Ulrich Brenner

Dr. Ulrich Brenner is a researcher at the Research Institute for Discrete Mathematics at the University of Bonn. His work focuses on combinatorial optimization and its applications in VLSI design, particularly in placement and logic optimization algorithms.

• University of Bonn
• Research Institute for Discrete Mathematics

Research interests:

• Combinatorial Optimization
• VLSI Placement
• Logic Optimization

Publications span two decades, with significant contributions in delay optimization, soft rectangle packing, and transportation algorithms. Recent work includes advancements in AND-OR path restructuring (2022) and soft packing ratios (2024).

Teaching materials include courses on linear optimization, combinatorics, and C++ programming. He has developed frameworks like BonnPlace and BonnLogic for industrial VLSI design applications.