Dr. Yagmur Güçlütürk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yağmur Güçlütürk is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, leading the Neural Engineering Lab within the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour. Her research intersects artificial intelligence, neurotechnology, and perception, particularly focusing on computational approaches to explore human sensory experiences. The lab plays a key role in the development and refinement of emerging neurotechnologies such as visual prostheses and cochlear implants. Güçlütürk's central goal is to develop neural implants that restore visual experiences for blind individuals, utilizing techniques from machine learning, computer vision, and signal processing to create simulations and experimental frameworks. In addition, she investigates the foundations of perception, including visual, auditory, and crossmodal aesthetic experiences. Her interdisciplinary work emphasizes collaboration and is centered on advancing the development of intelligent technologies shaped by perceptual insights grounded in the needs and perspectives of users.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2019-09-01 — Present

Yeditepe University • Istanbul, Turkey

Awards

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Huygens Scholarship Programme

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Book Award

Courses

AI for Neurotechnology Deep Learning

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).