Raquel Bernardino

Raquel Bernardino is an Assistant Professor in the Mathematics Department at ISEG (Institute for Economics and Management), University of Lisbon, and a member of CEMAPRE, a research center in applied mathematics and economics. Her academic work centers on operations research, particularly algorithmic solutions to complex routing problems.

• PhD in Statistics and Operations Research, University of Lisbon (2019)
• MSc in Mathematics, Operational Research, University of Lisbon (2015)
• BSc in Mathematics, University of Lisbon (2013)

Her research focuses on routing optimization, including the family traveling salesman and vehicle routing problems. She develops branch-and-cut methods and metaheuristics for solving large-scale combinatorial problems. Her work bridges theoretical algorithm design with practical applications in logistics and transportation.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory in combinatorial optimization, particularly on variants of the traveling salesman and purchaser problems. These articles, published in top journals like European Journal of Operational Research and Networks, emphasize algorithmic innovation, including iterated local search, multi-trip planning, and clustered routing with constraints.

Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the text.

Raquel Bernardino has successfully supervised eight master’s students on topics ranging from scheduling algorithms to surgical planning and healthcare process compliance. She teaches Operational Research, Simulation and Optimization, and Programming Languages at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She is also involved in research projects through her affiliation with CEMAPRE and has professional experience as a Software Developer at SISCOG, S.A. (2019–2020).

She is a member of the executive board of CEMAPRE, contributing to the strategic direction of the research center. Her work integrates academic research with real-world software development and educational leadership in quantitative methods.