Dan Kulesza
Communication and Cognitive Science
About Me
I am a PhD student at the University at Buffalo specializing in media psychology and cognitive science. My research explores how media influence our cognitive processes, moral judgements, and interpersonal relationships. I aim to investigate how media can foster empathy to reduce prejudice and shape moral judgments.
- Born1987
- ResidenceBuffalo, NY, USA
- UniversityUniversity at Buffalo, SUNY
- DepartmentCommunication
- e-maildkulesza@buffalo.edu
- Phone+1 716 456 9599
What I Do
Fun Interests
Video Games
Anime
Wings
Resume
Education
Expected 2028
University at Buffalo, SUNYPhD in Communication
A specialization in cognitive science focusing on empathy and media psychology.
Advisor: Dr. Lindsay Hahn
2024
University at Buffalo, SUNYMA in Communication
Thesis work evaluated how dispositional empathy governs media's ability to reduce audiences' prejudicial attitudes.
Advisor: Dr. Lindsay Hahn.
Career
2024 - Current
University at Buffalo, SUNYGraduate Assistant
Conducting research in media psychology labs, assisting with study design, data collection, and analysis. Serving as a teaching assistant and grader for communication and school of management courses.
2011 - 2022
Hearst DMSSenior Digital Marketing Services Professional
Led and supported a team of customer success managers and oversaw digital marketing campaigns to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
Managed a diverse portfolio of client accounts, executed data-informed company workflow procedures, and served as a primary liaison for digital marketing partnership programs.
Knowledge & Expertise
- Empathy
- Media Psychology
- Moral Psychology
- Social Cognition
- Interpersonal Communication
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
Lab Researcher
Media Psychology & Morality Lab
UB Social Well-Being Lab
UB Narrative Lab
Lab Affiliation
Buffalo Early Learning Lab
Other Affiliations & Service
