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Yotam Shibolet serves as a Lecturer in Media and Performance Studies at Utrecht University's Department of Media and Culture Studies within the Faculty of Humanities. His interdisciplinary scholarship bridges cognitive science, media studies, and philosophical inquiry to examine the relationship between embodied experience and narrative meaning-making.
Shibolet's academic foundation includes:
- Media, Art and Performance Research program at Utrecht University (cum laude graduate, 2019)
- Marc Rich Honors Program in the Humanities and Arts at Tel-Aviv University (summa cum laude graduate, 2015)
His research program centers on embodied narrativity, investigating how movement perception and embodied interaction generate narrative interpretation. Drawing from media phenomenology, 4E cognition theory, cognitive psychology, and somatic practices, Shibolet develops frameworks for understanding narrative engagement in both traditional and interactive media contexts. His work critically examines game mechanics, film theory, performance practices, and digital media ecology through the lens of embodied cognition.
Shibolet's scholarly contributions have earned academic recognition:
- Cum laude distinction for Media, Art and Performance RMA at Utrecht University (2019)
- Summa cum laude distinction for Marc Rich Honors Program in Humanities and Arts (2015)
As an educator, Shibolet demonstrates expertise in interdisciplinary curriculum development and workshop facilitation. His technical proficiency spans audio and video editing, academic writing, and multilingual presentation skills. His pedagogical approach integrates theoretical concepts with practical media production, reflecting his commitment to experiential learning in media studies education.
