Academic & Technical Researches

Investigating the intersection of Design Engineering, AI, and User Experience. Here is a collection of my thesis work, case studies, and experimental projects.

Mixed Reality Thesis
Master Thesis • 2026

Blending Physical and Virtual in Early Design: Mixed Reality Workflows for Hybrid Prototyping

By overlaying virtual design variations onto physical mock-ups, this research explores how Mixed Reality enhances the prototyping phase and informs iterative design decisions.

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AI Research
Thesis • 2025

AI-Assisted Product Design Process

Investigating the collaborative relationship between AI and human designers, focusing on co-creation models and generative design workflows.

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Humanoid Robots
Research • 2024

Customer Responses to Humanoid Service Robots in Istanbul

Metaphor analysis of participants’ stories shows how people feel about humanoid robot service and which visual or behavioral cues shape their perceptions.

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Sustainability
Research • 2024

Generative Design for Sustainable Industrial Products

The research explores how biomimicry-inspired generative design can help designers develop more efficient and sustainable product concepts while using less overall material.

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Smart Watches
Research • 2024

Understanding User Preferences of Smart Watch Users in Interface Navigation

Analyzing smartwatch user experience and selection behaviors, the research captures user preferences and interface interaction for smartwatches through surveys, interviews, and task-based observations.

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VR Ergonomics
Research • 2023

An inquiry into how emerging technologies enable inclusive design for disadvantaged people

Exploring how smart homes, XR, AI, and brain computer interfaces can advance inclusive design, improving accessibility and independence for older adults and people with disabilities, considering affordability and usability.

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E-Scooter
Graduation Project • 2021

E-Scooter Design & Sharing System

A comprehensive study on urban mobility, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and minimize carbon emissions through a custom-designed scooter system.

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ACC
System Design • 2020

Adaptive Cruise Control in PLC

Implementation of PID control logic within a PLC environment to simulate and validate adaptive cruise control systems for automotive safety.

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