Jannis Kurtz
@jannisku.bsky.social
assistant professor at University of Amsterdam | research in integer (robust) optimization and machine learning | scientific views are my own, all others I read somewhere
Join us this Friday for the next Robust Optimization Webinar, November 14, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker: Noam Goldberg (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Title: Robust Extensible Bin Packing and Revisiting the Convex Knapsack Problem
More infos on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
#ROW
Speaker: Noam Goldberg (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Title: Robust Extensible Bin Packing and Revisiting the Convex Knapsack Problem
More infos on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
#ROW
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Join us this Friday for the next Robust Optimization Webinar, November 14, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker: Noam Goldberg (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Title: Robust Extensible Bin Packing and Revisiting the Convex Knapsack Problem
More infos on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
#ROW
Speaker: Noam Goldberg (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Title: Robust Extensible Bin Packing and Revisiting the Convex Knapsack Problem
More infos on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
#ROW
For anyone who missed the talk, he talked about this in the #ROW some time ago:
youtu.be/ZpMgnrKhWzU?...
youtu.be/ZpMgnrKhWzU?...
November 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
For anyone who missed the talk, he talked about this in the #ROW some time ago:
youtu.be/ZpMgnrKhWzU?...
youtu.be/ZpMgnrKhWzU?...
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar this Friday, October 31, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker 1: Eva Ley (TU Braunschweig)
Speaker 2: Annelot Bosman (Leidern University)
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
#ROW
Speaker 1: Eva Ley (TU Braunschweig)
Speaker 2: Annelot Bosman (Leidern University)
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
#ROW
October 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar this Friday, October 31, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker 1: Eva Ley (TU Braunschweig)
Speaker 2: Annelot Bosman (Leidern University)
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
#ROW
Speaker 1: Eva Ley (TU Braunschweig)
Speaker 2: Annelot Bosman (Leidern University)
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
#ROW
In our new work we study #counterfactual #explanations for linear #integer #optimization problems:
optimization-online.org/2025/10/coun...
This is joint work with Felix Engelhardt, Ilker Birbil and Ted Ralphs
optimization-online.org/2025/10/coun...
This is joint work with Felix Engelhardt, Ilker Birbil and Ted Ralphs
October 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
In our new work we study #counterfactual #explanations for linear #integer #optimization problems:
optimization-online.org/2025/10/coun...
This is joint work with Felix Engelhardt, Ilker Birbil and Ted Ralphs
optimization-online.org/2025/10/coun...
This is joint work with Felix Engelhardt, Ilker Birbil and Ted Ralphs
Reposted by Jannis Kurtz
@jannisku.bsky.social is giving a very interesting talk on explainable (integer) optimization at the @euroorml.bsky.social seminar, highlighting counterfactual explanations before diving on new work with Coherent Local Explanations for Mathematical Optimization (CLEMO): arxiv.org/abs/2502.04840
October 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
@jannisku.bsky.social is giving a very interesting talk on explainable (integer) optimization at the @euroorml.bsky.social seminar, highlighting counterfactual explanations before diving on new work with Coherent Local Explanations for Mathematical Optimization (CLEMO): arxiv.org/abs/2502.04840
Reposted by Jannis Kurtz
we need more anti capitalist operations research
October 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
we need more anti capitalist operations research
We recently set up a new webpage where we want to collect all advances in the newly emerging field of #explainable #optimization
www.expopt.org
Our webpage collects publications, events and software packages related to the topic. If you want your work to be added please use our contact page:
www.expopt.org
Our webpage collects publications, events and software packages related to the topic. If you want your work to be added please use our contact page:
Explainable Optimization
Managed by XOpt Team @ UvA. A websited dedicated to collect and promote the recent research on explainable optimization (XOpt).
www.expopt.org
October 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We recently set up a new webpage where we want to collect all advances in the newly emerging field of #explainable #optimization
www.expopt.org
Our webpage collects publications, events and software packages related to the topic. If you want your work to be added please use our contact page:
www.expopt.org
Our webpage collects publications, events and software packages related to the topic. If you want your work to be added please use our contact page:
I will give a talk about our newest work in #Explainable #Optimization in the EURO OSS. You are welcome to join!
