Dr. Ozge Samanci

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ozge Samanci is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University’s School of Communication, specializing in media arts and interactive art. Her academic work focuses on data-driven art and emerging technologies, with particular interests in environmental issues such as ocean pollution. Samanci's interactive installations have been exhibited globally in significant venues, including Museu Amanhã and SIGGRAPH Art Gallery. She is the author of the graphic memoir 'Dare Disappoint,' which has been translated into six languages, and her latest graphic novel 'Evil Eyes Sea' is set to be published in 2024. Samanci has received several prestigious awards, including the Berlin Prize and the Artist Fellowship Award in Media Arts. Her contributions to the field are also recognized through various publications in leading journals and conferences in new media.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching courses in filmmaking, emerging technologies, critical making, and other related subjects.

Awards

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Artist Fellowship Award

2023-01-01
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Berlin Prize

2017-01-01
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Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.