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Dr. Cenk Köknar is a Lecturer in Digital Media Design and Programme Director for the MSc/Diploma Design and Digital Media program at the University of Edinburgh's School of Design within the Edinburgh College of Art. He specializes in interactive media and game design research and teaching, with a focus on creating inclusive and meaningful interactive experiences.
Dr. Köknar's educational background includes:
- PhD in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication with specialization in game studies and game design
- MSc in Game Technologies from Middle East Technical University, Turkey
- BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Middle East Technical University, Turkey
His research primarily focuses on inclusive user experience design, applied game design, and exploring the expressive potential of interactive media. Dr. Köknar develops experimental games to explore accessibility-enhancing design methods and creates critical games that transform social and political issues into interactive narratives. His work bridges technical expertise with creative application, drawing from his background in both engineering and arts.
Dr. Köknar has received recognition for his academic work, including:
- Best Dissertation Award for his PhD thesis "Negotiating the Right Way to Play Video Games"
As an educator and researcher, Dr. Köknar currently supervises PhD students and continues to contribute to the field through his research on player motivations, queer representation in games, and player-centered design approaches. His commercial experience spans five years across Turkey and the United States in sectors including defense, simulation, and gaming, providing practical context to his academic work.
