Jack Lipei Tang

Jack Lipei Tang is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Digital Communication at the University of Alabama’s College of Communication & Information Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at USC, and advanced degrees from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on advocacy communication, computational social science, and digital public spheres, employing both quantitative methods (e.g., network modeling, machine learning) and qualitative approaches (e.g., interviews, participatory observation).

Key research areas include the strategic communication of nonprofits, political behaviors in digital spaces, and the impact of AI technologies like Large Language Models on society. He has published in top journals such as Computers in Human Behavior and International Journal of Cultural Studies, with recent work examining cross-cultural well-being in mobile gaming communities and toxicity dynamics in online gaming. His work bridges communication theory with applied social science, emphasizing computational methods.

Dr. Tang actively presents at major conferences including the International Communication Association (ICA) and National Communication Association (NCA). His current projects explore the societal implications of AI in communication and the role of social media in public health crises. Despite no listed awards, his citation metrics highlight impactful contributions to fields like misinformation studies and digital epidemiology.