Michelle A. Amazeen

Michelle A. Amazeen, PhD, is Associate Dean of Research and Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Boston University’s College of Communication, where she also directs the Communication Research Center. Her work explores how misinformation spreads and how people can better recognize and resist misleading information in the media.

Michelle’s research has practical applications for journalists, educators, policymakers, and everyday media consumers. She has contributed to The Debunking Handbook 2020 and is recognized among the world’s most highly cited scholars. Her work has influenced policy discussions globally and she has shared her expertise with organizations such as the US Federal Trade Commission and Environmental Protection Agency.

Currently, Michelle collaborates on the Boston University Climate Disinformation Initiative, studying how advertising affects public views on climate issues. Her latest book, Content Confusion: News Media, Native Advertising, and Policy in an Era of Disinformation (MIT Press), was published in November, 2025.