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Robert Benkoczi is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University and has held academic positions including Postdoctoral Fellowship at Queen’s University. His research focuses on optimization algorithms, wireless networks, and blockchain technology, with recent publications on quantum bitcoin mining and evacuation planning on path networks.
Research Interests:
- Approximation Algorithms
- Network Optimization
- Facility Location Problems
- Quantum Computing Applications
- Blockchain Systems
Teaching: He has taught advanced courses in Facility Location and Wireless Networks, emphasizing algorithm design and practical applications. His personal website provides course materials and research group activities.
Grants & Collaborations: Recipient of NSERC Discovery Grant ($24,000) and industry-funded projects. Collaborated with researchers across disciplines, including physics and business, through the Optimization Research Group and Lethbridge Blockchain Workshop initiatives.
