We consider the problem of partitioning a set of items into unlabeled subsets so as to
optimize an additive objective, ie, the objective function value of a partition is equal to the …

We study the problem of designing optimal targeted mass screening of non‐uniform
populations. Mass screening is an essential tool that is widely utilized in a variety of settings …

We consider the problem of targeted mass screening of heterogeneous populations under
limited testing capacity. Mass screening is an essential tool that arises in various settings …

We provide a novel heuristic approach to solve a class of multivariate set partitioning
problems in which each item is characterized by three attribute values. The scheme first …

Physicians regularly face the challenge of differential diagnosis, ie, differentiating between
diseases with similar symptoms. As a first step, a physician forms an initial belief for each …

We present a comprehensive approach to designing and optimizing infectious disease
mitigation strategies, with a focus on COVID-19 and closed communities like college …

The set partitioning problem (SPP) is the task of partitioning a finite set of items in a manner
that optimizes a certain objective function. For a given finite set made up of N∈ N+ items …

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Data-Driven Optimization of Patient Pathways for
Healthcare Delivery A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE GRA Page 1 …

We investigate the problem of screening a large population for an infectious disease (ie,
classifying subjects as positive or negative) using group testing while considering important …