MVRSM optimizes expensive functions with mixed variables, outperforming state-of-the-art methods.
problem Minimizing expensive functions with mixed continuous and integer variables.
method Mixed-Variable ReLU-based Surrogate Modelling (MVRSM) using rectified linear units.
result MVRSM outperforms state-of-the-art methods on synthetic and real-life benchmarks.
The paper develops mixed-integer formulations for neural networks using partitioning.
problem Optimizing trained ReLU neural networks with balanced model size and tightness.
method Partitioning node inputs into groups, forming the convex hull via disjunctive programming.
result The proposed formulations outperform existing ones, especially with fewer partitions.
Differentiable cutting-plane layers solve parametric mixed-integer linear optimization problems.
problem Solving parametric mixed-integer linear optimization problems with changing data.
method Introducing cutting-plane layers (CPLs) for differentiable cutting-plane generation.
result The algorithm computes solutions with low integrality gaps and generalizes to unseen instances.
End-to-end pipeline for data-driven decision making in mixed-integer optimization.
problem Data-driven decision making in mixed-integer optimization with uncertainty.
method Exploiting mixed-integer optimization-representability of machine learning methods, characterizing decision trust regions, and ensembling multiple models.
result Framework generates high-quality prescriptions and controls model robustness.
Unified approach tackles logical constraints in mixed-integer optimization.
problem Logical constraints in mixed-integer optimization problems.
method Express logical constraints non-linearly, reformulate as convex binary optimization, solve using outer-approximation.
result Solves problems faster and at larger scale than existing methods.
Transformers improve solving mixed-integer programs, especially CLSP.
problem Solving Capacitated Lot Sizing Problem (CLSP) with mixed-integer programming.
method Employing transformer models to predict binary variables in CLSP.
result Transformer model outperforms CPLEX and LSTM in solving CLSP.
Global optimization approach for MAP clustering under Gaussian mixtures.
problem Maximum a-posteriori clustering problem under Gaussian mixture model.
method Mixed-integer nonlinear optimization (MINLP) transformed into mixed-integer quadratic program (MIQP).
result Explicit quantification of optimality gap, leading to globally optimal solutions.
Mixed integer programming identifies critical neurons in neural networks.
problem Identifying neurons critical for network performance and generalization.
method Developed a mixed integer program (MIP) to assign importance scores to neurons, guiding pruning decisions.
result The method identifies multiple 'lucky' sub-networks resulting in optimized architectures that generalize across datasets.
A learning-based approach optimizes automated lane changes with mixed-integer optimization and machine learning.
problem Traditional motion planning methods are inefficient and lack generalization capability.
method Mixed-Integer Quadratic Problem (MIQP) for optimal trajectories, supervised learning for fast decision-making.
result The proposed model outperforms existing motion planning methods in optimality, efficiency, and generalization.
New method optimizes mixed integer optimization for hierarchical modeling of clustered and longitudinal data.
problem Optimizing subset selection in hierarchical models with clustered and longitudinal data.
method Distribution-free mixed-integer optimization approach for cluster-aware regression.
result The method efficiently solves problems within minutes and outperforms traditional models in generating sparse solutions with high predictive power.
Optimizes marketing strategies with practical constraints.
problem Adjusting marketing activities with minimum and maximum changes.
method Formulated as a mixed integer nonlinear program (MINLP), reformulated for computational efficiency.
result Significant improvements in solution process for realistic problems.
BackboneLearn speeds up MIO-based machine learning problems.
problem Scaling mixed-integer optimization problems in machine learning.
method An open-source Python framework for MIO problems with indicator variables.
result Solves MIO problems faster and more accurately than existing methods.
A hybrid algorithm combines optimization and enumeration for symbolic regression.
problem Finding any function from a set of operators without prior specification.
method Mixed-integer nonlinear optimization with explicit enumeration and constraints.
result The hybrid algorithm is competitive with state-of-the-art methods.
Mixed-integer programming solves systemic risk measures for interdependent financial systems.
problem Computing systemic risk measures for interdependent financial systems with joint risk considerations.
method Proposes a mixed-integer programming problem to compute clearing vectors in a Rogers-Veraart network model with unrestricted sign operating cash flows.
result The proposed mixed-integer programming problem can compute systemic risk measures for interdependent financial systems.
This paper uses MIO to select features for kernel SVM classification.
problem Feature selection for kernel SVM classification.
method Mixed-integer optimization (MIO) for feature subset selection.
result The MIO approach can often outperform linear-SVM-based methods in prediction performance.
