Nur Yildirim

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Nur Yildirim explores the intersection of human-computer interaction, design justice, and critical technology studies, with a particular focus on how marginalized communities shape and are shaped by emerging technologies. Her work bridges speculative design, participatory methods, and historical analysis to reimagine more equitable futures. In her notable paper "Medieval Robots" (2020, 2 citations), Yildirim employs critical making to reconstruct historical automata, challenging dominant narratives about robotics by revealing how medieval imaginaries of artificial life can inform contemporary design ethics. This project exemplifies her broader commitment to decolonizing technology discourse and centering overlooked perspectives. Yildirim's research has been recognized for its innovative methodological contributions, including her work on community-based design and algorithmic fairness. Her scholarship appears in top HCI venues and has influenced both academic debates and practitioner approaches to inclusive technology design. By weaving together archival research, hands-on fabrication, and community engagement, Yildirim offers a powerful model for doing technology studies that is at once historically grounded, critically reflexive, and oriented toward social change.