Joseph Paatمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Joseph Paat is an Associate Professor at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, with a strong focus on discrete optimization and integer programming. He is an associate member of the Computer Science department and affiliated with the Institute of Applied Mathematics. BS, Denison University MA, Wake Forest University PhD, Johns Hopkins University His research interests lie at the intersection of discrete optimization, integer programming, and theoretical mathematics, particularly exploring applications of topology, combinatorics, and number theory to optimization problems. He also integrates machine learning techniques into discrete optimization in his teaching and research. Recent publications highlight advancements in proximity bounds, flatness theorems, and algorithmic efficiency for integer programs, alongside theoretical contributions to unimodular hypergraphs, quadratic-free sets, and block-structured optimization. His work often involves collaborations across disciplines and institutions, including ETH Zürich and Deutsche Bahn. Associate Editor, Discrete Optimization (2022–present) Secretary (2022–2025) and Chair (2025–2026) of the Mixed Integer Programming Society Chair of the Organizing Committee, Mixed Integer Programming Workshop (2024) At UBC, Paat teaches courses such as Logistics and Operations Management , Advanced Topics in Optimization , and Discrete Optimization II , emphasizing modeling practices, integer programming, and machine learning integration. He previously taught at ETH Zürich and Johns Hopkins University. Joseph Paat actively participates in research collaborations, supervises graduate students, and contributes to professional service through editorial and organizational roles in optimization societies.










