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E. (Ezgi) Dede

PhD Candidate
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
CW : Youth & Media Entertainment
Area of expertise: Human - AI interaction, human machine communication, human computer interaction, relationship formation, synthetic relationships, digital intimacy, AI companions, AI chatbots, artificial partners
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  • Nieuwe Achtergracht 166
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  • Postbus 15791
    1001 NG Amsterdam
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  • Profile

    As an interdisciplinary researcher with a background in psychology, computer science, and communication science, I investigate human-computer interaction and cyberpsychology. Specifically, my research aim is to answer how and why people form intimate relationships with AI chatbots, which we call AI companions.

    Research expertise

    • Human - AI interaction
    • human machine communication
    • human computer interaction
    • relationship formation
    • synthetic relationships
    • digital intimacy
    • AI companions
    • AI chatbots
    • artificial partners
  • Research

    Research methods

    • Feature analysis
    • Quantitative methods

    Current research methods

    • Investigation AI companions’ features that support relationship formation
    • Investigation of user characteristics and motivations in synthetic relationships

    Current cooperation

    PhD Advisors:

    • Hande Sungur
    • Jeroen S. Lemmens
    • Jochen Peter
  • Teaching

    BA

    • Entertainment Communication (English track)
  • Publications

    2025

    • Dede, E., Sungur, H., Lemmens, J. S., & Peter, J. (2025). Exploring synthetic relationships through features of AI companions: Machines as (New) Actors in Digital Communication Challenges and Opportunities for Science and Society . Paper presented at DGPuK & ICA Conference of the Divisions: , Dresden, Germany.
    • Dede, E., Sungur, H., Lemmens, J. S., & Peter, J. (2025). Interview with the AI: Features of artificial companions. Abstract from 75th Annual ICA Conference, Denver, Colorado, United States.
    • Dede, E., Sungur, H., Lemmens, J. S., & Peter, J. (2025). Relationship Formation with Artificial Companions: PhD Project Presentation. Abstract from CONVERSATIONS 2025, Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany.
    • Dede, E., Sungur, H., Lemmens, J. S., & Peter, J. (2025). Sorry Siri, it’s love at first prompt: A feature analysis-based comparison of artificial companions’ relationship formation potential. Abstract from Beyond Commands: The Evolving Relationship Between Humans and Voice-Enabled AI, Tübingen, Germany.
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