Current Challenges in Nonlinear Optimization

Daniel J. Epstein Department of
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Seminar Presented by Dr. Richard A. Waltz, Research Assistant Professor, Northwestern UniversityABSTRACT: In the past decade there have been great advances in algorithms, software and modeling tools for nonlinear optimization. These advances now make this area of mathematical programming applicable to difficult, real-life, practical problems which arise in a variety of business and engineering settings. However, significant theoretical and computational challenges still remain. This talk will focus on applications of nonlinear optimization which highlight some of these new challenges, and the latest solution techniques being used to address them. Particular focus will be paid to the applications of strategic bidding in electricity markets and integrated circuit design.Wednesday, May 24, 2006,
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM,
Andrus Gerontology Building Room 309

Location: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center (GER) - 309

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Georgia Lum