Education
- PhD: Mass Communication-Journalism, Ohio University, 2024
- MA: Interdisciplinary Studies, Niagara University, 2018
- MA: Media and Communication Science, Zirve University, 2016
- BS: Turkish Language Education, Erciyes University, 2013
Specialties/Areas of Interest
- Political Communication
- Populism
- New Media
- Social Media Literacy
- Popular Culture
- Authoritarian Media Systems
Courses Taught
- The Future of Media
- Precision Language for Journalists
- Introduction to Multiplatform Reporting and Writing
- Strategic Social Media
- Mass Media and American Life
- Introductory Newswriting and Reporting
- Beat Reporting
- Global Communication
- Pop Culture Goes Global
Awards/Honors
- Impact on Student Experience Award Alfred University 2024
- People’s Choice Award, 3-Minute Thesis Competition Ohio University 2022
- First Place, 3-Minute Thesis Competition Ohio University 2021
- Scripps Howard Teaching Fellow Ohio University 2021
- Presidential Scholar Niagara University 2017
Activities
Advisor, Alfred University School Newspaper, Fiat Lux
Professional Experience
- 2023-present: Assistant Professor, Communication Studies, Alfred University
- 2021-2023: E.W Scripps Teaching Fellow, School of Journalism, Ohio University
- 2020-2021: Research Fellow, School of Journalism, Ohio University
- 2017-2019: Research Fellow, Communication, Niagara University
