Diego Moran Ramirez

Diego Moran Ramirez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). His research focuses on operations research, optimization, and mathematical programming with applications in combinatorial optimization and production chain planning. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Georgia Tech’s School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, along with a Mathematical Engineering degree and a Master’s in Operations Management from Universidad de Chile.

Research interests include convex mixed-integer programming, subadditive duality, conic programming, and algorithm design. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, such as optimizing salmon farming production chains. He has contributed to advancements in polyhedral analysis, split closures, and polynomial-time algorithms for discrete optimization problems.

Notable publications (2013–2024) explore proximity theorems, parametric formulations for routing problems, and lattice closures of polyhedra. His research emphasizes closedness properties of integer hulls and generalizations of split sets, reflecting a commitment to both theoretical and applied optimization challenges.

Academic contributions include over 15 peer-reviewed articles and a strong focus on algorithmic innovation. No awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising and grants details are not detailed here, but his work aligns with RPI’s mission of interdisciplinary, impactful research in engineering and applied mathematics.