Dr. Felix Joos

Professor

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Biography

Felix Joos is a professor at Heidelberg University, leading the Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics research group. His research focuses on graph and hypergraph theory, with interests in algorithmic approaches, extremal problems, and structural questions involving probability theory. Joos has received several accolades, including the 2023 European Prize for Combinatorics, the 2020 Lauterschläger Prize for Young Researchers, and was awarded the Emmy Noether grant from the German Research Foundation in 2019. He has held various academic positions, including Junior Professor at Heidelberg University and the University of Hamburg, as well as postdoctoral research at the University of Birmingham. Joos possesses a solid educational background, with a Bachelor and Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Ulm, followed by a PhD from the same institution. He is actively involved in publishing numerous papers and advancing knowledge in his field, contributing significantly to the mathematical community through his research and mentorship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Heidelberg University • Heidelberg

Head of the Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics research group.

Vice Dean

2024-01-01 — Present

Heidelberg University • Heidelberg

Serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Junior Professor

2020-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Heidelberg University • Heidelberg

Head of the Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics group.

Junior Professor

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Hamburg • Hamburg

Junior Professor in Discrete Mathematics.

Postdoc

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Birmingham • Birmingham, UK

Worked as a postdoctoral researcher.

PhD Student

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Ulm • Ulm

Conducted research leading to PhD in Mathematics.

Awards

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European Prize for Combinatorics

2023-05-01
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Lauterschläger Prize for Young Researchers

2020-11-01
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Emmy Noether Grant

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.