Özgür Akgün, SUNY Old Westbury
CCN Faculty Champion
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BIO
Dr. Özgür Akgün is an assistant professor in the American Studies/Media and Communication Department at SUNY Old Westbury. He managed the university's Media Innovation Center and OWTV Studios between Fall 2018 and Spring 2024. Currently, he coordinates the MIC internship program and teaches video and television production courses. Dr. Akgün holds a Ph.D. from Istanbul University, an MFA in intermedia from the University of Maine, and an MBA from the University of Texas-Pan American. Prior to his academic career, he worked in various positions in the advertising industry and worked with Istanbul University to develop their television studios and photography and videography divisions. His research interests include new forms of documentary storytelling, socially engaged art, activism, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Akgün’s work is driven by a commitment to social justice, exploring issues through innovative and participatory media projects.
Bio
Dr. Özgür Akgün is an assistant professor in the American Studies/Media and Communication Department at SUNY Old Westbury. He managed the university's Media Innovation Center and OWTV Studios between Fall 2018 and Spring 2024. Currently, he coordinates the MIC internship program and teaches video and television production courses. Dr. Akgün holds a Ph.D. from Istanbul University, an MFA in intermedia from the University of Maine, and an MBA from the University of Texas-Pan American. Prior to his academic career, he worked in various positions in the advertising industry and worked with Istanbul University to develop their television studios and photography and videography divisions. His research interests include new forms of documentary storytelling, socially engaged art, activism, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Akgün’s work is driven by a commitment to social justice, exploring issues through innovative and participatory media projects.