Arda KARABÖCEK

Arda KARABÖCEK serves as Assistant Professor in the Digital Game Design Department at Istanbul Beykent University's Faculty of Communication. His academic work is deeply intertwined with practical film production, as evidenced by his ORCID 0000-0002-3226-9309 and contact email ardakarabocek@beykent.edu.tr.

His research program investigates critical intersections between artificial intelligence and human communication, with particular focus on how digital technologies reshape our perception of reality and interpersonal connections. He examines the 'uncanny' effects of AI-mediated interactions and how media technologies transform travel experiences and the concept of presence.

His scholarly output demonstrates consistent thematic development across recent publications, with a clear trajectory examining simulacra, AI communication collapse, and reality perception. These works reveal his interdisciplinary approach bridging communication theory, media psychology, and digital game design.

His notable recognitions include:

• 2021 Best Experimental Short Movie from an Indian NGO
• 2021 Best Short Movie from an Indian NGO
• 2018 Short Movie award from a Spanish Civil Society Organization

Dr. KARABÖCEK maintains an exceptionally active creative practice with director credits across 10+ international film festivals from 2011-2025, spanning countries including Greece, Spain, Colombia, India, and Romania. His professional activities extend beyond academia through consultancy work with Gest Film (2023) and TRT Documentary, demonstrating applied implementation of his theoretical research.