Jing Niu
Board Director, Treasurer

Dr. Jing Niu is a scholar engaged in research and practice at the intersection of digital media, artificial intelligence, and social well-being. She received her Ph.D. in Journalism and Communication from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and has published more than 120 articles in academic journals across different countries. She has authored 9 Chinese-language academic monographs and led over 20 research projects examining public internet use and its societal impacts.

Her research addresses adolescents’ new media use, online gaming and mental health, the social implications of generative artificial intelligence, as well as privacy protection and human–AI interaction in digital environments. In recent years, her work has focused on digital experience and behavioral mechanisms, examining how technologies shape individual experiences, social relationships, and public participation. She places particular emphasis on emerging issues such as generative AI, the privacy paradox, and human–AI trust, and their profound influence on everyday life. She is committed to translating rigorous research into actionable knowledge that supports inclusive, responsible, and socially grounded digital development.

Beyond her academic work, Dr. Niu is actively involved in community service and educational support. She has volunteered as an assistant teacher at the Buffalo Chinese School during weekends and has organized Chinese language and mathematics learning groups for elementary school students in the Amherst area during school breaks. She also participates in local community initiatives supporting children with special needs. Through volunteer service, cross-cultural education, and community engagement, she works to promote youth development, family connection, and the social inclusion of diverse communities.