Lars Magnus Hvattum

Lars Magnus Hvattum is a Professor in Quantitative Logistics at Molde University College, Faculty of Logistics. His work focuses on developing mathematical models and optimization methods for complex planning problems across various domains including transportation, maritime logistics, and sports analytics.

Professor Hvattum's primary research interests span several key areas in operations research and optimization:

• Mathematical modeling of complex planning situations
• Methods to solve combinatorial optimization problems
• Dealing with uncertainty in planning
• Development of decision support systems

His research portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on both theoretical and applied aspects of optimization. In recent years, he has published extensively on tabu search algorithms, vehicle routing problems, maritime inventory routing, and the application of machine learning techniques to optimization challenges. His work bridges the gap between theoretical advances in operations research and practical applications in logistics and beyond.

Professor Hvattum is actively involved in multiple research groups including ABC-AI (Applied, Basic, and Conscientious Artificial Intelligence), the Center for Healthcare Operations Management, and the Energy Logistics Research Group (EneLog). His collaborative research extends across international boundaries with frequent co-authorship with researchers from various institutions worldwide.