About me

I am a CNRS researcher since fall 2023 and I am hosted at LIMOS, Clermont Auvergne University in Clermont-Ferrand. Previously, I was a Simons Junior Fellow at Columbia University in NYC hosted by Tim Roughgarden. I did my PhD research at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica in Amsterdam under Daniel Dadush and received my doctorate in 2022 from Utrecht University.

In my work, I prove theorems about algorithms. Specifically, I study practical algorithms for (mixed integer) linear programming as you might find them in popular software such as Gurobi, CPLEX, SCIP or HiGHS.

These mathematical optimization tools are used extensively in industry and academia and are very fast in practice. This observation is in contrast with the theory of worst-case analysis, which predicts that these algorithms would be slow. My research aims to narrow this gap between practical observation and theoretical prediction.

For an introduction to my work, check out this recorded talk, which is an abbreviated version of my 2024 IPCO Summer School lecture. More information on my professional activities can be found in my CV (150 KB, pdf).

Sustainable Research

Since 2023 I have stopped flying. I made this decision due to the outsized climate impact of air travel, as well as the examplary role academics hold when it comes to following the recommendations of our colleagues in climate science.

In order to stay connected with my long-distance scientific community, I am active on social media including Mastodon and Bluesky. Moreover, I do my best to produce high quality recordings of my research talks on YouTube. Check out this playlist about my work. My most recent video is about the life and work of Paula Harris, a pioneer in (mixed integer) linear programming.