Sönke Hartmann

Sönke Hartmann is Professor for Operations Research and Logistics at the Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA) since 2007. His academic work focuses on optimization algorithms, resource-constrained project scheduling, and container terminal optimization. He teaches courses in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science Foundations, AI & Data Science, and Data Analysis.

Professor Hartmann completed his Computer Science studies at the University of Kiel and earned his PhD in Economics with a specialization in Operations Research. His doctoral research laid the foundation for his subsequent work in mathematical optimization and scheduling problems.

His research spans multiple areas within operations research and logistics. Dr. Hartmann has made significant contributions to resource-constrained project scheduling, developing algorithms that address complex resource allocation challenges. His work on container terminal optimization has practical applications in port logistics, focusing on improving efficiency through simulation and mathematical models. He has also explored applications of mathematical programming to solve logic puzzles and smartphone applications, demonstrating the versatility of optimization techniques across different domains.

Professor Hartmann's publication record shows a clear evolution from theoretical scheduling algorithms to practical applications in container terminals. His recent work (2025) provides a comprehensive review of fifty years of research on resource-constrained project scheduling, while his earlier publications established foundational work in genetic algorithms for project scheduling. The journal distribution shows strong representation in top-tier operations research journals like European Journal of Operational Research.

As an active member of the academic community, Professor Hartmann serves as a reviewer for more than 30 scientific journals, contributing his expertise to maintain scholarly standards in operations research and logistics publications.

His research has practical implications for container terminal operations, with applications in scheduling equipment and manpower, optimizing container movements, and improving overall terminal efficiency through simulation models. This industry-focused research demonstrates the real-world impact of his academic work.