About me

I’m a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, specializing in Robotics, AI, Data Science and Human-Robot Interaction. With hands-on experience in Unity, ROS, and Python, I’ve developed simulation tools and cognitive experiments to study AI-assisted skill acquisition. My background bridges computer engineering and psychology, enabling me to approach technical challenges in robotics and AI with a human-centered perspective. I am also a member of the MeRCIS, Skills-AI, and xLab research labs.

Research Interests

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    Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)

  • Artifical Intelligence and Machine Learning

    AI, ML and Data Science

  • Computer Vision and Cognitive Modeling

    Computer Vision and Cognitive Modeling

  • AI-Assisted Skill Acqusation

    AI-Assisted Skill Acqusation

Technical Skills

🤖 AI & Machine Learning

Machine Learning Deep Learning Data Science Computer Vision Emotion Detection Attention Modeling Cognitive Modeling AI-Assisted Skill Acquisition Reinforcement Learning Neural Networks

💻 Programming Languages

Python C / C++ / C# Java JavaScript MATLAB SQL R SystemVerilog Assembly

🔧 Frameworks & Tools

Unity (WebGL) ROS Pupil Labs’ Neon glass Pupil Cloud Django React.js Node.js PyTorch OpenCV MediaPipe Google App Scripts MIDI Azure Git Jira Jenkins

📊 Data & Analytics

Data Analysis Behavioral Data Processing Statistical Testing Signal Analysis Pandas NumPy Matplotlib PowerBI

⚙️ Software Engineering

Simulation Development Web Development System Integration API Design Full-Stack Development

📋 Methodologies

Agile (Scrum) Human-Centered Design Experimental Design Research Methodology Technical Writing Code Review Project Planning
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Labs

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Education

  1. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering @ Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) (Present)

    2023 — 2028

  2. B.S. in Computer Science @ Bilkent University

    2018 — 2023

    With Minor in Psychology

Experience

  1. Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant @ Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)

    2023 — Present
    • Contributed over 1,000 hours to undergraduate education as a reciter, tutor, and grader for Logic Design and Computer Organization (180+ students/class).
    • @MeRCIS Lab & @Skills-AI Lab
    • Developing an interactive laparoscopic simulation in Unity (WebGL) using forward kinematics, and designing a cognitive psychology experiment framework with Google Apps Script and Spreadsheets.
    • Conducting research on AI-assisted spatial navigation in clinicians using Azure for data collection and Python for behavioral analysis, with a focus on skill acquisition, atrophy, and adaptive learning.
    • @MeRCIS Lab
    • Investigating cognitive load in surgical navigation tasks using Pupil Labs’ Neon eye-tracking glasses and Pupil Cloud for data collection and management.
    • Analyzing gaze-based metrics to assess the relationship between visual attention, workload, and performance in minimally invasive procedures.

  2. Progressive, Student Consultant @ xLab

    Present

    • Designing and prototyping privacy-preserving home data integration systems within an interdisciplinary, NDA-bound team, leveraging data science, machine learning, and full-stack development to build secure, user-centric digital solutions.

  3. Software Engineering Intern @ Deplike

    June 2022 — Aug 2022

    • Engineered and deployed a Unity application using C# to simulate guitar playing by parsing MIDI files to detect notes, chords, and strumming patterns.
    • Enhanced real-time user experience by reducing parsing time by 20% and improving performance stability for seamless integration across front-end and back-end systems.

  4. Software Engineering Intern @ Sestek

    July 2021- Aug 2021

    • Developed a user-friendly web application using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript with a focus on real-time audio interaction.
    • Integrated Web Audio API and RecordRTC to enable real-time audio processing and automatic voice-activated recording.

  5. Software Engineering Intern @ Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)

    June 2021- July 2021

    • Developed and integrated a JIRA-based project management application using Java, JQL (JIRA Query Language), and JIRA REST APIs.
    • Enhanced sprint tracking and streamlined task reporting by preventing task duplication and ensuring consistency across workflows.
    • Contributed to a 35% increase in sprint completion rates by improving project visibility and task coordination.

Publications

  1. The Effects of Artificial Intelligence Assistants on the Acquisition of Laparoscopic Surgical Spatial Navigation Skills

    2025 — IEEE ISMR

    DOI: 10.1109/ISMR67322.2025.11025979

Projects