Yossi Azar

Prof. Yossi Azar is a faculty member at the Blavatnik School of Computer Science, Tel-Aviv University, where he holds the academic rank of Professor. He is actively involved in research and teaching in theoretical computer science, particularly in online algorithms, approximation methods, and algorithmic game theory.

• University: Tel-Aviv University
• School: Blavatnik School of Computer Science
• Academic Rank: Professor
• Email: azar@tau.ac.il

His research focuses on ON-LINE ALGORITHMS, APPROXIMATION METHODS, LOAD BALANCING, ROUTING SCHEMES, PROBABILISTIC METHODS, and ALGORITHMIC GAME THEORY. He has made significant contributions to the design and analysis of algorithms for scheduling, routing, and resource allocation under uncertainty and competitive settings.

The recent articles reflect a strong trend in theoretical computer science, particularly in online and approximation algorithms, algorithmic game theory, and network optimization. His work often involves competitive analysis, mechanism design, and performance guarantees in scheduling and routing problems. The research spans subfields such as load balancing, unsplittable flow, truthful mechanisms, and network design, with applications in distributed systems and communication networks.

Prof. Azar has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, including prominent researchers such as Leah Epstein and Oded Regev. He teaches advanced courses like Online and Approximation Algorithms and Algorithmic Methods, and has served on program committees of top conferences including SODA, STOC, FOCS, and ESA, often as chair.

• PhD Students: Leah Epstein, Oded Regev, Yossi Richter, Amir Epstein, Shai Gutner, Iftah Gamzu, Ilan Cohen, Adi Vardi, Danny Vainstein, Noam Touitou, Shahar Lewkowicz, Or Vardi
• MSc Students: Includes many of his PhD advisees and additional names such as Amitai Armon, Nir Avrahami, Arik Litichevskey, and others.

He is an active participant in the academic community, serving as a journal editor for Algorithmica and organizing the Advanced Algorithms Seminar at Tel-Aviv University, which fosters collaboration and dissemination of cutting-edge research in algorithms.