My name is Nhung Vu (N-you-ng Voo). You can also call me Nora. I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Communication Arts and Sciences department at The Pennsylvania State University, set to graduate in May 2026. I have 5+ years of experience designing and executing qualitative and quantitative studies.
My research focuses on:
Identifying factors that make supportive interactions effective.
Investigating how people use technology to build and maintain relationships.
Examining the role of AI in providing emotional support during challenging times.
Exploring how interpersonal conversations can promote healthy behaviors, such as antibiotic stewardship and vaping cessation.
Project Management & Research Operations.
Qualitative (interviews, thematic analysis) and quantitative research (surveys, experiments, statistical analyses).
Survey design, validation, and deployment (Qualtrics).
Data management, visualization, analysis, and reporting (R, Python, SPSS).
Research on human-computer and human-AI interaction.
Knowledgeable in human psychology, behavior, and human–technology interaction.
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication – Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Master of Science in Communications – Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communication Studies - Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL