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Muhammet Enes AKDAĞ is a Research Assistant at Üsküdar University's Department of New Media and Communication (English). He holds a BSc in Political Science and International Relations from Istanbul City University (2017), an MSc in Media and Communication Studies from Galatasaray University (2022), and is completing his PhD in Communication Sciences at Kadir Has University (2025). His research focuses include Film Industries, New Cinema History, Screen Studies, Children's Media, and Qualitative Research Methodologies.
His work traces the evolution of communal viewing from 19th-century devices like the Kaiserpanorama to modern virtual watch parties on platforms like Teleparty. He has presented at numerous international conferences, including HoMER 2025 and the 9th International Visual Methods Conference. His recent publications analyze queer representation in digital media, asexual spectrum portrayals, and the socio-political dynamics of cinema history.
In administrative roles, he serves as co-editor for academic journals, participates in Üsküdar University web development commissions, and contributes to the Society and Communication Research Group. His research bridges historical cinema studies with contemporary digital media practices, emphasizing technological convergence and social interactions in media consumption.