After the project named "Bioactive Peptide Production from Fish Waste", prepared by KAEU Kaman Vocational School Food Processing Department Inst. Şefik Tekle was awarded the second prize at the university level in the Biotechnology Innovation Competition Category, Rector of KAEU Prof. Dr. Vatan Karakaya hosted Tekle in his office. In the meeting held on October 20, 2021, Rector Karakaya congratulated Inst. Şefik Tekle for his success.

Prof. Dr. Vatan Karakaya stated that success comes when effort is made and that the first way to get results is through effort. Rector Karakaya, who noted that it was an honor to win an award from TEKNOFEST 2021, which draws new horizons and brings vision to our young people, advised Tekle to continue his work with determination. Finally, Karakaya conveyed to the Inst. Şefik Tekle that he expects studies that will make an impact not only in Turkey but also in the world and said that one of the aims of the academy is to do useful works for humanity.

Tekle expressed that they are out to produce information blended with technology, which is beneficial to the world and humanity, thanked Rector Karakaya for his support.