Martin Held

Ao. Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Martin Held is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Salzburg. He leads the Geometric Algorithms Group, focusing on computational geometry, optimization, and geometric design applications. His research spans algorithms, data structures, and virtual reality frameworks.

• Born in 1962, re-established academic career at University of Salzburg (founded 1622)
• Office: Jakob-Haringer-Str. 2, Room 1.20, Salzburg (5020)
• Research impact: Computational geometry foundations for manufacturing and GIS systems

As a senior faculty member in Austria's largest educational institution, Held contributes to research-based teaching across 90 degree programs. The University of Salzburg's 2,000 academics drive innovation through local/international networks, with Held's work particularly influencing geometric algorithms and computer-aided design domains. His group's work connects theoretical computer science with industrial applications.