Dr. Wolfgang Hönig

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wolfgang Hönig is a Robotics Researcher at TU Berlin, where he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science. He heads the Intelligent Multi-Robot Coordination Lab, focusing on enabling large teams of physical robots to collaboratively solve real-world tasks. His research leverages informed search, optimization, and machine learning techniques. Wolfgang completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science under the supervision of Nora Ayanian, before which he served as a postdoctoral scholar in Aerospace at Caltech, advised by Soon-Jo Chung. He has held various academic positions including Independent Junior Research Group Leader and has industrial experience as a Research Scientist Intern at Amazon Robotics and as a Senior Software Engineer at NVIDIA. Outside of research, Wolfgang enjoys hiking, hanging in a hammock, and woodworking.

Research Interests

Multi-Robot Coordination Robotics Machine Learning Optimization

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Independent Junior Research Group Leader

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Postdoctoral Scholar

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Caltech • Pasadena, CA, USA

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.