Meltem Karaca

Assistant Professor of Psychology


Dr. Karaca is interested in understanding the cognitive, metacognitive, and neurophysiological factors that impact successful learning across the lifespan. Her research program examines the role of self-perceptions of aging on older adults’ memory, as well as ways to improve memory retention for older adults with and without cognitive impairment. Additionally, she is interested in examining methods to improve students’ knowledge and performance, both in and out of the classroom.

Education Background

Postdoctoral Training, Boston University, Neurology, 2024

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Psychology, 2022

M.S., Bilkent University, Neuroscience, 2017

B.A., Bilkent University, Psychology, 2015

Courses Taught

Introduction to Brain and Behavior

Experimental Techniques in Human Neuroscience

Introduction to Psychology