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Philip Klein is a Professor of Computer Science at Brown University specializing in algorithms and combinatorial optimization. His work focuses on developing efficient algorithms for complex optimization problems, particularly those involving graphs and networks.
He earned his BA in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University (1984), followed by an MS (1986) and PhD (1988) in Computer Science from MIT. After a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard, he joined Brown University where he has established himself as a leading researcher in theoretical computer science.
Professor Klein's research centers on approximation algorithms, combinatorial optimization, and graph theory with particular emphasis on planar graphs. His work includes foundational contributions to the Steiner tree problem, traveling salesperson problem, and network flow algorithms. He has developed polynomial-time approximation schemes for numerous problems in planar graphs, bridging theoretical computer science with practical applications in network design and geographic analysis.
His recent publications reveal a continued focus on planar graph optimization, with significant contributions to sparsest cut problems, redistricting algorithms, and vehicle routing. The research demonstrates a consistent pattern of developing efficient approximation schemes for NP-hard problems in specialized graph classes.
- National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award
- Philip J. Bray Award for Teaching Excellence
- Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery
- Hoopes Prize
Professor Klein has secured substantial research funding throughout his career, including multiple NSF grants totaling over $600,000. His teaching portfolio includes foundational courses like CSCI 0170 (Computer Science: An Integrated Introduction) and advanced graduate courses focused on algorithms for planar graphs. His current research explores applications of graph algorithms to geographic clustering problems and redistricting, continuing his tradition of connecting theoretical computer science with real-world challenges.
