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Professor Mea Wang is a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. She leads the NetMedia.Sys lab, focusing on bridging computing and networking in systems like multimedia and cloud environments. Her work emphasizes enhancing Quality-of-Service (QoS) for providers and Quality-of-Experience (QoE) for users.
Education:
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), University of Manitoba (2002)
- Master of Applied Science (MASc), University of Toronto (2004)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Toronto (2008)
Research Interests: Networking systems, multimedia streaming, cloud computing, distributed systems, extended reality (XR), data science, and accessibility technologies for neurodivergent populations. Her lab develops open-source tools like iStream and collaborates with industry partners such as Cybera and AT&T.
Recent Research Directions: Digital accessibility for physical spaces, AR/VR systems for nonspeaking autistic individuals, and optimization of multimedia distribution in heterogeneous networks. Her work spans over 60 publications in top conferences/journals, with a focus on practical implementations and industry impact.
Awards:
- University of Calgary Research Excellence Chair (2024)
- Parex Innovation Fellowship (2023)
- Order of the University of Calgary (2022)
- PEAK Scholar Award (2019)
Labs & Teams: Director of the NetMedia.Sys lab, which houses advanced infrastructure including server clusters, IoT devices, and extended reality gear. Current projects include digital twins, immersive education tools, and SDN-based streaming optimizations.
