Title: Solution of an old problem in vector optimisation - Support function of the generalised Jacobian Speaker: Prof. Abbas Edalat Affiliation: Department of Computing - Imperial College Location: Room 217 Huxley Building Time: 3:00pm (1 hour) Abstract. Many optimisation problems are non-smooth in the sense that the objective function is not differentiable. This is invariably the case in many... Read more »

Title: On Bit Representations of Mixed-Integer Quadratic Programs. Speaker: Prof. Adam Letchford Affiliation: Management School - Lancaster University Location: Room 217 Huxley Building Time: 3:00pm (1 hour) Abstract. A standard trick in integer programming is to replace each bounded general-integer variable with a small number of binary variables, using the bit representation of the given variable.... Read more »

Title: Smart Grids and Optimization - A Winning Combination Speaker: Prof. Miguel Anjos Affiliation: Polytechnique Montreal Location: Room 217 Huxley Building Time: 1:30pm (1 hour) Abstract. A smart grid is the combination of a traditional electrical power system with information and energy both flowing back and forth between suppliers and consumers. This new paradigm introduces major... Read more »