Yasir Zakiمشاهده پروفایل
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Yasir Zaki is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at New York University Abu Dhabi and a Global Network Assistant Professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU. He leads the Communication Networks Lab, focusing on next-generation communication systems, performance optimization, and digital equity. University: New York University Abu Dhabi School: Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Department: Department of Computer Science Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: yz48@nyu.edu Dr. Zaki holds an MSc and PhD in Communication and Information Technology from the University of Bremen, graduating with honors. His research centers on communication and wireless networks, cellular systems, congestion control, and enhancing internet access in developing regions. His work bridges theory and real-world impact, especially in digital inclusion and AI's role in education. His recent publications span top venues like PNAS, IEEE TCSS, and ACM IMC, covering topics such as satellite network performance, digital inequality (Lite-Web), AI in education, and Big Tech's global influence. These works reveal a strong trend toward socially impactful computing, network measurement at scale, and algorithmic transparency. Big Tech Dominance Despite Global Mistrust Perception of AI in Education YouTube's Political Bias Lite-Web for Digital Equity Satellite Network Analysis His research has been recognized through high-profile media coverage in Nature and The National , and his PhD student Hazem Ibrahim received the MIT Technology Review Arabia’s Innovators Under 35 MENA 2023 award. This reflects the lab's excellence in computational social science and AI policy. Dr. Zaki mentors students in the Capstone and Research Seminar courses and actively advises PhD and research assistants. He has secured research funding through NYUAD and collaborative projects, enabling field deployments in 56 countries. His lab, the Communication Networks Lab, fosters interdisciplinary work, involving researchers from computer science, social sciences, and policy.




