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And Algül is a Professor at the Faculty of Communication, Department of Visual Communication Design at Üsküdar University. Born in 1973, he holds a B.A. in Graphic Design (Bilkent University, 1996), M.A. in Cinema-TV (Marmara University, 1998), and Ph.D. in Social Anthropology (Yeditepe University, 2011). He has held academic ranks including Associate Professor at İstanbul Aydın University (2017) before attaining his current position. His research focuses on virtual reality, surveillance society, social media dynamics, digital games, and media studies.
Administratively, he currently serves as Coordinator of Pedagogical Formation, Senate Member, and Head of the Department of Visual Communication Design. He leads multiple institutional committees, including the Quality Commission and Academic Integrity Commission. His teaching includes courses like 'Visual Communication Theories,' 'Web Design,' and 'Contemporary Art Movements.'
Algül has supervised 6+ theses on topics like AI in visual design, digital capitalism, and pandemic-era public relations. His publications span 8 book chapters and 20+ peer-reviewed articles analyzing social media behaviors, influencer marketing, and digital branding strategies in aviation, cosmetics, and tourism sectors.
He actively participates in conferences like the International Communication Days at his university, emphasizing digital capitalism and crisis communication. His work bridges theoretical media studies with applied digital PR tactics in both corporate and municipal contexts.
