Edson C Tandoc Jr.

Edson C. Tandoc Jr. is a President's Chair Professor of Communication Studies at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and Associate Chair for Research and Strategy at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. He also serves as the Founding Director of the Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube). His research focuses on digital journalism, including the impact of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI), audience feedback, and journalistic roles on news gatekeeping. He has authored/co-authored influential books like Analysing Analytics and Critical Incidents in Journalism.

Education:

• B.A. Journalism (Summa cum Laude) – University of the Philippines
• M.A. Mass Communication – NTU Singapore (Media Development Authority Award recipient)
• Ph.D. in Journalism – University of Missouri (Fulbright Scholar)

Research Interests: Communication, political science, media literacy, fake news dynamics, AI in journalism, and the sociology of news production.

Awards and Recognition:

• ICA Fellow (2025)
• Nanyang Research Award (2021)
• Krieghbaum Outstanding Early Career Scholar (2020)

Grants and Projects:

• $751,850 – DSO National Laboratories (2023–2025)
• $299,975 – AI Singapore (2022–2025)

Teaching and Mentorship: Leads undergraduate and graduate courses in journalism and communication. Supervises numerous award-winning students, including recipients of top student paper awards at ICA and AEJMC.

Labs and Initiatives: Directs the Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube), focusing on combating misinformation and studying AI’s role in communication.