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Prof. Dr. Ernst Althaus is a Professor and Head of the Algorithmics research group at the Institute of Computer Science, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. His career includes roles as Senior Researcher at the Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik (Saarbrücken), a postdoc at LORIA (Nancy) and the International Computer Science Institute (Berkeley), and visiting professorships. He holds a Habilitation from Universität des Saarlandes (2008), a PhD (2001) on 'Curve Reconstruction and the Traveling Salesman Problem,' and a Diploma in Computer Science (1998).
His research focuses on Combinatorial Optimization, Bioinformatics, and Theoretical Computer Science, with contributions to algorithm design, computational geometry, and operations research. His work bridges foundational algorithmic theory with practical applications in bioinformatics and optimization problems.
Prof. Althaus has led research groups in areas such as 'Optimization in Bioinformatics' (LORIA) and 'Theoretical Computer Science' (Mainz). His academic trajectory reflects deep expertise in algorithmic challenges, including Steiner tree problems and traveling salesman problem variants.
His professional network spans institutions like MPII, LORIA, and Berkeley, underscoring his international collaboration. While specific grants or labs are not detailed, his leadership roles indicate sustained engagement in funded research initiatives.