October 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I will give a talk about our newest work in #Explainable #Optimization in the EURO OSS. You are welcome to join!
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar (ROW) this Friday, October 3, at 17:00 (CET) (please note the changed time).
Speaker: Paul Grigas (University of California, Berkeley)
Title: Parametric Optimization Beyond Discretization
More info on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker: Paul Grigas (University of California, Berkeley)
Title: Parametric Optimization Beyond Discretization
More info on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
September 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar (ROW) this Friday, October 3, at 17:00 (CET) (please note the changed time).
Speaker: Paul Grigas (University of California, Berkeley)
Title: Parametric Optimization Beyond Discretization
More info on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker: Paul Grigas (University of California, Berkeley)
Title: Parametric Optimization Beyond Discretization
More info on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
In collaboration with University of Amsterdam, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital we developed a heuristic algorithm for the k-adaptability approach applied to #robust treatment planning in radiation therapy.
Paper link: arxiv.org/abs/2508.07368
Paper link: arxiv.org/abs/2508.07368
September 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In collaboration with University of Amsterdam, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital we developed a heuristic algorithm for the k-adaptability approach applied to #robust treatment planning in radiation therapy.
Paper link: arxiv.org/abs/2508.07368
Paper link: arxiv.org/abs/2508.07368
The Robust Optimization Webinar (ROW) is back from the summer break! We will have our first seminar this Friday, September 5 at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker: Alexander Shapiro (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Title: Rectangularity and Duality of Distributionally Robust Markov Decision Processes
Speaker: Alexander Shapiro (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Title: Rectangularity and Duality of Distributionally Robust Markov Decision Processes
September 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Robust Optimization Webinar (ROW) is back from the summer break! We will have our first seminar this Friday, September 5 at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker: Alexander Shapiro (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Title: Rectangularity and Duality of Distributionally Robust Markov Decision Processes
Speaker: Alexander Shapiro (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Title: Rectangularity and Duality of Distributionally Robust Markov Decision Processes
Our paper on #CounterfactualExplanations for #LinearOptimization Problems is now published and open accessible at European Journal of Operational Research:
doi.org/10.1016/j.ej...
doi.org/10.1016/j.ej...
July 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our paper on #CounterfactualExplanations for #LinearOptimization Problems is now published and open accessible at European Journal of Operational Research:
doi.org/10.1016/j.ej...
doi.org/10.1016/j.ej...
The Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW) will be back in September with Season 6. Meanwhile, to properly enjoy the summer, you can watch all presentations of our past speakers on our Youtube channel:
Youtube: youtube.com/@robustoptim...
Webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Youtube: youtube.com/@robustoptim...
Webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
July 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW) will be back in September with Season 6. Meanwhile, to properly enjoy the summer, you can watch all presentations of our past speakers on our Youtube channel:
Youtube: youtube.com/@robustoptim...
Webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Youtube: youtube.com/@robustoptim...
Webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
The last #ROW of this season takes place Friday, June 27, at 15:00 (CET). We will be back with our 6th season beginning of September.
Speaker 1: Taylan Kargin (Caltech)
Speaker 2: Zihang Qiu (University of Amsterdam)
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker 1: Taylan Kargin (Caltech)
Speaker 2: Zihang Qiu (University of Amsterdam)
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
June 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The last #ROW of this season takes place Friday, June 27, at 15:00 (CET). We will be back with our 6th season beginning of September.
