AMSTUTZ Dominic
YEAR
PhD, HKPFS awardee, 2024
Supervisor / Co-supervisor
Supervisor: Prof. Lee Jaemin
Co-supervisor: Prof. Hong Ying-yi
Area / Thesis topics
Spread of behaviors, such as pro-environmental behavior, through social networks shaped by social and symbolic boundaries.
Research Interests
- Social Networks
- Complex Contagion
- Symbolic Boundaries
Brief description of my research work
My underlying question of curiosity is why some behaviours and beliefs spread in a society, while others fail to do so. The interplay of social influence and social networks is at the centre of this research. Symbolic and social boundaries are studied as key shaping forces of interpersonal ties and social influence.
Awards and honors
- CUHK Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, awarded by the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2023
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), awarded by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong in 2023