Jeffrey Linderoth

Jeffrey Linderoth is a Professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on large-scale optimization problems, including integer programming and stochastic programming, with an emphasis on high-performance algorithms and software development. He holds a PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology (1998) and has been recognized with numerous awards, including INFORMS Fellow (2016) and multiple best paper awards in optimization journals. Linderoth is actively involved in teaching optimization courses such as COMP SCI 524 and I SY E 524, and mentors pre-dissertation and thesis research.

• Education: PhD (1998), MS (1994) – Georgia Tech; BS (1992) – University of Illinois

Research Interests: Linderoth specializes in high-performance computing for optimization, numerical methods, and distributed algorithms. His work addresses challenges in computational grids, combinatorial optimization, and applications in fields like energy systems and computational biology. He has developed influential software tools like Minotaur for mixed-integer nonlinear programming.

Recent Achievements: His 2024 work on stochastic integer programming and dual decomposition methods, as well as contributions to autocatalytic networks in origin-of-life studies, highlight his interdisciplinary impact. Linderoth has also been honored multiple times for teaching excellence, including the University Housing Honored Instructor Award (2019, 2016, 2008).

• Awards: Over 20 awards spanning best papers, teaching excellence, and early career recognition
• Grants/Projects: Includes Department of Energy funding and collaborations on optimizing power systems and minimizing cascading failures

Linderoth leads research teams and contributes to academic organizations, advancing both theoretical and applied aspects of optimization science.