Georg Loho

Georg Loho is a Professor at Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin), acting head of the Discrete Geometry and Topological Combinatorics Group. Previously, he held an assistant professorship at the University of Twente (on leave since 2023). He specializes in discrete geometry, optimization, and algebraic combinatorics, with notable contributions to tropical geometry and machine learning. His research integrates geometric and combinatorial methods with applications in optimization and data science.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics (2017) from TU Berlin
• Diploma in Mathematics (2012) from Universität Würzburg

Research Interests: Focuses on tropical geometry, discrete optimization, and their applications in machine learning. Explores geometric structures like oriented matroids, polytopes, and their connections to neural networks and algorithm design. Advocates for sustainability in research and education.

Teaching: Leads courses on discrete geometry, mathematics & sustainability, and optimization. Active in educational innovation, including free open-source course materials and the MatchTheNet educational game on polytopes.

Grants & Collaborations: Participated in the HIM Trimester Program (Bonn, 2021), substitute professorships (Kassel, 2020–2021), and multiple ERC-funded projects. Collaborates with institutions like the London School of Economics (LSE) and EPFL.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Discrete Geometry and Topological Combinatorics research group at FU Berlin, fostering interdisciplinary projects in geometry, combinatorics, and optimization.