2023, The Second-Place Top Paper in the Political Communication division, AEJMC.

2023, The Third-Place Top Paper in the Newspaper & Online News Division, AEJMC.

2022/2023, Direct Grant for Research, Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. “Motivation or algorithm matters: How motivation and nudges influence news feed curation on algorithmic news platforms” (HK$100,000).

2021, Michael Pfau Outstanding Article Award, NCA’s Political Communication Division. https://bit.ly/3rFAQKh

2020/2021, Direct Grant for Research, Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. “The antecedents and consequences of exposure to fake news and fact-checking behaviors” (US$6,400)

2021, Best Faculty Article Award, Chinese Communication Association (CCA). https://bit.ly/3ypYQF7

2020/2021, Campus Service Award, New Asia College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

2019/2020, Direct Grant for Research, Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. “Pathways to a deliberative and active citizenry: The outcomes of political disagreement and the approaching and avoiding strategies” (US$11,680)

2018/2019, Campus Service Award, New Asia College, The Chinese University of Hong kong.

2018/2019, Direct Grant for Research, Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. “Social media use and deliberative and participatory engagement: A comparative study of university students in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China” (US$6,300)

2017/2018, Research Grant from the Centre for Chinese Media and Comparative Communication Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. “Media coverage and public opinion on PM2.5 in China: A networked agenda-setting study” (US$3,900)

2016/2017, Research Grant from the Centre for Chinese Media and Comparative Communication Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. “Antecedents and consequences of mobile devices as second screen use: A case study of the 2016 Legislative Council Election in Hong Kong” (US$3,900)

2015/2018, Early Career Scheme Research Grant, University Grants Committee, Government of the Hong Kong SAR (US$ 57,000)

2015/2017, Direct Grant for Research, Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. “The use of mobile social media, privacy concerns and democratic engagement” (US$10,320)

2014/2015, Direct Grant for Research, Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. “The role of emotion in individuals’ cognitive process, political attitudes, and political behaviors: A study of political satirical content” (US$5,160)

2013/2014, Research Grant from the Centre for Chinese Media and Comparative Communication Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. “Comparative Research on Social Media Usage and Civic Engagement” (US$3,900)  Co-Investigator

2012, Dissertation Fellowship, Chiang Ching-Kuo foundation 

2012, Dissertation Writing Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin

2012, Maxwell McCombs Award For Research Publishing, The University of Texas at Austin

2012, Professional Development Award, Graduate School, The University of Texas at Austin

2011, Pic Wagner Endowed Graduate Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin

2011, Professional Development Award, Graduate School, The University of Texas at Austin

2010, Ada Frances Miller Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin

2009, Nettie Doscher More Endowed Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin

2009, Pic Wagner Endowed Graduate Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin

2008, Ada Frances Miller Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin

2008, Professional Development Award, Graduate School, The University of Texas at Austin