Dr. Lei Hao obtained his PhD in Media and Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK. His research looks at the dynamic relationship between technology and subjectivity, especially the role of technicity in the process of subject formation, focusing on the debates around the politics of retention on subject formation. Methodologically, he develops a post-phenomenological approach from Cultural Studies to understanding the changing role of media technologies in society, culture and the economy. This being so, his research interests fall into three main strands: ethnicity in increasingly mediated contemporary cultures; communication and power in blockchain; digital media and creative labour.

Based on his academic research, Dr Hao has worked closely with the industry to make direct knowledge exchange. With over six years of entrepreneurial experience in China and the UK, Dr Hao's professional background includes the Head of Chinese Operations in IOHK, an engineering company that builds blockchain technology. He is the founder of Access Digital Ltd, a consultancy company that provides insights into areas of marketing and technology. He has also founded Yuanju Technology Ltd, a software engineering company that builds applications for computational media.

• Representation of Ethnic Minority in Chinese Media
• Blockchain Technologies and Creative Industry
• Digital Labour
• China's Video Streaming Platforms 

Expertise Summary

Subjectivity and Technology; Minzu and Media Technology; Blockchain; Video Sharing Technology; Philosophy of Technology; Cultural Studies; Media Theory

INCM1030: Communication and Culture (Module Convenor)

INCM1032: Communication and Technology (Provincial First-Class UG Module in 2021)

INCM1031: Media and Society

INCM2026: Researching Communications 1

INCM2027: Researching Communications 2

INCM2029: Public Relations and Propaganda

INCM2025: Understanding the Creative and Cultural Industries

BA Dissertation supervision

MA Dissertation supervision