Dr. Joerg Kalcsics

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joerg Kalcsics is a Reader at the School of Mathematics, where he focuses on developing exact heuristic models and algorithms to tackle combinatorial optimization problems while accounting for uncertainty and reliability issues. His primary research is centered on large-scale logistics, including facility location and network design, sales districting, and service scheduling in collaboration with companies. Kalcsics combines mathematical disciplines with computer science, exploring areas such as combinatorial optimization, complexity theory, algorithmic design, and computational geometry to derive structural results and exact solution methods for various optimization challenges. He has been involved in significant professional activities, including serving as a board member for the EURO Working Group on Locational Analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

— Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh

Contributes to the academic research and teaching within the School of Mathematics.

Researcher

— Present

Fraunhofer Institute Industrial Mathematics (ITWM) •

Conducted research in optimization problems.

Researcher

— Present

Saarland University, Department of Law & Business Administration •

Worked on interdisciplinary projects.

Researcher

— Present

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Department of Economics and Management •

Engaged in research on economic modeling.

Visiting Researcher

— Present

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto •

Collaborated on business management research.

Researcher

— Present

Clausthal University of Technology, Faculty of Mathematics/Computer Science Mechanical Engineering •

Focused on mathematical applications in engineering.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing