معرفی
Prof. Dr. Bayram Oğuz AYDIN serves as a faculty member in the Department of Visual Communication Design at the Faculty of Communication, Süleyman Demirel University. With a doctorate in Public Relations and Publicity from Selçuk University (2014), he has established himself as a prominent researcher in visual communication, social media studies, and political communication. His academic journey began with a Public Administration degree from Anadolu University (2007), followed by a non-thesis Master's in Public Relations and Publicity from Selçuk University (2011).
Dr. AYDIN's research interests span Visual Communication Design, Social Media Communication, Crisis Communication, Political Communication, and Communication Ethics. His work demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing digital communication patterns, visual rhetoric in public service announcements, and the role of social media in political campaigns and crisis situations. Recent research has focused on vaccine literacy, immigrant communities' media practices, and corporate identity in digital spaces.
His publication record shows significant scholarly output with multiple articles in national and international journals. Analysis of his recent work reveals a strong focus on contemporary communication challenges, particularly how digital platforms transform information dissemination during crises, shape political discourse, and influence public health behaviors. His research methodology frequently employs netnography, social network analysis, and path analysis to examine complex communication phenomena.
Dr. AYDIN has contributed to academic discourse through numerous book chapters, including recent works on digital communication, cinema research, research methods in social sciences, and advertising ethics in the digital age. His editorial role with SDÜ IFADE since August 2023 demonstrates his ongoing contribution to scholarly communication.
His scholarly impact is reflected in a Google Scholar h-index of 11 with 485 citations, indicating substantial influence in his research areas. His work bridges theoretical communication frameworks with practical applications in political, health, and organizational contexts.
