Res. Assist. Açelya Küçükkurt

E-Mail:  acelya@metu.edu.tr

Phone: +90 312 210 6223

Room: UTEST 19

Biography

I completed my undergraduate education in 2020 in the Department of Industrial Design at Middle East Technical University (METU). I received my master's degree in 2023 from the same department under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Bahar Şener-Pedgley. I am currently pursuing my PhD, which I started in 2024.

Between 2022 and 2024, I worked as a research assistant in the Department of Industrial Design at Yaşar University. During my time at Yaşar University, I assisted courses such as Basic Design I–II, Industrial Design Studio III–V, and Graduation Project. As of 2025, I have been working as a research assistant in the Department of Industrial Design at METU.

Research Interests

User Experience, User Interface Design, Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Eye Tracking, and Biometric Measurements

Education

B.Sc. (Industrial Design), Middle East Technical University, 2020
M.Sc. (Industrial Design), Middle East Technical University, 2023

Teaching Experience

Research Assistant, Yaşar University, Department of Industrial Design, 2022–2024

Publications

Küçükkurt, A., & Şener-Pedgley, B. (2024). Exploring the intersection of running and music: Insights into user experience and interface design. Cumulus Budapest 2024: P/References of Design, Budapest, Hungary, 15–17 May 2024, vol.1, pp. 1337–1349.