Archaeology · Photography · Design

Alper
Öztürk

Archaeology student, photographer, and designer based in İzmir — blending ancient history with modern visual storytelling.

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Alper Öztürk
About

Between Layers
of Time

I'm Alper Öztürk — a photographer, designer, and archaeology student with a passion for creative visual projects and innovative solutions. Currently studying Protohistory and Archaeology of Asia Minor at Ege University, I blend my interest in ancient history with modern design.

Within archaeology, I'm particularly drawn to archaeometric methods as well as archaeomusicology. Outside my work and studies, I enjoy PC gaming (especially space simulators), exploring technology, and learning about different cultures. I've been playing violin for nine years and am an active member of my university's caving club.

Curriculum Vitae

Education, Experience
& Skills

Aug 2024 – Present
B.A. Protohistory & Archaeology of Asia Minor
Ege University, İzmir
Currently studying archaeology, specializing in Protohistory and the Ancient Near East. Researching ancient civilizations and participating in fieldwork.
Erasmus+ KA131 — Università di Pavia Protohistory Ancient Near East
Sep 2022 – Discontinued
B.A. Animation & Game Design
Yaşar University, İzmir
Studied animation design focusing on both traditional and digital techniques. Left the program due to financial reasons.
Animation Digital Design
Summer 2025
Student Archaeologist — Cave Excavation
Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey
Participated in a Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic-era cave excavation. Gained hands-on experience in delicate excavation techniques and stratigraphic documentation.
Mesolithic Epipaleolithic Cave Excavation Stratigraphy
Nov 2025 – Dec 2025
Call Center Agent (Remote)
First Contact Services (FCS)
Provided English-language customer support for Pizza Hut (USA) as a Call Center Customer Representative. Managed remote night-shift operations, handling high-volume calls and ensuring accurate order processing.
Remote English Customer Support
Nov 2025 – Dec 2025
Extreme Attractions Guide
Park Orman Sportif Hizmetleri (Macera Parkı)
Served as an Amusement Park Attendant, operating high-adrenaline equipment including ziplines, zipbikes, and human catapults. Enforced strict safety protocols and guided visitors through extreme physical attractions.
Safety Protocols Operations
Feb 2021 – Aug 2024
Graphic Designer
Freelance
Delivered design solutions for branding and digital media needs across various freelance projects.
Branding Digital Media Adobe Suite
Oct 2022 – Mar 2024
Motorbike Courier (Independent Contractor)
Getir Perakende Lojistik A.Ş.
Operated as an independent contractor under a personal company (şahıs şirketi). Delivered packages across İzmir, prioritizing speedy service, route efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Logistics Independent Contractor
Aug 2022 – Oct 2022
Barista
Hane Çikolata & Kahve
Prepared coffee drinks and assisted with daily café operations, focusing on customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Sep 2021 – Jan 2022
Hookah Master
Kahve Deryası
Managed stock, prepared quality products, and maintained hygiene standards in a busy café setting.
Nov 2020 – Apr 2022
Team Leader & UAV Pilot
Gök-Tek Aviation Solutions
Co-founder and team leader for a Teknofest competition team specializing in UAVs. Finalist in the "Savaşan İnsansız Hava Aracı" contest; the UAV was exhibited by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Teknofest Finalist UAV Development Team Leadership
Design Software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Lightroom
Office & Productivity
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
Licenses & Certifications
  • Commercial UAV Pilot (≤ 25 kg)
  • Driving License — B (Car)
  • Driving License — A2 (Motorcycle)

Currently holding the license as a foundation for future training in aerial surveying and orthophoto mapping.

Professional Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Crisis Management
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Handling Pressure
Extracurricular
  • Ege University Caving Club
  • Violin — 9 Years
Portfolio

Selected Work

Future Directions

Research Interests

Archaeometric Methods

I'm drawn to the quantitative side of archaeology — specifically orthophotogrammetry and gravimetric survey methods. Aerial documentation through UAVs offers a powerful way to record excavation contexts at scale, and I want to specialize in bridging field practice with remote sensing.

My background with Gök-Tek Aviation and my commercial UAV license form the foundation I'm building on. The next step is gaining practical flight hours on active archaeological projects.

UAV Pilot License · ≤ 25 kg
Teknofest Finalist

Archaeomusicology

Music is one of the oldest human behaviors, yet among the hardest to trace in the archaeological record. As a violinist of nine years, I'm uniquely positioned to ask musicological questions of material culture — from bone flutes to acoustic analyses of ritual spaces.

I want to explore how sound and music shaped social identities in prehistoric Anatolia, connecting my personal practice to scholarly inquiry.

9 Years · Violin
Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Whether it's about archaeology, a creative project, or just a conversation — I'd love to hear from you.

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İzmir, Kemalpaşa
+90 (543) 124 81 84