Hebeganexploring the mathematics of evolutionas agraduate studentat the UniversityofVienna, working with fellowAustrianKarlSigmund, a leader inevolutionarygame theory.
"He has a tremendous pedigree asa basketball coach and will be an outstanding leader for Chicago's Big Ten team, and mentor for our student-athletes, " Jon Phillips, Northwestern's vice president for athletics and recreation, said in the university's statement.