Zhihuai (Randy) Lin
Ph.D. Student @ UNC ā¢ learn ā explore ā build
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Iām currently pursuing my Ph.D. at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
My research delves into media effects, human-computer interaction, digital public health, and computational social science. I aim to advance two lines of intellectual inquiry: (1) How do digital environments influence and are influenced by human perceptions, behaviors, and communication patterns? and (2) What are the social and psychological implications of emerging technologies, such as Generative AI, and how do individuals and communities adapt to these evolving digital landscapes?
Prior to my academic pursuits, I had a student journalistic career, earning accolades such as the Human Rights Press Awards and Campus News Awards for investigative reporting on critical social issues like gender-based violence against journalists in Hong Kong and sexual violence on public transportation. I also contributed as a portal builder and data visualization story editor for the student news website, Data Story.
In my free time, I enjoy jogging, street photography, playing console games on my PS5, and hiking with friends and family. I grew up in the beautiful seaside city of Wenzhou, spent 7 years in Hong Kong, and am fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.