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Dr. Yiping Xia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on journalism, audience studies, and mis/disinformation, particularly examining how marginalized groups navigate contemporary news ecosystems through qualitative and interpretive methods. He holds a PhD in Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with minors in Sociology and Science and Technology Studies (STS).
His ongoing book project, Becoming Audiences: Everyday News Engagement in a Transnational Community, applies a lifeworld framework to study Chinese-Canadian communities in Toronto. Previously, he served as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life (CITAP).
Dr. Xia teaches courses such as COMM 665: Communication and Technology, blending academic rigor with practical insights into digital media landscapes. His research emphasizes the intersection of cultural resources, social networks, and news engagement, with a focus on underrepresented communities’ media experiences.
His work explores topics including disinformation dynamics, social media discourse, and the evolving roles of journalists in digital contexts. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to understanding transnational media engagement and propaganda mechanisms have positioned him as a leading scholar in contemporary communication studies.
