Minimum Spanning TreesCovers the implementation and analysis of disjoint sets data structure and introduces the concept of minimum spanning trees.
Stochastic Softmax TricksExplores stochastic softmax tricks, reparametrization, and argmax, addressing challenges in expectation estimation and gradient variance.
Degree of Freedom AnalysisExplores degree of freedom analysis, redundancy, and data reconciliation in process modeling and optimization.
Optimization PrinciplesCovers optimization principles, including linear optimization, networks, and concrete research examples in transportation.
Two-Stage Stochastic ProgramsExplores Two-Stage Stochastic Programs, problem reformulation, Benders decomposition, extreme points, and sensitivity analysis.