Dr. Jim Luedtke

Professor

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Biography

James Luedtke is a Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on mixed-integer linear and nonlinear optimization, as well as stochastic optimization with various applications, including energy systems and supply chain management. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the IISE Operations Research Division Teaching Award and the INFORMS Optimization Society Prize for Young Researchers. He is a dedicated educator, having been involved in multiple research projects and mentoring PhD students who have gone on to significant positions in academia and industry. Luedtke has published extensively in reputable journals and has contributed to various significant conferences. His commitment to advancing research in optimization and analytics is reflected in his ongoing projects supported by esteemed funding agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. He is also actively engaged in professional service, holding several editorial positions and committee roles within prominent optimization societies.

Research Interests

Awards

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IISE Operations Research Division Teaching Award

2025-01-01
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Mathematical Programming Computation Paper Award

2022-01-01
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Harvey D. Spangler Faculty Scholar

2018-01-01
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Fulbright Scholar

2015-01-01
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IBM Faculty Award

2015-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences