RESEARCH
With the prevalent use of various information and communication technologies (ICTs), people often engage in communication and coordination through multiple communication modalities. To address these growing patterns of mixed-mode relationships and organizing, my research investigates how individuals, groups, and organizations use multiple media modalities to communicate and coordinate in the face of disasters, and how relationships evolve or emerge through these processes. In particular, my research connects these practices to the themes of sustainability and resilience. Overall, my work represents a systematic social network perspective to understand the social implications of online and mobile applications.
Research Areas
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organizational communication
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disaster organizing
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communication technology and society
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social network analysis
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small groups
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voluntary associations
Research Interests
Awards:
Recipient of Outstanding Research Award, 2017, conferred by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
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Recipient of Young Scholars Overseas Scholarship Program, 2016-2021, conferred by Foundation for The
Advancement of Outstanding Scholarship, Taiwan.
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Recipient of Top Paper Award, 2017, conferred by the Research Division of Broadcasting Education Association.
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Recipient of Top Paper Award, 2016, conferred by the Organizational Communication Division of International Communication Association.
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Recipient of Top Four Paper Award, 2015, conferred by the Communication and Technology Division of International Communication Association.
Recipient of the Laura Crowell Dissertation Award, 2012, conferred by the Group Communication Division of National Communication Association.
Outstanding Continuing Doctoral Student, 2010, conferred by the PhD Program in the School of Communication and Information, Rutgers University.
Grants:
Examining the influence of message communication on public disaster response through a multi-stakeholder perspective. Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), MOST 109-2420-H-009-00, 2019, NT 900,000. (PI)
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Unpacking the online discussion network of disaster risk reduction through a mixed-methd and multilevel approach, Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), MOST 108-2628-H-009-002-SS4, 2019-2023, NT 5,722,000. (PI)
Individual and collective resilience building and the role of new media technology: Ecological examinations of information and communication behavior during non-disaster and disaster times, Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), MOST 105-2410-H-009-064-SS3, 2016-2019, NT 2,700,000. (PI)
Understanding the role of social media in disaster management: A systemic investigation of mixed-mode individual information behaviors. Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) AcRF Tier 1 Grant, 2016-2019, S$89,560. (PI)
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An examination of the application of social media and related analysis tools for the humanitarian sector in the Asia-Pacific region. American Red Cross Grant Award, 2015, $21,432. (PI)
Untangling disaster awareness and preparedness via mobile communication technology in South East Asia. American Red Cross, USAID Grant Award No. AID-OFDA-G-13-00038, 2014-2015, $49,800. (PI)
Uncovering sustainable humanitarian aid networks: From mixed-mode collaboration to physical humanitarian efforts. Nanyang Technological University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Start Up Grant, 2014-2016, S$35,000. (PI)
Unveiling human adaptations and community resilience in the face of technological disasters. Nanyang Technological University, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information 5K Grant, 2014-2015, S$5,000. (PI)
Hurricane Sandy: Short-term citizen-based communication and aid mobilization. National Science Foundation (NSF) RAPID Program, CMMI-1324180, 2013-2014, $25,000. (co-PI)
Multiplex voluntary participation and community resilience. Faculty Research Grant by Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Akron, 2013-2014, $5,000. (PI)