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)
undefinedAcademic 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
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