Ayça Demet Atay

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça Demet Atay serves as the Chairperson of the Departments of Journalism and New Media & Communication at Near East University's Faculty of Communication. A scholar and practitioner with extensive experience in peace journalism and political communication, she has contributed to media ethics and conflict resolution research.

• Secondary Education: Istanbul German High School, Cottage Grove High School (Oregon, USA)
• B.A. in Political Science: Boğaziçi University
• M.A. in Conflict Resolution: University of Bradford
• PhD in Communication: Eastern Mediterranean University

Her research integrates peace studies, media framing, and intercultural dialogue, focusing on ethical reporting in conflict zones and political discourse. Recent work explores transdisciplinary approaches to peace communication.

Scientific contributions include a 2002 Abdi İpekçi Journalism Award, with publications spanning from 2013 to 2024 on topics like:

• Media representation of EU-Turkey relations
• Neoliberal individualism vs. collectivism in peacebuilding
• Satirical communication in political campaigns
• Peace journalism methodology and ethics