I am a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Computer Science and Communication at Østfold University College, Norway. My research focuses on natural language processing and machine learning, with particular emphasis on representation learning and the adaptation and evaluation of large language models (LLMs). Within the AI4AfL (Artificial Intelligence for Assessment for Learning) project, I develop and evaluate LLM-based approaches for automated essay scoring (AES) and feedback generation, including staged model adaptation and rubric-aligned evaluation. I received my PhD in Computer Engineering from Firat University, Turkey. During my graduate studies, I conducted research visits at Indiana University (USA) and LMU Munich (Germany). I have previously worked on neural network optimization for real-world applications and have taught courses on Machine Learning and the Ethics of AI and Algorithms.