Ahmet Börütecene

Dr. Ahmet Börütecene is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), affiliated with the Media and Information Technology (MIT) research group. His work bridges human-computer interaction (HCI), artificial intelligence (AI), and design innovation, with a focus on embodied interaction, smart urban technologies, and participatory design methods. He holds an email address at ahmet.borutecene@liu.se.

Research Interests: Börütecene explores AI integration in control environments, VR ideation tools, and the social impact of smart city technologies. His work emphasizes playful prototyping (e.g., glow sticks for VR design) and inclusive urban planning strategies. Recent projects include non-humanoid AI colleague interfaces, embodied interaction with LLMs (e.g., QuillGPT), and sensor-driven urban systems.

Publications: His 2025 paper on nonhuman AI colleagues in control rooms and 2024 VR design studies highlight trends in hybrid physical-digital systems. Earlier work includes studies on coffee ground-based speculative design and tangible tools for multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Collaborations and Labs: As part of MIT at ITN, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects in visualization, interaction design, and sustainable technology. His research often involves cross-disciplinary teams, including collaborations with artists and urban planners.