Associate Professor İzmir Katip Çelebi University Turkey
Dr. Uğur Bakan is an Associate Professor at İzmir Katip Çelebi University in the Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Visual Communication Design. His work bridges traditional art forms with cutting-edge media technologies, exploring visual communication, digital arts, and the societal impact of media. With a career spanning academia and creative industries, Dr. Bakan has earned recognition for his research, curation, and design innovations.
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Education 🎓
- Doctorate (2011–2014): Ege University, Journalism (PhD) – Thesis on social capital formation among Facebook and LinkedIn users.
- Master’s Degree (2010): Atatürk University, Journalism (MA) – Thesis on media literacy’s impact on primary school students’ critical thinking.
- Bachelor’s Degree (2000–2004): Atatürk University, Radio, Television, and Cinema.
Experience 🧑🏫
- Associate Professor (2019–Present): İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Visual Communication Design Department.
- Assistant Professor (2017–2019): İzmir Katip Çelebi University.
- Research Assistant (2005–2015): Various institutions, including Atatürk and Ege Universities, focusing on journalism and graphic arts.
Research Interests 🔍
Dr. Bakan’s research explores the interplay of visual arts, digital communication, and media technologies. His interests include game-based learning, social media’s societal impacts, and digital art’s evolution through platforms like NFTs.
Awards 🏆
- Logo and Emblem Competition Award (2006): Recognized by local governments for excellence in design.
Publications Top Notes: 📚
Bakan, U., Üstündağ, E. N., & Bakan, U. (2022). Analysis of the Ghost of Tsushima game according to the actantial model of Griemas. Dumlupinar University Journal of Social Sciences, 1(74), 315-329. Link
Han, T., & Bakan, U. (2022). Learner perceptions and effectiveness of using MMORPGs for EFL communicative competence. Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 14(3), 286-303. Link
Bakan, U., & Bakan, U. (2021). Examining the uncanny valley effect in virtual character design. Journal of Print and Media Technology Research, 10(2), 119-132. Link
Bakan, U., & Bakan, U. (2019). Gender and racial stereotypes of video game characters in (MMO)RPGs. Turkish Communication Research Journal, 49, 100-114.
Bakan, U., & Han, T. (2019). Research and trends in the field of social media from 2012 to 2016: A content analysis of studies in selected journals. Studies in Journalism and Communication, 25(1), 13-31.
Bakan, U., & Bakan, U. (2018). Game-based learning studies in education journals: A systematic review of recent trends. Pedagogical News, 1(72), 119-145.
Bakan, U., & Bakan, U. (2017). Content analysis on family relations and social media commitment on Facebook. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Social Sciences, 9, 54-68.
Bakan, U., & Bakan, U. (2017). Analysis of new generation mass open online courses in media and communication education: An approach to identifying basic competencies. Istanbul University Faculty of Communication Journal, 1(52), 1-24.