Dr. Pierre Flener

Professor

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Biography

Pierre Flener is a professor at Uppsala University within the Department of Information Technology, specifically in the Computing Science division. His research focuses on solving optimization problems, which include areas such as scheduling, personnel allocation, and vehicle routing. Through both fundamental and applied research, he engages with complex puzzle-like challenges that require decision-making under constraints. The goal of his work is often to minimize costs associated with these decisions. His expertise extends to artificial intelligence, constraint programming, stochastic local search algorithms, and discrete optimization, involving both constraint solvers and modeling techniques.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.