Henry Förster

Dr. Henry Förster is a researcher at the Algorithmics Department, Wilhelm-Schickard Institute of Computer Science, University of Tübingen, specializing in theoretical computer science with a focus on graph algorithms, computational complexity, and information visualization. He moved to TUM Campus Heilbronn in 2022 while continuing his role in Tübingen.

• Current affiliation: University of Tübingen
• School: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Department: Department of Computer Science
• Academic rank: Researcher

Research Interests
His work centers on graph drawing, algorithm design, and visualization techniques for relational data, with applications in engineering, economics, and everyday scenarios like metro-map design. He explores geometric representations of graphs, crossing resolution, and dynamic visualization parameters.

Education

• Dr. rer. nat. (summa cum laude), University of Tübingen (2016–2020)
• M.Sc. in Computer Science (1.4), University of Tübingen (2014–2016)
• B.Sc. in Engineering & Computing (1.8), TU Bergakademie Freiberg (2010–2014)
• High School Diploma, High School "Am Markt" Hettstedt (2010)

Scientific Awards

• First Place, GD Contest 2020 Live Challenge (Automatic Category)
• First Place (Automatic and Manual Categories), GD Contest 2019
• Winner, Algorithms Travel Awards 2019
• First Place, GD Contest 2018 (Automatic Category)

Teaching and Service
He has taught lectures, seminars, and exercises on topics such as algorithmics, graph theory, graph databases, and computational complexity since 2016. He served as a PC member for GD2022 and advocated for SafeToC initiatives.