Nurullah ATALAY

Nurullah ATALAY is an Assistant Professor in the Painting Department at Adıyaman University's Faculty of Fine Arts since 2015. He holds a PhD in Painting Education from Marmara University (2011) and is pursuing a second PhD in Turkish Art at Marmara University's Institute of Turkic Studies. His academic journey includes a Master's in Painting Education (2002) and a Bachelor's in Fine Arts Education (1998) from Marmara University.

Education:

• Bachelor's: Marmara University, Atatürk Faculty of Education, Fine Arts Education (1994–1998)
• Master's: Marmara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Painting Education (2000–2002)
• PhD: Marmara University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Painting Education (2002–2011)
• Current PhD: Turkish Art, Institute of Turkic Studies (2011–present)

Research Interests: Focused on Painting, Printmaking, and Photography. Explores intersections between technology in art production, museum-based education methodologies, and cultural transmission through visual arts. Active in collaborative projects such as the Adıyaman-Braunschweig Universities Art Studies initiative.

Professional Roles: Served as Department Head (2016–2019), Vice Dean (2020–present), and Quality Board Member at Adıyaman University. Previously taught in Turkish public schools (2002–2015) as a Painting, Visual Arts, and Graphic Design instructor.

Labs/Teams: Involved in academic coordination roles including Farabi Coordinator and Board Member positions. Engaged in organizing international art symposia such as the III. International Fine Arts Scientific Research Days Symposium (GÜSBAG).