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Remembering Prof. Ahmet Acar (1949 - 2020)

28.12.2020

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of our GRF Board of Directors Member and Vice-Chairman, Former Rector of the Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) Prof. Ahmet Acar, and give our condolences to his family and loved ones.

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