Modern Methods in Nonlinear Optimization

What it is about

You will learn selected modern methods of nonlinear optimization, e.g. convex and non-smooth optimization, interior-point methods, semidefinite programming, robustness concepts and duality. In the end you will be able to understand current research articles on the treated topics and you will be prepared to pursue your own research questions in nonlinear optimization.

What you will be able to do

• Deepened knowledge of selected modern approaches in nonlinear optimization
• Ability to read and understand current research literature in the treated areas
• Foundation for independent further research in nonlinear optimization

What the module consists of

• LecturesConveying the contents in lectures with demonstrative examples and discussion
• Übung/Practice sessionsDeepening the contents through exercise sheets, solutions and self-check

Teaching method

• Lectures with examplespresents the content and invites analysis and discussion
• Discussion with studentsfosters understanding and engagement with topics
• Exercise problems with solutionsenable deepening and independent verification of learning progress