He has been an academic member of different universities and is the founder and chair of Umit Inatci Art Center in addition to the founder and chief editor of Art Axis International Art Magazine.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/10/10/renowned-artist-at-isnotgallery/

Umit Ozalp, who has lived for 40 years in Antakya, a historic city that’s now devastated, was preparing to leave, joining others carrying just a few small bags at a bus station.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/death-toll-rises-8-new-turkey-syria-earthquake-97347988