CODE 118196 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 10 cfu anno 1 SAFE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING 11920 (LM-26 R) - GENOVA LANGUAGE English TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA MODULES Questo insegnamento è composto da: CONTROL OF TRAFFIC SYSTEMS OPERATIONS RESEARCH OVERVIEW The "Operations Research and Control Methods" course introduces the fundamentals of modelling, analysing, and solving decision-making problems using mathematical optimisation and control theory. It covers topics such as linear and integer programming, graph theory, dynamical systems analysis and model predictive control. A significant focus is placed on optimisation and control methods and their application in real-world systems. Students will explore dynamic systems through examples in the context of traffic systems. The course blends theory and practice to develop analytical and problem-solving skills. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The objective of the course is to provide students with a set of fundamental skills to design and implement control systems and optimization models, with particular reference to transport and logistics systems. This objective is pursued through two teaching modules: Operations Research and Control of Traffic Systems. The first module aims to provide students with knowledge of a set of models and methods of Operations Research that will enable them to deal with the analysis and resolution of decision-making problems. The second module aims to provide students with basic and advanced skills on the properties and control of dynamic systems, with a focus on the control of traffic systems. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MASSIMO PAOLUCCI Ricevimento: Students can ask appointments directly contacting the professor by email or phone GIULIO FERRO Ricevimento: It is possible to meet the professor, on request, at different times. EXAMS ASSESSMENT METHODS The written examination will focus on exercises related to the topics covered, e.g. formalising an optimisation problem or determining the properties of dynamical systems that are the subject of the course. While the oral examination is also designed to test the student's critical and analytical skills.
