN Award Finalist (2018), Ministry of Technology Excellence (2018), Dermis Pharma Best Practice (2017)
Advisory roles span TUBITAK, Ministry of Industry & Technology, and international platforms like USİMP. He coordinates Turkish technology transfer networks and advises SMEs across sectors including textiles, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals through SUNUM and other innovation centers.
Led development of Aegean Region's R&D capacity studies and co-founded initiatives like the Public-University-Industry Cooperation Committee in Izmir. Active in mentorship programs and innovation training across Europe and Turkey.
