Elif Şener

Dr. Elif Şener is a Lecturer at the School of Design, University of Leeds, with expertise in interaction design, UX of Virtual Reality (VR), immersive typography, and affective computing. Her academic journey began at İzmir University of Economics (BFA in Visual Communication Design) and continued at Sabancı University (MFA in Visual Arts & Visual Communication Design), before completing her Ph.D. in Design at North Carolina State University as a Fulbright Scholar.

• Education:
  • BFA in Visual Communication Design, İzmir University of Economics
  • MFA in Visual Arts & Visual Communication Design, Sabancı University
  • Ph.D. in Design, North Carolina State University

Şener’s research focuses on the intersection of design, technology, and user experience, particularly in virtual reality. Her master’s project MoodFace explored keystroke dynamics visualization, while her doctoral work investigated 3D typographic layouts in VR and their impact on memory recall. She emphasizes the democratization of XR technologies for educational and everyday contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• Fulbright Scholarship (2018)

At the University of Leeds, Şener teaches MA Design and conducts research into immersive analytics, typographic innovation, and user-centered design practices. She welcomes inquiries from prospective PhD students interested in her work.