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Seung Woo Chae is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries at Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communication. Prior to academia, he worked as a TV producer at KBS (South Korea's largest broadcaster) and held roles in PR and advertising for over a decade. His research focuses on digital journalism and communication dynamics on video platforms like YouTube and Twitch.
Chae holds a Ph.D. in Media Arts & Sciences from Indiana University Bloomington (2023) and an MBA from KAIST (2012). His work examines platform-specific user behaviors, online aggression, pandemic-era communication strategies, and cross-platform audience engagement. Major publications span journals such as Information, Communication & Society and Human Communication Research.
His research trends highlight analyses of live-streaming platforms (Twitch/YouTube), political content's reception across platforms, and pandemic-driven shifts in media consumption. Articles emphasize social interaction dynamics, emotion expression, and algorithmic impacts on communication.
No scientific awards are listed, but his extensive industry experience informs applied research bridging media production and academic inquiry. He advises students in digital media studies and teaches courses on modern communication practices.
