Demet KARA

Demet KARA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Antalya Bilim University.

Her research expertise lies in cognitive psychology, with concentrated investigation into how media multitasking impacts attentional mechanisms and learning outcomes. She examines both long-term retention and short-term cognitive processing under divided attention scenarios, contributing to understanding modern digital behavior's neurological consequences.

Scientific Awards

• TÜBİTAK 2209-A University Student Research Projects Support Program

Dr. KARA actively mentors undergraduate research, most notably supervising a TÜBİTAK-funded project titled "The Effect of Media Multitasking on Cognitive Functions: Long- and Short-Term Learning and Divided Attention" executed by students Esma Nur Topcan, Begüm Çankaya, and Elif Nerse. This work demonstrates her commitment to developing emerging scholars in cognitive science methodology.