Edwin Lock

Edwin Lock is a Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on algorithmic game theory, auctions, and computational economics, with an emphasis on mechanism design, pricing strategies, and market equilibria. He holds a BSc in Mathematics from FernUniversität Hagen, an MSc in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oxford, and a BA in Music from Oxford.

His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical implementations, including projects like Test and Contain—a resource-optimal testing strategy for pandemic response—which earned awards at EC’23 and SIGecom. Recent activities include a visiting scholar position at Harvard SEAS in 2025 and presentations at AAAI’25 and JPMorgan AI Research.

• Education:
  • BSc Mathematics, FernUniversität Hagen
  • MSc Mathematics & Computer Science, University of Oxford
  • BA Music, University of Oxford

Research interests include algorithmic solutions for complex markets, decentralized pricing mechanisms, and computational methods for equilibrium analysis. His work on pooled testing strategies and product-mix auctions demonstrates cross-disciplinary impact in economics and public health. Awards include the ACM GCEC’20 grant and best paper recognitions for contributions to algorithmic epidemiology and market mechanisms.

• Awards:
  • Best Paper Award at EC’23
  • Best Poster Video Award at ACM SIGecom Workshop
  • Exemplary Track Paper Award at EC’24

Collaborations span academia and industry, with recent focus on AI-driven preference elicitation and decentralized trading systems. His lab’s projects aim to advance both theoretical understanding and practical applications in algorithmic economics.