Dajung (DJ)
Woo

DaJung (DJ) Woo’s scholarship centers on exploring the intricate communication dynamics within organizational and vocational contexts. Her specific research interests include employee socialization, interprofessional and interorganizational collaboration, and stakeholder engagement—key processes essential for both organizational success and the success of its members. She joined the Rutgers Communication faculty in 2020 after serving as an assistant professor of communication at the University of Tennessee for three years. She is an active member of the International and National Communication Associations (ICA, NCA) and serves as the faculty advisor for Lambda Pi Eta, the official honor society of the NCA.

Successfully working with people from diverse backgrounds—such as different occupations, organizations, or generations—is crucial for fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture and innovative problem-solving. Yet, our decision or ability to work across various groups and organizations is neither inevitable nor inherent. Woo’s research examines how communicative behaviors, such as knowledge sharing and identity work, both facilitate and constrain collaborative work processes and outcomes. She also studies the implications of vocational and organizational socialization for individuals’ capacity to navigate the increasingly interconnected work environment and dynamic career landscape. As a field researcher, Woo collects data by directly engaging with organizations and their members (e.g., interviews and observations) to gain a grounded understanding of communication practices. Her recent research focuses on nurse-physician collaboration and role negotiation within a hospital emergency department.