oruccakir
European Journey

Erasmus+
Experiences

Bridging borders through research and innovation. My journey across Europe has been a transformative experience of academic excellence and cultural discovery.

2Internships
8+Countries
30+Cities
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The European Journey

A timeline of my international research experiences, professional growth, and cultural immersion across Europe.

Jan 2025 – Apr 2025

BSC

Barcelona, Spain

I have been selected for the Erasmus+ program for the second time to undertake a research internship at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.

Developed Lumina, a modular full-stack profiling framework for LLMs (VLMEvalKit, llama.cpp, perf, PAPI, nsys, ncu).Profiled inference on Intel Xeon 8480+ and NVIDIA H100; identified bottlenecks across CPU/GPU.Benchmarked on MMLU, MMBench, OCRBench.
Explore Company
BSC, Barcelona, Spain

BSC

Jun 2024 – Sep 2024

GT-ARC

Berlin, Germany

I have been selected for the Erasmus+ program to undertake an internship at GT-ARC in Berlin, Germany.

Integrated OPACA Framework with Node-RED via custom nodes for agent communication and automation.Built a ChatGPT-powered smart home chatbot with voice & image capabilities; modular backend integrated with OPACA for real-time use.Undertaken as part of the Erasmus+ program.
Explore Company
GT-ARC, Berlin, Germany

GT-ARC

Captured Memories

A collection of moments, places, and people that made this journey unforgettable. Every photo tells a story of discovery.

A late-night walk on Barceloneta Beach, my favorite place in the city, with the W Hotel lighting up the coastline.
Barcelona

"A late-night walk on Barceloneta Beach, my favorite place in the city, with the W Hotel lighting up the coastline."

Barcelona '24-'25
The view from Montjuïc Castle at dusk, looking out over the entire port of Barcelona as the city started to light up.
Barcelona

"The view from Montjuïc Castle at dusk, looking out over the entire port of Barcelona as the city started to light up."

Barcelona '24-'25
Overlooking the city of Barcelona from a hilltop viewpoint.
Barcelona

"Overlooking the city of Barcelona from a hilltop viewpoint."

Barcelona '24-'25
At a lively bar with my strength mental health.
Barcelona

"At a lively bar with my strength mental health."

Barcelona '24-'25
Sitting by the harbor at night, gazing at the lights reflecting on the water.
Barcelona

"Sitting by the harbor at night, gazing at the lights reflecting on the water."

Barcelona '24-'25
Night view of Barcelona Cathedral with a crowd gathered in the square.
Barcelona

"Night view of Barcelona Cathedral with a crowd gathered in the square."

Barcelona '24-'25
Inside a dimly lit fantasy-themed bar with glowing decorations.
Barcelona

"Inside a dimly lit fantasy-themed bar with glowing decorations."

Barcelona '24-'25
View from Tibidabo Amusement Park with the ferris wheel and the city in the background.
Barcelona

"View from Tibidabo Amusement Park with the ferris wheel and the city in the background."

Barcelona '24-'25
Selfie with Tibidabo Amusement Park and the city lights in the background.
Barcelona

"Selfie with Tibidabo Amusement Park and the city lights in the background."

Barcelona '24-'25
Golden sunset view over the mountains from Tibidabo.
Barcelona

"Golden sunset view over the mountains from Tibidabo."

Barcelona '24-'25
Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Tibidabo illuminated at dusk.
Barcelona

"Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Tibidabo illuminated at dusk."

Barcelona '24-'25
Close-up of La Sagrada Família bathed in golden sunlight.
Barcelona

"Close-up of La Sagrada Família bathed in golden sunlight."

Barcelona '24-'25
Watching the Barcelona port lights from the top of Montjuïc in the evening.
Barcelona

"Watching the Barcelona port lights from the top of Montjuïc in the evening."

Barcelona '24-'25
Looking at the full view of Barcelona’s grid from Bunkers del Carmel.
Barcelona

"Looking at the full view of Barcelona’s grid from Bunkers del Carmel."

Barcelona '24-'25
Night walk at Barceloneta Beach with the W Hotel shining in the background.
Barcelona

"Night walk at Barceloneta Beach with the W Hotel shining in the background."

Barcelona '24-'25
Sitting on the Arda Turan bench, named after the Turkish footballer.
Barcelona

"Sitting on the Arda Turan bench, named after the Turkish footballer."

Barcelona '24-'25
At the Barcelona Supercomputing Center with Intel Xeon 8480+ CPUs and NVIDIA H100 GPUs.
Barcelona

"At the Barcelona Supercomputing Center with Intel Xeon 8480+ CPUs and NVIDIA H100 GPUs."

