Esen K. Tütüncü is a Research Scientist at Autodesk Research, a creative coder and an artist working at the intersection of neuroscience, human-computer interaction, design, and immersive technologies. Her research investigates how people experience and make meaning from the spaces around them, combining behavioral science, simulation, and spatial computing to inform the design of future built environments.

She holds a PhD from the University of Barcelona and is a member of the Institute of Neurosciences (UB). Previously, she did research internships at Google and Autodesk, contributing to projects in spatial computing, multimodal interaction, embodied AI, immersive storytelling, and emerging interaction paradigms. Her work bridges scientific inquiry and creative practice, exploring how technology shapes perception, agency, and human experience.

Alongside her research, she teaches and mentors students in XR, creative coding, interactive applications, and immersive narrative design through institutions including UPC CITM and Elisava. She is passionate about fostering interdisciplinary approaches that connect art, technology, and human-centered design.

As an artist, Esen creates immersive installations and audiovisual performances that explore memory, embodiment, agency, and digital realities. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at Sónar+D, CCCB, Espronceda Institute of Art & Culture, and through the MEKAN.SPACE Virtual Museum Project. Before pursuing research, she produced documentary films and participated in long-distance cycling expeditions across West Africa and Southeast Asia, documenting the journeys through film and photography.