Zeynep Özkan

Zeynep is a psychology graduate and an incoming master's student in Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience. Her research interests lie at the intersection of clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and digital mental health. Throughout her academic journey, she has been actively involved in neuroscience research and interdisciplinary projects combining psychology and AI. She gained hands-on research experience in EEG methodologies and cognitive neuroscience through her work at Sabancı University's Alp Neuroscience Laboratory. Her academic contributions include presenting her research on "Social Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence" at an international congress organized by Istanbul University, contributing two book chapters on culture and psychology published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, and presenting her work on brain plasticity at an international conference in the United Kingdom. Her current interests focus on integrating artificial intelligence into psychological assessment, neuropsychological research, and technology-assisted mental health interventions. She is particularly interested in developing evidence-based digital solutions that bridge neuroscience, psychotherapy, and emerging technologies. Alongside her academic work, Zeynep is passionate about science communication and mental health advocacy. She currently works as a Marketing and Corporate Communications Specialist at Metaverse Software company based in ODTÜ Teknokent, where she contributes to brand strategy, corporate communications, and digital marketing initiatives. She is also the creator of "İçe Bakış", a psychology-focused platform where she produces content on emotional awareness, mindfulness, personal growth, and psychological well-being, aiming to make scientific knowledge more accessible to wider audiences. In addition, she takes part in social responsibility initiatives and believes in translating research into meaningful real-world impact. Her long-term goal is to contribute to the future of clinical neuropsychology by combining scientific research, artificial intelligence, and innovative therapeutic approaches to improve mental healthcare.