Welcome! I am a PhD candidate in Political Science and an MS student in Statistics at the University of California, Los Angeles. I hold B.A degrees in Political Science and Statistics from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

My research interests are centered on computational social science and political communication, with a focus on examining media dynamics in shaping public opinion within both authoritarian and democratic countries. In my broader research agenda, I am interested in the Chinese transnational propaganda and the impact of U.S.-China relations on Asian Americans. Methodologically, I’m interested in text analysis and natural language processing, with a specific focus on stance detection. My dissertation includes a series of papers that explore media influence on the perception of China, investigating perspectives both within China and the United States.

I was born in Beijing, China. In my free time, I enjoy hot yoga, hiking, traveling, and exploring good restaurants and bars in the city.

You can contact me at sliang46@g.ucla.edu.

The latest copy of my CV is here