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Mr. Jean-Charles Billaut is a Professor at the Polytechnic School of Tours (EPU) within the University of Tours, affiliated with the Computer Science Department and the Fundamental and Applied Computer Science Laboratory of Tours (LIFAT). His primary research focuses on Operational Research, particularly in scheduling theory, production planning, and logistics optimization, with notable contributions to healthcare and food supply chain systems. He has held leadership roles, including Director of the Computer Science Laboratory since 2007 and Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Operational Research since 2007. His work bridges theoretical advancements and real-world applications, addressing challenges in multi-agent scheduling, robust production systems, and emergency logistics. Key collaborations include optimizing chemotherapy production and medical sample dispatching, reflecting his commitment to impactful operational research. His research often employs metaheuristics and exact methods to solve complex scheduling and routing problems, emphasizing sustainability and resilience in supply chains.