Barcelona '24-'25
Standing outside Restaurante Botín in Madrid, officially the oldest restaurant in the world. A true piece of living history.
Madrid

"Standing outside Restaurante Botín in Madrid, officially the oldest restaurant in the world. A true piece of living history."

Madrid '24-'25
Nighttime at Plaza Mayor, surrounded by red-bricked historic buildings.
Madrid

"Nighttime at Plaza Mayor, surrounded by red-bricked historic buildings."

Madrid '24-'25
A showcase of gleaming trophies at the Real Madrid museum.
Madrid

"A showcase of gleaming trophies at the Real Madrid museum."

Madrid '24-'25
Real Madrid jerseys on display, featuring names like Endrick, Arda Güler, and Tchouaméni.
Madrid

"Real Madrid jerseys on display, featuring names like Endrick, Arda Güler, and Tchouaméni."

Madrid '24-'25
Walking through Parque del Retiro with a clear blue winter sky.
Madrid

"Walking through Parque del Retiro with a clear blue winter sky."

Madrid '24-'25
Selfie by the Retiro Park lake with rowers in the background.
Madrid

"Selfie by the Retiro Park lake with rowers in the background."

Madrid '24-'25
View over Gran Vía with the Metropolis building at golden hour.
Madrid

"View over Gran Vía with the Metropolis building at golden hour."

Madrid '24-'25
At Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid.
Madrid

"At Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid."

Madrid '24-'25
Walking through Gran Vía at night with the city lights all around.
Madrid

"Walking through Gran Vía at night with the city lights all around."

Madrid '24-'25
At Puerta del Sol, one of the busiest places in Madrid.
Madrid

"At Puerta del Sol, one of the busiest places in Madrid."

Madrid '24-'25
Standing near Plaza de Cibeles, one of the city’s landmarks.
Madrid

"Standing near Plaza de Cibeles, one of the city’s landmarks."

Madrid '24-'25
An evening walk along the Spree River as the city lights began to glow. Moments like these were the perfect way to unwind after a day of coding.
Berlin

"An evening walk along the Spree River as the city lights began to glow. Moments like these were the perfect way to unwind after a day of coding."

Berlin '24-'25
Cozy beer garden at night with string lights and people chatting.
Berlin

"Cozy beer garden at night with string lights and people chatting."

Berlin '24-'25
Selfie on a bridge with the Bode Museum and TV Tower behind.
Berlin

"Selfie on a bridge with the Bode Museum and TV Tower behind."

Berlin '24-'25
Smoking by the Spree River under the moonlight.
Berlin

"Smoking by the Spree River under the moonlight."

Berlin '24-'25
Twilight view of the Bode Museum with shimmering reflections.
Berlin

"Twilight view of the Bode Museum with shimmering reflections."

Berlin '24-'25
Nighttime beer by the Berlin Cathedral.
Berlin

"Nighttime beer by the Berlin Cathedral."

Berlin '24-'25
City lights reflecting on the Spree River at night.
Berlin

"City lights reflecting on the Spree River at night."

Berlin '24-'25
Wearing a LEGO wizard hat at the LEGO store in Berlin.
Berlin

"Wearing a LEGO wizard hat at the LEGO store in Berlin."

Berlin '24-'25
Night street view of Berlin Cathedral with a lit-up van.
Berlin

"Night street view of Berlin Cathedral with a lit-up van."

Berlin '24-'25
Evening riverside view of the Bode Museum and TV Tower.
Berlin

"Evening riverside view of the Bode Museum and TV Tower."

Berlin '24-'25
A party boat on the Spree River illuminated in purple lights.
Berlin

"A party boat on the Spree River illuminated in purple lights."

Berlin '24-'25
Standing in front of the iconic Brandenburg Gate during the day.
Berlin

"Standing in front of the iconic Brandenburg Gate during the day."

Berlin '24-'25
At the UEFA Euro 2024 fan festival in Berlin, surrounded by lights and excitement.
Berlin

"At the UEFA Euro 2024 fan festival in Berlin, surrounded by lights and excitement."

Berlin '24-'25
Night view of the Brandenburg Gate illuminated in golden light.
Berlin

"Night view of the Brandenburg Gate illuminated in golden light."

Berlin '24-'25
Grabbing a late-night kebab in the Kreuzberg district.
Berlin

"Grabbing a late-night kebab in the Kreuzberg district."

Berlin '24-'25
Silhouette in front of the Victory Column at dusk.
Berlin

"Silhouette in front of the Victory Column at dusk."

Berlin '24-'25
At Alexanderplatz with the World Clock and TV Tower in the background.
Berlin

"At Alexanderplatz with the World Clock and TV Tower in the background."

