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Runchao Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media, Film, and Journalism Studies at the University of Denver's College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, specializing in Media, Race, Equity, and Justice. His research explores intersections of media studies, cultural critique, and identity politics through music, digital media, and diasporic aesthetics.
Education:
- Ph.D., Critical Media Studies/Cultural Studies, University of Minnesota (2021)
- MA, Communication Studies, Shanghai International Studies University (2016)
- BA, English Language and Literature, Hebei University (2013)
Research interests center on Asian American music cultures, queer fandom, postfeminist discourse, and the politics of representation. His work analyzes how media shapes identity, justice, and transnational flows of culture. Notable projects include studies on Cambodian American rock music revival, Chinese ethnic rock, and queer performance on Chinese social media.
Recent publications (2018-2023) highlight themes like Orientalism in music, digital mediation of queer communities, and postracial rhetoric. His writing spans academic journals and memoir critiques, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with media's societal impacts.
Professional development includes the 2022-2023 'Teacher Scholar' Faculty Learning Community and the 11th Annual Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference.
