Julius Durmann's website
Welcome to my website!
Hello and welcome to my personal website! It is great that you found your way here.
As a PhD student at the Technical University of Munich, I am currently immersed in the study of learning algorithms and their interaction. I am interested in machine learning in general and reinforcement learning in particular. My research is at the intersection of learning algorithms and game theory, including concepts from microeconomics.
Latest News
June 2025
I recently had the chance to join the Marketplace Innovation Workshop where I discussed my work with experts from my field. It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas and get feedback on my research.
My research
I am currently researching the interaction between learning algorithms in games. In particular, we are interested in the dynamics and the outcomes that multiple learning agents can achieve in strategic settings.
Algorithmic Collusion and Equilibrium Learning with Bandit Algorithms
Algorithmic Collusion has been shown empirically with a variety of algorithms. In this article, we provide an analytical result that implies competitive play with mean-based algorithms. We complement our theorem with an empirical study of Bandit-feedback algorithms.
You can find the paper on ArXiv.
Catchword article on Equilibrium Learning
In this article, we explore the potential emergence of algorithmic collusion. We introduce key concepts of modeling oligopoloy pricing as a competitive game and how this relates to the literature on learning in games.
You can find the paper on ArXiv.
Some private projects
Guitar
I have recently started playing guitar - and since then, I love
it. ❤️
I only wanted to learn strumming in the beginning, but I soon
developed an interest in fingerstyle as well. Now I am hooked on
both!
Website hosting
This very website you are currrently looking at is another project of mine. I am hosting it on a Raspberry Pi at home. It is built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Although it is simple, it is a great way to learn about web development and hosting.
(Image generated with ChatGPT)
Badminton
I have been playing badminton for a long time, and I can't quite
remember when I started. While I am not interested in playing
competitively, I enjoy the sport for its fun, social aspects,
and the physical exercise.
I also invest some time in training our club's youth team, where
I help the kids improve their skills and learn the game.