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Sumeyra Yalcintas joined King's College London in September 2021 as a teaching fellow after having served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Sussex from 2017 to 2021. Yalcintas holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Sussex, awarded in November 2021, and a Master of Science in Developmental Psychology from Middle East Technical University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bilkent University. Her research background primarily focuses on developmental psychology, particularly in areas such as family dynamics, well-being, and close relationships. Sumeyra has contributed significantly to the understanding of child temperament, co-parenting, and the effects of household chaos on child behavior problems. She is actively engaged in teaching modules related to psychology, including a Year 3 BSc Psychology module on Close Relationships and a Year 2 optional module on Classic Contemporary Studies in Developmental Science. Yalcintas has published various peer-reviewed contributions, including a book chapter discussing the challenges and ethics of using generative AI in higher education practices.
King's College London • London, England
Teaching fellow focusing on developmental psychology, particularly in family dynamics and well-being.
University of Sussex • Sussex, England
Assisted in teaching various psychology courses and contributed to research initiatives.
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