Sebnem Kurt
Lead UX Researcher
Graduate Career Services
2023- 2024
UX Researcher
Center for Communication Excellence
2022- 2023
Communication Consultant
Center for Communication Excellence
2020- 2022
Work Experience
UX Research Skills
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Quantitative & qualitative research methodologies, including user interviews, surveys and usability tests
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Data analysis: skilled in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to identify patterns, trends, and insights that inform design decisions.
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Empathy: able to empathize with users & understand their needs, goals, and pain points.
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Problem-solving: able to identify problems, generate ideas, & design solutions that improve user experience.
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Collaboration: work effectively with designers, developers, product managers, & other stakeholders to develop and implement user-centered design solutions.
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Communication: skilled in communicating research findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear, concise, &compelling manner.
Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction
Iowa State University
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics & Technology
Iowa State University
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
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Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design
Iowa State University
Education History
Research Skills
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Conducting secondary research & writing literature reviews
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Conducting primary research
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Data collection
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Data analysis
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Collaborating with a team of researchers
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Leading research projects
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Communicating findings in academic conferences
Software​
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Adobe XD
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Figma
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Miro
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SPSS
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R
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Unity
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AntConc
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MAXQDA
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NVIVO
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Praat
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Audacity