Jochen Konemann

Professor and Dean of Mathematics, University of Waterloo

Jochen Koenemann is a professor in the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization and the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. A highly respected researcher, Dr. Koenemann works at the intersection of theoretical computer science and operations research, with a focus on the foundations of optimization and their real-world applications. His research has addressed a broad range of complex problems across diverse domains. Notably, over the past six years, Dr. Koenemann held both Scholar and Principal Scientist roles at Amazon, where he worked on a variety of optimization challenges arising in the company’s global delivery network.

As Dean, Dr. Koenemann leads the Faculty of Mathematics through transformative change across teaching, research, and administration.