Don Shin

Don Shin is a Professor in the Department of Professional Communication at Texas Tech University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Syracuse University, and an M.A. from Southern Illinois University. As an ICA Fellow and globally recognized scholar, his work focuses on AI-human interaction, social media analytics, and misinformation. He previously served as Founding Chair of the Department of Interaction Science at Sungkyunkwan University and led the Interaction Science Research Center as Director, overseeing major research initiatives like BK21 Plus and WCU programs funded by Korea’s Ministry of Education.

His research explores AI-mediated communication, algorithmic transparency, and the societal impacts of emerging media technologies. Key contributions include studies on conversational journalism, explainable analytic systems, and counteracting algorithmic bias.

• Key Achievements:
• ICA Fellow
• World’s Top 2% Scientists

His grants include leadership roles in prestigious Korean research programs. Advising and mentorship are central to his academic contributions, though specific student names are not listed here.