Zhihao “Max” Yu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
College of Business Administration
Zhihao “Max” Yu, Ph.D., is an expert in digital interaction design, social media strategies, human-robot interaction, and advertising performance.
Biography
As a former digital brand manager, Yu combines industry experience with academic research, making him a valuable resource for media discussing digital marketing trends and consumer behavior.
His research examines how marketing design elements and social psychological factors, such as social identity, consumer perceptions, and human-robot interaction, shape consumer behavior.
He is particularly interested in referral programs, ad and product design, digital engagement, and the evolving role of robots and AI in service contexts.
Yu has published in top-tier journals like the Journal of Marketing Research and Journal of Advertising.
In the News
“Get More Traction for Your Referral Program” - Harvard Business Review
“Omaha Experts Share Tips to Stay Safe on Social Media” - WOWT
“Boosting Your Referral Program's Effectiveness” - American Marketing Association
Areas of Expertise
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