Research

Main research interests

• Local search algorithms
• Metaheuristics for combinatorial optimization problems 

Local Search Framework

• I am co-maintainer of EasyLocal, which is an object-oriented framework that can be used as a general tool for the development of local search algorithms.

Repositories of optimization problems

• Optimization Hub

Timetabling

• Post Enrollment Course Timetabling Problem
• Generalized Balanced Academic Curriculum Problem
• Curriculum-Based Course Timetabling Problem
• Thesis Defense Timetabling Problem
• UniUd Examination Timetabling Problem
• Uncapacitated Examination Timetabling Problem

Healthcare

• Patient Admission Scheduling Problem
• Dynamic Patient Admission Scheduling Problem under Uncertainty
• Dynamic Patient Admission Scheduling with Operating Room Constraints, Flexible Horizon, and Patient Delays
• INRC-II Nurse Rostering Problem
• Real-world nurse rostering
• Medical School Scheduling

Scheduling

• Lot-Sizing and Scheduling Problem
• Shift Design Problem
• Steelmaking and Casting Scheduling Problem
• Home Energy Management Problem
• Permutation Flow-Shop Scheduling Problem with Predictive Maintenance
• Item assignment optimization

Logistics

• Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows and Carrier-Dependent Costs
• Multi-Drop Multiple Container Loading Problem
• Vehicle Routing Problem with Three Dimensional Constraints
• Refrigerated Vehicle Routing Problem
• On demand warehousing optimization problem
• Capacitated facility location problem with customer incompatibilities [1 | 2]

Competitions

• Second International Nurse Rostering Competition
• MESS 2020+1