Holger H. Hoos
Holger Hoos studies how machine learning and optimisation can help design and improve algorithms. Hoos develops programming by optimisation: a research approach that uses optimisation methods to improve algorithm design. His work also covers stochastic local search and automated algorithm configuration. Hoos launched CLAIRE with Morten Irgens and Philipp Slusallek in 2018. The initiative became a nonprofit international organization in 2019, with a focus on European, human-centred AI research.
- Now at
- RWTH Aachen University
- Works
- 387
- Citations
- 28,800
- h-index
- 70
Publication numbers from OpenAlex, as of 14 October 2026.
Timeline
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2015
Research recognition
AAAI elected Holger H. Hoos as a Fellow in 2015.
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2018–2019
European research cooperation
Hoos launched CLAIRE with Morten Irgens and Philipp Slusallek in 2018. The initiative became a nonprofit international organization in 2019, with a stated focus on European, human-centred AI research.
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2021–2022
A research group at RWTH
Hoos was selected for an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship in November 2021. He began building a new AI research group at RWTH Aachen in January 2022.
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As of October 2026
Programming by optimisation
Hoos develops programming by optimisation: a research approach that uses optimisation methods to improve algorithm design. His work also covers stochastic local search and automated algorithm configuration.
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As of October 2026
Efficiency and robustness
His group studies ways to improve the efficiency and robustness of AI methods and reduce resource needs.
Sources and credits
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