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Prof. Dr. Sergei Gorlatch is a full professor at the University of Münster, Germany, in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, where he holds the Chair of Practical Computer Science (Parallel and Distributed Systems) within the Institute of Computer Science. He has been a leading figure in high-performance and parallel computing since joining the university in 2003.
- University: University of Münster
- School: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Department: Institute of Computer Science
- Academic Rank: Professor
His research focuses on algorithm and software development for modern computer systems, particularly in parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing (HPC), GPU-based systems, cloud and grid computing, and performance optimization. His work bridges theoretical formal methods and practical applications, especially in real-time online interactive systems such as online games and simulations. He has pioneered frameworks like SkelCL, dOpenCL, and the Real-Time Framework (RTF) to simplify parallel programming and improve performance portability.
The recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong trend in GPU programming, performance optimization, formal verification, and distributed systems. Key themes include the development of safe and high-level GPU languages (e.g., Descend), autotuning and model checking for performance, multi-cloud orchestration, and performance modeling of legacy and real-time systems. His work often combines compiler techniques, functional programming, and systematic transformations to achieve efficient and portable code.
- Best Poster Award – PUMPS+AI, 2019
- Best Paper Award – CGO, 2018
- Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship, 1991
Prof. Gorlatch has supervised numerous students and researchers, many of whom are frequent co-authors on his publications. He has led multiple funded projects from DFG, EU (e.g., CoreGrid, MONICA), and industry (e.g., NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship). His work includes both theoretical contributions (e.g., algorithmic skeletons, formal verification) and applied systems development, demonstrating a strong record of advising, grant acquisition, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
He is actively involved in several research labs and teams at the University of Münster, particularly those focused on parallel computing, GPU programming, and real-time systems. His group develops high-level programming models and tools to make parallel computing more accessible and efficient across diverse architectures.
