Angel Hsing-Chi Hwang

Angel Hsing-Chi Hwang (Huang Xingzhi) is an Assistant Professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, focusing on research in human-computer interaction and social impact. Her work examines the effects of AI on work practices, including group collaboration, content production, and mental health services. She uses behavioral experiments, computational content analysis, and qualitative methods to explore the applications of AI technologies and provide actionable guidance for designing and developing human-centered AI solutions. Prior to joining USC, she earned a PhD in Communication from Cornell University and completed postdoctoral research at the Cornell University School of Computing and Information Science. She has also conducted research at leading technology institutions such as Microsoft Research, Google Research, Sony AI Lab, and others.

• 2025–Present·USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism·Assistant Professor
  • Researches the impact of AI on society and work, with a focus on technology applications in team collaboration, content creation, and mental health services.
• Postdoctoral Fellow | Cornell University School of Computing and Information Science
  • Specialized in human-computer interaction and the societal impacts of AI technologies.
• Researcher | Microsoft Research, Google Research, Sony AI Lab, Adobe, Accenture Labs
  • Engaged in research on AI technology applications and design.

• 2019–2023·Cornell University·PhD (Communication)
  • Focused on human-computer interaction and the societal implications of AI technologies.
• Undergraduate and Master's Degrees | Details not provided
  • Likely related to Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.