معرفی
Mengyuan Fu serves as Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Political Science and Economics and Waseda Institute of Political Economy, where she teaches Public Communication of Science and Technology in the School of Education. Holding a PhD from the University of Tokyo (2023), her academic trajectory includes research appointments at Waseda University (2024-present) and University of Washington (2024 visiting scholar).
Education Background:
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Tokyo, 2023
- Master's Degree, Beijing Normal University, 2019
Research Focus: Dr. Fu's work centers on the sociology of science and technology communication, particularly examining environmental issues like microplastics through digital platforms. Her methodology blends computational social science with qualitative case studies, investigating knowledge construction in cross-linguistic contexts (e.g., Japanese Wikipedia) and public perception dynamics during crises like climate change and pandemics. She emphasizes the role of scientific expertise in media discourse and marginalized community engagement.
Publication Trends: Her recent output (2022-2024) reveals concentrated exploration of science-society interfaces, with recurring themes in environmental risk communication (microplastics), digital knowledge ecosystems (Wikipedia), and political polarization in online spaces. Cross-cutting analytical frameworks include actor-network theory and responsible research innovation (RRI) principles applied to Japanese contexts.
Awards:
- 40th Telecommunications Advancement Foundation Award (Telecom Humanities and Social Sciences Student Award), 2025
- Wide-area Science Major Doctoral Thesis Special Award, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 2024
Professional Engagement: As active member of Society for Social Studies of Science (4S), Society for Philosophy & Technology, and Japanese Society for Science and Technology Studies, she presents internationally on science communication dynamics. Her teaching integrates these research strands while addressing contemporary challenges in public understanding of science.
