Dr. Christian Schulz

Professor

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Biography

Christian Schulz received his Ph.D. in computer science from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, in 2013. He led the graph partitioning and parallel processing subgroup under Peter Sanders and subsequently headed the algorithm engineering subgroup under Monika Henzinger in Vienna. In 2019, Schulz returned to Germany and became a full professor at Heidelberg University. He has published over 100 works, focusing primarily on scalable graph algorithms, including multilevel algorithms for hypergraph partitioning and clustering, parallel algorithms, dynamic graph problems, and machine learning applications. His contributions have garnered recognition, including the Heinz Billing Prize and various paper awards in conferences like IPDPS and IEEE CLUSTER. He has also credited several open-source projects and won competitions in the field of graph algorithms.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Heidelberg University • Heidelberg, Germany

Full professor in the Department of Computer Science, focusing on algorithm engineering and graph algorithms.

Awards

#1

Heinz Billing Prize

2013-01-01
#1

KIT Doctoral Award

2013-01-01
#1

Paper Award

2018-01-01
#1

Paper Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for Heidelberg University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Mathematics or equivalent Above-average academic achievements At least 3 years of academic study
Application Checklist
  • High-school leaving certificate
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Declaration of non-forfeiture of exam rights
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science; covers Department of Mathematics and Department of Applied Mathematics.