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.