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Alkim Yalin Karakilic is a Lecturer in the Department of Media and Communication at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her academic work bridges digital media, labor studies, and cultural analysis, with a strong focus on platformized creative work in Turkey.
Education:
- PhD in Communication, University of Massachusetts Amherst (awarded 1 September 2024)
- Master of Science in Media and Cultural Studies, Middle East Technical University (awarded 1 September 2017)
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Galatasaray University (awarded 1 June 2014)
Her research investigates creator cultures, platform labor, and digital capitalism, particularly how influencer and e-commerce industries intersect in Turkey. Using a digital ethnographic approach, she analyzes gendered labor, affective performance, and resilience in online content creation. Her recent work also explores digital dissent during the pandemic, highlighting how parody and nationalism shape online political expression.
Her publications span journals like Social Media + Society and major handbooks such as Routledge Handbook of the Influence Industry. The body of her work reveals a consistent focus on the political economy of digital platforms, affective labor, and resistance in digital culture.
Scientific Awards:
- Dissertation Research Grant, Graduate School, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Anca Romantan International Fieldwork Research Grant, Department of Communication, UMass Amherst
She is actively involved in research clusters including VCE (Value in the Creative Economy) and REACT (Responsible Engagement with AI, Culture and Technology), indicating interdisciplinary collaboration in digital culture and ethics. There is no mention of student supervision or external grants beyond her doctoral funding.
