Summary
Andreas Ernst is a Professor of Operations Research at Monash University with over two decades of experience translating advanced optimization theory into practical industry solutions. He previously led CSIRO’s Operations Research Group, where he developed methods that improved efficiency across Australian organizations. His research specializes in large-scale network optimization and novel solution techniques, grounded in a PhD from The University of Western Australia. As a senior fellow with the Australia-Indonesia Centre and former director of MAXIMA, he bridges academic leadership, industry collaboration, and capacity building. Colleagues know him for mentoring the next generation of practitioners and for tackling real-world, computationally challenging problems that resist standard approaches. Based in Melbourne, he combines deep theoretical insight with a strong track record of applied impact.
11 years of coding experience
PhD, Network Optimization, PhD, Network Optimization at The University of Western Australia
German