Ömer was born on 5 January 2000 in Sakarya, where he received his primary and high school education. He then moved to Ankara to pursue a degree in engineering at university. However, he realized during his first year that his true passion and interest did not lie in engineering. Later, Ömer was accepted into the management program at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice in Italy. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy, he decided not to attend. This misfortune, however, provided an opportunity for him to discover his true passion. Ömer was later awarded a full scholarship to study Political Science and Public Administration at Kadir Has University.

Thanks to the core program at his university, Ömer developed into a multifaceted individual capable of thinking much more broadly. The courses he took in various fields such as software, design, and philosophy during his first year greatly contributed to this transformation. During his time at Kadir Has University, he attended summer programs at universities in several European countries, including Germany, France, and Finland.

In addition to policy-related courses, Ömer participated in projects on finance and marketing at Turku Abo University in Finland and a project at the Philipp University of Marburg, which explored the relationship between sound and time. These diverse academic experiences significantly enhanced his understanding of various topics.

Ömer loves traveling and has visited many countries, gaining valuable insights into different cultures. These experiences have fostered a multicultural worldview, making him more tolerant and open-minded about issues such as race, religion, and culture.

A cinephile at heart, Ömer views cinema as both an artistic and political field of study. He particularly enjoys analyzing films that focus on social realities and writing about their impact on voter behavior and public opinion. His interest in comics is also noteworthy. In addition to being a comic book collector, he is deeply passionate about graphic novels, often incorporating them into his writings.

Ömer’s interest in mythology was sparked by the novels he read during his childhood. Over time, he nurtured this curiosity, becoming well-versed in the subject and actively researching it. With the Old Norse Mythology in the Sources certificate he earned from the University of Colorado Boulder, he embarked on a journey exploring the earliest sources of Norse mythology, including the EDDA. He later expanded his studies to encompass the myths of cultures around the world.

An avid sports enthusiast, Ömer enjoys participating in activities such as swimming, kitesurfing, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). However, his true passion lies in uncovering the stories behind sports. He is particularly fascinated by the histories, rivalries, and defining moments of basketball, boxing, and American football, which he loves exploring and writing about.