WELCOME TO THE MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
The Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the Faculty of Technology, Isparta University of Applied Sciences, was established in 2010 under Süleyman Demirel University, pursuant to the letter of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) dated 04.03.2010 and numbered 7902.
Mechatronics Engineering is an engineering discipline based on the integrated structure of mechanical, electrical-electronics, and computer engineering, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of intelligent systems. Engineers trained in this field are specialists capable of combining mechanical components with electronic hardware and software in a coherent manner to produce modern, efficient, and highly precise technological solutions. The Mechatronics Engineering program at the Faculty of Technology, Isparta University of Applied Sciences, provides students with a strong theoretical foundation, contemporary engineering principles, advanced laboratory facilities, and comprehensive practical experience through workplace training. As a result, graduates gain a competitive advantage and are offered priority employment opportunities in high-technology sectors.
A fundamental competency of a mechatronics engineer is the ability to balance modeling and analysis skills with experimental work and hardware implementation capabilities. The synergy inherent in mechatronic system design relies on the simultaneous integration of multiple engineering disciplines rather than a single traditional field. These systems consist of multiple components, including sensors, actuators, microcontrollers (microprocessors), and real-time control software. Actuators typically include high-precision electric motors and solenoids, while sensors are selected according to the requirements of the application—such as light, acceleration, weight, color, temperature, or imaging sensors.
One of the defining characteristics that distinguishes modern mechatronic systems from traditional electromechanical structures is the replacement of certain mechanical functions with electronics- and software-based solutions. This approach provides significant flexibility in both design and operational processes. In addition, mechatronic systems offer superior performance, speed, and precision, and their capabilities in automatic data acquisition and reporting facilitate the management of complex processes. Advanced mechatronic systems can also perform high-level functions such as distributed control.
Mechatronic systems are used across a wide and continuously expanding range of applications, including robotics, industrial automation machinery, camera systems, and computer hardware. The Department of Mechatronics Engineering aims to educate specialists equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge to meet the demand for qualified engineers in these diverse and developing sectors.