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CWI research connects quantum computing and optimization
Sander Gribling studied if and how quantum computers can help solve optimization problems, like finding the shortest route. He developed new quantum algorithms that can help to solve them more efficiently. He …
Cum laude for CWI research quantifying effect of safety margins in route planning
When drivers avoid certain highways to escape the risk of usual traffic jams, they can significantly increase the average travel time for everyone in the road network. CWI researcher Pieter Kleer developed …
Jie Li and Sophie Huiberts selected to participate in the 7th Heidelberg Laureate Forum
Jie Li from the DIS group and Sophie Huiberts from the N&O group have been selected to participate in the 7th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF). The annual HLF event selects a small …
Monique Laurent member of Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities
Researcher and MT member Monique Laurent (CWI and UvT) has been invited to become a member of the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (Koninklijke Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen – KHMW) …
CWI and Dassault Systèmes start PPS project to improve supply chain technology
CWI and Dassault Systèmes recently started a collaboration in the field of optimization technology for businesses.
Marie Curie ITN grant awarded to POEMA network
Recently, the EU awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN) grant for POEMA – ‘Polynomial Optimization, Efficiency through Moments and Algebra’. The consortium consists of 14 academic and industrial partners, such …
Sophie Huiberts nominated for UU Graduate School of Natural Sciences Thesis Award 2018
Sophie Huiberts, a PhD student at CWI, was one of the three nominees for the Graduate School of Natural Sciences Thesis Award 2018 at Utrecht University.
Monique Laurent opened World Women in Mathematics event in Rio
Monique Laurent from CWI opened the World Women in Mathematics event (WM)² in Rio de Janeiro with a keynote lecture.
