NATO Mechanical Systems

NATO appoints Turkish academic to key position

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 12/03/2021 - 05:00

A Turkish academic has been appointed to a top position at NATO, becoming the first woman and youngest scientist ever to hold such a position.

Professor Melike Nikbay, a mechanical and aerospace engineer from the Istanbul Technical University, has been appointed as the head of the NATO Mechanical Systems, Structures and Materials Technical Committee.