Dr. Daniel Kuhn

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Kuhn is a professor of Operations Research at the College of Management of Technology at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he holds the Chair in Risk Analytics and Optimization. His current research focuses on data-driven optimization and the development of efficient computational methods for solving stochastic robust optimization problems. With interests spanning engineered systems, machine learning, business analytics, and finance, Kuhn emphasizes application-driven work. Before joining EPFL, he was a faculty member in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London from 2007 to 2013 and held a postdoctoral research associate position in the Department of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University from 2005 to 2006. Kuhn holds a PhD in Economics from the University of St. Gallen and an MSc in Theoretical Physics from ETH Zurich. He is the editor-in-chief of Mathematical Programming and has published extensively in the fields of operations research, optimization, and machine learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Professor of Operations Research, Chair in Risk Analytics and Optimization.

Faculty Member

2007-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Faculty member in the Department of Computing.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California, USA

Postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Management Science and Engineering.

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.