Bahattin Koç, Sabancı University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Bahattin Koç is the Director of SU IMC and Professor of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering at the Sabancı University. His article “Design and bioprinting for tissue interfaces” was published under the transformative agreement with the Anatolian University Libraries Consortium (ANKOS) in Turkey.

What inspired you to choose open access (OA) for your latest research, and how did the transformative agreement (TA) support that decision?
Open access ensures broader visibility and accessibility, allowing my research to reach a wider audience. The ANKOS–IOP agreement made it easy to publish my paper without financial barriers, supporting my goal of global dissemination of my research.

Can you describe any noticeable impact your OA publication has had, such as increased visibility, citations, or engagement with your work?
At the time of writing this, our paper reached over 2,900 downloads and 18 citations, that is clear indication of increased engagement and interdisciplinary interest because of OA.

How did the process of publishing through the TA compare to your previous publishing experiences?
Overall, the process went smoothly and without any issues. The TA simplified the process and allowed me to focus on my research and publishing my paper.

Can you share a moment when you realised the value of making your research freely available to access around the world?
Getting our research to reach to the researcher in a resource-limited setting, who accessed and applied our research findings was deeply rewarding.

What would you say to other researchers considering publishing OA through a TA?
I would strongly encourage it. Publishing open access through a transformative agreement not only amplified the reach and impact of my work but also contributed to a more transparent and collaborative research ecosystem.