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Jan Rolfes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Linköping University, specializing in Applied Mathematics (TIMA). He also holds concurrent research and teaching roles at RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, where he serves as Interim Professor for Data Driven Design of Dynamical Systems. His academic affiliations span Sweden and Germany, reflecting a transnational research profile in optimization and data science.
Research Interests: His work centers on optimization under uncertainty, particularly in systems affected by stochastic fluctuations such as renewable energy grids. He integrates distributional robustness to protect decisions against rare but impactful events and employs data science to model complex dependencies, such as weather impacts on energy production. His research extends into economics, engineering disciplines (electrical, chemical, vehicular), and metric and discrete geometry, using advanced mathematical tools like semidefinite and mixed-integer programming.
Recent Research Trends: His latest publications (2024–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on robust optimization frameworks, geometric optimization problems, and data-driven approximations. The articles reveal a consistent methodological thread—using mathematical programming to address uncertainty in both theoretical (e.g., discrete geometry) and applied (e.g., nanotomography, power systems) domains. Keywords across these works include distributional robustness, mixed-integer programming, semidefinite programming, and data-driven modeling.
Scientific Awards:
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Advising and Grants: While no formal list of advisees is provided, Jan Rolfes has been advised by prominent researchers including Frank Vallentin, Jan Kronqvist, and Michael Jünger, indicating a strong mentorship network. He has collaborated extensively, particularly with Frauke Liers and others in optimization and computer science. No grants are explicitly mentioned, but his positions at RISE and Linköping University suggest involvement in funded research projects.
Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Division of Applied Mathematics (TIMA) at Linköping University, which conducts research in computational mathematics, optimization, and mathematical statistics. His work at RISE connects him to the Unit of Power Systems, and his role at Erlangen-Nuremberg links him to data science and dynamical systems research teams.
