Joseph Paat, University of British Columbia

Research

Convexity High dimensional models Machine Learning Mixed Integer Programming Operations Research Optimization

Latest funding

Dimension reduction techniques for mixed integer programs
NSERC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$12,500
Dimension reduction techniques for mixed integer programs
NSERC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$144,000

All 2 grants and awards

Dimension reduction techniques for mixed integer programs

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Paat, Joseph

$12,500

Dimension reduction techniques for mixed integer programs

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Paat, Joseph

Keywords: optimization; operations research; mixed integer programming; convexity; machine learning; high dimensional models

$144,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Convexity Dear Professor Paat, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on convexity connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Dimension reduction techniques for mixed integer programs" (2021), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]