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High Performance Optimization: Theory, Algorithm Design and Engineering Applications

Project Type: 
Past

The objective of this project is to enhance the solution of large-scale optimization problems arising in applications using sophisticated optimization algorithms.

Project Leader(s): 

Dr. Anthony Vannelli, University of Guelph & Dr. Miguel F, AnjosEcole Polytechnique

Due to the explosive growth in the technology for manufacturing integrated circuits, modern chips contain millions of transistors. Using sophisticated optimization algorithms, it is possible to achieve notable increases in the performance of the chips, reduce the manufacturing costs, and produce faster, cheaper computing for society. Thus, the objective of this project is to enhance the solution of large-scale optimization problems arising in these applications. In the past year, the team studied the Ontario electricity market, completing a detailed survey that identified current shortcomings and possible improvements. This research also explored competitive market designs that factor in system security in order to avoid interruptions in the power supply, including blackouts. With optimization also playing an important role in improving the quality of health care, the team developed novel ways to design exact dose prescriptions, and minimize the negative impacts of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, a high-precision radiotherapy technique that utilizes computer-controlled x-ray accelerators to hit cancerous tumors with carefully controlled radiation doses.

Project team: 
Dr. Abdo Youssef Alfakih, University of Windsor
Dr. Kankar Bhattacharya, University of Waterloo
Dr. Claudio A. Canizares, University of Waterloo
Dr. Richard J. Caron, University of Windsor
Dr. Thomas Coleman, University of Waterloo
Dr. Tim N. Davidson, McMaster University
Dr. Antoine Deza, McMaster University
Dr. Samir Elhedhli, University of Waterloo
Dr. David Fuller, University of Waterloo
Dr. Elizabeth Jewkes, University of Waterloo
Dr. Paul McNicholas, University of Guelph
Dr. Chitra Rangan, University of Windsor
Dr. Tamás Terlaky, Lehigh University
Dr. Stephen Vavasis, University of Waterloo
Dr. Henry Wolkowicz, University of Waterloo
Dr. Guoqing Zhang, University of Windsor
Funding period: 
April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021