Jossy Sayir

Jossy Sayir is an Affiliated Lecturer and Senior Research Associate in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. Holding a Dipl. El.-Ing. ETH and Dr. Techn.-Wiss. from ETH Zurich, Sayir’s work bridges Information Theory and Bioinformatics, focusing on DNA-based data storage and error correction systems. They serve as Director of Studies in Engineering at Newnham College and coordinate Engineering Admissions.

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with the European Bioinformatics Institute
• Research on DNA data storage efficiency and cost reduction
• Expertise in channel coding, source coding, and 5G algorithms

Teaching spans mathematics and information engineering modules in Part I Engineering Tripos, with Part II contributions on information theory, error control coding, and cryptography. Sayir also oversees data compression labs and serves as Wine Committee Chair, reflecting diverse interests in food, coffee, wine, music, and jazz.

• Best Lecturer Award, 2017-18
• Research Fellowships in coding theory

Key research trends include DNA storage encoding, LDPC decoders, polar code optimization, and Sudoku-inspired constraint coding. Sayir’s work addresses both theoretical and practical challenges in high-density data storage and next-generation communication protocols.