Alain Hertz
Member, GERAD
Professor, Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal
Research Axes
Research Applications
Publications
Sensitivity analysis of tactical wireless network design under realistic operational constraints
The design of tactical wireless networks reflects a complex interplay among structural constraints, technological choices, and underlying modeling assumption...
BibTeX reference
Tactical wireless networks play a vital role in ensuring reliable connectivity in scenarios where conventional telecommunications infrastructure is unavailab...
BibTeX reference
Topological indices are graph-theoretic descriptors that play a crucial role in mathematical chemistry, capturing the structural characteristics of molecules...
BibTeX referenceNews
Several GERAD researchers feature prominently in a ranking that considers the international influence of scientists in all fields. The list was compiled by a research team from Stanford University and Dutch publisher Elsevier, and updated in September 2025.
Research.com, a leading academic platform for researchers, released in November 2024 the 4th edition of its ranking of the best scientists in several fields.
Several GERAD researchers appear in a ranking of research citations updated in September 2024 and published on the Mendeley website, a search tool belonging to Elsevier, the Dutch scientific publisher.
Events
Alain Hertz – Professor, Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal
Prizes and awards
Finalist for Best Graduate Teacher in Mathematics
Best Graduate Teacher in Mathematics
Meritas AwardProfessor among the top scientists in the fields of mathematics and computer science
Professor among the world’s most influential researchers in career
Professor among the world’s most influential researchers in 2019 and in career
Best algorithm
The algorithm was developed with my student Mr. AdegbindinWinning team of the 7th Competitive Mathematical Game
rench Federation of Mathematical Games (FFJM) and the Society of Mathematical Calculation SA (SCM)Winning team of the 3rd Competitive Mathematical Game
rench Federation of Mathematical Games (FFJM) and the Society of Mathematical Calculation SA (SCM)honored by the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sport
for the creation of his pedagogical work L'Agrapheur - Intrigues policières à saveur mathématiqueAward for Best Innovation in 2009
Editorial Boards & Comittees
Editorial boards member
- Journal of Heuristics, 1994-...
- Journal RAIRO, 2010-2021




