Henry Förster

Dr. Henry Förster is a Post-Doc researcher at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) within the Chair of Efficient Algorithms, working under Prof. Stephen Kobourov. His research focuses on graph embeddings and network visualization, with applications in computer engineering, economics, and everyday contexts like metro maps.

• Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) in Computer Science, summa cum laude, University of Tübingen (2020)
• M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Tübingen (2016)
• B.Sc. in Engineering & Computing, TU Bergakademie Freiberg (2014)

His work explores algorithmic efficiency, theoretical bounds for aesthetic criteria, and practical solutions for visualizing relational data. He has contributed to domains such as VLSI layouting, floor planning, and UML/Petri net diagram generation.

Henry has received multiple accolades, including:

• Best Paper Award at GD 2024
• First Place in GD Contest Live Challenges (2018–2022)
• Best Presentation Award at GD 2022

He actively contributes to academic communities as a PC member for GD2025, WG2025, and SafeToC advocate for GD. His teaching includes courses like Advanced Algorithms and Practical Course on Network Visualization.