Berlin '24-'25
Framed river view through a brick archway in Berlin.
Berlin

"Framed river view through a brick archway in Berlin."

Berlin '24-'25
Posing by the Berlin Cathedral with the river flowing behind.
Berlin

"Posing by the Berlin Cathedral with the river flowing behind."

Berlin '24-'25
In front of the Reichstag building during the evening.
Berlin

"In front of the Reichstag building during the evening."

Berlin '24-'25
At the reception desk of ZEKI in Berlin.
Berlin

"At the reception desk of ZEKI in Berlin."

Berlin '24-'25
Walking through the heart of Leipzig on a sunny afternoon.
Leipzig

"Walking through the heart of Leipzig on a sunny afternoon."

Leipzig '24-'25
Relaxing on a bench under the trees in a peaceful park.
Leipzig

"Relaxing on a bench under the trees in a peaceful park."

Leipzig '24-'25
Admiring the colorful buildings along a quiet street.
Leipzig

"Admiring the colorful buildings along a quiet street."

Leipzig '24-'25
Standing in Leipzig’s market square surrounded by historic architecture.
Leipzig

"Standing in Leipzig’s market square surrounded by historic architecture."

Leipzig '24-'25
Enjoying the riverbank view as the evening light reflects off the water.
Leipzig

"Enjoying the riverbank view as the evening light reflects off the water."

Leipzig '24-'25
A charming street corner with bicycles and cafés.
Leipzig

"A charming street corner with bicycles and cafés."

Leipzig '24-'25
Walking by the river at sunset, enjoying the quiet side of Paris.
Paris

"Walking by the river at sunset, enjoying the quiet side of Paris."

Paris '24-'25
Sitting by the Seine as the sky turned orange behind the Musée d'Orsay.
Paris

"Sitting by the Seine as the sky turned orange behind the Musée d'Orsay."

Paris '24-'25
The Eiffel Tower and the sun reflecting over the Seine.
Paris

"The Eiffel Tower and the sun reflecting over the Seine."

Paris '24-'25
At Sacré-Cœur, surrounded by a huge crowd enjoying the sunny day.
Paris

"At Sacré-Cœur, surrounded by a huge crowd enjoying the sunny day."

Paris '24-'25
Looking up at the Eiffel Tower glowing at night.
Paris

"Looking up at the Eiffel Tower glowing at night."

Paris '24-'25
Taking a photo with the Eiffel Tower shining in the background.
Paris

"Taking a photo with the Eiffel Tower shining in the background."

Paris '24-'25
Gondolas navigating the narrow canals of Venice.
Venice

"Gondolas navigating the narrow canals of Venice."

Venice '24-'25
View of the Grand Canal with gondolas and boats passing by.
Venice

"View of the Grand Canal with gondolas and boats passing by."

Venice '24-'25
Colorful waterfront buildings lining the Grand Canal.
Venice

"Colorful waterfront buildings lining the Grand Canal."

Venice '24-'25
Night by the Rialto Bridge, enjoying the lively atmosphere.
Venice

"Night by the Rialto Bridge, enjoying the lively atmosphere."

Venice '24-'25
At the gondola service pier with a view of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.
Venice

"At the gondola service pier with a view of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute."

Venice '24-'25
Sitting on a bridge at night with Venice’s canals glowing in the background.
Venice

"Sitting on a bridge at night with Venice’s canals glowing in the background."

Venice '24-'25
Giving a thumbs-up at the entrance bridge to Venice.
Venice

"Giving a thumbs-up at the entrance bridge to Venice."

Venice '24-'25
Taking a break with a slice of pizza in hand.
Venice

"Taking a break with a slice of pizza in hand."

Venice '24-'25
Relaxing by a quiet side canal in Venice.
Venice

"Relaxing by a quiet side canal in Venice."

Venice '24-'25
Standing on the Rialto Bridge with the Grand Canal stretching behind.
Venice

"Standing on the Rialto Bridge with the Grand Canal stretching behind."

Venice '24-'25
Inside St. Peter’s Basilica, surrounded by grand architecture and intricate details.
Rome

"Inside St. Peter’s Basilica, surrounded by grand architecture and intricate details."

Rome '24-'25
The fountain at St. Peter’s Square with the colonnades embracing the crowd.
Rome

"The fountain at St. Peter’s Square with the colonnades embracing the crowd."

Rome '24-'25
Castel Sant’Angelo standing tall under the Roman sun.
Rome

"Castel Sant’Angelo standing tall under the Roman sun."

