Shaddi Hasan

Shaddi Hasan is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. His research focuses on building equitable network infrastructure for underserved regions, emphasizing human-centered design through collaborations with users and policymakers. He holds a Ph.D. (2019) from UC Berkeley and a B.S. (2010) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, UC Berkeley (2019)
• M.S. in Computer Science, UC Berkeley (2013)
• B.S. in Computer Science, UNC Chapel Hill (2010)

Research interests span networks, ICTD, HCI, and distributed systems. Key projects include the Magma open-source core network platform (developed at Facebook Connectivity) and CellBricks for modular rural cellular deployment. His work frequently involves real-world deployments in developing regions.

Notable awards include the NSDI 2023 Community Award and multiple best paper recognitions. Current projects analyze broadband mapping accuracy and consumer label interpretation, with a focus on policy implications.

Advising: Actively mentoring PhD students and undergraduates. Lab: SPIN Lab (Systems, People, Infrastructure, and Networks). Projects include GitHub repositories for Broadband Data Kit and Magma.