Hulya Yalcin

Hulya Yalcin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence applications in robotics, computer vision, and precision agriculture. She leads projects in musculoskeletal modeling, plant phenology monitoring, and assistive technologies for elderly care.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation, health, and sustainable agriculture. Key projects include using deep learning for crop yield estimation and developing exergaming systems to improve elderly health. She has authored 52 research outputs and secured funding for initiatives like AISENSE (EU-funded exergames) and plant classification via computer vision.

Publications span robotics control, medical engineering, and agricultural informatics. Notable contributions include knee orthosis gait learning via deep reinforcement learning and low-resource Turkish speech recognition improvements.

As Principal Investigator, she manages projects on plant classification using CNNs, drone-based depth mapping, and multimodal assisted living systems. Her research bridges AI with practical applications in healthcare, agriculture, and robotics.