Summary
Zili Meng is an Assistant Professor at HKUST specializing in computer networks and systems, with nine years of research and industry experience bridging academic rigor and practical engineering. He completed a Ph.D. in Computer Networks at Tsinghua and has held research roles at CMU, MIT CSAIL, and internships at Alibaba and Tencent, giving him deep exposure to both cutting‑edge research and large‑scale industry challenges. His work spans networked systems, with a track record of translating research prototypes into real-world insights and collaborations across academia and industry. Based in Hong Kong, he brings a multidisciplinary background that includes electronic engineering and a business administration minor, enabling him to connect technical innovation with strategic impact. An approachable researcher, he maintains a personal site (zilimeng.com) where he disseminates his work and engages with the broader community.
9 years of coding experience
Visiting Scholar Computer Science, Visiting Scholar Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D. Computer Network, Ph.D. Computer Network at Tsinghua University
Visiting Scholar Computer Science, Visiting Scholar Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University
High School, High School at Northeast Yucai School