First ROAR-NET Training School
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
Belvaux site
41, rue du Brill
L-4422 Belvaux
Luxembourg
16-20 June 2025
About the School
Dedicated to “Computational Modelling of Combinatorial Optimisation Problems,” the Training School consists of a combination of lectures, problem-solving group projects, poster presentations by the Trainees, and team-building activities. Topics include problem structuring, problem modelling for constructive search and for local search, the ROAR-NET API Specification, and practical aspects of model development and implementation. Each project involves the development, implementation (coding) and evaluation of a model for a given optimisation problem, and will be carried out by a team composed of 4-5 Trainees and a mentor (a Trainer).
The School’s training materials will be made publicly available according to the ROAR-NET Copyright and Licensing Policy.
Important notes:
- There are no registration costs.
- The language of the Training School is English.
- Coding will be done in Python.
- All Trainees will receive a detailed certificate of participation.
Application
Information on how to apply to participate in the School as a Trainee can be found in the Call for Trainee Applications.
Important dates
- Trainee application deadline: 4 April 2025
- Decision notification: 17 April 2025
- Training School: 16-20 June 2025
Trainers
- Marco Chiarandini, University of Southern Denmark, DK
- Francesca Da Ros, University of Udine, IT
- Luca Di Gaspero, University of Udine, IT
- Carlos M. Fonseca, University of Coimbra, PT
- Sandra Greiner, University of Southern Denmark, DK
- Andreia P. Guerreiro, INESC-ID, PT
- Alberto Moraglio, The University of Exeter, UK
- Wassila Mtalaa, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, LU
