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Frans Schalekamp received his PhD in Operations Research from Cornell University in 2007. He has worked in both academia and industry across various continents. His research spans plant breeding genetics, logistics, and optimization, reflecting a deep passion for teaching. Currently, he serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Operations Research at Cornell University, where he has taught a diverse range of courses, including ENGRI 11101 Introduction, MATH 2940 Linear Algebra, ORIE 3310 Optimization II, ORIE 4350 Game Theory, and ORIE 4390 Optimization Modelling. Schalekamp gained his undergraduate degree from Vrije University Amsterdam and has held academic positions at institutions such as Tsinghua University in Beijing and the College of William & Mary. He has industry experience as a C++ developer, a research scientist at NatureSourceGenetics, and a senior analyst at CarMax. His research interests focus on optimization techniques, particularly in designing approximation algorithms for NP-hard problems and implementing these methods in practical scenarios. He also has a history of entrepreneurship in bioinformatics, particularly in developing algorithms for plant breeding strategies.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaching a wide range of courses in Operations Research.
NatureSourceGenetics • Ithaca, NY
Developed practical algorithms for plant breeding strategies.
ORTEC Systems • Gouda, Netherlands
Worked on software development projects.
CarMax • Richmond, VA
Conducted data analysis and optimization initiatives.
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