Dr. Arie Koster

Professor

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Biography

Arie Koster is a Professor in the area of Discrete Optimization at RWTH Aachen University. His research interests lie in various domains of optimization including Integer Linear Programming, Algorithmic Graph Theory, Robust Optimization, Telecommunication Network Planning, Optimization of Energy Networks, and Optimization in Healthcare. He plays an active role in the academic community, having organized the INOC 2022 conference and serving on program committees for numerous conferences such as EURO 2022 and ISMP 2024. He is also recognized for his editorial contributions, holding positions such as Editor for the Annals of Operations Research and Associate Editor for several esteemed journals including the INFORMS Journal on Computing and Networks. His teaching encompasses courses in Optimization, Calculus, and Linear Algebra and involves PhD training across various institutions. Koster is a member of professional organizations such as INFORMS and the Mathematical Optimization Society.

Research Interests

Requirements for RWTH Aachen University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:15
Quantitative
Required:160
Quantitative Percentile
Required:75
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field Substantial background in Computer Science and Mathematics Module description document/Module catalog
Application Checklist
  • Online application via RWTHonline
  • Transcript of Records
  • Degree Certificate
  • Module Catalog/Course Descriptions
  • Tabular Resume/CV
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • GRE General Test Result (Non-EU/EEA)
Specialization Notes

Includes Software Systems Engineering. GRE is mandatory for Non-EU/EEA applicants.