Rome '24-'25
Walking through St. Peter’s Square, framed by Bernini’s majestic colonnades.
Rome

"Walking through St. Peter’s Square, framed by Bernini’s majestic colonnades."

Rome '24-'25
Standing by the statue of Victor Emmanuel II at the Altare della Patria.
Rome

"Standing by the statue of Victor Emmanuel II at the Altare della Patria."

Rome '24-'25
First glimpse of the Colosseum from the street view.
Rome

"First glimpse of the Colosseum from the street view."

Rome '24-'25
Another view inside St. Peter’s Basilica, admiring the scale and beauty.
Rome

"Another view inside St. Peter’s Basilica, admiring the scale and beauty."

Rome '24-'25
Sitting in front of the Colosseum, soaking in the history.
Rome

"Sitting in front of the Colosseum, soaking in the history."

Rome '24-'25
Standing in front of the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings.
Rome

"Standing in front of the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings."

Rome '24-'25
Crowds gathered at the Trevi Fountain, waiting to toss a coin and make a wish.
Rome

"Crowds gathered at the Trevi Fountain, waiting to toss a coin and make a wish."

Rome '24-'25
Sitting on the sidewalk late at night, watching the quiet streets of Milan.
Milan

"Sitting on the sidewalk late at night, watching the quiet streets of Milan."

Milan '24-'25
Walking near the Milan Cathedral at night.
Milan

"Walking near the Milan Cathedral at night."

Milan '24-'25
Inside a classic wooden Milan tram.
Milan

"Inside a classic wooden Milan tram."

Milan '24-'25
Enjoying gelato inside a shop.
Milan

"Enjoying gelato inside a shop."

Milan '24-'25
A cheesy slice of pizza served with a can of Pepsi.
Milan

"A cheesy slice of pizza served with a can of Pepsi."

Milan '24-'25
Night view of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Milan

"Night view of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II."

Milan '24-'25
Walking through a narrow Milan street in daylight.
Milan

"Walking through a narrow Milan street in daylight."

Milan '24-'25
With friends at a pizza shop, ready to eat.
Milan

"With friends at a pizza shop, ready to eat."

Milan '24-'25
Full view of the illuminated Milan Cathedral at night.
Milan

"Full view of the illuminated Milan Cathedral at night."

Milan '24-'25
Night street view of Milan’s historic buildings.
Milan

"Night street view of Milan’s historic buildings."

Milan '24-'25
Cycling through Amsterdam with Jun Chao, stopping on a flower-covered bridge over a peaceful canal.
Amsterdam

"Cycling through Amsterdam with Jun Chao, stopping on a flower-covered bridge over a peaceful canal."

Amsterdam '24-'25
Boat ride at sunset with the Amsterdam skyline glowing in the distance.
Amsterdam

"Boat ride at sunset with the Amsterdam skyline glowing in the distance."

Amsterdam '24-'25
Sitting by the water in Amsterdam, enjoying the skyline and fresh breeze.
Amsterdam

"Sitting by the water in Amsterdam, enjoying the skyline and fresh breeze."

Amsterdam '24-'25
With Jun Chao at the FlixBus station before heading to our next stop.
Amsterdam

"With Jun Chao at the FlixBus station before heading to our next stop."

Amsterdam '24-'25
Relaxing by the river in Amsterdam, taking in the view of the modern skyline.
Amsterdam

"Relaxing by the river in Amsterdam, taking in the view of the modern skyline."

Amsterdam '24-'25
Night view of Amsterdam Centraal Station lit up beautifully.
Amsterdam

"Night view of Amsterdam Centraal Station lit up beautifully."

Amsterdam '24-'25
On a boat ride with the historic VOC ship in the background.
Amsterdam

"On a boat ride with the historic VOC ship in the background."

Amsterdam '24-'25
With Jun Chao by one of Amsterdam’s canals on a cloudy day.
Amsterdam

"With Jun Chao by one of Amsterdam’s canals on a cloudy day."

Amsterdam '24-'25
Walking with Jun Chao in the city center, passing by the Dior store.
Amsterdam

"Walking with Jun Chao in the city center, passing by the Dior store."

Amsterdam '24-'25
Night stroll through the lively streets of Amsterdam’s Red Light District.
Amsterdam

"Night stroll through the lively streets of Amsterdam’s Red Light District."

Amsterdam '24-'25
View of Amsterdam’s harbor under a dramatic blue sky.
Amsterdam

"View of Amsterdam’s harbor under a dramatic blue sky."

Amsterdam '24-'25
Quick snack stop with Jun Chao while cycling along the canals.
Amsterdam

"Quick snack stop with Jun Chao while cycling along the canals."

Amsterdam '24-'25