Mark Wallace

Professor Mark Wallace is a renowned academic at Monash University, specializing in modelling and software platforms for planning, scheduling, and optimization problems. He has led groundbreaking projects such as the development of the ECLiPSe constraint programming platform (acquired by Cisco Systems) and the G12 hybrid optimization platform, which was commercialized through his company, Opturion. His research consistently bridges theoretical innovation with real-world applications, supported by industry funding from major companies like British Airways, Qantas, and Woodside Energy.

• Education: MA in Mathematics and Philosophy from Oxford University; MSc in Artificial Intelligence from Queen Mary College, London; PhD in Communicating with Databases in Natural Language from Southampton University.

His work focuses on application-driven research in constraint programming, hybrid optimization systems, and decision support technologies. Recent publications highlight advancements in public transport routing, autonomous vehicle fairness constraints, and human-centred feasibility restoration. He actively collaborates with industry partners on projects involving Melbourne Water, Woodside, and the Alertness CRC, driving innovations in smart infrastructure and transport systems.