Highly adaptable and self-motivated PhD researcher with strong analytical skills and a deep passion for exploring the impact of emerging technologies on human experiences. Expertise lies in leveraging computational methods to analyze digital interactions and media trends, emphasizing creativity in problem-solving. This approach enables the design of innovative research projects and provides forward-thinking insights. Throughout career, successfully managed complex projects, collaborated across disciplines, and utilized digital tools for data analysis. Eager to contribute research expertise and strategic thinking to dynamic, technology-driven environments.
Hi, I’m
Alver Zhou
Ph.D Student
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
QianSheng Science and Technology Innovation Group CO., LTD.Shenzhen, Guangdong
Media Intern
03.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Visit multiple associated industry benchmark corporation's media lab, like cold-chain logistic, to write reports of transforming technological and agricultural practice into media content
- Present reports of new media engagement in traditional industry to potential investors and jolt down meeting notes
- Department of New Media
Shenzhen Concert HallShenzhen, Guangdong
Guest Host
06.2019 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Company Overview: Sunday Charity Concert Program
- Coordinate with over 20 performing artists from different music disciplines, and finalize the performance setting, including concert, lecture and performer collaboration
- Write the hosting outlines for the program based on performer provided information and research on specific music type or instruments
- Host over 20 concerts of the Sunday Charity Program in the aim of expanding concert music accessibility and increasing music literacy
- Sunday Charity Concert Program
Tencent Holding LimitedShenzhen, Guangdong
Platform Intern
07.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Company Overview: Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG)
- Conduct customer engagement interviews and summarize the results to provide user insights on two mobile apps campaigns under Youth Guardian Platform
- Create media content including 12 short videos and 2 serial interviews with leading video gamer in China
- Design 3 livestream protocols to elucidate regulation compliance to users and retain DAU under rigorous regulation
- Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG)
Shenzhen Career Sports Culture CO., LTD.Shenzhen, Guangdong
Basketball Team Manager
01.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Company Overview: Career Basketball Team
- Organize and coordinate practice and game schedules with players and the media department
- Track down players' performance statistics in each game
- Career Basketball Team
Education
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Ph.D. from Mass Communication (Media Production & Media Tech)
09.2024 - Current
University Overview
(College of Communication)
Boston UniversityBoston, MA
Master of Science from Media Science
09.2022 - 05.2024
University Overview
Shenzhen UniversityShenzhen
Master of Arts from Broadcasting and Anchoring
09.2018 - 5 2022
University Overview
(College of Arts & College of Communication)
Shenzhen UniversityShenzhen
Minor from International Journalism And Foreign Affairs
09.2020 - 05.2022
University Overview
Skills
Data Analytics (R, SPSS)
Consumer Research (Survey, Focus Group, Interview, Measurement Development, Experiment)
User Experience Research
Independent Research (Quantitative-oriented)
Content Writing (News, News Release, Profile)
Video Editing (PR, Final Cut)
Audio Editing (AU)
Graphic Editing (PS, InDesign)
Campaign Planning
Internal Communication
Academic Experience
Academic Experience
Teaching Assistant
University of Florida
Course: Sports Communication (Instructor: Prof. Steve McClain)
Boston University
Course: Advanced communication research (Instructor: Dr. Yi (Grace) Ji)
Research Assistant
University of Florida
Project: Social norm in virtual reality (PI: Dr. Kun Xu)
- Design experiment stimulus
- Write experiment script
- Conduct experiment with over 50 participants
- Data management
Boston University
Project: College DEI report (PI: Dr. Grace Ji)
- Survey development
- Data analysis & visualization
- Participant recruitment
Timeline
University of Florida
Ph.D. from Mass Communication (Media Production & Media Tech)
09.2024 - Current
Boston University
Master of Science from Media Science
09.2022 - 05.2024
Media Intern
QianSheng Science and Technology Innovation Group CO., LTD.
03.2022 - 08.2022
Platform Intern
Tencent Holding Limited
07.2021 - 01.2022
Shenzhen University
Minor from International Journalism And Foreign Affairs
09.2020 - 05.2022
Guest Host
Shenzhen Concert Hall
06.2019 - 05.2022
Basketball Team Manager
Shenzhen Career Sports Culture CO., LTD.
01.2019 - 02.2020
Shenzhen University
Master of Arts from Broadcasting and Anchoring
09.2018 - 5 2022