1. Optimization and Game Theory Models and Algorithms
Prof. Harri Ehtamo
Tech.Lic. Kimmo Berg
M.Sc. Simo Heliövaara, Arttu Klemettilä, Juha-Matti Kuusinen, Mirko Ruokokoski, Janne Sorsa

2. Research topics Optimization and game theory models and algorithms
Optimization algorithms for nonlinear pricing
How to compute optimal bundles under limited information?
Stochastic Vehicle Routing Optimization
Game theory models and algorithms to describe large crowd dynamics in simulation environment

3. Impact Optimization and game theory models and algorithms
Applications in Cognitive Radio
Modeling and forecasting of people flow in high rise buildings
Modeling of safe evacuation of people from large burning buildings

4. Where tomorrow? Optimization and game theory models and algorithms
Development of novel MILP algorithms for vehicle routing problems
Special emphasis on elevator group control
Development of new mathematical concepts based on problem symmetry
Collaboration with leading research groups in the field, e.g., HEC Montreal
Development of learning algorithms based on evolutionary game theory to describe large crowd dynamics
Collaboration with VTT, NIST/USA, Lund University, ETH Zürich, to develop a simulation model for fire safety analysis of large buildings