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Zhao Longxuan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication (Broadcast and Television Major) at Tongji University's School of Art and Media since March 2024, specializing in media culture and algorithmic studies with a focus on marginalized communities.
His academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism-International Politics Dual Degree (minor in Law) from Renmin University of China (2014-2018)
- Exchange studies at National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan (2016-2017)
- MSc in Gender, Media and Culture from London School of Economics (2018-2019)
- PhD in Sociology and Law from East China Normal University (2020-2023) with joint PhD year at LSE sponsored by China Scholarship Council (2022-2023)
His research critically examines algorithmic systems through qualitative analysis of Chinese gay men's experiences on Zhihu, exploring gender dynamics, digital self-presentation, and the dual nature of algorithms as both oppressive and protective forces. He employs mixed-method qualitative approaches to investigate how marginalized users negotiate platform architectures.
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on Chinese digital culture, with recurring themes of algorithmic resistance, queer identity formation, and platform-specific communication patterns across Zhihu and dating ecosystems. His work bridges communication theory, gender studies, and critical algorithm studies within East Asian contexts.
His recognition includes:
- Shanghai Outstanding Graduate (2024)
Supported by China Scholarship Council during doctoral studies, his current research likely continues examining socio-technical dynamics of algorithms in Chinese digital spaces. He participates in Tongji University's research infrastructure including the Media Experiment and Practice Teaching Center and Omnimedia Research Institute, contributing to interdisciplinary media studies initiatives.