Hometown: Shandong, China
B.A. Degree: International Relations & Journalism (Dual degree), Tsinghua University, 2019
M.A. Degree: Media and Communication, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2020
Current Research Interests: My research interests center on identity and identification construction in organizations, global virtual teams, and the role of workplace technology in shaping communication practices. A significant portion of my work involves cross-cultural studies in organizational contexts, including: (1) how identity and identification are constructed in different organizational settings and cultural environments; (2) how individuals from different cultural backgrounds perceive organizational communication practices—such as anonymity and secrecy—differently; (3) how members of global virtual teams understand and engage with AI and workplace technologies, and (4) how organizations navigate cultural differences among employees and external stakeholders to construct an organizational identity that supports cohesion and long-term effectiveness.
Personal Website: https://sites.google.com/view/xiaotongliu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Craig R. Scott
Projected Graduation Date: Spring 2027
