Abraham P. PunnenOperations Research · Simon Fraser University
Operations Research · Simon Fraser University

CombinatorialOptimization

Theory, Algorithms and Applications

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Abraham P. Punnen

Professor of Operations Research
Department of Mathematics
Simon Fraser University
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Optimization for Better Decisions

From mathematical structure to real-world decisions, my research develops optimization models and algorithms for complex problems arising in networks, scheduling, logistics, transportation, healthcare operations, medicine and emerging technologies.

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ResearchOptimization theory, algorithms and real-world applications.
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Network illustration for graph optimization
Graph Optimization

Stable sets, QUBO/QCOP, polyhedral and algorithmic methods.

 Logistics network illustration
Logistics & Transportation

Scheduling, routing, cross-docking and supply-chain systems.

 Healthcare operations illustration
Healthcare Operations

Surgery scheduling, resource planning and healthcare optimization.

 Satellite and network illustration
Emerging Applications

Satellite systems, AI-enabled optimization and new application domains.
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