Principal Investigator Nicolas Hadjiconstantinou
Co-investigators Paul Barton , Klaus-Jürgen Bathe , Dimitris Bertsimas , Luca Daniel , Robert Freund , Olivier deWeck , Alan Edelman , David Gamarnik , Jongyoon Han , Thomas Magnanti , Asuman Ozdaglar , Pablo Parrilo , Anthony Patera , Georgia Perakis , Raul Radovitzky , David Simchi-Levi , Bruce Tidor , Joel Voldman , Jacob White , Karen Willcox , John Williams , Retsef Levi , Ruben Juanes , Steven Johnson , Benoit Forget , Mark Drela , Brian Anthony , Kate A Nelson
Project Website http://engineering.mit.edu/programs/cdo
Computation for Design and Optimization (CDO) is an interdisciplinary master's degree program in the School of Engineering. The program provides students with a strong foundation in computational approaches to the design and operation of complex engineering and scientific systems.
The CDO program emphasizes:
(*) Breadth through introductory courses in numerical analysis and simulation, optimization, and applied probability(*) Depth in optimization methods and numerical methods for partial differential equations(*) Multidisciplinary aspects of computation(*) Hands-on experience through projects, assignments, and a master's thesis
Through hands-on projects and a master’s thesis, students develop and apply advanced computational methods to a diverse range of applications, from aerospace to nanotechnology, from Internet protocols to telecommunications system design. Career opportunities for CDO graduates include companies and research centers where systems modeling, numerical simulation, design and optimization play a critical role.
CDO comprises faculty in the School of Engineering, School of Science, and Sloan School of Management. Their research interests cover a variety of computationally intensive areas in engineering, science, and mathematics, and encompass applications in areas such as aircraft design, materials design, manufacturing operations scheduling, and applied optimization in operations and industrial engineering. Recent research topics include micromachined devices, guidance/control systems, imaging systems, distribution networks, telecommunications systems, and transportation systems. The Computation for Design and Optimization program is associated with, and administered through, the Center for Computational Engineering.