RESEARCH
Program 2
Applications development in large scale technological, commercial and economic systems
Theme 1 |
Transportation systems |
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This theme covers transportation related optimization applications such as the construction of travel timetables and personnel schedules, as well as yield management issues in both the airline industry and ground transportation industries, be it trains, busses, and truck fleets (in mining and forestry applications). |
Theme 2 |
Telecommunication systems |
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Planning in telecommunication networks for efficiency and reliability at minimal cost; optimal resource management in next generation wireless systems; quality of service assurance in the Internet; pricing in the internet; optimal operation of call centers. |
Theme 3 |
Logistics, Manufacturing systems, Distribution systems, Marketing |
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This theme groups applications in logistics for the manufacturing industry and health systems, manufacturing planning, operation of manufacturing systems, distribution centers management and marketing. |
Theme 4 |
Energy systems and Environment |
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Includes sustainable growth, environmental pollution management, and optimal management of energy resources with particular emphasis on hydroelectric resources. |
Theme 5 |
Health systems |
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Includes applications in hospital management, biostatistics, biotechnology, pharmacology and neuroscience. |
Theme 6 |
Finance and Econometrics |
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Includes applications in financial products management, econometric modeling, portfolio optimization and risk assessment. |
