Yi Zhu PH.D.
College of Natural and Computational Sciences - Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Education:
- Ph.D. and M.S., Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas
- M.S. and B.S., Electronic and Information Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- B.S., Applied Mathematics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Courses Taught:
- CSCI 1301 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
- CSCI 2912 Computer Science II (JAVA)
- CSCI 2913 Data Structure
- CSCI 3101 Algorithms
- CSCI 3401 Data Communications
- CSCI 3601 Operating Systems
Professional Interests:
Combinatorial Optimization, Computer Networks, Optical Networks, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing.
Personal Interests/Biography:
Music, hiking, and traveling
Teaching Interests/Research:
Dr. Zhu specializes in algorithms, in particular computer networks design, optimization, and measurement. His main interest is developing the reliable and user-oriented next-generation telecommunication networks to support current and future applications. Current research work focuses on (1) reliable and survivable optical multicast in flexible-grid networks; (2) Location-based Service in wireless networks, (3) Approximation algorithm development for Big Data and Cloud Computing; and (4) Energy-efficient network design.
Teaching is challenge but also awarded work to Dr. Zhu. Dr. Zhu does love to share the research as well as real-world examples with students during his lectures. He does love to make students well-prepared for their future study, future job, and future life.
