Damla Kuleli

Dr. Damla Kuleli is a researcher affiliated with Bournemouth University, focusing on cognitive and affective neuroscience, clinical psychology, and virtual reality applications. Her work explores the integration of embodied and conversational virtual agents in understanding mental health conditions like social anxiety.

• Education: BSc in Psychology (Koç University, 2021), MSc in Clinical Psychology (UK, 2023)

Research interests include virtual reality therapies, comparative analysis of VR and in-vivo exposure therapies for social anxiety and phobias, and embodied face perception during affective social interactions in VR environments. Her work bridges clinical psychology with immersive technology to assess therapeutic efficacy and cognitive responses.

Recent publications examine the effectiveness of VR in treating anxiety disorders and the role of social anxiety in embodied face perception. Her methodological approach includes systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and experimental studies using virtual agents.