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Muzhou Ma

Undergraduate Student | Data & Politics Enthusiast | Trilingual
Shinjuku

Summary

Multilingual undergraduate student majoring in Political Science at Waseda University, fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and English. Research interests include political communication, political psychology, and transnational media. Currently conducting an independent project on overseas Chinese political influencers, combining qualitative content analysis with statistical methods. Proficient in R, Excel, and SPSS, with experience in multilingual literature review and cross-cultural research.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Waseda Institute of Political Economy
04.2025 - Current
  • Conduct literature reviews and manage academic sources across English, Chinese, and Japanese using Zotero and institutional databases
  • Perform data cleaning and descriptive analysis using R for survey-based research on political communication
  • Code qualitative responses and media content through structured human coding schemes to identify discourse patterns
  • Assist in organizing research findings into visual formats (tables, figures) for academic presentations and publications

Teacher's Assistant

Hoi Study
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
  • Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Psychology And Political Communication

Waseda University
Shinjuku, Tokyo
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Ningxiang Country Garden School
Changsha, Hunan, China
04.2001 -

Skills

R

SPSS

MS Excel

Teamwork and collaboration

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

First Language Chinese

Fluent in English and Japanese

Hobbies

Enjoys mindfulness meditation, training in boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (MMA), and exploring street and portrait photography.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Waseda Institute of Political Economy
04.2025 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Hoi Study
09.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Psychology And Political Communication

Waseda University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Ningxiang Country Garden School
04.2001 -

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