Gökhan MURA

Doç. Dr. Gökhan MURA is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi, specializing in Visual Communication Design. He holds a PhD in Industrial Product Design from Istanbul Technical University (2014), an MSc in Visual Communication Design from Istanbul Bilgi University (2004), and a BSc in Industrial Product Design from Middle East Technical University (2001). His career includes international research stints in Sweden, the UK, and Finland, focusing on empathic design, wearable technologies, and cultural heritage preservation.

Key research areas include Design for Experience, Empathic Design, and User-Centered methodologies. He has contributed to EU-funded projects like ENGAGE (2006-2007) and trans-making, exploring migration narratives through design. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in Visual Communication Design, Interaction Design, and Design Methods. Administrative roles include leading departmental initiatives, organizing international exhibitions, and supervising academic programs.

Recent publications focus on migrant cultural practices, medical education visualization, and digital heritage dissemination. He actively participates in academic workshops and contributes to international conferences, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to design challenges.