Research
Our research is grouped into five areas of expertise:
Logistics & Production Planning
The Centre for Industrial Management has built up solid expertise in the areas of production planning, transportation, logistics and supply chain management. Current research projects focus on algorithms for vehicle routing and production planning problems. More information.
Planning for the Public Sector
This research area is concerned with the application of Operational Research concepts and algorithms in the public sector. The Centre for Industrial Management is currently active in research projects in the healthcare sector, public transportation, tourism and the Belgian army. More information.
Design Methodologies & Life Cycle Engineering
This research area is concerned with techniques for the evaluation and optimisation of product design, mainly rooted in a Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) approach. Techniques for the assessment of life cycle costs and environmental life cycle impact are considered. Also the development of a new generation of knowledge management systems is a research interest of the division. More information.
Maintenance
This research area is dedicated to maintenance management, with a focus on strategy, performance modelling and MRO supply chain. More information.
Traffic and Infrastructure
This research area covers multiple themes: policy analysis and transport system analysis, systematic design of transport networks, intelligent transportation systems, safety, accessibility and sustainability (environment) aspects of the transport system. More information.
An overview of our publications and doctoral research:
Publications
Here you can find a list of our recent publications.Doctoral Research
Here is an overview of ongoing and recently finished doctoral research at the Centre.
