Prasanna Balaprakash
Ph.D. Alum (Nov 2004-Jan 2010) Research Interests
Research Goals
Awards and Fellowships
Curriculam Vitae
Research Interests
Stochastic combinatorial optimization
Stochastic local search algorithms and meaheuristics
Hybrid algorithms in specific hybridising metaheuristics and simulation techniques
Algorithmic tuning
Rare-event simulation
Research Goals
The goal of my research project is to carry out fundamental research in the relatively new area of hybrid algorithms for Stochastic Combinatorial Optimization Problems (SCOPs). In particular, a precise framework of scientific strategies to pilot the effective algorithmic design for solving challenging SCOPs. To achieve this goal, we will investigate three complementary areas: (1) the hybridization of simulation techniques and stochastic local search algorithms, which will provide orthogonal strengths in approaching SCOPs; (2) better integration of optimization algorithms and methodologies developed in simulation literature using rigorous probability and statistical procedures; (3) developing an engineering methodology for the implementation of effective hybrid algorithms that guides researchers and practitioners in the development of such algorithms for solving difficult SCOPs.
Awards and Fellowships
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F.N.R.S. Chargé de recherches fellowship from Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique (Belgian Funds for National Research) for postdoctoral researcher position, from October 2010 to September 2013. (Declined to accept postdoctoral researcher position at Argonne National Laboratory.)
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F.N.R.S. Aspirant fellowship from Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique for pursuing a Ph.D. degree, from October 2006 to September 2008.
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Marie Curie fellowship from the European Commission through the Fifth Framework Human Resources and Mobility Programme for pursuing a Ph.D. degree, from November 2004 to September 2006.
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International student scholarship for the best academic performance from Otto-von-Guericke Universität, Magdeburg, Germany, from April 2003 to March 2004.
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Graduated Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science in First class with Distinction from Periyar university, Salem, India.
Curriculam Vitae
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