Eric Pinson

Eric Pinson is a Professor at the University of Angers (UCO) within the Faculty of Sciences. He holds an HDR (Accreditation to Supervise Research) from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI) since 1994 and a PhD in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from the same institution in 1988. He leads the LigéRO regional project (Loire Operational Research Group) and is an integrated member of LARIS (Angevin Research Laboratory in Systems Engineering), part of team EA-7315.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Université Paris VI, 1988
• HDR in Research Supervision, Université Paris VI, 1994

Research Interests:

His work focuses on Combinatorial Optimization, particularly in scheduling theory and transport logistics. Key areas include algorithm development for scheduling problems (job-shop, flow-shop, maintenance planning), resource allocation in production systems, and optimization under constraints such as human resource limitations and energy considerations. His contributions span theoretical advancements and practical applications in renewable energy maintenance (e.g., wind turbines) and industrial logistics.

Publications Trends:

Recent work emphasizes algorithmic efficiency (O(n²) scheduling adjustments, energy function management) and industrial applications (wind farm maintenance, multi-skill project scheduling). Earlier publications established foundational scheduling algorithms and constraint-based optimization techniques.

Scientific Awards:

No specific awards listed, though his sustained contributions indicate significant recognition within the operations research community.

Advising & Grants:

Supervised at least one PhD student (Aurélien Froger, 2012–2016). Involved in collaborative projects including the DC-GNN program for real-world data clustering using graph neural networks.

Labs & Teams:

Primary affiliations include LARIS (Systems Engineering) and the LigéRO network, fostering regional operational research collaboration.