Anders Forsgren

Anders Forsgren is a Professor of Optimization and Systems Theory at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology since 2003. His research focuses on nonlinear programming, particularly Newton-type methods for smooth optimization, with applications in radiation therapy, cell biology, and telecommunications.

• PhD in Optimization and Systems Theory (KTH, 1990)
• MS in Operations Research (Stanford, 1987)
• MSc in Engineering Physics (KTH, 1985)

Research Interests: Anders develops methods for constrained optimization and applies them to intensity-modulated radiation therapy, metabolic networks, and wireless communication systems. His work bridges algorithmic innovation with real-world clinical and engineering challenges.

Recent Publications: Focus on robust optimization for radiation therapy under uncertainty, quasi-Newton methods, and applications in medical physics. His 2025 papers address interplay-robust optimization and scenario positioning in proton therapy.

Scientific Leadership:

• Co-chair, 8th SIAM Conference on Optimization (2005)
• Editorial board member, Computational Optimization and Applications (since 1998)
• Member, Mathematical Optimization Society and SIAM

Mentorship: Supervises PhD students in optimization and systems theory, with former advisees working on radiation therapy robustness, metabolic modeling, and network design.