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Turku Optimization Group (TOpGroup)
The mathematical and computational tools in optimization are used more frequently these days, as they provide efficient tools with negligible costs for many industries in the race for greater profits and better efficiency. The optimization group does research in both modeling and implementation of practical problems from industry and further development of algorithms. The following areas of optimization are at focus:
- Theory
- nonsmooth analysis
- generalized convexity
- optimality conditions
- multiobjective optimization
- combinatorial optimization
- parametrization and regularization
- sensitivity analysis
- Methods
- bundle methods for nonsmooth optimization
- large-scale nonsmooth optimization
- mixed-integer nonlinear programming
- robust optimization
- scheduling and resource allocation
- heuristics and evolutionary optimization
- derivative free optimization
- multicriteria decision-making
- global optimization
- Applications
- transport networks and logistics
- maritime routing and flight scheduling
- meteorology and climate analysis
- chemical engineering
- electronic industry and circuit design
Research Unit Web Page: http://www.math.utu.fi/en/research/groups/opt/
Leader of the unit
Marko M. MäkeläSenior Researchers
Yury Nikulin Napsu Karmitsa Stefan EmetResearchers
Kiril KuzminDoctoral Students
Seppo Pulkkinen Napsu Karmitsa Stefan EmetProjects
3D Packing Problem
With Kine Robot Solutions Oy
Large Scale Mixed Integer Global Optimization
With Åbo Akademi University
Modeling the Ferry Services of the Archipelago
With the Centre for Maritime Studies