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Greg Bodwin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering. His research focuses on theoretical computer science, particularly in algorithms, graph theory, and fault-tolerant network design. He emphasizes mentoring PhD students through structured weekly meetings, aiming for them to identify their research niche and produce peer-reviewed publications. His advising style evolves as students progress, transitioning from guided problem-setting to encouraging independent research direction.
Research expectations include active participation in conferences (with travel funding) and maintaining productivity through flexible work arrangements. Authorship follows alphabetical convention in CS Theory. Students may occasionally serve as Graduate Student Instructors, contingent on funding. Bodwin encourages internships, though uncommon in theory-focused roles, and vacation time with advance notice near submission deadlines.
Key research areas include spanners, fault-tolerant networks, shortest path algorithms, and graph sparsification. Over 30 publications since 2011 reflect his contributions to these fields. Funding and grants are tied to his research projects, though specifics are not detailed here.
