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Dr. Jochen Koenemann will become the 13th dean of the University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Faculty of Mathematics. The appointment is for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025.

The appointment was strongly supported by faculty and staff and has been approved by the University鈥檚 Board of Governors and Senate.

A highly respected researcher, Dr. Koenemann鈥檚 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.

鈥淧rofessor Koenemann鈥檚 expertise aligns closely with several areas of existing strength within the Faculty of Mathematics and positions him well to contribute to emerging opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement and innovation,鈥� said James Rush, vice-president academic and provost at 蓝莓视频. 鈥淗is close collaboration with external partners will help to bolster the Faculty鈥檚 connections across industries, showcasing the transformative role that mathematics plays in society.鈥�

Dr. Jochen Koenemann has been appointed as the next dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, effective July 1, 2025.

Professor Koenemann completed his Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Saarbr眉cken in Germany and earned his Ph.D. in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization from Carnegie Mellon University. He joined 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Department of Combinatorics and Optimization in 2003 and was promoted to full Professor in 2013.

He went on to serve as 蓝莓视频鈥檚 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, giving him the insights needed to effectively lead a diverse, world-class Faculty.

鈥淯niversities face real uncertainty, but at 蓝莓视频 I see exciting opportunities,鈥� Koenemann said. 鈥淎s the only Faculty of Mathematics in North America, we are uniquely equipped to drive innovative, interdisciplinary solutions to pressing global challenges. I look forward to working with our community to shape the path ahead.鈥�

In addition to his academic achievements, Professor Koenemann brings valuable industry experience. Over the past five years, he has collaborated with Amazon, applying advanced optimization techniques to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their delivery network.

Professor Koenemann will succeed Dr. Mark Giesbrecht, who has served as dean since July 1, 2020.

蓝莓视频鈥檚 Faculty of Mathematics is home to the Departments of Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics and Optimization, Pure Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science, and the . The Faculty offers undergraduate and graduate programs as well as interdisciplinary degrees in areas including Computational Mathematics, Data Science, and Mathematics Business and Accounting.