OII | Calvin Yixiang Cheng

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About

Calvin is a DPhil student. His research interests centre around computational communication, particularly the diffusion of conspiracy theories on social media in different cultural contexts.

Research Interests

Mass communication, misinformation, conspiracy theories, natural language processing.

Positions at the OII

DPhil Student, September 2021 -

Research

Projects

Modern cityscape and communication network concept

Research Programme on AI, Government and Policy

This programme supports research on AI, Government and Policy.

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Contemporary conspiracy theories on social media

This project seeks to understand the narrative, diffusion and socio-political effects of online conspiracy theories, concentrating on those which emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supervisor at the OII

Dr Scott A. Hale

Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow

Dr Scott A. Hale is an Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow, and Turing Fellow. He develops and applies computer science techniques to the social sciences focusing on increasing equitable access to quality information.

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About

Research Interests

Positions at the OII

Research

Projects

Research Programme on AI, Government and Policy

Contemporary conspiracy theories on social media

Supervisor at the OII

Dr Scott A. Hale

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