Faculty

	Chai Lee (Chally) LIM, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Programme Director PhD, Communication, Northern University of Malaysia, Malaysia Bachelor of Communication (Hons), Northern University of Malaysia, Malaysia Chally Lim Chai Lee obtained her Bachelor of Communication (Hons) with First Class Honour and PhD in Communication from Malaysia. Prior to joining UIC, Chally was the Head of Department of Mass Communication and taught various courses related to Communication and Corporate Communication in a private university in Malaysia. She has presented a number of research papers at various international conferences and has been invited to Center for Asia-Pacific Area Studies (CAPAS), Academia Sinica, Taiwan as presenter in 2015. Before pursuing her academic career, she worked at one of the largest media agencies, Mindshare, for media planning. Her research interests include Ethnography, Communication, Organization Space, Malaysian Chinese, Identity Studies and Non-Western Perspectives. Office: T2-401-R8 Telephone: 86-756-362-0041 Email: nc.ude.ciu@mileeliahc
	Steve GUO, Ph.D., Professor Associate Programme Director PhD, Political Communication, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Master of Arts, Political communication, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Bachelor of Arts, Beijing Foreign Studies University, China Steve Guo Zhongshi is a professor at the Department of Journalism, School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University. His research interest focuses on the news production process, content analysis and audience cognitive and behavioral effects, using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. He has published profusely on various topics in the field of political communication. Office: T2-601-R2 Telephone: 86-756-362-0596 Email: nc.ude.ciu@ougihsgnohz
	Fan HU, Ph.D., Assistant Professor PhD, Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Master of Arts, Communication, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, USA Bachelor of Arts, English(minor: International Business), Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China Fan Hu currently teaches classes in communication research, communication theory, media planning, and persuasion. She conducts research in the psychological processing of advertising, strategic communication, and persuasion. Prior to her doctoral study, she worked in the media and advertising agencies in the U.S. as well as taught communication courses in China. Before joining UIC, she also provided research and consulting work in Canada. Research areas: Cognitive processing in advertising and health communication, strategic communication and persuasion, and social and psychological effects of appearance-focused media contents. Office: T2-501-R8 Telephone: 86-756-362-0838 Email: nc.ude.ciu@uhnaf
	Xiaomeng (Maggie) LAN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor PhD, University of Florida, USA Master of Arts, University of Florida, USA Maggie Lan Xiaomeng's teaching areas include public relations campaigns, writing, and public relations theory and research. Her current research focuses on participation and engagement as a driving philosophy behind contemporary public relations, as well as the role of the mechanisms of engagement and motivation in leading to varied effectiveness in organizations' relationship-building, reputation-management, and value-co-creation efforts. Maggie Lan Xiaomeng also has conducted research on the interplay among political public relations efforts, news media content, and public opinion in traditional and interactive mass mediated contexts. Office: T2-502-R8 Telephone: 86-756-3620199 Email:nc.ude.ciu@nalmxeiggam
	Yuanxin WANG, Ph.D. candidate, Lecturer PhD candidate, Media and Communication, Temple University, United States Master of Philosophy, Communication Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Master of Arts, International Journalism, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom Yvonne Wang Yuanxin currently teaches classes in Applied Ethics in Humanities and Social Sciences, Consumer Behavior, and Principle of Advertising. She taught Communication, Culture, and Identity, Technology and Culture, Media and Culture Difference, The Future of Your TV, News Writing & Media Relations, and Advanced PR Writing at Temple University before joining UIC in August 2019. Her research interests lies in effect of new media, cyberbullying, intercultural communication, environmental communication, persuasion, conflict management, and quantitative research method. Most of her publications are in the field of new media, such as effect of new media, Big data, and online research methods. She also presented research papers in conferences including International Communication Association (ICA)， National Communication Association (NCA), and International Association for Conflict Management. Office: T2-601-R9 Telephone: 86-756-3620653 Email:nc.ude.ciu@gnawnixnauy
	Yue (Bess) WANG, Ph.D., Lecturer PhD in Communication, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Bess Wang Yue is a senior lecturer at the School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University. Her research interest includes the transforming cultural community of journalists and journalistic practices. She teaches courses on communication theory, communication and globalization, data analysis and data visualization. Email: nc.ude.ciu@gnaweuy
	Lei (Vincent) HUANG, Ph.D., Lecturer PhD in Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Vincent Huang Lei is a lecturer at the Department of Communication Studies, School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University. He studies and publishes in the areas of organizational communication and technology, digital public relations, and mediated interpersonal communication. He teaches courses on research methods, communication theories, Chinese internet, and user experience (UX) research. Email: nc.ude.ciu@gnauhieltnecniv
	Dan (Angela) WANG, Ph.D., Lecturer PhD in Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Angela Wang Dan is a research associate and part-time lecturer at the School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University. Her research interest lies in reconciling the macro political economy with micro sociological details. Angela has published with Journalism Studies, Chinese Journal of Communication, Digital Journalism. She has taught Foundation of Communication Studies and Communication Research Methods at Hong Kong Baptist University and City University of Hong Kong. Office: CC502-R26 Email: nc.ude.ciu@gnawnadalegna
	Kwok Kay CHUNG, Lecturer KK studied in Montreal, Canada and has many years of work experience in Hong Kong and international advertising agencies. He has taught advertising courses in the MA in Communication Program at Hong Kong Baptist University for nearly 10 years. Email: nc.ude.ciu@gnuhcyakkowk
	Ning ZHAO, Lecturer Zhao Ning (Renmin University of China), part-time lecturer in the MA in Communication Program, Hong Kong Baptist University. With 13 years of public relations experience in branding and marketing, Zhao Ning's area of expertise is in the communication strategies in the context of digital media. He teaches Strategic Communication and Crisis Management. Email: nc.ude.ciu@oahzgnin
	Song (Harris) AO, Ph.D., Lecturer PhD in Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Song Harris AO is a research fellow at the Department of Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau. His research interests include how information and communication technologies bring mutual values to organizations and stakeholders via strategic communication. He has published papers in the field of public relations and digital journalism. Email: nc.ude.ciu@oagnos
	Zheng (Kevin) KONG, MPAcc, Assistant Instructor Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Master of Professional Accountancy Office: T2-502-R27 Telephone: 86-756-362-0567 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.