Dr. Luca Cascio Rizzo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Luca Cascio Rizzo studies how language, voice, and body movement shape communication and human behavior. He investigates these topics using a multimethod approach, combining automated text, visual, and audio analysis with field-controlled experiments. His research has been published in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Consumer Research and the Journal of Marketing Research, and has been featured in popular press outlets such as Harvard Business Review and Fast Company. In 2024, Luca received the Rising Star Award from the American Marketing Association for his notable contributions to the field. His research particularly focuses on consumer behavior, the influence of communication methods, and the applications of natural language processing in marketing. By exploring how purposeful hand gestures can impact perceptions of competence and persuasiveness, he aims to deepen the understanding of nonverbal communication and its implications in marketing strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

USC Marshall School of Business • Los Angeles

Teaching courses in marketing and conducting research on communication and consumer behavior.

Awards

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Rising Star

Courses

BUAD-307 Marketing Fundamentals

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.