Aleyna Gültekin is an architect, researcher and designer from Turkey with a Masters degree in Advanced Architecture (MAA02) from IAAC, Barcelona. She completed her BSc in architecture at TOBB University of Economy and Technology, (Ankara, TR) with Honours. Aleyna’s professional interests include sustainability, 3D printing, robotics, machine learning, and material intelligence. Upon graduating she founded a startup called NERA who is focusing on transforming the construction industry through offering bio-based materials, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration. She is currently working as a Junior Project Manager in EU-funded projects.