Richard Bödi

Dr. Richard Bödi is a Researcher at the ZHAW School of Engineering's Departement Applied Mathematics, Physics, Systems and Operations. He specializes in applied mathematics, algorithms, optimization, and computer science with a focus on databases and geometry. His work spans NoSQL systems, inventory optimization, and geometric structures like projective planes and collineation groups. Dr. Bödi has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 1989, including foundational research on smooth stable planes and ZurichNoSQL query processing. He collaborated on a NoSQL Data Warehouse project for optimizing air transportation logistics and authored articles on decision-making scoring systems.

His research interests include algorithmic efficiency in databases, symmetry exploitation in optimization, and geometric modeling. Recent work emphasizes data-driven business analytics and forecast accuracy in supply chains. Notable contributions include collaborative efforts with IBM on inventory budgeting and medical imaging algorithms for brachytherapy.

Dr. Bödi’s research demonstrates a blend of theoretical mathematics and applied computational methods. His publications span disciplines from differential geometry to logistics optimization, reflecting a commitment to bridging abstract mathematical concepts with real-world applications.