A team of researchers at North Carolina State University has created a novel approach to optimize vaccine distribution by combining machine learning with column generation. This method accelerates run-time for the optimization model by 79.1% while maintaining high-quality solutions.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalSustainability Analytics and Modeling·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 3, 2026
A new mathematical approach using optics helps computers solve larger, more complex optimization problems by reducing computational demands. The framework can be applied to various real-world challenges, including facility placement and data clustering, with potential benefits for a carbon-neutral future.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 29, 2026
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A new optimization framework helps food banks deliver food more efficiently by accounting for variables such as food availability and household demand. The tool has been incorporated into an app that can also be used by businesses to address delivery logistics challenges.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalComputer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 30, 2026
Researchers developed a machine learning framework that accurately predicts and optimizes biochar production from algae, identifying temperature as the dominant control on biochar yield. The model achieved strong agreement with experimental results and was able to pinpoint key factors influencing biochar production.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2026
Researchers developed MatAgent, an AI framework that leverages a large language model to design new inorganic materials. The system uses natural language reasoning and explains its decisions in plain language, making the design process more efficient and transparent.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·DateDec 17, 2025
A study compares five DNA foundation language models across 57 diverse datasets to identify their strengths and weaknesses in predicting gene expression, identifying genomic components, and detecting harmful mutations. The findings highlight the importance of selecting appropriate models based on specific genomic tasks.
SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 2, 2025
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A new project aims to develop a computationally efficient model that accurately predicts how additive manufacturing process parameters influence the solidification microstructure of binary alloy solidification. This will enable optimization of additively manufactured parts with confidence in critical industries.
The book explores foundational and advanced principles of modeling concurrent control systems using Petri nets, focusing on building reliable, verifiable systems where concurrency plays a central role.
A new book introduces a structure that balances efficiency and fairness in optimization models, examining real-world effects of different approaches. It suggests that truly optimal results are fair ones, promoting informed and ethical choices in algorithm-driven world.
Dan M. Frangopol, a pioneer in life-cycle civil engineering, has been recognized by the International Association of Structural Safety and Reliability (IASSAR) for his sustained service to the organization. He is the inaugural recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, established in 2013.
A research team from the University of South China has developed a novel algorithm to optimize radiation-shielding design in nuclear reactors. The algorithm, based on a reference-point-selection strategy, efficiently solves many-objective optimization problems and provides optimized shielding solutions for new types of reactors.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 30, 2025
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A USC-led study shows that a quantum annealer outperforms classical algorithms in finding near-optimal solutions to complex problems. The researchers used a D-Wave Advantage processor and implemented error suppression techniques to overcome noise limitations.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 30, 2025
Machine learning (ML) techniques can identify materials with high synthesis feasibility and suggest suitable experimental conditions. Computational models derived from thermodynamics and kinetics enhance predictive performance and interpretability of ML models, optimizing experimental design and increasing synthesis efficiency.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 23, 2025
Researchers found that placing naloxone kits in transit stations could improve availability and save more lives. By optimizing distribution strategies using mathematical models, the team discovered that just 60 kits at 650 locations could cover over half of opioid poisonings in Vancouver.
SourceUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·DateMar 24, 2025
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The authors introduce advanced methodologies for integrating maintenance strategies and structural health monitoring to extend infrastructure service life. Topics include data-driven decision-making, multi-objective optimization, cost-benefit analysis, and the role of data analytics in managing uncertainties.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have developed a new method called black-box forgetting, which enables selective removal of unnecessary information from large pre-trained AI models. This approach enhances model efficiency and improves privacy by reducing computational resources and information leakage.
SourceTokyo University of Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 9, 2024
A new study published in JAMA found that pulmonary vein isolation combined with ethanol infusion of the vein of Marshall significantly improved freedom from atrial arrhythmias within 12 months. This approach outperformed traditional pulmonary vein isolation alone in reducing AF recurrence rates.
