Theory of Computer Science
The Theory of Computer Science (TCS) Group does research on the theoretical foundations of computer science. The aim is to seek greater understanding of fundamental computational techniques and their inherent limitations. The TCS group forms an integral part of a vibrant community of TCS researchers in Amsterdam.
Open Positions
Latest News
Divya Ravi, assistant professor in the TCS group has been awarded a personal VENI grant from NWO, congratulations!!
This year’s summer outing went to the Pannenkoekenboot, a (not so) touristy attraction in Amsterdam. We had all-you-can-eat pancakes, and some very nice weather on the boat, thanks everybody for joining!
Check out Koen’s book about Introduction to Quantum Computing for Business, an open-access book that covers the use cases and practical impact of quantum technology, without resorting to complex mathematics of physics.
Catch Nic share insights about cryptography and zero-knowledge in https://ivi.uva.nl/content/news/2025/06/keeping-your-identity-safe-online.html.
We are very happy to announce that Florian Speelman has switched groups within IvI to become a member of the TCS group. His research interests include quantum communication, quantum cryptography and complexity theory.
TCS group pre 2022
Team
Group Chair
Christian Schaffner
Full Professor
Scientific Staff
Koen Groenland
Quantum Innovation Officer
Divya Ravi
Assistant Professor
Nicolas Resch
Assistant Professor
Steven de Rooij
Docent
Florian Speelman
Assistant Professor
John van de Wetering
Assistant Professor
Postdocs
Sebastian Verschoor
Postdoc
PhD Students
Martijn Brehm
PhD student
Sarah Li
PhD student
Manideep Mamindlapally
PhD student
Gina Muuss
PhD student
Daan Planken
PhD student
Ailsa Robertson
PhD student
Lydia Tasiou
PhD student
Guests
Jan Bergstra
Guest Emeritus Professor
Inge Bethke
Guest Researcher
Kees Middelburg
Guest Researcher
Alban Ponse
Guest Researcher
Support
Petra Venema
Support
Alumni
Feline Lindeboom
Support
Ivana Marković
Support
Grace Millerson
Alumni
TCS group pre 2022
Contact
- c.schaffner@uva.nl
- LAB42, Science Park 900, 1098XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
- https://ivi.uva.nl/contact/directions/directions.html