Dr Leo Cao joined Glasgow Caledonian University in 2025 as a Lecturer in Digital Media at the Department of Media and Journalism.
He teaches modules on media industries, media ethics, and digital platforms. He earned his PhD in Journalism and Media from the University of Texas at Austin, where his dissertation examined the historical development, curatorial practices, and governance mechanisms of Google Arts & Culture.
His current research explores the intersection of digital technologies and cultural institutions, with a focus on the sociopolitical implications of digitization and platformization in the cultural sector.