Martin Skutella

Prof. Martin Skutella holds the Einstein Professorship in Mathematics and Computer Science at Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), where he is part of Faculty II – Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Department of Mathematics. His research focuses on combinatorial optimization, network flows, scheduling, and algorithmic game theory. He leads major initiatives such as the Berlin Mathematics Research Center MATH+ and previously served as Chair of MATHEON. Skutella is renowned for contributions to dynamic network flows, evacuation planning, and scheduling under uncertainty.

His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, including transportation systems, robotic welding, and gas network optimization. He has been recognized with awards like the Einstein Professorship (2015) and the Best Teaching Award (2004). Skutella advises numerous PhD students and collaborates internationally on projects funded by DFG, EU, and industry grants.

Key roles include organizing the 2012 International Symposium on Mathematical Programming and editing the Notices of the German Mathematical Society. His lab focuses on discrete optimization and graph algorithms, with applications in logistics, transportation, and energy systems.