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Ruth Misener is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London and leads the Computational Optimization Group. She holds the BASF/RAEng Research Chair in Data-Driven Optimization from 2022 to 2027. Her research focuses on numerical optimization and computational software, targeting optimization challenges in industrial applications such as logistics and experimental design. Ruth works at the intersection of operations research and machine learning, developing methodologies and algorithmic protocols to solve complex optimization problems. She actively engages in open-source projects and disseminates her work through GitHub, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Her recent projects include developing optimization strategies for mixed-integer nonlinear programs, active learning in chemical/pharmaceutical development, robust optimization for safety-critical settings, and explainable optimization solutions to enhance user interaction with algorithms. Ruth collaborates with industry partners, including Royal Mail, to adapt scheduling and rescheduling processes in dynamic environments. Her ambition is to contribute significantly to data-driven optimization techniques that enhance efficiency across various sectors.
Imperial College London • London
Leading the Computational Optimization Group focused on developing novel optimization algorithms and applications.
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.