Mehmet Özbek

Mehmet Özbek serves as an Associate Professor within the Faculty of Communication at Aydın Adnan Menderes University, holding dual appointments in the Department of Visual Communication Design and the Department of Communication Technologies. His academic profile reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of visual media, communication technologies, and performing arts.

His educational journey includes:

• Licence in Performing Arts (Acting) from Anadolu University State Conservatory (2002-2006)
• Master of Arts in Radio-TV Cinema from Istanbul University Institute of Social Sciences (2007-2011)
• Doctorate in Radio-TV Cinema from Istanbul University Institute of Social Sciences (2011-2015)
• Post-Doctoral research in Drama at Claire Trevor School of Arts (2022-2023)

Dr. Özbek's research spans visual communication design, media technologies, and the performing arts. His work integrates theoretical and practical approaches to explore how visual and technological elements shape contemporary communication. With a background in acting and drama, he brings a unique perspective to the study of media representation and audience engagement. His current focus includes the application of communication technologies in visual storytelling and the evolution of digital media design.