Oyku is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. She received her Master’s in Social Psychology from Bilkent University (Turkey) in 2019 and joined Dr. Gleason’s lab in the same year. Oyku’s primary area of interest is adult romantic relationships and how they function over time. She is interested in the support, responsiveness, and co-parenting interactions among couples. Additionally, she is interested in utilizing language analysis while studying the dyadic interactions.