Mustafa Oz

Dr. Oz has been at the University of Tennessee since 2020. His research interests lie in the area of political engagement and participation in online spaces, particularly on social media platforms.

Additionally, he is interested in social movements and social media activism in the MENA region. Oz’s work has been published in multiple academic journals, including New Media & Society, First Monday, and Mediterranean Politics.  Dr. Oz teaches social media journalism and audience research courses at the University of Tennessee.

Education

Ph.D. – Journalism – The University of Texas at Austin, 2016

M.A. – Political Communication -The University of Texas at Austin – 2012

B.A. – Radio, TV and Cinema – Ege University, Izmir, Turkey – 2007

Research Interests

Online incivility

Political communication

Social media