About
Yotam Ophir is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication, University at Buffalo, College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on misinformation, science communication, political polarization, and computational approaches to communication studies.
- Email: yotamoph@buffalo.edu
- Office: 333 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1020
Research Interests
Dr. Ophir investigates how digital media shapes public understanding of science and health issues. His work examines:
- Misinformation dynamics in social media
- AI's role in communication and journalism
- Political polarization of non-political spaces
- Narrative interventions for vaccine hesitancy
- Hashtag activism and information diffusion
Recent Publications (2025-2024) analyze topics spanning:
- Misinformation trends over 30 years
- Machine learning applications in health communication
- Politicization of scientific discourse
- Conspiracy theory propagation on social platforms
- Networked activism during public health crises
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