Thorsten Koch
Professor at Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin Metropolitan Area Germany
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Top SchoolThorsten Koch is a Professor and seasoned expert in software and algorithms for discrete optimization with 24 years of professional experience, based in the Berlin metropolitan area. He leads research and teams at Technische Universität Berlin and the Zuse Institute Berlin, where he directs scientific information services and heads linear and nonlinear integer optimization efforts. His work spans academic research, large-scale optimization projects (including gas network optimization), and coordinating regional digitalization and library-network initiatives. Trained as a Dr. rer. nat. in Mathematics, he combines deep theoretical knowledge with practical leadership in applied optimization and research infrastructure. A practical problem solver by description, he is known for turning complex mathematical models into deployable solutions across academia and public-sector collaborations.
24 years of coding experience
Dr. rer. nat., Mathematik, Dr. rer. nat., Mathematik at Technische Universität Berlin / TU Berlin
English, German
Github Skills (15)
petsc10
sequential10
scip10
integer-programming10
placement10
nonlinear-optimization10
mathematical-programming10
constraint-programming10
mixed-integer-programming10
optimization-methods10
simplex10
optimization10
root-finding10
structural-engineering10
python5
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
TU-SciComp/TU-SciComp-Code-WS22-23
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023
Contributions:25 commits, 16 pushes, 1 branch in 3 months
scipopt/soplex
Nov 2001 - Aug 2007
Sequential object-oriented simPlex
Contributions:396 commits in 5 years 10 months
optimization-methodssimplexnonlinear-optimizationstructural-engineeringplacement
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