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Tianyu Zhao

PhD Candidate
London

Summary

Skilled STS master-level researcher in qualitative analysis and AI impact. Former student of playwriting, film production and communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Student Researcher

UCL
1 2024 - 8 2024
  • Contributor of UCL STS department research project: Experts attitudes towards AI [public voices pillar]
  • Research type: Quantitative research, survey. Scale: 5k+ responses.

Student AI researcher

UCL Artificial Intelligence Society
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • As researcher at the Nexus Lab within UCLAIS
  • Research Topic: The attitudes of UK-based, interdisciplinary groups of students conducting AI research towards the broader impacts of their work on society

Academic Representative

Students' Union UCL
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided students with relevant resources, advocated for their interests, and conducted in-person FAQ sessions to enhance their learning experience at UCL.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to improve student retention, engagement, and academic performance.

Connecting Manager

World Trade Center Shenyang
11.2022 - 08.2023

Digital Marketing Intern

北京矽岛科技有限公司(Jump)
09.2022 - 12.2022

Executive Creative Director

Art Show Drama Association
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Creative Director for Annual Graduate Theatre Performance and weekly theatre training for association members.

Artist

Art Show Drama Association
11.2017 - 12.2018

Education

Master of Science - Science, Technology and Society

UCL
London, United Kingdom
05.2023 - 05.2024

MLitt Playwriting and Dramaturgy - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

University of Glasgow
09.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor's degree - Communication and Media Studies

Hong Kong Baptist University
09.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Communication and Media Studies

BNU-HKBU United International College
09.2017 - 05.2021

Media Studies, British Culture and History - undefined

University of Oxford
08.2019 - 05.2019

Skills

    Scholarly Research

    Academic Writing

    Interview techniques

    Qualitative Analysis

    Prompt Engineering

    Survey Design

    Data Collection

    Creative Writing

    Social theory & Research Methods

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Japanese
Intermediate
B1
French
Elementary
A2

Publications

Conference:

  • Zhao, T., & Wang, T. (2024). Contested Networks: Worker Marginalisation and Platform Power Dynamics in China’s Platform Economy. EASST-4S 2024 Amsterdam. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.21952.34569
  • Wang, T., & Zhao, T. (2024). Navigating the nexus of surveillance, governance, and scientific responsibility in the digital age: the case of china’s health code. EASST-4S 2024 Amsterdam.

Timeline

Student AI researcher

UCL Artificial Intelligence Society
10.2023 - 08.2024

Academic Representative

Students' Union UCL
10.2023 - 06.2024

Master of Science - Science, Technology and Society

UCL
05.2023 - 05.2024

Connecting Manager

World Trade Center Shenyang
11.2022 - 08.2023

Digital Marketing Intern

北京矽岛科技有限公司(Jump)
09.2022 - 12.2022

MLitt Playwriting and Dramaturgy - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

University of Glasgow
09.2021 - 04.2023

Media Studies, British Culture and History - undefined

University of Oxford
08.2019 - 05.2019

Executive Creative Director

Art Show Drama Association
05.2019 - 06.2021

Artist

Art Show Drama Association
11.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor's degree - Communication and Media Studies

Hong Kong Baptist University
09.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Communication and Media Studies

BNU-HKBU United International College
09.2017 - 05.2021

Student Researcher

UCL
1 2024 - 8 2024
Tianyu ZhaoPhD Candidate