Chao Wu is from Hubei, China and joined the PhD program in Communication in 2024. His research focus includes emerging technology, health communication and computational methods. He received his master's degree in communication from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2022, and his last research related to media dependency was presented at AEJMC.

Before coming to UM, Chao worked in the Chief Editor Office of Phoenix TV in Hong Kong, where he was responsible for program copyrights management. After graduation, he plans to continue his academic research, focusing on the relationship between technology, society, and health.

Outside of academia, he enjoys a variety of sports such as swimming, kayaking, and jogging.