ExDBN learns dynamic Bayesian networks using mixed-integer programming.
problem Learning dynamic causal relationships from time series data.
method Score-based learning algorithm using mixed-integer quadratic programming with branch-and-cut method.
result The proposed method produces more accurate results than state-of-the-art approaches.
GLIMPS tackles abundant outlier detection in matched subspace detection.
problem Detecting matched subspaces in high-dimensional data with a high proportion of outliers.
method Two-stage approach combining greedy algorithm and mixed integer programming.
result GLIMPS can tolerate over 80% outliers, significantly outperforming state-of-the-art methods.
Unified framework for intersectionally fair AI models using MIO.
problem Bias in AI models for high-risk domains.
method Mixed-Integer Optimization (MIO) for fairness and interpretability.
result Improved performance in detecting and mitigating bias at intersections.
New method trains Boltzmann machines without supervision.
problem Training unsupervised learning models.
method Mixed binary quadratic feasibility problem formulation.
result Theory validated on XOR patterns.
This paper tackles minimizing clipped convex functions with heuristics and mixed-integer convex programming.
problem Minimizing a sum of clipped convex functions.
method Heuristics and mixed-integer convex programming.
result Heuristics can find good solutions, and the perspective transformation yields tractable lower bounds.
Mixed-integer optimization improves fairness and transparency in machine learning models.
problem Ensuring fairness and transparency in machine learning models deployed in sensitive areas.
method Embedding responsible ML considerations directly into the learning process using mixed-integer optimization.
result MIO enables the learning of inherently transparent models that can incorporate fairness or other constraints.
This paper enables deep network inference on microcontrollers with improved accuracy and reduced memory usage.
problem Deploying deep networks on resource-constrained edge-devices with low memory and computational constraints.
method Mixed low-bitwidth compression, rule-based iterative procedure for bit precision determination, quantization-aware retraining, and integer-only model conversion.
result Improved Top1 accuracy of 68% on a 2MB FLASH memory STM32H7 microcontroller, 8% higher than 8-bit implementations.
New MIP approach for efficient change-point detection.
problem Offline multiple change-point detection in data streams.
method Mixed-integer programming (MIP) for globally optimal PWL fitting.
result Provable tighter relaxations for segment assignment variables.
VNA solves large portfolio optimization problems efficiently.
problem Large-scale portfolio optimization under real-world constraints.
method Mapped to Ising-like Hamiltonian and solved with VNA.
result Identifies near-optimal solutions for over 2,000 assets.
Paper proves EM algorithm convergence for mixtures of discrete and continuous parameters.
problem Nontrivial convergence analysis for EM algorithms with mixed-integer parameters.
method Introduces conditions for EM convergence in mixed-integer optimization.
result Proves convergence of EM-based sparse Bayesian learning algorithm.
New MIP algorithms improve sparse classifier learning times.
problem Sparse classifier learning at large scales.
method Developed exact and approximate MIP algorithms for ℓ0-regularized classification. result Significantly improved statistical performance compared to existing methods.
New MIP methods improve training of integer-valued neural networks.
problem Training integer-valued neural networks with limited data and resources.
method Formulated new MIP models to optimize training efficiency and handle more data.
result Significantly outperforms previous state-of-the-art methods in accuracy, training time, and data usage.
Optimizes risk assessment tools using mixed-integer programming.
problem Challenges in healthcare risk assessment due to label scarcity and asymmetric misclassification costs.
method Jointly optimizes scoring weights and category thresholds via mixed-integer programming (MIP).
result Prevents label-scarce category collapse and achieves more accurate risk categorization.
This paper proposes new search algorithms for counterfactual explanations based upon mixed integer programming. We are concerned with complex data in which variables may take any value from a contiguous range or an additional set of discrete states. We propose a novel set of constraints that we refer to as a "mixed pol…
A new portfolio optimization model minimizes maximum drawdown, offering faster and more robust solutions.
problem Optimizing portfolios during financial distress, especially during crises.
method Linearization of Markowitz model based on maximum drawdown, with a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming variation.
result 200 times faster solving time with a more profitable and robust solution.
Holistic GLMs add constraints for better model quality.
problem Improving classical linear regression models.
method Sparsity-inducing, sign-coherence, and linear constraints.
result Holistic GLMs reliably solve GLMs for various responses.
