Optimization is the mathematical techniques involved in the procedures used to make a system or design as effective or functional as possible.

Optimization at Rensselaer

Researchers in the Mathematical Sciences department study the following areas of optimization:

• Geometric programming.
• Multiple objective linear programming.
• Algorithm development and evaluation in nonlinear programming.
• Applications of mathematical programming.
• Computational optimization.

Optimization applications are also researched in the Computer Science department and throughout Rensselaer’s School of Engineering.

Current Projects

Researchers currently work on:

• Database query optimization.
• The development of an optimization model of locating protein binding sites on DNA strands.
• Portfolio optimization.
• Design of optimal critical airfoils.

Faculty Researchers

Kristin Bennett
Joseph Ecker
Mark Holmes
Joyce McLaughlin
John Mitchell
Donald Schwendeman