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Bo Feng is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis. He holds affiliations with the East Asian Studies Program, the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, and the Center for Design in the Public Interest. His research focuses on supportive communication across cultural, technological, and professional contexts, emphasizing the effectiveness of advice and empathy in interpersonal interactions. Educated with a Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University, he has been funded by NIH, NIMH, and CDC for projects addressing health communication and online support dynamics. His awards include the Chancellor's Fellow (2016–2021) and multiple Top Paper Awards from the International Communication Association.
Feng's research explores how support seekers and providers interact in face-to-face, online, and clinical settings, with a particular interest in cultural differences and technological mediation. His work analyzes responses to crises, physician-patient communication, and the impact of digital tools on reciprocity across generations. Key contributions include studies on narrative-based patient education and the role of online user profiles in shaping support quality.
- Grants & Funding: NIH, NIMH, CDC-funded projects on health communication and crisis support.
- Awards: Includes top academic honors for mentorship, research excellence, and contributions to communication theory.
- Teaching: Courses like CMN101 (Communication Theory) and CMN230 (Social Interaction Theory) reflect his expertise in theoretical and applied communication.
- Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in healthcare policy and public design centers to apply communication research in real-world contexts.
