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H. Denis Wu is a Professor in the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University, specializing in international communication, media effects, and political communication. His research examines the interplay between media, emotion, and political behavior across global contexts including the U.S., Taiwan, China, and Latin America.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- MA in Communication from the University of Pennsylvania
- BA in Sociology from National Taiwan University
Wu's scholarship investigates how emotional and physiological responses shape voter decisions, media portrayals of candidates, and cross-national perceptions. He explores emerging challenges like post-truth public diplomacy and social media's role in international representation, often employing innovative methodologies such as computer vision and biometric measurements.
Recent publications reveal a trend toward interdisciplinary analysis of political communication, with increasing focus on digital media's global impact, emotional contagion in partisan content, and China's soft power strategies. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world political dynamics.
Dr. Wu has received research prizes and grants for his contributions to communication scholarship.
He is deeply committed to mentoring students and takes significant pride in their academic and professional achievements. His research has been supported by external funding, though specific grant details are not publicly enumerated. At Boston University, he teaches media theory, international communication, and research methods courses.
