Optimization and Game Theory Models and Algorithms Prof

Optimization and Game Theory Models and Algorithms Prof. Harri Ehtamo Tech. Lic. Kimmo Berg M. Sc. Simo Heliövaara, Arttu Klemettilä, Juha-Matti Kuusinen, Mirko Ruokokoski, Janne Sorsa

Research topics Optimization and game theory models and algorithms • Optimization algorithms for nonlinear pricing – How to compute optimal bundles under limited information? • Stochastic Vehicle Routing Optimization • Game theory models and algorithms to describe large crowd dynamics in simulation environment

Impact Optimization and game theory models and algorithms • Applications in Cognitive Radio • Modeling and forecasting of people flow in high rise buildings • Modeling of safe evacuation of people from large burning buildings

Where tomorrow? Optimization and game theory models and algorithms • Development of novel MILP algorithms for vehicle routing problems – Special emphasis on elevator group control – Development of new mathematical concepts based on problem symmetry – Collaboration with leading research groups in the field, e. g. , HEC Montreal • Development of learning algorithms based on evolutionary game theory to describe large crowd dynamics – Collaboration with VTT, NIST/USA, Lund University, ETH Zürich, to develop a simulation model for fire safety analysis of large buildings