Mehmet Coşar

Mehmet Coşar is an Assistant Professor at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Ceramics. He holds a Proficiency in Art degree from Dokuz Eylul University (2021) and a Master's in Ceramic Main Art Branch from Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University (2008). His research focuses on ceramics and glasswork, plastic arts, with special emphasis on Trojan cultural heritage, digital ceramic design, and traditional-to-contemporary transitions.

• Education: PhD (ongoing), Proficiency in Art (2021), MA (2008), BA (2005) from Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

His work integrates historical ceramic analysis with modern design, particularly in Trojan ceramic style applications, whistling ceramic innovation, and digital design techniques. Recent projects explore ceramic mosaics for public spaces and cross-cultural collaborations with Japanese institutions.

Scientific awards include:

• 2007: Third Prize, 44th International Canakkale Trojan Festival Ceramic Competition
• 2006: Second Prize, Canakkale Original Ceramic Design Competition
• 2005: Third Prize, 'Canakkale Ceramics from Old to New' competition

He leads ceramic workshops, contributes to international exhibitions, and participates in interdisciplinary research projects focused on local identity and cultural preservation.