I’m currently a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Previously, I was a Presidential Fellow at The Ohio State University, where I pursued my second Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology. I earned my first Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Middle East Technical University (METU) in 2024. I also hold three M.S. degrees: one in Psychology from OSU, another in Psychology from METU, and a third in Sociology from METU. I completed my B.S. in Sociology at METU, with a double major in Philosophy and a minor in Political Science and Public Administration.

My research focuses on coparenting, adolescent adjustment, and family well-being, with a particular interest in understanding family processes that shape developmental and mental health outcomes. Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy painting, playing squash, and horseback riding.