Applications are invited for a three-year PhD Studentship in the Automated Scheduling, Optimisation and Planning (ASAP) Research Group in the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham. The ASAP group (see: www.asap.cs.nott.ac.uk) carries out research in the development of heuristics and algorithms for a wide range of complex realworld search and optimisation problems. For further information about the School of Computer Science see www.nottingham.ac.uk/cs
The office space allocation problem arises in many scenarios and it refers to the effective and efficient allocation of the office space in buildings to people and other functionalities subject to a considerable number of constraints. This is a difficult combinatorial optimisation problem that is also multi-objective due to the fact that financial, efficiency and human aspects might have an impact on the perceived quality of the space distribution. Some research has been carried out in previous years on the application of heuristic methods to solve the office space allocation problem and on the development of a decision support system to aid space administrators. For more information about previous work carried out in this area of research see www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~jds/research/spaceallocation.html
The aim of this Ph D project is to conduct further research on the development of effective and efficient computer algorithms to tackle the office space allocation problem towards the development of a decision support system. This PhD project will investigate a number of research directions including: further development of mathematical formulations of the problem, application of mathematical programming methods, development of heuristic and meta-heuristic techniques, multi-objective and multi-criteria aspects of the problem and its solution. Suitable candidates should have (or be close to obtain) a good undergraduate or master degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or closely related area. Candidates should have considerable programming experience and good understanding of mathematics. The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Dario Landa-Silva.
This studentship provides home tuition fees (UK/EU students) and a tax-free stipend of around GBP 12,600 per annum. This studentship is available immediately and the project will start as soon as a suitable student is appointed.
Application
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Landa-Silva at dario.landasilvanottingham.ac.uk
Candidates should apply (preferably by Email) by sending a letter of application, a detailed CV (including expected or actual degree class) including the names and contact details of two referees and a research statement, to:
Ms Deborah Pitchfork
ASAP Research Group
School of Computer Science
University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1
UNITED KINGDOM
Email: deborah.pitchforknottingham.ac.uk
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