Ali Çağan Kaya

Linguistics Student at Hacettepe University | Research Intern at AU-BRC, Phonetics Laboratory

Ankara, Türkiye

About

"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." — Ludwig Wittgenstein Dear connections, My name is Çağan, and I am currently majoring in Linguistics at Hacettepe University, Türkiye. Linguistics is my greatest passion, with cognitive science as a close second. My research interests include constructed languages, cognitive linguistics, computational linguistics, laboratory phonetics, and the philosophy of mind and language. Outside of academia, I enjoy traveling, fishing, photography, coding, playing the guitar, and wearing colorful shirts. I look forward to future collaborations and connecting with professionals in the field!

Experience

  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Dilbilim Topluluğu (3 yrs 7 mos)
    • Presenter & Producer
      2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • President
      May 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

      I'm happy to share that I've been elected as the President and Chairperson of the Hacettepe University Linguistics Community! I'm truly honored by the trust placed in me with 0 no votes, and I look forward to doing my best to help our community grow, thrive, and become an even better space for everyone involved. ⭐️

    • Academic Coordinator
      Jun 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr

  • Research Intern at AÜBAUM / The Ankara University Brain Research Center
    Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

    I am honored to announce that I have been selected as a research intern at the Ankara University Brain Research Center (AÜBAUM / AU-BRC). 🎉 I am grateful to the AU-BRC board for this incredible opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and collaborate with distinguished scholars in the field. As a linguistics student, I have always been especially interested in cognitive linguistics. I am eager to apply my skills and deepen my understanding of cognitive science in a research environment known for its innovation and interdisciplinary approach. I look forward to expanding my academic horizons and making meaningful contributions to the team's work!