Paper solves DAG learning from continuous data using integer programming.
problem Learning optimal DAGs from continuous observational data.
method Formulated as mixed-integer quadratic optimization (MIQO) model with penalties and regularizations.
result LN formulation outperforms existing methods in computational time and optimality.
Stochastic cutting planes improve data-driven optimization speed.
problem Data-driven Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Optimization problems.
method Stochastic version of cutting-plane method.
result Stochastic algorithm converges to ε-optimal solution with high probability.
Optimizes routing in decentralized exchanges with gas fees.
problem Routing in decentralized exchanges with fixed gas fees.
method General optimization framework with mixed-integer model, incorporating gas fees.
result Explicit Karush-Kuhn-Tucker system linking prices, fees, and activation.
Paper proposes a novel optimization method for disaggregating smart meter data.
problem Energy disaggregation, inferring appliance-specific energy consumption from aggregate meter data.
method Two-stage optimization approach: first phase uses mixed integer programming, second phase binary quadratic optimization with penalty terms and appliance constraints.
result Proposed method successfully reconstructs appliance signatures, overcoming previous optimization-based methods' limitations.
We propose a novel high-dimensional linear regression estimator: the Discrete Dantzig Selector, which minimizes the number of nonzero regression coefficients subject to a budget on the maximal absolute correlation between the features and residuals. Motivated by the significant advances in integer optimization over the…
The paper analyzes financial networks with default charges and defines a model using fixpoint problems.
problem Modeling systemic risk in interbank networks with crossholdings and default charges.
method Mixed integer-linear programming and Gaussian elimination algorithm for computing clearing pairs.
result Developed methods to compute maximal and minimal clearing pairs.
Proposes an efficient method for ordered counterfactual explanations.
problem Insufficient explanation of perturbation vectors for executing actions.
method Mixed-Integer Linear Optimization (MILP) approach for evaluating and extracting optimal pairs of actions and orders.
result Demonstrated effectiveness of the proposed method on real datasets.
Paper introduces DP methods for high-dimensional variable selection.
problem Sparse variable selection in high-dimensional learning.
method Pure differentially private estimators using Integer Programming.
result Achieves state-of-the-art empirical support recovery.
This paper concerns a method of selecting a subset of features for a sequential logit model. Tanaka and Nakagawa (2014) proposed a mixed integer quadratic optimization formulation for solving the problem based on a quadratic approximation of the logistic loss function. However, since there is a significant gap between …
ReLU networks trained with MILPs match deep learning accuracy.
problem Training deep neural networks efficiently.
method Iterative training with Mixed Integer Linear Programs (MILPs).
result ReLU networks can be trained with MILPs achieving similar accuracy to deep learning methods.
PNNs improve personalized healthcare policies using mixed integer programming.
problem Learning treatment policies for patients with limited data.
method Prescriptive networks (PNNs) trained with mixed integer programming.
result PNNs outperform existing methods in reducing peak blood pressure.
The paper develops a MIP for MLR and proves convergence of estimates under certain conditions.
problem Identifying coefficient vectors from a mixture of linear models.
method Mixed Integer Programming (MIP) with regularization constraints.
result The MIP solution converges to the true coefficient vectors under specific conditions.
AF improves classification models by adaptively weighting trees.
problem Improving classification model performance.
method AF combines OP2T for input-dependent weights and MIO for dynamic refinement.
result AF consistently outperforms RF, XGBoost, and other weighted RF.
Develops a new method for optimizing with uncertain data.
problem Uncertainty in real-world optimization problems.
method Combines chance constraints and constraint learning for mixed-integer linear optimization.
result Data-driven solution for setting probabilistic bounds on learned constraints.
Study integrates reliability constraints into generation planning models.
problem Challenges in integrating reliability constraints with generation planning models.
method Leverages a weighted oblique decision tree (WODT) technique to embed reliability verification constraints.
result Demonstrates effectiveness in achieving reliable and optimal planning solutions.
Proposes a method to learn both constraints and objective functions from data.
problem Data-driven inverse optimization for mixed-integer linear programs (MILPs).
method Two-stage approach: first learns constraints, then estimates objective-function weights conditioned on learned constraints.
result Proposes and validates a method for learning both objective functions and constraints from data.
The paper analyzes how behavioral investors make portfolio decisions using Markowitz Stochastic Dominance criteria.
problem Understanding how behavioral investors make portfolio decisions.
method Developed stochastic optimization problems and MILP models to capture subjective decision weights and probability weighting functions.
result The developed models can be used to formulate computationally tractable portfolio analysis problems.