Anand Subramanian

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I’m Anand Subramanian

Associate Professor at Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), Brazil, and host of the "Subject to" (s.t.) podcast.

I am the head of the Logistics and Optimization Group at UFPB (LOG-UFPB), which is affiliated with the Laboratory of Systems Engineering and Robotics (LASER). My main research interests are related to developing heuristic, exact and hybrid algorithms for combinatorial optimization problems with emphasis on routing and scheduling.

About me

Education

I received my Bachelor degree in Mechanical Production Engineering from UFPB in 2006 and my Masters degree in Production Engineering in 2008 from the same institution. I obtained my Doctorate degree in Computing in 2012 from the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Brazil. My doctoral thesis received Honorable Mention by CAPES, on behalf of the Brazilian Ministry of Education.

Research

My main research interests are related to developing heuristic, exact and hybrid algorithms for combinatorial optimization problems with emphasis on routing and scheduling. I am a co-author of more than 65 articles published in prestigious international journals, and I have co-supervised 2 doctorates and (co-)supervised more than 20 master's theses, most of them resulting in journal publications, on a variety of combinatorial optimization problems related to routing, scheduling, clustering, portfolio selection, classroom assignment, computer networks, quadratic assignment, autonomous vehicles, conference scheduling, and music. According to Villegas et al. (2023), my name is listed as one of the most prolific authors in the field of Operations Research and Management Science in Latin America. Moreover, I am member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Computers & Operations Research (since 2019), and a Senior Editor of "Optimization and Operational Research" at the Journal of the Brazilian Computer Society (since 2024).

Life

I was born and raised in João Pessoa, Brazil. My parents are Indian immigrants who came to Brazil in the early 1970s to work at UFPB after a 7-year period in Canada. I speak Portuguese (native), English (fluent), and Spanish (advanced), and I can understand some Tamil. I am passionate about rock music, most notably classic, hard, pop, soft and progressive rock, and I (poorly) play multiple instruments like guitar, ukulele and piano. The bands I like the most are the Beatles, Rush, and Dire Straits. In addition, I have a great interest in sports like Formula 1, soccer and chess. My favorite book authors are Carl Sagan and Oliver Sacks. In addition to science and the mind, I love to learn about miscellaneous history, ancient cultures and random curiosities. I have traveled to 29 countries in America, Europe and Asia. Finally, some say that I have a witty sense of humor :-).

How to pronounce Anand

Anand is an Indian name which means happiness. However, I may get a bit unhappy if you mispronounce it :-).

Pronunciation "aa-nund"

aa - 'aa' is pronounced as 'a' in star

nund - 'u' is pronounced as 'u' in fun

LOG-UFPB

The members of LOG have published several articles in renowned journals, such as Operations Research, INFORMS Journal on Computing, Transportation Science, European Journal of Operations Research, Computers & Operations Research, Omega, among others. Over the years, LOG has played an extremely important role in training human resources. Since its foundation, more than 30 students have been through the group. Many of them later pursued higher studies in renowned educational centers or were hired by reputable companies. In recent years, the team has carried out various practical projects in partnership with companies, such as Armazém Paraíba, dhauz, and Atoptima.

João Pessoa — Paraíba

João Pessoa is a captivating city situated in northeastern Brazil, in the state of Paraíba. It enjoys a privileged location along the scenic Atlantic coastline, providing visitors with stunning sandy beaches and mesmerizing sunsets. Its geographical position makes it an ideal destination for those seeking a tranquil escape in a tropical paradise.

How to pronounce João Pessoa and Paraíba

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Hi!

I’m Anand Subramanian

Associate Professor at Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), Brazil, and host of the "Subject to" (s.t.) podcast.

About me

Education

Research

Life

How to pronounce Anand

How to pronounce Anand

Anand is an Indian name which means happiness. However, I may get a bit unhappy if you mispronounce it :-).

Pronunciation "aa-nund"

aa - 'aa' is pronounced as 'a' in star

nund - 'u' is pronounced as 'u' in fun

LOG-UFPB

João Pessoa — Paraíba

How to pronounce João Pessoa and Paraíba

Contact

anand@ci.ufpb.br