Congratulations, Prof Dr Linjuan Rita Men, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!
Prof Dr Linjuan Rita Men, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar University of Florida, United States. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing Web Analytics and Metrics, specifically in AI/chatbot and public relations into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.
👩🏫 Academic Appointments:
- 🎓 Full Professor (with tenure), Director of Internal Communication Research, Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida (2022–present)
- 🎓 Associate Professor (with tenure), Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida (2017–2022)
- 🎓 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida (2015–2017)
- 🎓 Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Southern Methodist University (2012–2015)
📚 Education:
- 🎓 Ph.D. in Communication, University of Miami, Miami, FL (2012)
- 🎓 Master of Philosophy in Communications Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
- 🎓 Bachelor of Art in Communication, Zhejiang University (top 3 in China), Hangzhou, China
🏆 Honors & Awards:
In recognition of her outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence in the field of journalism and communications, she has garnered a series of prestigious awards, solidifying her status as a distinguished professional. Most notably, she was honored as the Senior International Educator of the Year by the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida in October 2023. Her scholarly achievements were further underscored by the Top Faculty Paper Award at the PRSA International Conference, Educators Academy Summit in November 2022.
In August 2022, she received the esteemed Hillier Krieghbaum Under-40 Award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), recognizing her remarkable accomplishments at a young age. Her leadership prowess was acknowledged with the Plank Center Award for Leadership in Public Relations at the 25th International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) in March 2022.
The Arthur W. Page Center Top Ethics Paper Award at the PRSA International Conference’s Educators Academy “Super Friday” in October 2021 and the American University Top Diversity & Inclusion Paper Award at the same conference further showcase her dedication to ethical practices and diversity within the realm of public relations education. These accolades collectively underscore her commitment to excellence, leadership, and the advancement of ethical standards in the field.
📖 Refereed Journal Publications:
- 📝 Yue, C. A., Qin, Y. S., & Men, L. R. (2023). The dark side of leadership communication: The impact of supervisor verbal aggressiveness on workplace culture, employee-organization relationships, and counterproductive work behaviors. Corporate Communication: An International Journal.
- 📝 Dean, R., & Men, L. R. (2023). Exploring the role of dialogic communication in engaging international students at higher-education institutions. International Journal of Communication.
- 📝 Qin, Y. S., DiStaso, M., Fitzsimmons, A., Heffron, E., & Men, L. R. (2022). How purpose-driven organizations influence corporate actions and employee trust during the COVID-19 pandemic? International Journal of Strategic Communication,16(3), 426-443.
📚 Books:
- 📖 Godulla, A., & Men, L. R. (2023, under contract). Startup and entrepreneurial communication: Theoretical foundations and contemporary development. Taylor and Francis (Special Issues as Books).
- 📖 Mayfield, J., Mayfield, M., & Men, L. R. (2023, under contract). New Discoveries in Leader Motivating Language Theory: Organizational Communication for Impact, Inclusion, and Purpose. London: Palgrave Macmillan
📝 Conference Presentations:
- 📅 Chen, Z. F., Ji, Y. G., Ji, Y., Wang, Y., & Men, L. R. (2024, June). Female entrepreneurs’ leadership communication in China: Strategies, institutional determinants, and outcomes. Paper to be presented at the 73rd Annual International Communication Association Conference, Gold Coast, Australia
- 📅 Yue, C. A., Men, L. R., Davis, D., Mitson, R., Zhou, A., & Al Rawi, A. I. (2024, June). Public relations meets artificial intelligence: Assessing utilization and outcomes. Paper to be presented at the 73rd Annual International Communication Association Conference, Gold Coast, Australia
🗣️ Invited Talks/Workshops/Webinars:
- 🗣️ Men., L. R. (February 22, 2023). 公共关系的有效性与卓越：组织领导与新兴科技的影响。 Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
- 🗣️ Men, L. R. (December, 2022). “Effectiveness” and “Excellence” in Public Relations: The Impact of Organizational Leadership and Emerging Technologies. Doctoral Student Seminar, Hong Kong Baptist University.
- 🗣️ Men, L. R. (November 18, 2022). Paving the Way for the Future: Current Trends and Issues in Internal Communication, “Bookcity” Roundtable, Milan, Italy
🏆 Certificates, Certifications, Associations, and Professional Leadership:
Since 2013, she have been actively engaged in various prestigious academic and professional organizations, contributing my expertise and insights to the field of communication. Currently, She serve as an Academic Board Member for the Global Listening Centre, a position She have held since 2022. Simultaneously, She am a Steering Committee Member for the Global Strategic Communication Consortium, where She actively participate in shaping strategic communication initiatives. As a continuous learner, She earned a Certificate in the Passport to Great Teaching Program from the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Florida in 2018.
Her involvement in professional societies includes being a Member of the Arthur W. Page Society since 2021 and having served on the Operating Committee (Leadership Body) of Page Up, Arthur Page Society, from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, She have been a proud Member of Page Up from 2016 to 2021, contributing to the society’s mission and vision. Her commitment to excellence in communication is further demonstrated by achieving accreditation as a Public Relations (APR) professional, a distinction She have held since 2014.,
Notably, She played a pivotal role in the International Task Force for Measurement Standards for Internal Communication in 2013-2014, contributing to the development of standards as part of The Coalition for Public Relations Research Standards (IPR Measurement Commission). This multifaceted involvement showcases my commitment to the academic, professional, and international dimensions of communication scholarship and practice.
🔍 Skills and Competencies:
- 🌐 Language – English, Mandarin
- 📊 Statistics Structural – Equation Modeling (SEM), Factor Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Regression
- 🎙️ Skills – Public Speaking (won four awards at national and college-level public speaking contests), Leadership, Program Planning, Project Management
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