Yu Fu is an assistant professor at the UCF Department of Computer Science, where he leads the Designing Interactive & Intelligent Data (DiiD) Lab. His research spans data visualization and human-computer interaction, with a focus on improving how people analyze, communicate and consume data. He designs and develops interactive systems, visualization techniques and authoring tools that support data storytelling and foster critical thinking in data-rich environments. His work combines empirical studies, visual and interaction design, and system building to understand how people engage with data in real-world settings and to inform the development of more effective tools and representations. He is also interested in applying his research in domains such as sports analytics, journalism and digital twin systems. He earned his doctoral degree in human-centered computing from the Georgia Institute of Technology.