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Haihao Lu is an Assistant Professor of Operations Research and Statistics at MIT Sloan School of Management. His research focuses on optimization, computation, and data science, particularly in addressing large-scale optimization challenges faced by leading technology firms. Lu's work includes developing first-order optimization algorithms with theoretical guarantees and computational tools that enhance scalability using modern computing architectures. His notable contributions include the co-development of the PDLP algorithm, which has been widely adopted in industry-leading solvers. Lu's research extends into data-driven resource allocation, designing algorithms to assure performance guarantees in uncertain environments, with key applications in budget pacing for online advertisements. He has received multiple awards for his research, including the 2024 COIN-OR Cup and the Beale-Orchard-Hays Prize from the Mathematical Optimization Society, recognizing his significant contributions to computational optimization and open-source software development.
MIT Sloan School of Management • Cambridge, MA
Assistant Professor specializing in Operations Research and Statistics, focusing on optimization and data science.