Yu Fu

Yu Fu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF) Department of Computer Science, leading the Designing Interactive & Intelligent Data (DiiD) Lab. His research focuses on data visualization, human-computer interaction, and AI-powered data analysis with applications in sports analytics, journalism, and digital twin systems.

• Educational Background: Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Institute of Technology.

His work emphasizes designing interactive systems and visualization techniques to enhance data storytelling and critical thinking in data-rich environments. Recent research explores automated fact-checking, basketball performance analysis, and journalistic data communication.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary applications of visualization in sports analytics, journalism, and digital twin systems, combining empirical studies, interaction design, and system development.