Barui Waruwu, Louis

Louis Barui Waruwu serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), where he focuses on the sociocultural dynamics of digital media within transnational contexts.

His academic background includes:

• PhD in Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong

Dr. Waruwu's research centers on digital media's impact on human relationships, particularly examining how smartphones and social platforms influence family intimacy, community resilience, and identity negotiation among migrants. His current project investigates the social, emotional, and financial consequences of digital connectivity for Indonesian and Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong, building on his personal experience as an Indonesian national who has lived across Hong Kong, Taipei, and Singapore since 2011.

His scholarly contributions appear in leading journals including New Media & Society, Mobile Media & Communication, and Media, Culture, & Society, reflecting his expertise at the intersection of migration studies and digital culture.