Jean-François Côté is a Full Professor at the Department of Operations and Decision Systems within the Faculty of Business Administration at Laval University. His research focuses on combinatorial optimization, stochastic programming, and mathematical programming with applications in vehicle routing, cutting and loading problems, and logistics optimization. Dr. Côté holds a Doctorate in Computer Science, Operations Research from the University of Montreal, along with Master's and Bachelor's degrees in the same field from the same institution. His academic credentials provide a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science and operations research. His research spans several key areas in operations research including: Combinatorial optimization techniques for complex routing problems Stochastic programming approaches for handling uncertainty in logistics Mathematical programming models for integrated decision making Vehicle routing and delivery optimization in various contexts Cutting and loading problems in transportation and manufacturing Professor Côté's recent publication record demonstrates a strong focus on solving complex logistics and transportation problems with mathematical rigor. His work addresses challenging real-world problems including same-day delivery optimization, bike sharing systems, home healthcare routing, and automotive manufacturing sequencing. His methodological contributions include novel algorithmic approaches such as logic-based Benders decomposition, disaggregated integer L-shaped methods, and branch-and-regret algorithms. Dr. Côté has published extensively in top-tier operations research journals including: INFORMS Journal on Computing European Journal of Operational Research Transportation Science Computers & Operations Research Operations Research He actively collaborates with researchers across North America and Europe through the CIRRELT research center. His work addresses practical problems faced by industries including transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Professor Côté supervises graduate students working on cutting-edge optimization problems and contributes to advancing both theoretical and applied aspects of operations research. His laboratory, part of the broader research ecosystem at Laval University, focuses on developing innovative mathematical models and algorithms to solve complex decision-making problems in logistics and supply chain management.

