Cristina G. Fernandes

Cristina G. Fernandes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, University of São Paulo (IME-USP), where she conducts research in theoretical computer science, combinatorial optimization, and graph theory. She teaches advanced courses such as Advanced Data Structures and Topics in Algorithm Analysis.

Her research interests include algorithms, combinatorial optimization, graph theory, approximation algorithms, data structures (persistent, retroactive, kinetic, succinct), and computational geometry. She applies theoretical methods to solve complex problems in network design, clustering, and discrete structures.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on structural and extremal graph theory, approximation algorithms, and combinatorial optimization. Key themes include tree and path packing, dominating sets, Steiner-type problems, and combinatorial properties of graphs. Her work often involves deep structural analysis and algorithmic design for NP-hard problems.

Cristina G. Fernandes has not been mentioned with any specific scientific awards in the provided texts.

She has supervised numerous postdoctoral researchers, PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students, many funded by FAPESP, CAPES, and CNPq. She leads significant research projects, including CAPES/MATH/STIC/CLIMAT-AMSU on energy efficiency in distributed computing and CNPq Universal projects on partitioning and connectivity. She is actively involved in academic advising and grant-funded research.

She leads or participates in the Research Group in Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics and Combinatorial Optimization at IME-USP, fostering collaborative research in algorithms and discrete mathematics.