A PhD position will become available from the next intake (Sep 2022) at the
University of Artois, the campus in Bethune.
The PhD thesis will be conducted on the optimization modeling and algorithm
design in mathematical programming addressing problems in logistics. The
focus will be mainly on the logistics operations in presence of cross
docks. Both linear and non-linear models will be part of the challenge.
Moreover, the solution algorithms based on the classical and also some
ml-aware mathematical programming techniques and metaheuristics are going
to be the main focus of the work.
The candidate is expected to have a background in OR/Math/CS/IE and have
obtained an in-depth understanding of mathematical programming. A master
dissertation on the algorithmic aspects of mathematical programming is a
significant plus.
Familiarity with C/C++ and Python is a must. Some knowledge in machine
learning and the willingness in acquiring this is inevitable. Good command
of English is essential and one letter of recommendation from the master
supervisor will be appreciated.
A half a page letter of motivation would be welcome.
A downloadable link (WeTransfer, google drive, etc.) to the application
materials (all aforementioned plus bachelor and masters' transcripts) can
be sent to shahin.gelareh@univ-artois.fr
Please do add in the title "*PhD2022*".
The deadline is June 3, 2022.
A few relevant references closely related to this thesis.
S. Gelareh, A note on "Variable Neighborhood Search Based Algorithms for
Crossdock Truck Assignment", RAIRO, 55(5), 2021, 2763 – 2768,
https://doi.org/10.1051/ro/2021132
C. Daquin, H. Allaoui, G. Goncalves and T. Hsu, Variable neighborhood
search based algorithms for crossdock truck assignment, RAIRO, 55, 2021,
https://doi.org/10.1051/ro/2020087
S Gelareh, RN Monemi, F Semet, G Goncalves, A branch-and-cut algorithm for
the truck dock assignment problem with operational time constraints,
European Journal of Operational Research 249 (3), 1144-1152 2016
S Gelareh, F Glover, O Guemri, S Hanafi, P Nduwayo, R Todosijević, A
comparative study of formulations for a cross-dock door assignment problem,
Omega 91, 102015 2020
S. Mousavi, R.N. Monemi, S. Gelareh, Truck pooling and scheduling in
post-distribution cross-docking with JIT demands and synchronized
interchangeability, https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.14794
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