Yifeng Hu

Yifeng Hu is a Professor in the Department of Communication Journalism & Film at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), with a focus on intercultural communication, health communication, and digital media. His work critically examines the intersection of technology, race, and societal stereotypes.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mass Communications from Pennsylvania State University (2007)

His research explores racial stereotyping in healthcare and communication technologies, generative AI literacy, and digital interventions for health equity. Recent publications include analyses of AI-generated stereotypes and ethnographic studies on intercultural learning.

Key trends in his scholarship emphasize technology’s role in perpetuating or combating stereotypes, with a focus on Asian American experiences during the pandemic. He integrates game studies into health education through projects like the Fresh Start video game for mindful drinking.

• Scientific Awards:
  • TCNJ Innovation in Teaching Award
  • ASIANetwork-Mellon Foundation Grant for AAPI Voices and Stories
  • National Communication Association Creative Project/Performance Award
  • TCNJ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Award