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Two Master's students at D-INFK develop online platform for AI maths tutoring
Friedrich Wicke and Gero Embser, Master's students at the D-INFK, have developed an AI-based online tutoring system for mathematics. Their start-up Sophia Edu Labs offers high-quality yet cost-effective one-to-one online tuition.
QS World University Rankings by subject
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) unveiled its 2025 World University Rankings by subject. ETH Zurich landed with 3 subjects in the top spot. A further 16 placed within the top ten in the world, among them Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (rank 8) and Computer Science and Information Systems (rank 10).
International Women's Day 2025: female professors talk about their academic careers
On 8 March we celebrate women and their achievements around the world on the annual International Women's Day. We would like to express our appreciation to all the dedicated women within our department! Find out why three of our female professors decided to pursue an academic career in computer science.
Karl Bringmann appointed as Full Professor
Karl Bringmann has been appointed as Full Professor of Theoretical Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science. He specialises in the design of combinatorial algorithms and fine-grained complexity. The field of research he launched was able to provide the first rigorous evidence that certain computational problems cannot be solved in linear time. Through his appointment, the Department is strengthening the research area of algorithms and complexity. Congratulations!
Yannis Chronis appointed Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Yannis Chronis has been appointed Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Database Management Systems in the Department of Computer Science. His research in data management has led to pioneering contributions in planning, query optimisation, indexing, and fundamental database algorithms and data structures. His work in key areas of computer science strengthens the Department’s expertise and fosters valuable synergies. Congratulations!