Stefan Irnich

Prof. Stefan Irnich is a Professor at the Chair of Logistics Management, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. His research focuses on logistics optimization, vehicle routing problems, and operations research. He leads projects like the DFG-funded 'BiPISh: Bin Packing with Irregular Shapes' (2025), aiming to develop methods for packing irregular 2D shapes. His work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications, such as integrating drones into routing systems and optimizing last-mile delivery networks.

Notably, his former students Dr. Katrin Heßler and Dr. Timo Hintsch won the 2025 EURO Excellence in Practice Award for their BinPACKER project. Dr. Jeanette Schmidt received the Alfred Teves Foundation Prize for her dissertation on routing problem solutions. Irnich also organizes academic events like the SynchroTrans 2013 workshop on synchronization in transport. He maintains an active role in teaching, overseeing Master’s and Bachelor’s seminars in logistics.

His research spans algorithm design (e.g., branch-price-and-cut methods), network optimization, and sustainability in transportation. Recent publications address challenges in scattered storage systems, multi-depot routing, and public transport integration.