Simina Brânzei

Simina Brânzei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. She joined Purdue in Spring 2018, after postdoctoral positions at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing at UC Berkeley. Her research spans theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence, focusing on algorithmic game theory, computational complexity, fair division, and the intersection of dynamical systems with optimization.

• PhD in Computer Science from Aarhus University (2015), advised by Peter Bro Miltersen
• Undergraduate and Master's degrees from University of Waterloo

Research Interests: Her work addresses algorithmic game theory, fair division, market and auction design, learning dynamics, and computational complexity. She explores how strategic behavior, fairness, and dynamics interact in resource allocation problems, with applications to economics and multiagent systems.

Publication Trends: Recent articles examine lower bounds for local search algorithms, fair division protocols, market equilibrium computation, and learning in competitive environments. Her work often bridges theoretical computer science with economic models, emphasizing mathematical rigor and interdisciplinary applications.

Scientific Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award
• IBM Ph.D. Fellowship
• Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Advising and Grants: She mentors graduate students in theoretical computer science and algorithmic game theory. Her research is supported by grants from NSF and prior funding from IBM and Google during her PhD.