About
Research
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SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Chen, Z.*, Zhao, X.*, Hua. M., Xu. J. (2024, July). Building Bonds through Bytes: The Impact of Communication Styles on Patient-Chatbot Relationships and Treatment Adherence in AI-Driven Healthcare. In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
Chen, Z., Zhang, G. (2021). On the Construction of Mainstream Identity in Subcultural Online Variety Show --Taking “Rap for Youth” as an Example. China Radio & TV Academic Journal (08),116-119. (Cited: 20 times, CSSCI-Expanded)
Chen, Z. (2021). Analysis of Depth Integration Communication Strategy of Culture and Museum TV Program. TV Research (06),55-56. (Cited: 7 times, CSSCI)
*Research papers under review are not listed according to anonymity principles
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SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Liu, H*., Chen, Z*. (2024, August). Navigating the Socio-Technical Dynamics of AI Fairness: Insights from the Cognitive-Behavioral Processes of AIGC Moderators. 107th Annual Conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), Philadelphia, USA.
First Place – Top Paper (Student Competition)
Chen, Z. (2024, August). Technological Mythologies of Generative AI: A Study of Media Representations and Imaginary Constructions. 14th International Junior Scholars Conference on Humanities and Culture, Singapore.
Zhang, X., Zheng, H. & Chen, Z. (2024, June). Are health-related advertisements harmful? Investigating the relationship between advertising interference and cyberchondria. 74th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference , Gold Coast, Australia.
Chen, Z. (2023, December). Ignite or inhibit? A Mixed-Method Study of Generative AI' Impact on Artistic Creativity. Mobile Studies Congress 2023, Hangzhou, China.
Chen, Z., Yao, K. (2023, December). Engineering Bonds, Engaging Consumers: Investigating Parasocial Relationship with Virtual Influencers and Effects on Consumer Behavior. 2023 International Conference on Global Culture and Creative Industries, Shanghai, China.
Chen, Z., Yao, B. (2023, August). Finding Mr. Right in Otome Games: A Study on Parasocial Exchange of Human-Gamebot Relationships. 106th Annual Conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), Washington, USA.
Chen, Z., Yao, B. & Yao, K. (2023, August). Build a Tighter Bond: A Grounded Theory Analysis of Social Interactive Labor on MOBA Games. 106th Annual Conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), Washington, USA.
Chen, Z., Zhang, Y., Chen, K. (2022, July). Costs and Rewards: Why Young Players Maintain Their Intimate Relationships with Virtual Characters. 2022 International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) Conference, Beijing, China (Online).
*Research papers under review are not listed according to anonymity principles
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
AI Ethics Research Intern (09/2023 – Present)
in Secure and Trusted AGI Center, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Supervisor: Prof. Qu Jingjing, funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China
Research Assistant (12/2023 – Present)
in Health Communication and Sustainable Development Research Center, Tongji University
Supervisor: Prof. Chen Jingxi, funded by The National Social Science Fund of China
Research Assistant (08/2023 – 02/2024)
in USC-SJTU Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Supervisor: Prof. Hua Min & Dr. Wang Jun, funded by UK Arts and Humanities Research Council
Research Assistant (10/2022 – Present)
in School of Media and Communication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Supervisor: Prof. Xu Jian, funded by The National Social Science Fund of China
Research Assitant (12/2022 – 12/2023)
in School of Huminities and Communication, Zhejiang Gong Shang University
Supervisor: Prof. Yao Kaibo, funded by China Federation of Radio and Television Associations
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TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Teaching Assistant (Spring 2024)
in New Media Research in USC-SJTU joint program (in English)
Instructor: Prof. Shantanu Dutta at Marshall School of Business, University of South California