Heidelberg University Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science - Institute of Computer Science

Institute of Computer Science

In 2001, the Institute of Computer Science was founded. Today, areas of research include:

  • Computability and computational complexity theory
  • Efficient use of high-power computing systems
  • Development, administration and use of web-based information systems
  • Knowledge management in software development

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