Derya ÖZSOY

Derya ÖZSOY serves as a Lecturer in the Acting Department at Istanbul Beykent University's Faculty of Fine Arts since 2020, concurrently holding a Research Assistant position. Her academic profile integrates teaching with active artistic production across national and international platforms.

Her research and practice centers on Theatre Studies, Performing Arts, and Stage Design, with significant contributions to Acting and Directing through 12 documented theatrical productions between 2022-2025. These include national performances like Little Virgin (2025) where she served as director, and international engagements such as the GSF'24 Batumi Exhibition in Georgia (2024). Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary exploration of dramatic theory through practical application in play production, workshop management, and set design.

Administratively, she participates in institutional quality assurance as a member of the Quality Commission Validation and Accreditation Collaborations Working Group (2024), reflecting her commitment to academic standards in performing arts education.