Qi Zheng
Assistant Professor - Department of Public Relations
Affiliate Scholar – Internal Communication Research Hub
Office: 2042 Weimer
Email: qizheng@ufl.edu
Qi Zheng
Assistant Professor - Department of Public Relations
Affiliate Scholar – Internal Communication Research Hub
Qi comes to the College from Michigan State University, where she recently completed her Ph.D. in Information and Media. Her research focuses on crisis communication, public sector communication and the role of emerging technologies in public relations practice and stakeholder engagement.
Her work examines how organizations can communicate ethically, responsibly and effectively across a range of contexts, particularly during crises and within the public sector. Mainly using quantitative methods and an international perspective, her research explores how communication strategies can advance both organizational effectiveness and the public interest.
Qi’s scholarship has been published in journals including the Public Relations Review, International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction and International Journal of Business Communication. Her work has also received recognition and awards from ICA, AEJMC and the International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC).
In addition to her research accomplishments, Qi brings teaching experience in public relations, strategic communication and advertising at Michigan State University.
Education
Ph.D. in Information and Media, Michigan State University
M.A. in Communication Studies, Peking University
B.A. in Advertising, Xiamen University
News
- Qi Zheng to join UFCJC as an assistant professor in Public Relations in fall 2026 (July 15, 2026)
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