About Us
Advancing the frontiers of Natural Language Processing at METU
Cutting-Edge Research
The Applied NLP Group at METU's Department of Computer Engineering is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in the field of natural language processing (NLP). Our research covers a wide spectrum of NLP topics, including but not limited to, large language models, generative AI, text mining, social media analysis, and voice assistants.
Industry Collaboration
We collaborate with industry partners to apply our research to real-world use cases. By working on large-scale datasets and employing advanced machine learning models, we aim to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of language technologies.
Real-World Impact
At the Applied NLP Group, our mission is not only to contribute to the academic community through high-quality publications but also to create solutions that have a significant impact on everyday applications, such as virtual assistants, content moderation, and intelligent systems.
What We Work On
Our Logo
Our logo features the Common Blackbird (Turdus merula), known in Turkish as "Karatavuk". This bird is a symbol of the METU campus wildlife. The blackbird represents eloquence, adaptability, and the richness of expression — core themes of our research in Natural Language Processing.
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