Algorithmic Foundations & Education in Computer Science
Welcome to the website of the working group Algorithmic Foundations & Education in Computer Science!
The group is lead by Prof. Dr. Johannes Fischer and belongs to the department's chair 11 (Algorithm Engineering) and works in two areas of research: algorithmic foundations and education in computer science.
Algorithmic Foundations
In our research on Algorithmic Foundations, we deal with fundamental problems in computer science that are often part of more general, larger problems. The include, but are not limited to:
- Text indexing
- Succinct data structures
- Algorithms for BIG DATA
- Parallel algorithms
Education in Computer Science
In the field of Education in Computer Science, we focus on learners' mental models on different educational levels and relating to different topics. These include:
- Machine Learning in lower secondary education
- Programming in (higher) secondary education
- Reflective practices of pre-service teachers
Jonas Ellert defending his PhD-thesis
On Feb 19 2024, Jonas successfully defended his PhD-thesis "Efficient String Algorithmics across Alphabet Realms."
Max Rishøj Pedersen visiting
Max Rishøj Pedersen from the DTU is visiting us from February to April 2023.
BWINF-Workshop 2023
In March 2023, our group organizes the TU Dortmund workshop for the Bundeswettbewerb Informatik.
Paweł Gawrychowski visiting
Paweł Gawrychowski from the university of Wrocław is visiting us in August 2022.
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