Beyond Research
My interests and activities beyond academic research
Extracurricular Activities
Literature Club - Sabancı University
Board Member & President
One of my most meaningful commitments at university has been with the Literature Club, where I've served as a board member for all four years and as President in my final year, organizing the club's activities. Also, I have been the co-editor of the club's semiannual literature fanzine harmoni. for 3 years.
Google Developer Student Club (GDSC)
Workshop Facilitator
Active member of GDSC, leading technical TensorFlow, Selenium and Git/GitHub workshops of 2-3 hours each to help fellow students learn essential development tools and frameworks.
Social Responsibility Projects
Volunteer
- Participated in shoreline cleanup initiatives
- Volunteered in Gender and Memory Walks, promoting awareness of gender equality and social justice
- Contributed to botanic garden projects focusing on environmental conservation
Music & Playlists
Music is an essential part of my life. Here are some of my favorite playlists that accompany my research, coding sessions, and leisure time.
My Bookshelf
Books I am currently reading, or did read and recommend. A mix of technical literature and fiction.
Technical & Academic
Knowing, Reasoning and Acting - Gerhard Lakemeyer & Sheila A. McIlraith
Machines Like Us - Ronald J. Brachman & Hector J. Levesque
Literature & Fiction
If on a Winter's Night a Traveler - Italo Calvino
Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck
Silent House - Orhan Pamuk
Germinal - Émile Zola
The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas