Xueshan Zhao
Ph.D. Student
Xueshan Zhao’s research interests lie at the intersection of political communication, technology, and social inequality. Her work examines how emerging technologies and digital media reshape political engagement, information environments, and power relations, with particular attention to how these processes affect socially marginalized and vulnerable communities. Her research draws on quantitative and computational methods, including computational content analysis, social network analysis, and machine learning, while also incorporating qualitative approaches to understand individuals’ experiences and perceptions.
Her research has been presented at leading international conferences, including ICA and AEJMC. Outside of research, she enjoys traveling and going to film theaters.
Education
Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism, Media and Communication, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2025
Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism, Media and Communication, Aarhus University, Denmark, 2024
B.A. in Communication, Communication University of China, China, 2023