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Dr. Zhang Liwen is an Assistant Professor at the School of Art and Media, Tongji University, within the Department of Communication. Her research spans political communication, international communication, and sports communication.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Literature (Journalism and Communication), Tsinghua University (2019–2024)
- M.A. in Journalism and Communication (Financial News), Tsinghua University (2017–2019)
- B.A. in Mass Communication and Sociology (double major), University of Toronto (2012–2016)
- Visiting Scholar, School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds (2022.09–2023.02)
Her research delves into the framing and discourse in political communication, examining how narratives shape public perception and identity. She explores networked and emotional publics, analyzing how digital platforms foster collective identities and emotional engagement. In sports communication, she investigates media portrayals of athletes and sporting events, particularly in transnational contexts.
Her publications reveal a consistent focus on media framing, identity construction, and risk communication in both Chinese and international contexts. Topics range from the portrayal of athletes like Eileen Gu to the discourse around infectious diseases on short-video platforms.
Awards & Honors:
- Tsinghua University School of Journalism and Communication Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation (2024)
- Chinese Government Scholarship (2017–2023)
Currently, she contributes to the academic community through her role in talent cultivation and continues to engage in interdisciplinary research bridging communication studies, political science, and sports sociology.
