Matthias Ehrgott

Matthias Ehrgott is a Professor in the Department of Management Science at the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). His research focuses on multi-objective optimization, operations research, transportation systems, and healthcare logistics. He leads the OptiWaSP project (2022–2025), which designs efficient walking school bus routes integrating optimization and instance generation. He is affiliated with the Centre for Transport & Logistics (CENTRAL), STOR-i Centre for Doctoral Training, and Health Systems Optimisation groups.

His editorial roles include serving on the editorial boards of EURO Journal on Decision Processes, Optimization, 4OR, and others. Recent work emphasizes applications in railway timetabling, radiation therapy planning, and sustainable urban mobility. He advises PhD students like Malek Almousa, an Associate Lecturer.

Key research themes include bi-objective optimization, algorithm design for multi-criteria problems, and real-world implementations in healthcare and transportation. His projects bridge theoretical advancements with practical solutions for complex decision-making environments.