Dr. Jean Yves Potvin

Professor

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Biography

Jean-Yves Potvin is a Professor at the Université de Montréal, specializing in optimization problems within the transportation domain. His research interests include the development of metaheuristics, tabu search, and genetic algorithms that solve discrete optimization problems related to vehicle routing, particularly those with constraints such as service time windows. He has contributed significantly to the field through various graduate theses supervision and has been involved in numerous projects related to vehicle routing problems for home delivery. His work has received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and other research institutions. Potvin's scholarly contributions are reflected in his extensive publication record, where he addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of vehicle dispatching and logistical operations, integrating real-time customer requests into current routing strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-06-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Conducting research and teaching in optimization and operations research.

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.