Mehmet Semih Tekinturhan

• Investigated how working memory and curiosity influence information seeking during word learning in children and adults. • Conducted behavioral and eye-tracking experiments using Python/PsychoPy. • Analyzed quantitative data in R and communicated the findings in a scientific thesis.

• Supported neuroimmunology research using RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, flow cytometry, hybridoma cell culture, and antibody purification. • Prepared and processed biological samples and maintained structured experimental documentation. • Collaborated with researchers across molecular biology, immunology, and neuroscience projects.

• Supervised and trained students in mouse surgical procedures, VEP recordings, and data analysis. • Provided hands-on guidance in MATLAB-based stimulus design and experimental setup for visual evoked potential (VEP) studies. • Ensured animal welfare and post-surgical health monitoring, adhering to ethical research guidelines. • Managed laboratory workflow, maintained equipment, and assisted in troubleshooting experimental protocols.

• Conducted VEP experiments in anesthetized mice and supported experimental procedures and measurements. • Developed stimulus sequences using MATLAB/Psychtoolbox and analyzed experimental data using R.

• Conducted structured behavioral observations and collected primate behavior data in a field research environment. • Supported systematic documentation and analysis of behavioral observations.

Worked on techniques used in cell drug delivery system under the supervision of Dr. Aysun KILIÇ SÜLOĞLU.

Gained experience on cell culture and various molecular biology techniques such as PCR, Western Blot under the supervision of Dr. Sabahattin CÖMERTPAY.

Gained experience on how to detect the character changes and adaptations of Drosophila melanogaster flies under the supervision of Dr. Banu Şebnem ÖNDER.

Worked on the applications of microbiology and biochemistry tests used in clinical diagnosis under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aslı PINAR and Assoc. Doc. Dr. Alpaslan ALP.

Worked on bacteria isolation and sowing techniques under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nevin KESKİN.

Worked on analysis of honey under the supervision of Assoc. Doc. Dr. Aslı ÖZKÖK.

Master’s thesis: “Information seeking during word updating: The role of working memory and curiosity” Conducted behavioral and eye-tracking research with children and adults, developed experimental procedures using Python/PsychoPy, and analyzed quantitative data in R.