Speaker 1: Taylan Kargin (Caltech)
Speaker 2: Zihang Qiu (University of Amsterdam)
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker 1: Taylan Kargin (Caltech)
Speaker 2: Zihang Qiu (University of Amsterdam)
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Perfect showcase that for this type of problems using an LLM to search over the space of algorithms instead of smartly searching over the solution space is a complete waste of resources.
Timo Berthold has a post called “FICO Xpress Optimization Surpasses AlphaEvolve’s Achievements” www.fico.com/blogs/best-g... #orms
FICO Xpress Optimization Surpasses AlphaEvolve’s Achievements
FICO’s global optimization solver outperforms Gemini AI-powered AlphaEvolve coding agent by improving solutions for complex, constrained math problems
www.fico.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Perfect showcase that for this type of problems using an LLM to search over the space of algorithms instead of smartly searching over the solution space is a complete waste of resources.
Reposted by Jannis Kurtz
Timo Berthold has a post called “FICO Xpress Optimization Surpasses AlphaEvolve’s Achievements” www.fico.com/blogs/best-g... #orms
FICO Xpress Optimization Surpasses AlphaEvolve’s Achievements
FICO’s global optimization solver outperforms Gemini AI-powered AlphaEvolve coding agent by improving solutions for complex, constrained math problems
www.fico.com
June 14, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Timo Berthold has a post called “FICO Xpress Optimization Surpasses AlphaEvolve’s Achievements” www.fico.com/blogs/best-g... #orms
Reposted by Jannis Kurtz
4th AI & Mathematics in NL workshop in Tilburg.
Many cool presentations: aimath.nl/index.php/20...
And great people:
Many cool presentations: aimath.nl/index.php/20...
And great people:
June 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
4th AI & Mathematics in NL workshop in Tilburg.
Many cool presentations: aimath.nl/index.php/20...
And great people:
Many cool presentations: aimath.nl/index.php/20...
And great people:
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW), this Friday, June 13, at 15:00 (CET):
Speaker: Ian Yihang Zhu (NUS Business School)
Title: Network Flow Models for Robust Binary Optimization with Selective Adaptability
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker: Ian Yihang Zhu (NUS Business School)
Title: Network Flow Models for Robust Binary Optimization with Selective Adaptability
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
June 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW), this Friday, June 13, at 15:00 (CET):
Speaker: Ian Yihang Zhu (NUS Business School)
Title: Network Flow Models for Robust Binary Optimization with Selective Adaptability
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker: Ian Yihang Zhu (NUS Business School)
Title: Network Flow Models for Robust Binary Optimization with Selective Adaptability
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Ok these algorithm abbreviations are getting out of hand 😂
June 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Ok these algorithm abbreviations are getting out of hand 😂
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW), this Friday, May 30, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker 1: Zhao Kang (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Speaker 2: Abbas Khademi (University of Tehran)
More information on our webpage: lnkd.in/eujnAkBA
Speaker 1: Zhao Kang (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Speaker 2: Abbas Khademi (University of Tehran)
More information on our webpage: lnkd.in/eujnAkBA
May 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW), this Friday, May 30, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker 1: Zhao Kang (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Speaker 2: Abbas Khademi (University of Tehran)
More information on our webpage: lnkd.in/eujnAkBA
Speaker 1: Zhao Kang (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Speaker 2: Abbas Khademi (University of Tehran)
More information on our webpage: lnkd.in/eujnAkBA
#Machine-learning based algorithms are still not able to beat deterministic general purpose solvers for #combinatorial #optimization.
arxiv.org/abs/2505.16952
arxiv.org/abs/2505.16952
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Contemporary ML-Based Solvers for Combinatorial Optimization
Machine learning (ML) has demonstrated considerable potential in supporting model design and optimization for combinatorial optimization (CO) problems. However, much of the progress to date has been e...
arxiv.org
May 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#Machine-learning based algorithms are still not able to beat deterministic general purpose solvers for #combinatorial #optimization.
