Prof. Oya Aşan Yüksel serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Ceramics at Kutahya Dumlupinar University's Faculty of Fine Arts, where she also holds key administrative roles including Faculty Erasmus Coordinator and Quality Board Member. With over 20 years of academic experience spanning Dokuz Eylul University and her current institution, she maintains active industry collaboration as Business Consultant for Heriş Ceramics and Tourism Industry Inc. Her educational background includes: Bachelor's Degree in Ceramic Department, Anadolu University (2000-2005) Master's Degree in Ceramic (Thesis), Dokuz Eylul University (2006-2011) Proficiency in Arts, Ceramic and Glass Design, Dokuz Eylul University (2011-2014) Research centers on ceramic innovation through three interconnected pillars: alternative printing techniques (including digital transfer methods), climate crisis responses in artistic practice, and historical analysis of Kütahya ceramics traditions. Her work bridges material science with cultural studies, examining boron waste utilization in glazes and AI integration in ceramic design while maintaining deep engagement with Ottoman ceramic heritage. Recent publications reveal increasing international collaboration and interdisciplinary scope, with 2025 work exploring Anatolian-Troyan ceramic connections and 2024 studies on AI's creative dimensions. The output shows strong thematic continuity in material innovation while expanding into climate-responsive design and cross-cultural analysis. Scientific recognition includes: Dual 2021 Zirve Başarı Ödülleri 2017 Bilim Teşvik Ödülü and Latvia Art Center Zvartava award Multiple competition wins including Selçuk Sözen Ödülü (2014) Dumlupınar University Industrial Design First Prize (2014) Uşak University Karo Competition awards (2011, 2014) She actively supervises graduate research through thesis management courses while leading TÜBİTAK 4004 Future Climate Project and university-industry collaborations. Current grants focus on sustainable ceramic production and climate-art intersections, with international partnerships facilitated through her Erasmus coordination role. Her teaching portfolio spans 30+ courses from foundational 'Ceramic Art History' to advanced 'Alternative Printing Techniques', demonstrating vertically integrated pedagogical approach. Though no formal research lab is specified, her project leadership in boron waste glaze production and climate-responsive design creates practical research environments within university ceramics studios, enhanced by industry partnerships providing real-world application contexts.




