Burak Erdeniz

Erdeniz, Burak is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology, Izmir University of Economics. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Hertfordshire, UK (2012), and completed post-doctoral research at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2014). His academic background includes a BSc in Industrial Engineering (Cankaya University, 2004) and an MSc in Cognitive Science (Middle East Technical University, 2006).

• Fields of Interest: Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, Behavioral Psychology, Reinforcement Learning, Self-Consciousness, Neurological Disorders

Erdeniz’s research focuses on bodily self-consciousness, sensory integration, and cognitive processes. His work spans topics such as vestibular signals, reinforcement learning, and neurofeedback training, often utilizing neuroimaging and behavioral experiments. Recent studies explore the neurological foundations of bodily self-consciousness, its links to dissociative experiences, and the impact of virtual body anthropomorphism on spatial perception.

The scientific trends in his publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology and neuroscience, with a focus on cognitive modeling, brain networks, and behavioral analysis. Key areas include self-location, opponent processes in financial decisions, and the role of visual dependency in sensory weighting strategies.

His collaborations include prominent researchers such as Ege Tekgun and John Done, though no formal advisorship roles or awards are documented in the provided data.