Dr. Frauke Liers

Biography

Frauke Liers is a professor in the Department of Data Science at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany, where she leads research in optimization under uncertainty and data analysis. Her research primarily focuses on optimization problems, specifically those with mixed-integer nonlinear aspects, and the integration of robust mathematical methods for the design of particulate products. Liers has led numerous major projects funded by national and international sources, including the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the European Union, targeting complex decision-making processes in various fields such as transport networks, airport operations, and energy systems. In her work, she emphasizes the application of mathematical optimization in real-world scenarios, collaborating with both academia and industry to push forward innovative solutions. Additionally, she holds editorial positions in notable scholarly journals, contributing her expertise to the academic community. Liers is dedicated to educating the next generation of researchers through interdisciplinary training in mathematical modeling, simulation, and optimization, and she actively involves students in her research initiatives.

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