James E Katz

Who is James E Katz?

James E. Katz PhD is a communication scholar with an expertise in new media,. He has published widely and is frequently invited to comment on his research at both academic and public policy forms as well as to give interviews to media outlets.

In 2012, Katz was appointed the Feld Professor of Emerging Media at Boston University’s College of Communication. In addition, he directs its newly established Division of Emerging Media Studies and Center for Mobile Communication Studies.

Prior to his appointment, he was professor and chair of the Department of Communication at Rutgers University, NJ, USA. Also at Rutgers University, in 2012, he received the highest honor that can be bestowed on one of its faculty members, the designation of Board of Governors Professor of Communication [need citation]. Preceding his tenure at Rutgers, Katz served as a Senior Scientist directing the social science research unit at Bell Communications Research Telcordia Technologies. Katz has also taught at the University of Texas, Austin, where he also served as chair of the Austin World Affairs Council.