About
MALAK Derya is an Assistant Professor at EURECOM's Communication Systems department, specializing in networked distributed computing systems. Her research focuses on optimizing communication and computation trade-offs in networks, with a strong emphasis on network coding, information theory, and wireless communication systems. She holds a dual role in advancing theoretical foundations and practical implementations of distributed computing frameworks.
Dr. Malak has received prestigious recognitions, including the Best Paper Awards at WiOpt 2023 and WIOPT 2022 for her work on content distribution optimization and random access protocols. Her research explores cutting-edge topics such as non-linear function computation, structured coding for matrix operations, and congestion-aware job scheduling in real-time systems.
- Key Research Areas: Distributed Algorithms, Network Coding, Machine Learning Systems, Wireless HetNets, and Multi-Server Architectures
- Awards: WiOpt 2023 Best Paper, WIOPT 2022 Best Paper
- Professional Activities: Invited speaker at major conferences and workshops, including the National Center on Networks and Systems for Digital Transformation
Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical engineering solutions, addressing critical challenges in modern distributed and networked systems.
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