I am a MA student in Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University. I received an honors degree in Psychology from Istanbul Sehir University in 2016.
My primary research interest is the relationship between the brain and behavior from a developmental perspective. Specifically, I am interested in the ways in which early life experiences shape the brain structure and its functions in early childhood. In addition to neurodevelopmental mechanisms, my research interests involve the role of parenting on infants and children’s cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning. My purpose is to understand the modifiable processes of early development as a biopsychosocial phenomenon. Beside research, I like exploring different natural areas and walking by the sea.

Alumni Update: Saliha graduated with her M.A. in Spring 2018 and is now a Ph.D. student in Developmental Psychology at the University of Wisconsin.