Thomas Pötsch
Assistant Lecturer of Computer Science
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: BSc University of Applied Science, Bremen; MSc University of Bremen, PhD University of Bremen
Research Areas: Computer networks, congestion control protocols
Thomas Pötsch earned his MSc and PhD degrees in Communication and Information Technology from the University of Bremen in 2011 and 2016, respectively. In 2016, he joined NYU Abu Dhabi as a postdoctoral researcher and later transitioned to a lecturer position in 2019.
Pötsch's research includes a wide spectrum, focusing on the evolution of future mobile communication networks, the optimization of transport protocols, and the enhancement of the web in developing regions. Beyond academia, he is a co-founder of Gaius Networks Inc., a company that offers innovative mobile content solutions for businesses and individuals in emerging markets where access to broadband is limited.