arxiv.org/abs/2505.16952
arxiv.org/abs/2505.16952
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW) this Friday, May 16, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker: Bahar Taskesen (The University of Chicago Booth School of Business)
Title: Distributionally Robust Linear Quadratic Control
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker: Bahar Taskesen (The University of Chicago Booth School of Business)
Title: Distributionally Robust Linear Quadratic Control
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
May 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Join us for the next Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW) this Friday, May 16, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker: Bahar Taskesen (The University of Chicago Booth School of Business)
Title: Distributionally Robust Linear Quadratic Control
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker: Bahar Taskesen (The University of Chicago Booth School of Business)
Title: Distributionally Robust Linear Quadratic Control
More information on our webpage: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Next Wednesday, May 14th, I will give a presentation in the Explainable AI Seminars @ Imperial:
xaiseminars.doc.ic.ac.uk
I will talk about our recent work on #robust #counterfactuals and counterfactuals for #linear #optimization problems:
doi.org/10.1287/ijoc...
arxiv.org/abs/2405.15431
xaiseminars.doc.ic.ac.uk
I will talk about our recent work on #robust #counterfactuals and counterfactuals for #linear #optimization problems:
doi.org/10.1287/ijoc...
arxiv.org/abs/2405.15431
Imperial Explainable AI Seminars
xaiseminars.doc.ic.ac.uk
May 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Next Wednesday, May 14th, I will give a presentation in the Explainable AI Seminars @ Imperial:
xaiseminars.doc.ic.ac.uk
I will talk about our recent work on #robust #counterfactuals and counterfactuals for #linear #optimization problems:
doi.org/10.1287/ijoc...
arxiv.org/abs/2405.15431
xaiseminars.doc.ic.ac.uk
I will talk about our recent work on #robust #counterfactuals and counterfactuals for #linear #optimization problems:
doi.org/10.1287/ijoc...
arxiv.org/abs/2405.15431
Reposted by Jannis Kurtz
Registration is open for the International Workshop on Algorithmic #Optimization at @unitrier.bsky.social:
alop.uni-trier.de/event/intern...
There is also already a very nice list of confirmed speakers: M. Heinkenschloss, M. Hintermüller, M. Labbé, M. Leal, M. de Santis, J. Thürauf, and K. Welker
alop.uni-trier.de/event/intern...
There is also already a very nice list of confirmed speakers: M. Heinkenschloss, M. Hintermüller, M. Labbé, M. Leal, M. de Santis, J. Thürauf, and K. Welker
International Workshop on Algorithmic Optimization | ALOP
alop.uni-trier.de
April 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Registration is open for the International Workshop on Algorithmic #Optimization at @unitrier.bsky.social:
alop.uni-trier.de/event/intern...
There is also already a very nice list of confirmed speakers: M. Heinkenschloss, M. Hintermüller, M. Labbé, M. Leal, M. de Santis, J. Thürauf, and K. Welker
alop.uni-trier.de/event/intern...
There is also already a very nice list of confirmed speakers: M. Heinkenschloss, M. Hintermüller, M. Labbé, M. Leal, M. de Santis, J. Thürauf, and K. Welker
Join us for the Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW) this Friday, May 2, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker: Francesca Maggioni (University of Bergamo)
Title: Sampling and Bounding Methods for Multistage Robust and Distributionally Robust Optimization
More information: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker: Francesca Maggioni (University of Bergamo)
Title: Sampling and Bounding Methods for Multistage Robust and Distributionally Robust Optimization
More information: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
April 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Join us for the Robust Optimization Webinar (#ROW) this Friday, May 2, at 15:00 (CET).
Speaker: Francesca Maggioni (University of Bergamo)
Title: Sampling and Bounding Methods for Multistage Robust and Distributionally Robust Optimization
More information: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...
Speaker: Francesca Maggioni (University of Bergamo)
Title: Sampling and Bounding Methods for Multistage Robust and Distributionally Robust Optimization
More information: sites.google.com/view/row-ser...