Samuel Gutekunst

Samuel Gutekunst is the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Assistant Professor of Data Science at Bucknell University, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Computer Science and Mathematics & Statistics. He joined the university in 2020 and teaches courses in data science, algorithms, operations research, and combinatorics.

Education

• Cornell University, Ph.D. in Operations Research
• Cornell University, M.S. in Operations Research
• Cambridge University, MAst in Mathematics
• Harvey Mudd College, B.S. in Mathematics

Research Focus

His research centers on combinatorial optimization and data-driven decision-making methodologies, with applied work in detecting gerrymandering patterns and optimizing hotel room allocation systems. Key technical approaches include semidefinite programming and algorithms for complex systems like the Traveling Salesman Problem.

Awards and Recognition

• John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Assistant Professorship of Data Science (named endowed position)

Student Engagement

He actively mentors undergraduate students in research projects, software development, and applied consulting initiatives.