Katherine (Katya)
Ognyanova
Assistant Professor of Communication
- OFFICE:
- SDW 302
- PHONE:
- 848-932-8833
- FAX:
- 732-932-6916
- EMAIL:
- katya.ognyanova@rutgers.edu
- OFFICE HOURS:
- WEB LINKS:
- Academia ResearchGate Personal Website
Katherine Ognyanova does research in the areas of network science, computational social science, social technology, media, civic, and political communication. Prior to joining Rutgers, she was a postdoctoral research fellow at Northeastern University and Harvard University. Her past experience also includes work with the Annenberg Networks Network, the Center for the Digital Future, the USC Metamorphosis Project, as well as a fellowship with the Federal Communications Commission.
Education
Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, University of Southern California
Ph.D., Communication
University of Southern California
M.A., Communication
University of Sofia "St. Kliment Ohridski”
M.A., Virtual Culture
University of Sofia “St. Kliment Ohridski”
B.Sc., Computer Science
Research
Katherine Ognyanova works in the areas of computational social science and network analysis. Her research has a broad focus on the impact of technology on social structures, political and civic engagement, and the media system. She has a background in data science and information visualization.
Research Keywords
- Networks
- Network Science
- Media Effects
- Media and Politics
- Media
- Computational Social Science
- Community Engagement
- Communication Technology
- Data
- Data Science
- Political Communication
- Political/Civic Engagement
- Politics
- Relationships and Social Networks
- Social Media
- Social Media and Society
- Social Networks
Centers, Labs, and Clusters
Awards & Recognitions
Top 4 Papers Award, Mass Communication Division, International Communication Association (ICA) 2019
Distinguished Achievement in Teaching Award, Department of Communication, Rutgers University, 2019
Dissertation Award, Mass Communication & Society Division, Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication (AEJMC), 2013
Top Paper, Political Communication Division, National Communication Association (NCA), 2012