Ersel KİRAZ

Ersel KİRAZ is a Researcher at Bursa Technical University, where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Communication and the Department of New Media and Communication. He holds a doctoral degree and is actively engaged in research and teaching within the communication field.

Dr. KİRAZ's research spans several key areas in communication studies. He focuses on social media and citizen journalism, examining how digital platforms facilitate participatory news creation. His work in the sociology of mass communication investigates the societal frameworks influencing media. Additionally, he studies the political economy of media, analyzing the impact of economic and political forces on media systems. His research also includes Turkish press history and public diplomacy communication, exploring the historical trajectory of the Turkish media and its diplomatic functions.