Significant contributions in the field of mathematical optimization, especially regarding the application of conic optimization to facility layout problems and power system optimization. Hosts three benchmark datasets: QAPLIB, FLPLIB, and the Jones Benchmark. Also holds important roles in several academic organizations.
Research Experience
Extensive experience working with companies such as National Grid ESO, Hydro-Québec, Schneider Electric, Rio Tinto, and EDF. Also a scientific advisor to Yeji Data Lab. His work focuses on using mathematical optimization to address large-scale discrete nonlinear optimization problems, particularly in facility layout problems and optimal power flow computation in electricity grids.
Education
Degree, school, advisor information not provided
Background
Research Interests: Mathematical optimization, facility layout problems, power system optimization; Professional Field: Operational Research; Bio: Professor and Chair of Operational Research in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh, where he also serves as Deputy Head of School and Head of the Data and Decisions research theme. He is the Chair of the Mathematical Optimization Society and Vice-President (International Activities) of INFORMS. Fellow of the Humboldt Foundation, EUROPT, and the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
Miscellany
No additional personal interests or hobbies mentioned