Topics include:
· | Theory, implementation and performance evaluation of algorithms and computer codes for modeling and optimization. |
· | Algorithms and software for solving all brances of optimization: Unconstrained Optimization, Linear Programming, Quadratic Programming and Related Topics, General Constrained Optimization, Fractional Programming, Goal Programming, Integer Programming, Stochastic Optimization, Network Optimization, Multiobjective Optimization, Nondifferentiable Optimization, Global Optimization. |
· | Various aspects of efficient user-friendly implementations: Simplification, Reduction, Automatic Differentiation, Model Analysis, Sensitivity, Parallel Optimization Algorithms, Numerical Experimentation, Comparisons. |
· | Methodology of modeling and optimization software development, including: Modeling Languages, Graphical User Interfaces, Hybrid Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge-based approach, Systems for Optimization. |
· | Applications in Business, Economics, Financy and Investments, Industry, Manufacturing, Management Science, Optimal Design, Optimal Control, Operations Research, Transportation. |