Yannic Maus is a Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austria, where he heads the Institute of Algorithms and Theory (founded in 2025). He is also a co-leader of one of the five Fields of Expertise (FoE) at TU Graz, specifically in Information, Communication & Computation. Dr. Maus received his PhD from the Algorithms and Complexity group at the University of Freiburg (Germany) under the supervision of Fabian Kuhn. Prior to joining TU Graz, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Technion in Israel in the group of Keren Censor-Hillel. His research focuses on theoretical computer science and algorithm design, particularly problems arising in distributed computing. He is fascinated by clean mathematical questions and the techniques involved in solving them, especially when these questions are motivated by real-world systems. His specific interests include distributed graph algorithms, efficient algorithms, data structures, complexity theory, and geometric algorithms. Dr. Maus's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in large-scale networked systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on distributed algorithms for graph problems, with significant contributions to graph coloring, symmetry breaking, and vertex cover problems across various computational models. His research demonstrates increasing focus on massively parallel computation (MPC) models alongside traditional distributed computing frameworks, addressing challenges related to bandwidth limitations, memory constraints, and adaptive algorithms. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects theoretical computer science with practical system constraints. GI Dissertationspreis 2018 Wolfgang-Gentner-Nachwuchsförderpreis 2019 2020 Principles of Distributed Computing Doctoral Dissertation Award Best Paper Award at PODC 2016 Best Paper Award at SIROCCO 2016 Best Paper Award at DISC 2017 Dr. Maus actively mentors students at all levels, offering bachelor's and master's theses as well as PhD positions in his research group. His research is supported by multiple competitive grants including FWF grants P36280-N (2023-2027), DOC 183 (2024-2028) and I6915 (2024-2028), and FFG grant No. 59263962. His group maintains strong international collaborations with research teams across Germany, Finland, Iceland, and Israel, facilitating knowledge exchange and joint research initiatives. The group provides fully funded PhD positions with excellent working conditions, including competitive salaries and travel support. The Institute of Algorithms and Theory, under Dr. Maus's leadership, is part of TU Graz's rapidly growing Faculty of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering. The research group maintains an inclusive environment that actively encourages women to apply and supports work-life balance for all members. Located in Graz, Austria's second-largest city, the institute benefits from the city's high quality of life, cultural vibrancy, and proximity to both the Alps and Mediterranean regions, providing an excellent environment for academic work and personal life.
