Kadir Yavuz Emiroğlu

Kadir Yavuz Emiroğlu has a diverse work experience that spans various roles and industries. Kadir Yavuz is currently a Junior UX Researcher at Solsten, where they focus on advancing the human experience and creating human-centered experiences for businesses. Prior to this, they worked as a UX Research Intern at Solsten, gaining valuable experience in understanding and meeting audiences' experiential expectations through the intersection of play, psychology, and AI.

Kadir's journey in the professional world began as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota, where they played a supportive role in educational activities. Kadir Yavuz also served as a Teaching Assistant at Bilkent University, engaging in similar responsibilities.

In addition to their academic roles, Kadir has excelled as a Freelance Translator for Aylak Adam Yayınları and Pharmakon Yayınevi. Kadir Yavuz collaborated with these publishing companies on translating novels and published works, including "Railway" by Hamid Ismailov and "Dubliners" by James Joyce.

Kadir's interest in research and policy led him to an internship at İhsan Doğramacı Peace Foundation - Center for Foreign Policy and Peace Research, affiliated with Bilkent University. Here, they contributed to a research project mapping power relations in the Iraq-Syria region and managed bureaucratic tasks associated with the research center.

Furthermore, Kadir gained valuable experience as an Intern at KOÇ-KAM (Center for Gender Studies) at Koç University. This internship provided him with insights into gender studies and related research.

Throughout their career, Kadir has demonstrated their versatile skills, including research, translation, and educational support. Kadir Yavuz'sexperiences have shaped their expertise in UX research, making him a well-rounded professional in the field.

Kadir Yavuz Emiroğlu has an extensive education history. Kadir Yavuz started their academic journey in 2012 as a Summer School Student at Harvard University, where they studied Political Science. In 2013, they enrolled at Bilkent University, where they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Public Administration. Kadir Yavuz successfully graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2017. During their undergraduate years, Kadir expanded their academic experience as an exchange student at Sciences Po in 2015-2016, focusing on Political Science.

Seeking further specialization, Kadir continued their education at Bilkent University, earning a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from 2017 to 2019. Kadir Yavuz'sresearch interests then shifted towards Anthropology, leading him to the University of Minnesota. From 2019 to 2022, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Anthropology at the University of Minnesota. During this period, Kadir also obtained additional certifications, including "Planning a Career in User Experience" from LinkedIn in August 2020 and "UX Deep Dive: Mapping" in September 2021.

Kadir Yavuz Emiroğlu is currently on track to complete their education at the University of Minnesota. Kadir Yavuz is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociocultural Anthropology, a program they embarked upon in 2019 and is set to graduate from in 2025.