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Data model predicts impact of healthcare supply chain transformations
In Zorgvisie magazine, professors Rob van der Mei (CWI & Free University Amsterdam) and Bianca Buurman (Amsterdam UMC) explain the five major areas of improvement they see for regional cooperation in acute …
Reducing waiting times for tourists
A day out in Amsterdam can be quite frustrating. Museums and other attractions are often fully booked or have long waiting lines. CWI researchers developed an algorithm that helps tourists coordinate their …
Math helps get volunteers to emergencies faster
In emergencies, such as cardiac arrest or a fire, volunteers are sometimes faster on the scene than first responders. Rob van der Mei, a researcher at CWI, is investigating how to optimally …
CWI partner in logistics projects related to health and safety
CWI is involved in two research projects in the field of safety, health & care, receiving funding from TKI Dinalog. These projects focus on the optimal deployment of volunteers in emergency situations …
Dissertation on data science receives Cum Laude
Joris Pries (Stochastics group) received a Cum Laude for his dissertation on the fundamentals of data science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. In his research he strived to tackle general problems that are …
Streamlining the energy transition with mathematics and informatics
The energy transition requires new solutions for the power grid. And that’s where math and computer science come in. CWI researchers are using mathematics to make sense of power outages, to automatically …
How higher mathematics generates innovation in healthcare
Scientists at CWI pursuing life sciences and health research are committed to designing models with direct applications to challenges in healthcare. Their work varies from optimizing treatment plans for cancer patients and …
Saving Lives With Mathematics
"We have developed methods and models that ensure that ambulances arrive on time more often. For us, it's not just about publishing in top scientific journals. Our work is primarily an example …
