Optimization and Decision Sciences

Optimization for complex decisions.

We develop mathematical theory and practical algorithms for optimization, game theory, machine learning, engineering, and societal challenges.

Prof. Dr. Mathias Staudigl

Welcome

Mathematics that moves from theory to practice.

Our research focuses on optimization theory with applications in Operations Research, Engineering, and Machine Learning.

We conduct fundamental research in mathematical optimization, game theory, and complexity analysis, while designing practical algorithms for important societal challenges. Key application domains include the optimization and control of energy systems and optimization methods for AI

What we do

Research, teaching & exchange

The chair connects foundational mathematics with computational methods and applications across disciplines.

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Research

Optimization, inverse problems, game theory, power systems, optimal control, and machine learning.

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Teaching

Courses in optimization, analytics and decision sciences, plus thesis supervision.

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Seminar

Our mathematical optimization seminar brings together researchers from theory and applications.

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News from the chair

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New research and new beginnings

Siqi Qu joins Hong Kong Polytechnic University as a postdoctoral researcher, and Moritz Hinrich joins the team as a PhD student.

Optimization in the Länd

We are organizing the IFIP TC-7 workshop at the interface of inverse problems and mathematical optimization.