Name of research group

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Systems Analysis and Decision Support
Prof. Raimo P. Hämäläinen
Dr.
Post doc
Kai Virtanen
Mikko Viinikainen
Rachel Jones
M.Sc. students
Summer trainees
Heikki Puustinen
Eero Rantala
Joonas Ollila
Tuomas Lahtinen
Suvi Sillanpää
Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
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Research topicsSystems analysis and decision
support

• Dynamic systems
• Strategy of flight
• Maintenance of aircraft
• Multicriteria decision modeling and games
• Web software
• Environment
• New tools for facilitation
• Systems intelligence

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Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
3
ImpactSystems analysis and decision support

• Theory of preference programming
• Decision under uncertainty
• Group decision
• Decisionarium web site
• Repository for worldwide use of decision support
  software
• Best-practices for environmental decision
  analysis
• Nuclear risk management model implemented in
  European Union and India

3
Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
4
Where tomorrow?Systems analysis and decision
support

• National Doctoral Program in Systems Analysis,
  Decision Making and Risk Management (Aalto School
  of Science and School of Economics, Univ. of
  Jyväskylä, Univ. of Turku, Åbo Akademi)
• Systems thinking and systems intelligence
• Multicriteria optimization and metamodeling in
  simulation
• Dynamic influence diagrams
• Neuroeconomics and behavioural studies

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Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
5
Optimization and Game Theory Models and Algorithms
Prof. Harri Ehtamo
Dr.
Post doc
PhD students
Kimmo Berg
Matteo Brunelli
Simo Heliövaara
Juha-Matti Kuusinen
Mirko Ruokokoski
Janne Sorsa
Summer trainees
Vesa Husgafvel
Markus Laitinen
Ilmari Pärnänen
Anton von Schantz
Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
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Research topicsOptimization and game theory
models and algorithms

• Optimization algorithms for pricing of goods
• Focus on monopoly pricing problems
• How to compute optimal bundles underlimited
  information?
• Stochastic Vehicle Routing Optimization
• Game theory models and algorithms to describe
  large crowd dynamics in simulation environment

Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
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ImpactOptimization and game theory models and
algorithms

• Modelling and forecasting of people flow inhigh
  rise buildings
• Modelling of safe evacuation of people from
  large burning buildings

Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
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Where tomorrow?Optimization and game theory
models and algorithms

• Development of novel MILP algorithms for vehicle
  routing problems
• Special emphasis on elevator group control
• Development of new mathematical concepts based on
  problem symmetry
• Collaboration with leading research groups in the
  field, e.g., HEC Montreal
• Development of learning algorithms based on
  evolutionary game theory to describe large crowd
  dynamics
• Collaboration with VTT, NIST/USA, Dresden
  University,to develop a simulation model for
  fire safety analysis of large buildings

Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
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Decision Models and Foresight Methodologies
Dr.
Prof. Ahti Salo
Juuso Liesiö
PhD students
Jussi Kangaspunta
Antti Toppila
Anssi Käki
Eeva Vilkkumaa
Pekka Mild
Antti Punkka
Visiting Researcher
Summer trainees
Yongjun Li
Jerri Nummenpalo
Mariko Landström
Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
10
Research topicsDecision models and foresight
methodologies

• Portfolio decision analysis for allocating
  resources to non-traded investment opportunities
• Uncertainties ? Scenarios robustness
• Multiple criteria ? Preference modelling
• Stakeholders ? Decision processes
• Constraints dynamics ? Optimization models
• Several resources ? Efficiency analysis

Theory
Method-ologies
Decisions
Decision models
Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
11
ImpactDecision models and foresight methodologies

• International research awards (INFORMS)
• Major foresight projects
• FinnSight 2015, Strategic Research Agendas
• Resource allocation decisions
• National funding plans for road maintenance
• Standardization investments at Nokia
• Efficiency analyses
• Identification of cost-effective weapons systems
• Funding channels and the productivity of research

Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012
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Where tomorrow?Decision models and foresight
methodologies

• A world-leader in Portfolio Decision Analysis
  (PDA)
• Book to be published by Springer
• Design of information acquisition strategies in
  project portfolio selection
• Relevant to various funding agencies
• Collaboration with London Business School
• Portfolio optimization of risk management plans
• Collaboration with the University of Southern
  California

Aalto University Department of Mathematics and
Systems Analysis SAL May 2012