Alejandro Saavedra Nieves

Alejandro Saavedra Nieves is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and the Department of Statistics, Mathematical Analysis and Optimization. He is a core member of the MODESTYA research group (Optimization, decision, statistical models and applications) and an active researcher at the Galician Mathematical Research and Technology Center (CITMAga). His doctoral thesis, completed in 2019 at the University of Vigo, focused on contributions to cooperative game theory and its applications, supervised by Dr. Gloria Fiestras Janeiro and Dr. Ignacio García Jurado.

His research interests span cooperative game theory, operations research, statistical modeling, network analysis, and computational game theory. He specializes in applying game-theoretic frameworks to solve real-world problems such as cost allocation, network centrality, and risk analysis in covert networks. His work often intersects with interdisciplinary fields like transportation economics, sustainability metrics, and political science.

Recent publications highlight his focus on methodological advancements in cooperative game theory, including the estimation of power indices (e.g., Banzhaf, Deegan-Packel), network analysis using position values, and optimization approaches to coalition formation in inventory and transportation problems. He has also contributed to the development of R packages like IndexNumber and GameTheoryAllocation, which provide tools for calculating indices and allocations in game theory contexts.

His research has addressed topics ranging from SDG composite indices to risk assessment in terrorist networks, demonstrating a commitment to both theoretical rigor and practical applications. Collaborations with institutions like CITMAga and interdisciplinary projects underscore his role in advancing mathematical methodologies for societal challenges.