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Prof. Dr. Edibe Sözen is a Professor at Maltepe University, Turkey. Born in 1961 in Sivas, Gürün, she holds a PhD (1989) and MA (1985) from Istanbul University's Faculty of Economics, and a B.A. in International Relations from Marmara University (1982). She served as a faculty member at Istanbul University's Faculty of Communication (1985–2006) and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin, USA (1991–1993) as an honorary fellow.
She has held leadership roles including Founding Dean of the Faculty of Communication at Hasan Kalyoncu University (Gaziantep), Vice Rector (2012–2020), and Acting Rector (2018–2020). She served as an MP for Istanbul (2007), member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Human Rights Commission (2007–2011), and advisor to the AK Party's Media and Promotion Committee (2006–2009).
Her research focuses on political communication, social capital, and women's issues. She has published nine books and over 100 articles. Current roles include membership in the Presidency’s Social Policies Board, Press Advertisement Institution Board, and the Ministry of Interior’s Civil Society Advisory Board.
- Education:
- B.A., International Relations, Marmara University, 1982
- MA, Economics, Istanbul University, 1985
- PhD, Economics, Istanbul University, 1989
Research Interests: Prof. Sözen’s work bridges communication studies and socio-political issues, including cultural integration of diaspora communities, media’s role in democracy, and gender equality. She has organized initiatives like the “Democracy School” (2003) and advised on symposiums addressing Middle East peace and women’s rights.
Awards: Recipient of the 2000 German Science Award for research on third-generation Turks in Western Europe. Her interdisciplinary projects include the “Social Capital” initiative in Gaziantep (2014).
Grants & Advisory Roles: She has led projects funded by organizations like Cordaid and advises multiple governmental and civil society bodies. Her academic contributions include founding communication programs at Hasan Kalyoncu University and serving on international committees like the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
