Prof. Yu Zou | Urban Studies | Best Researcher Award |
Researcher/Teacher , at Communication University of China, China.
Prof. Yu Zou is a distinguished scholar in media and communication studies, serving as the Director of the National Broadcast Media Language Resources Monitoring and Research Centre, a key research institution under the Ministry of Education and the Communication University of China. He is also a Research Fellow at the State Key Laboratory of Media Convergence and Communication. His expertise spans computational linguistics, media discourse analysis, and natural language processing, with a strong focus on language resources in broadcast media.
Professional Profile
Education 🎓
Prof. Zou has a solid academic foundation in linguistics and media studies, with extensive research training and academic exposure in computational linguistics and language policy. His educational background has enabled him to pioneer research in digital media narratives and urban communication.
Professional Experience 💼
With extensive leadership roles in linguistic and communication research, he serves as the Executive Director of the Council for the Society on Modernization of Chinese Language and Director of the Council for the China Association for Lexicography. He is an active member of major international academic bodies, including the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) and the International Communication Association (ICA).
Research Interests 🌍
His research explores computational linguistics, natural language processing, and media discourse analysis, with a particular interest in language resource monitoring, social media communication, and urban digital narratives. He employs advanced methodologies such as topic modeling and social network analysis to examine ethical narrative risks and urban memory construction in short video media. His work also delves into language planning and policy, bridging the gap between linguistic research and media technologies.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Prof. Zou’s research excellence has been recognized internationally, including the prestigious IAMCR Urban Communication Award (2024). His latest publication in CITIES (2025) has also been nominated for the Best Researcher Award in the International Academic Awards. His significant contributions to linguistic research and media communication continue to shape the field globally.
Top Noted Publications 📚
Title: Health Code as ‘Access Infrastructure’: Innovative Practices and Concerns of Mediated Governance
Authors: Yu Zou, Jing Di
Citations: 0
Index: Global Media and China (Indexed Journal)
Year of Publication: 2023
Conclusion
Professor Yu Zou is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his outstanding contributions to media and communication research, computational linguistics, and language policy. Strengthening high-impact international collaborations and showcasing practical industry applications of research findings can further solidify his standing.