Ho Chi Cheng

About:

I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree and had been accepted into the Ph.D. program in the Department of Economics at Virginia Tech, with a GPA of 3.81 and a Major Rank of 7 out of 77. During my university career, I achieved multiple Dean's List honors and was awarded Outstanding Junior recognition. I possess a deep understanding of Python, R, Stata, SPSS, and SQL, and I have Research Assistant experiences, including but not limited to peer-reviewing articles on The Economics of Fashion Industry, The Economics of Social Media, The Impact of Brands on Consumer Behavior, and The Impact of Online Social Networks on Economics Behaviors. Furthermore, I co-founded the Economics Club, managed the club's TikTok account, and acted as a peer mentor, aiding a professor with grading assignments, presentation preparation, and overseeing assignment deadlines. I was in a position as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduates while pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics at Virginia Tech. After careful consideration, I ultimately chose to complete my program with a master's degree, aligning my academic journey with my evolving research interests and career goals.

Current Research Interests:

• The Economics of Social Media

• The Economics of Fashion Industry

• The Impact of Brand on Consumer Behavior

• The Impact of Online Social Networks on Economics Behaviors