A team of researchers has developed a proposal for an urban goods distribution network in Barcelona, focusing on micro-hubs at existing public transport stations. The algorithm optimizes delivery routes using cargo bikes and electric vans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
SourceUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)·JournalEuropean Transport Research Review·DateOct 16, 2024
Researchers developed a model to project Italy's energy storage needs for a renewable energy system, accounting for daily and seasonal fluctuations. The model suggests that increasing short-term energy storage capacity is critical for decarbonizing the power sector.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalJournal of Energy Storage·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 30, 2024
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Researchers developed HypOp, a framework using unsupervised learning and hypergraph neural networks to solve combinatorial optimization problems significantly faster. The framework can also tackle certain problems that prior methods cannot effectively solve.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 10, 2024
Engineers developed a material that mimics human bone for orthopedic femur restoration, providing optimized support and protection from external forces. This innovative approach uses machine learning, optimization, and 3D printing to create a fully controllable computational framework.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 21, 2024
Researchers have introduced an optimization technique that accelerates Bayesian inference without requiring extensive user effort. This new automated method achieves more accurate results faster than another popular approach and offers reliable uncertainty estimates to help scientists understand when to trust their predictions.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Machine Learning Research·DateFeb 21, 2024
Yu Yang's NSF-funded research aims to reduce vehicle emissions and promote the use of electric bikes and scooters by developing socially informed traffic signal control systems. The project involves a three-pronged method that uses low-cost mobile air-quality sensing, spatial-temporal graph diffusion learning, and reinforcement learnin...
Osaka University researchers have developed an AI-driven algorithm to control indoor heating and cooling systems, achieving significant energy savings of up to 30%. The system learns the symbolic relationships between variables, including power consumption, based on a large dataset, ensuring comfortable temperatures despite winter cond...
SourceOsaka University·JournalApplied Energy·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 5, 2023
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
Researchers developed a divide & conquer approach to leads-to model checking, mitigating the state explosion problem and improving performance. The technique, DCA2L2MC, divides the reachable state space into smaller sub-state spaces, making it feasible for large-scale systems.
SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology·DateJul 28, 2023
A team of researchers at Texas A&M University is developing a new method for understanding metal behavior under extreme conditions using metal cutting, a traditional manufacturing tool. The process involves shearing or deforming the metal to extreme levels under high rates and can provide fundamental information on material strength an...
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences·DateJul 18, 2023
A team of researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has developed a system to optimize TV ad scheduling, resulting in a 3-5% revenue increase for networks. The model combines mathematical programming and machine learning to assign ads to specific breaks and positions.
SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalOperations Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 28, 2023
Researchers created adaptive optical phantoms by combining multiple pigments to mimic target tissue's optical properties, successfully validating them in extensive experiments. The new platform enables broader band spectra for emerging hybrid modalities and novel instruments.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateFeb 21, 2023
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
A new computational tool can generate an optimal design for a complex fluidic device without requiring manual assumptions about its shape. The system uses anisotropic materials to represent tiny voxels, allowing it to create smooth curves and intricate designs that other methods cannot.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateDec 8, 2022
Researchers have developed a scalable, fully coupled quantum-inspired processor that can solve optimization problems efficiently. The system uses an array calculator approach to divide calculations among multiple chips, reducing data transmission and increasing performance.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalMicroprocessors and Microsystems·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2022
Xiu Yang, a 2022 NSF CAREER award recipient, is working on an algorithmic approach to model and overcome hardware errors in quantum computing. He aims to enable the technology to achieve its promise of unparalleled speed in solving complex problems.
Researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology have developed a novel low-cost method for refining boron using ultrasonication, resulting in 95% pure MgB2 superconductors with improved magnetic properties. This breakthrough could make cheap superconductors a reality soon.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalCeramics International·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 19, 2022
Researchers found that computer assistance in design leads to better solutions but compromises creativity and user agency. In a virtual reality experiment, novice designers outperformed their human-led counterparts when using an optimized approach.
SourceAalto University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 20, 2022
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.
A new study employs computer algorithms to design multimaterial structures mimicking natural designs for efficient actuators and energy absorbers. The approach enables the creation of sustainable devices with reusable and fully recoverable energy dissipators.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 28, 2022
Researchers from academia and industry will converge at Lehigh University to discuss innovative solutions for optimizing efficiency and resiliency in the global supply chain. The workshop aims to leverage machine learning for prescriptive analytics, enabling proactive optimization of supply chain operations.
