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Jochen Koenemann is a professor in the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization and dean of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Faculty of Mathematics. A highly respected researcher, Dr. Koenemann’s work lies at the intersection of theoretical computer science and operations research, focusing on optimization and its real-world applications. His work has addressed a wide range of complex problems across various domains. Notably, in collaboration with Professor Ricardo Fukasawa, he developed algorithms and planning tools that have been used to support life-saving cranial surgeries on children at SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

Dr. Koenemann completed his Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Saarbrücken in Germany and earned his Ph.D. in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization from Carnegie Mellon University. He joined À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Department of Combinatorics and Optimization in 2003 and was promoted to full professor in 2013. He went on to serve as associate chair for Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization for four years and as chair of the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization for six years.

As the senior leader and administrator of the Faculty of Mathematics, Dr. Koenemann’s portfolio includes driving transformational change in teaching, research, and administration.

Research interests

Approximation algorithms, algorithmic game theory, combinatorial optimization

Education

Ph.D. in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization, Aug 1998 – May 2003
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA
Dissertation title: Approximation Algorithms for Minimum-Cost Low-Degree Subgraphs
Thesis advisor: Prof. R. Ravi

M.Sc. in Computer Science, Sep 1993 – Jul 1998
University of Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken, Germany
Thesis title: Fast Combinatorial Algorithms for Packing and Covering Problems
Thesis advisors: Prof. Naveen Garg, Prof. K. Mehlhorn