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Hello there, 

I am Hsuen-Chi (Hazel) Chiu,

a Ph.D. candidate at the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University.  I study technology's impact on human's communication and interaction.

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Research 
Interests

Research Interests

My research interests primarily focus on the fields of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Through my research, I explore how technology shapes the way we communicate and express ourselves online, with a focus on social media behaviors, online privacy, and human-AI/ machine interaction. 

 

Using mixed methods, I study topics such as multiple account management, ephemeral posting, faceless selfies, AI-based moderation and privacy management in the context of human-AI communication. I'm driven by curiosity about the evolving digital landscape and its impact on our lives.

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If you find my work interesting or would like to collaborate, feel free to contact me at: chiu101@purdue.edu

News and Updates

2026. 1
International Journal of Human–Computer Studies Publication

This co–first-authored paper examines how AI-delivered support can mitigate the effects of dark patterns in online shopping. Through a controlled experiment, we show that AI support can reduce impulsive buying by influencing users’ emotional states and evaluations of persuasive messages.

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2025. 11
NCA Presentation

I presented my first-authored paper, “Companions and the Illusion of Privacy: When Social Connection Meets Data Exposure,” at NCA 2025 in Denver.

2025. 10
Invited Talk with Dr. Jasmine McNealy

I joined Dr. Jasmine McNealy (University of Florida) and the Community Data Science Collective (CDSC) for an invited dialogue titled "AI Boundaries: Refusal and Privacy.". We discussed the tensions between emotional intimacy and data privacy in AI companionship, focusing on how anthropomorphic design affects user boundaries and institutional trust.

2024.6
ICA Top Paper Award in CAT

We received the Top Paper Award from the Communication and Technology (CAT) Division at ICA 2024 for “User Acceptance of Multiple Accounts Management on SNS: A Technology Acceptance Model Perspective,” a first-authored paper recognized as one of the top three papers in the division.

2024.5  
Scholarship for Studying Abroad

I was honored to receive a highly competitive scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Taiwan.

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