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Özgün Dilek, Ph.D.

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I am Özgün Dilek, a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and design scholar. My practice blends making, research, and teaching across ceramics, glass making, printmaking, video art, filmmaking, and interactive projects.

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I am Özgün Dilek, a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and design scholar. My practice blends making, research, and teaching across ceramics, glass making, printmaking, video art, filmmaking, and interactive projects.

Grounded in post-industrial maker cultures and actor-network theory, I explore how materials, people, and systems shape sustainable design futures, while sharing knowledge through exhibitions, publications, and community collaborations.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • TurkishFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • SwedishIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Other
  • Manufacturing

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Work experience· 12 roles

Visiting Researcher · Malmö UniversityJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Conducted research on migration, heritage, and spatial narratives through museum and exhibition studies; investigated how environments, objects, and cultural storytelling shape embodied and emotional experiences; developed interdisciplinary approaches connecting design, heritage studies, and participatory practices.

Postdoc Researcher · Department of Fine Arts and Crafts, HDK-Valand Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Gothenburg University, SwedenSep 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs

Conducted interdisciplinary research at the intersection of design, craft, and material studies within the HDK-Valand Academy and Gothenburg University. Led and participated in design- and maker-scholars projects, supervised student research, and contributed to design investigations using Actor Network Theory and onto-phenomenology. Collaborated with international partners to publish and present findings; developed prototypes and exhibitions related to post-industrial maker experiences.

Assistant Professor · Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Eskisehir Technical University, TurkeyApr 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Industrial Design; supervised student projects and theses; conducted research in design education and sustainability; contributed to curriculum development and design pedagogy.

Assistant Professor in Industrial Design · Eskişehir Technical UniversityJan 2023 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs
Postdoctoral Researcher · University of GothenburgJan 2023 – Dec 2025 · 3 yrs
Teaching Assistant · Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Eskisehir Technical University, TurkeyMay 2018 – Apr 2023 · 5 yrs
Teaching Assistant · Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Anadolu University, TurkeyJan 2015 – May 2018 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Teaching Assistant · Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Beykent University, TurkeySep 2014 – Jan 2015 · 5 mos

Education

Ph.D. · Istanbul Technical University2013 – 2020
M.Sc. · Izmir Institute of Technology2009 – 2012
Bachelor · Anadolu University2003 – 2009

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