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
Some of the 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