The Algorithms and Optimization Group is part of the Institute of Theoretical Computer Science at ETH Zurich. Our research focuses on algorithmic problems with particular emphasis on graph algorithms, convex optimization, numerical linear algebra, and fine-grained complexity. We combine rigorous theoretical analysis with practical algorithm design and implementation.

Group

• Prof. Dr. Rasmus Kyng, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Maximilian Probst Gutenberg, Established Researcher
• Dr. Tianyi Zhang, Postdoc, Fall 2024 - present
• Dr. Christoph Grunau, Postdoc, Spring 2025 - present
• Simon Meierhans, PhD candidate, Fall 2021 - present
• Aurelio Sulser, PhD candidate, Fall 2022 - present
• Wuwei Yuan, Direct doctoral candidate, Fall 2024 - present
• Weixuan Yuan, PhD candidate, Spring 2025 - present
• Gernot Zöcklein, PhD candidate, Fall 2025 - present
• Yves Baumann, PhD candidate, Fall 2025 - present
• Ioannis Dorkofikis, PhD candidate, Fall 2025 - present
• Haocheng Wang, Intern, Fall 2025 - present

Alumni

• Ming Ding, PhD 2025, following position: Quant Researcher at QRT
• Federico Soldà, PhD 2024

ITS Fellows

ITS fellows are independent postdocs that are affiliated with our group.

• Deeksha Adil, Junior Fellow, Spring 2023 - present
• Sorrachai Yingchareonthawornchai, Junior Fellow, Spring 2025 - present

ITS Alumni

• Weiming Feng, Junior Fellow (2024 - 2025), following position: Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong

Administration

• Andrea Salow