Chang’s research interests include comparative democratic development, the rule of law, data applications for public policy, and social science methodology.
Doctoral Students — Political Communication
Catherine Chen
Chen is interested in political psychology, especially the role of ideology and partisanship in decision making.
Anna Gibson
Gibson is interested in the cognitive, emotional, and social effects of digital media, especially with regard to the role of corporations and political bodies.
Young Jee Kim
Kim studies democratic processes for risk prevention in society through deliberative practices.
Jihye Lee
Lee is interested in the politics of technology- specifically, she studies how the use of big data and algorithms in the current news environment might reinforce social inequalities.
Yingdan Lu
Lu’s research focuses on political implications and social effects of digital media in Chinese politics, especially with regard to media governance and public opinion.
Daniel Muise
Muise’s interests focus on the effect of advanced telecommunications capacity on disparity and political development under repressive and transitional regimes, specifically regarding data privacy and vulnerable populations.