Course - Advanced Stochastic Optimization - IØ8404
Advanced Stochastic Optimization
New from the academic year 2023/2024
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides knowledge of methods and models for optimization based decision support under uncertainty and risk. The course consists of four related parts:
- Theory
- Decomposition Algorithms
- Advanced models
- Scenario generation
Learning outcome
The course is designed for PhD students who work with theoretical and practical optimization problems under uncertainty, in industry and services.
The course will convey the following knowledge: The theoretical foundation necessary for formulation, analysis and solution of stochastic programming problems and relevant applications. The knowledge necessary to conduct research in the field of optimization under uncertainty. The course builds on and extends IØ8403 Stochastic Optimization, focusing more on advanced models, decomposition algorithms and scenario generation.
The course will develop the following skills: Training to build and solve optimization models for solution of planning and economic problems under uncertainty in energy, production, logistics, transportation, finance, telecom.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. Non-obligatory exercises. The course can be given in form of intensive lectures with several hours per day, several days per week, during a limited number of weeks in the semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge of linear and nonlinear optimization is essential. Such knowledge can be obtained through courses TIØ4120 Operations Research, Introduction, TIØ4126 Optimization and Decision Support for Industrial Business Planning, or TIØ4130 Optimization Methods with Applications, or similar. The course builds on the PhD course IØ8403 Stochastic Optimization.
Course materials
Given at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IØ8401 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Managerial Economics, Finance and Operations Research
- Industrial Economics and Technology Management
- Business Economics
- Operations Research
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management