Oliver Eulenstein

Oliver Eulenstein is an Associate Professor at Iowa State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Bonn (1998), an M.S. and B.S. from the University of Paderborn (1991 and 1987). His primary affiliations include the Computational Biology Laboratory. His research focuses on computational complexity, discrete algorithms, and computational biology, particularly phylogenetics. He explores topics such as phylogenetic networks, gene tree reconciliation, and genomic duplication models.

Key research contributions include developing algorithms for phylogenetic analysis (e.g., RF-Net 2 for virus reassortment networks) and tools like Phylo-rs. His work bridges computer science and biology, addressing challenges in evolutionary genomics and biodiversity analysis. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles, with recent emphasis on machine learning applications in phylogenetics and bioinformatics.

Professional service includes editorial roles in computational biology journals and conference organization. His lab actively pursues interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of algorithms, data science, and biological systems.