Frequently Asked Questions

How can I access the listed reading material? Why are some of the links are behind a paywall? We typically link to material using standard doi's or publication venue links. We do this since these are stable over time and allow you to uniquely identify the material. To access these (at no cost) you sometimes need to use academic search engines or library services provided by DTU. Ask your teacher if you are unfamiliar with how to use these tools.

What do I do if I want to do a MSc/BSc thesis or project in Algorithms? Great! Algorithms is an excellent topic, and our algorithms courses are designed to prepare you to write a strong thesis. Some basic tips and points.

• Let us know well in advance: Identifying an interesting problem in algorithms that matches your interest can take time. With enough time to go over the related litterature and study up on relevant topics your project will likely be more succesful. It may also be a good idea to do an initial “warm up” project before a large thesis to test ideas or survey an area.
• Join the community: It is very good idea to enter the local algorithms community at DTU and the Copenhagen area to get a feel for the topics in algorithmic research today. Talk to other students doing thesis work in algorithms. Go to algorithms talks and thesis defenses in algorithms.
• Collaborate: We encourage you to do your thesis in pairs. We think that having a collaborator to discuss with greatly helps in many aspects of thesis work in algorithms. Our experience confirms this.
• No strings attached: Choosing a topic for your thesis is important. You are welcome to discuss master thesis topics with us without pressure to actually write your thesis in algorithms. We encourage you to carefully select your topic.