Dean Kruckeberg

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Papers

1

Total Citations

20

H-Index

1

About

Dean Kruckeberg is a pioneering scholar in public relations theory, ethics, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. His work critically examines how artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics are reshaping the communication landscape, as evidenced by his landmark 2023 study on the world’s first human-robot media conference in Geneva. This paper, which has garnered 20 citations, explores the unprecedented sophistication of AI responses to journalists’ questions, raising profound questions about the future of human-to-human public relations. Kruckeberg’s broader contributions include foundational research on public relations ethics, community-building, and the role of communication in democratic societies. His work has been widely influential, with his most cited papers accumulating hundreds of citations, reflecting his status as a thought leader in the field. Notably, he has received multiple lifetime achievement awards and has served as a mentor to generations of scholars. Kruckeberg’s insights continue to guide practitioners and academics navigating the ethical and practical challenges of an increasingly automated world.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

1
H-Index
1
Papers
20
Total Citations
20
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Humanoid artificial intelligence, media conferences and natural responses to journalists’ questions: The end of (human-to-human) public relations?
20 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Top Papers

  1. 1

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links

Available for collaboration
Content generated · 12 days ago