Andre Milzarek

Andre Milzarek is an Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Director for the DSBDT Major at the School of Data Science, CUHK-Shenzhen. Previously, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at the Beijing International Center for Mathematical Research (Peking University). He holds a Ph.D. (2016), M.S. (2013), and B.S. (2010) in Mathematics from Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on nonsmooth optimization, large-scale and stochastic optimization, and second-order methods. He has delivered talks at conferences like the AISM Applied Linear Algebra and International Symposium on Mathematical Programming.

Education:

• Ph.D. Mathematics, Technical University of Munich (2016)
• M.S. Mathematics, Technical University of Munich (2013)
• B.S. Mathematics, Technical University of Munich (2010)

Research Interests: Dr. Milzarek’s work emphasizes nonsmooth optimization techniques, stochastic optimization frameworks, and the theoretical underpinnings of second-order methods. His contributions bridge computational efficiency with mathematical rigor, addressing challenges in electronic structure calculations and large-scale systems.

Awards:

• Boya Postdoctoral Fellowship (Peking University, 2017)
• Max-Weber Program Scholar (State of Bavaria, 2010–2012)

Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his research has been supported through collaborative efforts with institutions like the Beijing International Center for Mathematical Research. His work on optimization algorithms has led to impactful peer-reviewed publications and international conference engagements.