Workshop-I: LMU Laboratory Visit – Initial Training (Munich, Germany)
Date: December 8, 2023
Location: Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich
Visit Summary
The technical infrastructure of the LMU Behavioral Sciences Laboratory was examined.
The use and operation processes of equipment such as PsychoPy, eye-tracking systems, EEG, and fMRI were observed.
The laboratory’s technical requirements were assessed in detail.
Participants
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Bil – Project Coordinator
Research Assist. Dr. Mert İnal – Project Manager
Research Assist. Atif Çağlar Ababay – Researcher
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çağrı Temuçin Ünal – Researcher
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Savaş Gürdal – Researcher
Asst. Prof. Dr. Bengi Ünal – Researcher
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kadir Yılmaz – Researcher
Asst. Prof. Dr. Murat Özkaya – Researcher
Training Details & Key Takeaways
| Topic | Description |
| Laboratory Infrastructure | Real laboratory environments designed in accordance with international standards were examined. |
| Technical Requirements | Steps involving equipment installation, laboratory management, and data collection systems were reviewed. |
| Training Objectives | To train technical staff to high standards; to enhance laboratory capacity in Turkey. |
| Advanced Collaborations | New project ideas and national/international exchange programs were planned. |
Strategic Outcomes
A realistic technical roadmap was developed for establishing behavioral sciences laboratory infrastructure in Turkey.
The workshop enabled international experience transfer, the initiation of new project proposals, and the establishment of academic collaborations.
Participants enhanced their competencies regarding laboratory setup processes and gained hands-on, practical knowledge.