PhD in Communication: Department of Media and Communication, City Univerisity of Hong Kong (2024-present)
M.A. in Communication: School of Journalism and Communication, Renmin University of China (2020-2022)
B.A. in Journalism: School of Journalism and Communication, Nanjing University (2016-2020)
Work Experience
Shanghai First Financial and Economic Media Co. (2022-2024) • Tech Journalist • Area of Focus: Financial Reporting, Human-Computer Interaction
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant, COM5104: Research Methods for Communication and New Media (R statistical analysis tutorials), Semester A 2025/2026, City University of Hong Kong
Teaching Assistant, COM3511: AI and Strategic Communication (R text mining tutorials), Semester B 2025/2026, City University of Hong Kong
Conference Paper
Zhang, S. Y. (2026, June). Monetizing Politics: How Political Influencers Monetize Their Live-Streams and Reshape Digital Discourse. Paper to be presented at the 76th Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA), Political Communication Division, Cape Town, South Africa.
Reward
ICA Political Communication Division Travel Award (2026) Graduate Academic Scholarship First Prize (2021) Graduate Academic Scholarship Second Prize (2022) Honor Graduate of Nanjing University (2020) Overseas Study Scholarship Second Prize (2018)
