Damla Demirok

Predictive Pursuit in High-Dimensional RNNs

Investigating emerging predictive pursuit strategies and low-rank structures in high-dimensional Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs).

Protein Language Modeling (ERC-Funded)

Contributing as a research assistant in an ERC-funded project focused on decoding and understanding protein languages using sequence-based models.

Music Recommender System

A probabilistic and algorithmic music recommendation system designed to analyze user preferences and generate personalized recommendations. Developed Bayesian reasoning, probability-based decision making, feature analysis, and similarity metrics over black-box approaches.

Spatial-Trait-PD

An algorithmic framework analyzing spatial traits and evolutionary game theory dynamics (Prisoner's Dilemma). Focuses on high-dimensional interactions, network structures, and agent-based mathematical modeling.

Job Matching Engine

A modular data processing and matching engine designed to parse complex attributes and execute optimal matching logic based on core computer science algorithms and structured data representations.

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

Conducted research on recurrent neural network (RNN) dynamics, predictive pursuit strategies, and high-dimensional neural representations. Collaborated on mathematical derivations, code reproductions, and target unit tuning analysis.

Focus Areas: Recurrent Neural Networks, low-rank dynamics, predictive pursuit, egocentric target units (ETUs), and neural population codes.

Google Artificial Intelligence Academy

Participated in an intensive AI-focused program with hands-on projects and technical training. Strengthened the ability to deliver concrete technical outcomes within a structured learning framework.

Focus Areas: Applied machine learning concepts, model evaluation/analysis, translating theoretical knowledge into working implementations, and collaborative project management frameworks.

Student Assistant

Supported academic and technical activities for the Discrete Mathematics course. Assisted undergraduate students with algorithmic problem-solving, conceptual clarity, and programming questions.

Responsibilities: Developing course materials, giving and evaluating homeworks/exams, and reinforcing fundamental computer science paradigms.

Ceramic Arts & Photography

Alongside my academic studies, I actively engage in ceramic sculpturing and both analog and digital photography. I treat these creative mediums as disciplined practices that I professionally integrate into my daily life and personal growth.

Ceramic Portfolio: @damla.demirokk