Christel Baier

Christel Baier is a full Professor and head of the Chair for Algebraic and Logic Foundations of Computer Science at the Faculty of Computer Science, Technische Universität Dresden, a position she has held since 2006. She previously served as an associate professor for Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Bonn from 1999 to 2006. She is currently the dean of the Faculty of Computer Science at TU Dresden (2025–2027), having been vice-dean from 2019 to 2024. She holds a Diploma in Mathematics (1990), a Ph.D. in Computer Science (1994), and a Habilitation (1999), all from the University of Mannheim. In 2022, she was awarded an honorary doctorate from RWTH Aachen.

Her research centers on formal methods in computer science, with a strong emphasis on modeling, specification, and verification of reactive and stochastic systems. She is a leading expert in probabilistic model checking, temporal and modal logics, automata over infinite structures, game theory, and the verification of infinite-state systems. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in system reliability and correctness.

The recent publications and edited volumes reflect a consistent focus on formal verification, logic in computer science, and tools for system analysis. Her editorial leadership in major venues such as LICS, TACAS, and FoSSaCS underscores her influence in shaping the research agenda in theoretical computer science and formal methods.

• Jean-Claude Laprie Award in Dependable Computing (2023)
• Honorary doctorate from RWTH Aachen (2022)
• Member of Academia Europaea (since 2011)
• Editor-in-Chief of Acta Informatica (2015–2022)
• Steering Committee Member of LICS, FoSSaCS, FORTE, and FSEN
• Extensive service on program committees of top-tier conferences including CAV, CONCUR, and ICALP

Christel Baier has advised numerous PhD and master’s students (though not explicitly listed), and has led major research projects funded by DFG, EU, and DAAD. She has organized pivotal events such as CONCUR'06, TACAS'15, and LICS'22. She is actively involved in academic governance, serving on the senate of TU Dresden (2015–2020), as ombudsperson for the Department of Computer Science, and on the Scientific Advisory Board of Schloss Dagstuhl. Her leadership in the German Excellence Initiative and DFG Research Training Groups highlights her role in shaping national research agendas.