OPERATIONS RESEARCH and NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

This research area is related to the application of mathematical theories and methodologies to engineering problems.
In particular, Operations Research focuses on continuous and discrete optimization models and methods, in particular on combinatorial and network optimization problems (shortest path problems, network flow problems, localization, network design, routing).
Research is also applied to real life problems, such as:
- management and control of urban systems (mobility management, logistics, security);
- goods and services production systems (industrial processes optimization, plant location, critical infrastructures protection).
Research on management and control of urban systems focuses on the following themes:
- urban traffic management control strategies;
- location of infomobility facilities;
- urban logistics and multilayer distribution systems;
- monitoring and control systems for urban areas protection;
- evacuation of an urban area in case of natural disasters.
Research on goods and services production systems focuses on:
- optimal layout of vehicular cabling;
- multidimensional cutting and packing;
- production scheduling;
- critical infrastructures protection.

Numerical Analysis deals with the computational aspects of Mathematics and, in particular, with the techniques used to perform numerical and graphical computations with computers of different sorts, including general purpose computers, vector computers, parallel computers and Grid Computing systems.

Academic staff (in alphabetical order)