Research Projects

Scientific projects in mathematical optimization and its applications.

Current Projects

  1. SymBi: Exploiting Symmetries for Faster Bilevel Optimization Algorithms

    Development of mathematical theory and algorithms for detecting and exploiting symmetries in bilevel optimization problems.

    Funding
    German Research Foundation (DFG) and Dutch Research Council (NWO)
    Period
    2026
    Partners
    Eindhoven University of Technology (Christopher Hojny)
  2. A3G: Aggregative gemischt-ganzzahlige Gleichgewichtsprobleme: Existenz, Approximation und Algorithmen

    Study of the existence, approximation, and computation of equilibria in aggregative games with discrete strategy spaces.

    Funding
    German Research Foundation (DFG)
    Period
    10/2024–09/2027
    Partners
    Universität Passau (Tobias Harks)
    Project website

Completed Projects

  1. ALOP: Algorithmic Optimization

    Research training group on Algorithmic Optimization at Trier University.

    Funding
    German Research Foundation (DFG)
    Period
    10/2018
    Role
    Principal investigator since 10/2018; Vice Speaker 10/2020–12/2024; Speaker 01/2025–12/2025
    Project website
  2. RODES: Robuste Optimierung für das Design von Energiesystemen

    Research project on robust optimization for the design of energy systems.

    Funding
    BMBF
    Period
    2022–2025
    Partners
    TU Darmstadt (Marc Pfetsch, Stefan Ulbrich, Florian Steinke)
  3. CCLCP: Chance-Constrained Linear Complementarity Problems

    Research project on chance-constrained linear complementarity problems.

    Funding
    PGMO
    Period
    2024–2025
    Partners
    WIAS Berlin (René Henrion)
  4. Adaptive Verfahren zur Optimierung gekoppelter pH-Systeme

    Subproject on adaptive methods for optimizing coupled pH systems.

    Funding
    BMBF
    Period
    01/2018–12/2021
    Programme
    Energieeffizienz durch intelligente Fernwärmenetze (EiFer)
    Partners
    Universität Trier · TU Berlin · Fraunhofer-Institut für Techno- und Wirtschaftsmathematik (ITWM)
  5. MINOA: Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Optimization Algorithms

    European training network on mixed-integer nonlinear optimization algorithms.

    Funding
    EU (Marie-Curie European Training Network)
    Period
    01/2018–12/2021
    Partners
    Frauke Liers
  6. Energiemarktdesign

    Subproject on energy market design.

    Funding
    Bavarian State Government
    Period
    01/2017
    Programme
    Energie Campus Nürnberg
    Partners
    Veronika Grimm · Roland Ismer · Frauke Liers · Alexander Martin
  7. Decomposition methods for mixed-integer optimal control

    Subproject A05 on decomposition methods for mixed-integer optimal control.

    Funding
    German Research Foundation (DFG)
    Period
    07/2018–06/2022
    Programme
    Second phase of SFB/TRR 154
    Partners
    Günter Leugering · Alexander Martin
  8. Multilevel mixed-integer nonlinear optimization for gas markets

    Subproject B08 on multilevel mixed-integer nonlinear optimization for gas markets.

    Funding
    German Research Foundation (DFG)
    Period
    07/2018–06/2022
    Programme
    Second phase of SFB/TRR 154
    Partners
    Veronika Grimm
  9. METIS: Methods and Models for Energy Transformation and Integration Systems

    Project on methods and models for energy transformation and integration systems.

    Funding
    BMWi
    Period
    08/2018
    Partners
    Forschungszentrum Jülich IEK-3 · Jülich Supercomputing Centre (IAS-JSC) · RWTH Aachen (JERI)
  10. Welfare optimal nominations in gas networks and associated equilibria

    Subproject B08 on welfare-optimal nominations in gas networks and associated equilibria.

    Funding
    German Research Foundation (DFG)
    Period
    10/2016–06/2018
    Programme
    SFB/TRR 154
    Partners
    Veronika Grimm · Lars Schewe · Gregor Zöttl
  11. Integration of complex compressor models in stationary MINLPs for gas networks using alternating direction methods

    Additional SFB/TRR 154 activity on integrating complex compressor models into stationary gas-network MINLPs using alternating direction methods.

    Funding
    German Research Foundation (DFG)
    Period
    08/2015–07/2016
    Programme
    SFB/TRR 154
    Partners
    Antonio Morsi · Björn Geißler · Lars Schewe
  12. ForNe – Optimization of Gas Transport Networks

    Project on the optimization of gas transport networks.