معرفی
Zeynep Merve Uygun Azizoğlu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Design at Ozyegin University's Faculty of Applied Sciences. She completed her academic journey with a BA in English Language and Literature from Bogazici University, an MA in Film and Television from Istanbul Bilgi University, and a PhD in Transdisciplinary Documentary Film from the University of Edinburgh.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD: Trans-Disciplinary Documentary Film, The University of Edinburgh, 2019
- MA: Film and Television, İstanbul Bilgi University, 2011
- BA: English Language and Literature, Bogazici University, 2008
Dr. Uygun's research focuses on the intersection of documentary film and digital media. Her primary research interests include:
- Visualization of academic research
- Visual representation of body and space in documentary film
- Digital ethnography
- New media documentaries (interactive documentary, digital storytelling, transmedia documentary)
Dr. Uygun has an impressive record in the film industry, with her animated and experimental documentaries such as "IN OUT" and "Zigzag" screening at over 50 international film festivals including Cannes, Golden Orange Film Festival, and IF Istanbul Film Festival. Her films have received numerous international awards, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary documentary filmmaking.
She has served in various capacities at international film events:
- Mentor at international film workshops
- Instructor at film festivals
- Jury member at international film festivals
Prior to joining Ozyegin University, Dr. Uygun taught documentary film, digital storytelling, and video production at Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul Şehir University, and Koç University, bringing her practical filmmaking experience into the academic setting.
