Kai Zhu

Kai Zhu is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Bocconi University, specializing in Digital Marketing. His research focuses on digital platforms, user-generated content, and the intersection of marketing and information systems.

His research interests span digital marketing strategies, platform economics, and social media analytics. He particularly examines how online platforms influence consumer behavior and how businesses can leverage digital tools for marketing effectiveness. His work often involves empirical analysis of large-scale digital data to understand market dynamics.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on digital platforms and their impact on consumer behavior. The 2024 study on restaurant review platforms explores negative peer feedback effects, while his 2023 work examines monetization strategies in digital book markets. His 2020 Wikipedia study addresses information poverty in knowledge networks, showcasing his broad interest in digital ecosystems.

While no specific awards are mentioned in the provided text, his publication record in top-tier journals including Production and Operations Management, Information Systems Research, and Journal of Quantitative Description: Digital Media indicates significant scholarly contributions to his field.

His contact email is kai.zhu@unibocconi.it, and he encourages professional correspondence regarding his research and teaching activities.