Marco Chiarandini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), with a secondary affiliation to the SDU Climate Cluster. His research focuses on Operations Research, Optimization Algorithms, and their applications in domains such as transportation, healthcare, and education. He has led or contributed to projects addressing dynamic traffic estimation, dementia care app design, and sustainable software development. Chiarandini has supervised students including P. Tampakis and C. McCarthy, and his work has been featured in interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions globally. His recent articles explore topics like goal-scoring prediction in football and urban traffic modeling, reflecting his expertise in data science and algorithmic design. His academic contributions span over 50 publications, emphasizing methodological advancements in optimization and heuristic algorithms. He actively participates in conferences and peer review, and has coordinated EU-funded projects like Data Science for University Management (2019–2023). Chiarandini’s teaching includes courses on linear programming and metaheuristics, integrating practical applications with theoretical foundations.






