Rudi A. Pendavingh

Rudi A. Pendavingh is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology's Mathematics and Computer Science department, specializing in Combinatorial Optimization. He earned his PhD at the University of Amsterdam in topological graph theory and has since contributed to diverse areas of combinatorics and geometry, with recent focus on matroid theory. His teaching spans mathematical programming topics including linear, integer, and semidefinite optimization.

• Education: PhD in Topological Graph Theory (University of Amsterdam)

His research integrates combinatorial structures with geometric and algebraic methods, particularly in matroid theory, graph embeddings, and tropical geometry. Key publication themes include optimization algorithms, excluded matroid minors, and geometric invariants. Collaborations extend to institutions in mathematics and applied sciences, with notable academic output (67 research items) and external partnerships.

Recent research outputs (2022-2025) highlight his work on the Colin de Verdière parameter, Dressian bounds, and tropical amoebas. While no explicit awards are mentioned in the provided text, his contributions to combinatorial optimization and network collaborations underscore his academic impact. He has supervised 29 students and contributed to 7 courses, including Discrete Optimization Modeling and Mathematics II.