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Michael Fellows is an Elite Professor of Informatics at the University of Bergen, Norway (2016–present). He has held prominent academic positions at Charles Darwin University, Australia; University of Newcastle, Australia; University of Victoria, Canada; and Victoria University, New Zealand. He is a leading figure in parameterized complexity theory and computer science education.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of California (1985)
- M.A. in Mathematics, University of California (1982)
Research Interests:
Dr. Fellows has pioneered parameterized complexity theory and kernelization algorithms. His work bridges theoretical computer science with interdisciplinary applications in mathematical sciences communication. The Google Scholar articles suggest a secondary focus on sustainability science, life cycle assessment (LCA), and regional energy systems planning.
Scientific Awards:
- 2018 Toppforsk Award (Norwegian Research Council)
- 2016 Order of Australia, Companion to the Queen (AC)
- 2014 Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand
- 2014 Inaugural EATCS Fellow
- 2014 EATCS–IPEC Nerode Prize
- 2014 ETH Zurich International Gold Medal of Honor
- 2007 Alexander von Humboldt Research Prize
Advising and Grants:
He has supervised notable PhD students including Lars Jaffe (University of Bergen) and Elena Prieto-Rodriguez (Newcastle). Research funding includes U.S. NSF grants, Australian Research Council Discovery Grants, and the 2018 Norwegian Toppforsk Award. His editorial roles span the Journal of Computer and System Sciences and ACM Transactions on Algorithms.
