Dr Jie Wang

Dr Jie Wang is an Associate Professor in the School of Business at The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on disaster resilience, risk management, and inclusive communication, with an emphasis on understanding human behavior in relation to risk, crisis, and disaster. She co-leads the Security and Resilience Research Hub at UQ Business School and has contributed to over $500,000 in competitive and industry-funded grants. Her work addresses risk perception, preparedness behaviors, crisis communication, and resilience planning, with applications in disaster-prone communities, tourism, and small businesses. Dr Wang also advocates for accessible and inclusive tourism, focusing on disability-inclusive practices and equitable participation in travel. She is recognized for her teaching excellence and supervision of HDR students in disaster resilience and risk communication.

Jie Wang is a researcher at The University of Queensland with expertise in Risk Communication, Crisis Management, Travel Health, and Disaster Resilience. Their work explores how individuals and organizations respond to crises, focusing on factors influencing crisis planning, risk perception, and communication strategies. Wang's research applies theoretical frameworks such as the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Protection Motivation Theory to understand behaviors in tourism, hospitality, and public health contexts. They have examined topics including travel health risks, disaster resilience, and the impact of social media on crisis communication. Their studies often highlight the importance of social networks, algorithmic management, and effective mentoring in building resilience and improving service quality.