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Christian Holz und Niao He promoted to Associate Professors
Niao He and Christian Holz, both currently Tenure Track Assistant Professors at ETH Zurich, have been promoted to Associate Professors of Computer Science. Niao He works in the general field of mathematical optimisation, particularly the basics and methods of intelligent decision-making. Christian Holz conducts research on designing intelligent interfaces and technologies that will complement human beings in the future and enable them to interact with content.
Vera Traub appointed as Associate Professor of Theoretical Computer Science
Vera Traub, currently Professor at the University of Bonn, is a prize-winning scientist in the field of approximation algorithms and combinatorial optimisation. Her research sheds light on fundamental questions to do with the efficient computation of solutions for difficult optimisation problems.
"My favourite place at ETH was the CAB relax nap room"
In the "We Are ETH Podcast", Alexis Block, a former doctoral student at D-INFK, talks about her favourite space in Zurich: a secret nap room in CAB. The Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University also reveals what she wanted to be when she grew up and where she’s headed with her research.
The coloured Cube
For 50 years, the Rubik's Cube has captivated millions, while also inspiring breakthroughs in computer science. Václav Rozhoň, a computer scientist at the Department of Computer Science and the Bulgarian AI institute INSAIT, explores how graph theory and algorithms have unlocked the Cube’s elegant solutions.
From riddles to cryptography
Excellence Scholar Georgette Weingärtner turned her love for puzzles into a passion for cryptography and cybersecurity. Pursuing her Master’s degree at the Department of Computer Science, Georgette is now working on advanced cryptographic research and is also committed to inspiring more women to study computer science.