Researchers explored optimizing disease control in prisons using rapid tests, identifying the optimal strategy to minimize costs and reduce infection. The study found that switching between full and no testing depends on various parameters, including contagion rates and test sensitivity.
SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·JournalSIAM Journal on Control and Optimization·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 24, 2021
Researchers developed a technique to automatically search for simulation configurations that test various behaviors of automated driving systems. The proposed method uses evolutionary computation to discover configurations leading to specific features of driving behaviors, such as high acceleration and deceleration.
SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·DateMay 3, 2021
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Scientists develop a quantum annealing framework to solve the long-standing problem of ion diffusion in solids. The approach shows promising results, especially when compared to other computational techniques, and could expand materials science.
SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 5, 2021
Zhao and Cheng are working on a project to develop new gradient-free methods for training various types of deep neural networks. They aim to create an algorithmic and theoretical framework for model parallelization based on gradient-free optimization, as well as efficient distributed workflow systems.
A study from Michigan State University and the Max Planck Institute suggests that a partisan Congress is more productive than bipartisan groups. The research used mathematical programming models to analyze coalitions of lawmakers, finding that partisanship often helps bills pass into law.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 30, 2020
A new mathematical optimization model introduced in the INFORMS journal Transportation Science can reduce extreme flight delays by as much as 20-30% on average, while increasing crew salary costs by only 2-3%. This approach allows airlines to balance delay reduction with buffer placement costs.
SourceInstitute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences·JournalTransportation Science·DateOct 7, 2019
A team of researchers has developed a mathematical model to calculate the cost - time and energy - to complete a task based on the number of drones and recharging stations available. The model considers the energy required for each drone to complete its portion of the task and fly to a charging station as needed.
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Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a flow-based high-throughput screening technology for optimizing hydroformylation reactions. The new technique significantly reduces testing time to about 30 minutes, while also minimizing human interaction with toxic gases and saving money.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalChemical Communications·DateJul 26, 2018
A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is working on a way to overcome the mathematical and physical barriers to make optimization of the US power grid a reality. The research focuses on increasing efficiency, reliability and security while reducing costs.
A team of Lehigh engineers has created a novel method called AMIGO that considers multiple elements and is the first to factor in so many aspects. The algorithm demonstrates its effectiveness on transportation network recovery in an imagined post-earthquake San Diego, finding near-optimal solutions in a small number of trials.
SourceLehigh University·JournalEngineering Structures·DateAug 24, 2016
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GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
The UW optimization algorithm, RDIS, breaks down complex problems into smaller chunks, solving them exponentially faster. In protein design and self-driving car applications, RDIS performs significantly better than existing methods, accurately mapping images into realistic spaces.
A study on local salespeople's pricing discretion reveals that central, optimized pricing yields higher profits (20%) than local pricing (11%), improving overall profitability. The hybrid approach balances HQ analytic capabilities with field deal-specific information.
SourceInstitute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences·JournalManagement Science·DateAug 13, 2015
Researchers at MIT developed an algorithm to optimize optimization algorithms, guaranteeing the best possible solution for complex engineering problems. By using a Gaussian smoothing technique, they generate a sequence of simpler problems that progressively add complexity, ensuring convergence to a global minimum.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJan 21, 2015
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Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.
Topology optimization enables creation of patient-specific, case-by-case designs for tissue-engineered bone replacements in facial reconstruction. The technique accounts for variables like blood flow and chewing forces to optimize structure and function.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 12, 2010
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have devised a new process that improves the efficiency of ethanol production, resulting in significant cost savings. The innovative design uses a multi-column system and energy recovery network to reduce steam consumption, leading to an 11% decrease in manufacturing costs.
The recipients of the 2006 Lagrange Prize are recognized for their groundbreaking papers on nonlinear programming without a penalty function and global convergence of a filter-SQP algorithm. These works introduced the filter idea, which has led to the development of effective nonlinear optimization codes.
SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·DateJul 18, 2006
Dr. Éva Tardos received the George B. Dantzig Prize for her groundbreaking work on network-flow algorithms, approximation algorithms, and combinatorial auctions. Her research focuses on efficient methods for solving optimization problems in graphs and networks.
SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·DateJul 18, 2006