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48 results for Mixed-integer quadratic optimization

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.

New conic quadratic formulations improve outlier detection in regression models.

problem Detecting outliers in regression models with corrupted data.
method Deriving stronger second-order conic relaxations without big-M constraints.
result Proposed formulations are significantly faster than existing methods.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The paper proposes a new portfolio optimization model that includes VaR risk measure.

problem Computational hardness of portfolio optimization models with VaR as a risk measure.
method Formulated as a Mixed-Integer Quadratic Programming (MIQP) problem, the model minimizes variance with constraints on expected return and VaR.
result The proposed Mean-Variance-VaR portfolios outperform traditional Mean-Variance and Mean-VaR portfolios in out-of-sample performance.

Quantum algorithm speeds up MIP solving by a near-quadratic factor.

problem Solving Mixed Integer Programs (MIPs) efficiently.
method Incremental-Quantum-Branch-and-Bound algorithm combining quantum speedup with classical search heuristics.
result Universal near-quadratic speedup over classical Branch-and-Bound algorithms.

New method improves portfolio selection by filtering noisy covariance matrices.

problem Noisy covariance matrices in financial datasets affect portfolio performance evaluation.
method Combinatorial Optimization approach using Mixed Integer Quadratic Programming.
result Our method outperforms existing filtering strategies for real financial datasets.

The study examines robustness auditing for linear regression, improving existing methods and identifying computational challenges.

problem Detecting small subsets of data that can reverse regression coefficients.
method Empirical study of mixed integer quadratically constrained optimization and exact greedy methods, combined with a spectral algorithm.
result Existing methods largely outperform state of the art, but computational bottlenecks remain, especially for higher dimensions.

A new portfolio model considers investor aversion to loss and risk.

problem Constructing a robust portfolio under uncertain asset returns and investor aversion.
method Distributional robust optimization (DRP) with a Wasserstein ball centered on empirical distribution, mixed-integer quadratic programming, and hybrid algorithm.
result Empirical testing shows superior performance in asset allocation compared to common strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This study proposes a graph partitioning method to improve spatial prediction models.

problem Improving interpretability of spatial prediction models in industries.
method Graph partitioning problem to minimize within-segment variances, formulated as mixed-integer quadratic programming.
result Approximation scheme efficiently identifies spatial segments, improving computational efficiency.

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.

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.

New MIP algorithms improve sparse classifier learning times.

problem Sparse classifier learning at large scales.
method Developed exact and approximate MIP algorithms for 0\ell_0-regularized classification.
result Significantly improved statistical performance compared to existing 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.

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.

Proposes a method to select variables for kernel two-sample tests.

problem Determining whether two samples have the same distribution using informative variables.
method A framework based on kernel maximum mean discrepancy (MMD) for selecting a subset of variables.
result The sample size requirements for the three kernels depend on the number of selected variables, not the data dimension.

New method optimizes sparse inverse covariance estimation with guaranteed optimality.

problem Sparse inverse covariance estimation with robustness over sparsity.
method Cardinality constrained likelihood problem solved using mixed-integer and convex optimization.
result Certifiably optimal solutions with high quality and sparsity guarantees.

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 tackles robust classification trees for distribution shifts, improving accuracy in public health and social work.

problem Learning robust classification trees for high-stakes settings with distribution shifts.
method Mixed-integer robust optimization technology to reformulate as a two-stage linear robust optimization problem.
result Increase of up to 12.48% in worst-case accuracy and 4.85% in average-case accuracy.

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.

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.

A Ph.D. thesis proposes an efficient approach for optimizing aircraft eco-design with high-dimensional mixed integer variables.

problem Optimizing aircraft eco-design with high-dimensional mixed integer variables.
method EGO optimization approach based on sequential enrichment of adaptive surrogate models, adapted for high-dimensional and mixed variable spaces.
result Effective parameterization tools significantly reduce the number of design variables, enabling optimization of complex aircraft concepts.