Dr. Wang primarily teaches public relations in the School of Communication. His research focuses on health campaign design, social media/big data, and intercultural communication. Dr. Wang examines the role of attitudes and emotions in guiding one’s intentions to perform social and health behaviors (e.g., expressing support for a social cause or donation). He is also interested in how cultural differences influence one’s communication behaviors or acceptance of persuasive messages. Dr. Wang's research has been published in several top-tier journals in the field of communication, including Communication Research, Health Communication, Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, and New Media and Society.