Immersion+ is an interdisciplinary event that brings together psychologists, neuroscientists, sound designers, and engineers to explore the intersection of neuroscience, sound, and perception. With an array of speakers and innovative projects that harness every element of sound design, the event aims to ensure that all participants can contribute to and learn from each other, enriching collective knowledge and fostering interdisciplinary growth.

Immersion+ is jointly organised by Bilkent University’s Department of Communication and Design and Department of Neuroscience, by Andreas Treske, Burcu Ayşen Ürgen, and Ufuk Önen, together with the Audio Engineering Society. It takes place on Thursday, 15 October, 13:00-18:00, at the FF Building, FFB-08.

Program

  • 13:00 | Open Doors
  • 13:30 | Opening Note: Andreas Treske, Ufuk Önen, Burcu Ayşen Ürgen
  • 13:40 | 6DoF Audio: Fundamentals, Standards and Trends: Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Hacıhabiboğlu
  • 14:20 | Aural Encounters: Andreas Treske, Ufuk Önen
  • 14:50 | Coffee Break
  • 15:20 | Spatial Localization of Musical Instruments in Immersive Audio Environments: Burcu Ayşen Ürgen, Ahsen Çakmakcı, Ufuk Önen
  • 15:50 | Audio-Visual Perception of Biological Motion: Melissa Nur Robinson, Ataol Burak Özsu, Andreas Treske, Ufuk Önen, Burcu Ayşen Ürgen
  • 16:00 | MoCap2PT: Towards Building a Toolbox for Cognitive Neuroscientists and Media Artists: Ulaş Dilek, Ahsen Çakmakcı, Tuvana Karaduman, Sümeyra Nur Doğan, Burcu Ayşen Ürgen, Ufuk Önen
  • 16:20 | Wrap-up of the Talk Sessions
  • 16:30-17:30 | Networking and Dolby Atmos Demo Sessions: Experience immersive sound in the Dolby Atmos Studio and meet the community.

Registration

The event is free and open to everyone, but registration is required. Register at https://immersion.bilkent.edu.tr

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