معرفی
Dr. Zindan Çakıcı is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising at Üsküdar University's Faculty of Communication. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Publicity from Kadir Has University (2018), followed by a Master's in Strategic Communication Management (2020) and a PhD in Media and Communication Studies (2024), both from Galatasaray University. His doctoral dissertation focused on 'Visual Representation of Irregular Migration in the Turkish Press: Afghan Migration After the Taliban Rule'.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor's: Public Relations and Publicity, Kadir Has University (2018)
- Master's: Strategic Communication Management, Galatasaray University (2020)
- PhD: Media and Communication Studies, Galatasaray University (2024)
Research Focus: Dr. Çakıcı's research spans New Media, Migration Studies, Political Communication, and Representation. He explores how digital platforms shape narratives around migration, climate change, and political discourse. His work often employs computational methods and qualitative analysis to examine social media trends, media representations, and public perception.
Publications and Impact: His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on digital communication, with studies on AI perception on Twitter, climate change discourse on TikTok, and UN agencies' social media strategies. His work appears in leading journals such as The Russian Sociological Review and Journal of Academic Reviews.
Awards and Recognition:
- 18th Golden Compass Young Communicators Award (2019)
- TRT Future Communicators Competition - Internet Broadcasting Category 3rd Prize (2018)
- Imagine, Let's Make It Happen Grand Prize (2019)
- Multiple environmental and health communication awards
Teaching and Advising: Dr. Çakıcı teaches undergraduate courses including Political Communication, Method in Communication Research, and Introduction to Communication, as well as graduate courses like Middle East, Migration and Culture and Public Opinion Polls. He serves as academic advisor to 100-150 students annually.
Administrative Roles: He actively participates in university governance through membership in international student academic commissions, exemption committees, and event coordination teams. Additionally, he serves as co-editor for national periodicals and contributes to editorial boards.
