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Yi Zu

Graduate Research Assistant

Yi is a 2nd year master's student in Computer Science at Northeastern University. He earned his undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Economics from Boston University. His work bridges technology and user experience, demonstrated through both research and industry applications.In the CoMM Lab, Yi analyzes online discourse patterns, focusing on social media content related to cultural narratives. He engineered automated systems to streamline research processes and conducts qualitative analysis of digital content.Yi's industry experience spans roles at CarGurus, E.R.Web, and Blue Reply, where he specialized in frontend development and user interface optimization. His technical expertise includes modern web technologies and data visualization, with a focus on React and TypeScript development.Outside of coding and research, Yi enjoys weightlifting, playing soccer, trying new restaurants, and traveling the world.