Computation for Design and Optimization
Computation for Design and Optimization (CDO) is an interdisciplinary master's degree program providing students with a strong foundation in computational methods for the design and operation of complex, engineered, and scientific systems. The curriculum’s common core represents all engineering disciplines and an elective component focuses on particular applications.
The CDO program emphasizes:
- Educational breadth through introductory courses in numerical analysis, simulation, and optimization
- Deep understanding in optimization methods and numerical methods for partial differential equations
- Multidisciplinary aspects of computation
- Hands-on experience through projects, assignments, and a master’s thesis
CDO comprises faculty in the School of Engineering, School of Science, and Sloan School of Management. Their research interests cover a variety of computationally intensive areas in engineering, science, and mathematics, and encompass applications in areas such as aircraft design, materials design, manufacturing operations scheduling, and applied optimization in operations and industrial engineering. Recent research topics include micromachined devices, guidance/control systems, imaging systems, distribution networks, telecommunications systems, and transportation systems. The Computation for Design and Optimization program is associated with, and administered through, the Center for Computational Engineering.
