James Katz

James E. Katz is the Feld Professor of Emerging Media Studies at Boston University’s College of Communication, where he founded the College’s Division of Emerging Media Studies. His influential work on AI, social media, and human-robot interaction has been translated into a dozen languages, shaping the global conversation on these topics. He is the author and co-author of numerous books, including Perceiving the Future Through New Communication Technologies and Nudging Choices Through Media, which explore the ethical and societal implications of AI. His earlier work includes The Social Media President, examining how Barack Obama used digital platforms. His research has had a profound impact on the field, with over 18,000 citations in Google Scholar.

Prior to joining Boston University, Katz was the Board of Governors’ Distinguished Professor of Communication at Rutgers University, the highest faculty honor. He also chaired the university’s communication department. Earlier in his career, he was a leading researcher at Bell Communications Research.

Katz’s contributions have been widely recognized. He received the prestigious Frederick Williams Prize for his work on communication technology, an honorary doctorate from Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and the Ogburn Career Achievement award. A respected voice in his field, Katz is a Fellow of numerous professional societies and holds two patents.