Stefan Ruzika

Prof. Dr. Stefan Ruzika is a full professor (W3) in the Department of Mathematics at the Rheinland-Palatinate Technological University Kaiserslautern-Landau. He leads the Competence Center for Mathematical Modelling in MINT Projects in Schools (KOMMS) and chairs the DFG-funded Graduate School 'Mathematics of Interdisciplinary Multiobjective Optimization' (MIMO), starting in 2024. His research focuses on multi-criteria optimization, integer programming, mathematical modeling, and network optimization. He teaches courses such as 'Multicriteria Optimization' and supervises Bachelor’s and Master’s theses.

Education: PhD (2007, TU Kaiserslautern), Master of Science (2002, Clemson University), Diplom in Mathematics (2003, TU Kaiserslautern). Positions include professorships at TU Kaiserslautern (2017–present) and University of Koblenz-Landau (2012–2017), and postdoctoral roles at TU Kaiserslautern (2003–2007).

Research interests include optimization on networks, approximation algorithms, and decision support systems for sustainable urban planning. Projects include 'Ageing Smart' (decision support for elderly quality of life) and 'GRK 2982: MIMO' (multiobjective optimization research).