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Metin COŞKUN is a Lecturer at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Traditional Turkish Arts since 2025. Previously, he served as a Lecturer at Kastamonu University's Bozkurt Vocational School (2012-2025), focusing on Jewelry and Jewelry Design. His academic journey includes a Proficiency in Arts degree (2022) from Hacı Bayram Veli University, a Master's in Traditional Turkish Handicrafts (2010) from Gazi University, and a Bachelor's in Jewelry Technology (2007) from Mersin University.
Research Interests: COŞKUN's work bridges traditional Turkish jewelry techniques with modern innovations. He explores enamel art's historical evolution, digital integration in jewelry design, and cultural symbolism in metalware. His projects include adapting historical motifs (e.g., Ince Minare Medrese) and analyzing cardiorespiratory fitness in vocational training. Key subfields span material science, cross-cultural design, generative AI applications, and sustainable craftsmanship.
Publications & Exhibitions: With 17 publications (including 6 journal articles and 2 book chapters), his research appears in journals like Otuzyedi Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi and Academic Journal of History and Idea. He actively participates in international art exhibitions, including the 4th International Group Exhibition (2025) and ArtWORLD International Exhibition (2023), showcasing works like 'Okyanus' and 'Kam Adam Gümüş Kolye'.
Professional Roles: Beyond teaching, he held administrative positions as Vocational School Director (2023-2026) and Deputy Director (2013-2019). His 2018 project on firefighters' cardiorespiratory fitness highlights interdisciplinary interests in occupational physiology and design education.
