Víctor Blanco
Mathematical optimization · Operations research

Víctor   Blanco

Full Professor · Universidad de Granada

Institute of Mathematics (IMAG), Universidad de Granada
Department of Quantitative Methods for Economics & Business, Universidad de Granada

Portrait of Víctor Blanco
Research profile

Research interests

My research lies at the intersection of mathematical optimization, operations research, and their applications to data science and complex networks.

Mixed-integer optimizationConic optimizationLocation scienceNetwork designOptimization & machine learning
Peer-reviewed research

Publications

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Conferences & seminars

Selected talks

The Waste-To-Biomethane Logistic Problem. International Workshop on Location Analysis and Related Problems (IWOLOCA). Edinburgh, 7-8 September 2023.

Fairness in the Maximal Covering Location Problem. SIAM Optimization 2023. Seattle, June 2023.

Location Science meets Machine Learning: Mathematical (discrete) Optimization approaches for Data Science. SILO Seminar, University of Wisconsin-Madison, January, 2023.

Math Opt \& Data Science: A Facility Location perspective to Supervised Learning. IS\&E Seminar, University of Lehigh, May 2023.

Optimal routing of pipelines trays in Naval Designs. Invited Seminar. Tec Monterrey. May 2023.

A travel through location analysis and applications to machine learning. ELAVIO 2022. Monterrey, Mexico, June 2022.

Fairness in Maximal Covering Location Problems. ALIO/EURO 2021-2022. Vi\~na del Mar, Chile, April 2022

Hub Location with Protection under Link Failures. ALIO/EURO 2021-2022. Vi\~na del Mar, Chile, April 2022

Hybridizing discrete and continuous maximal covering location problems. IWOLOCA 2022. Elche, Enero 2022.

Problemas de máximo cubrimiento continuo: formulaciones y metodolog\'ias de resoluci\'on. XIV Seminario de Optimización de Recursos. Murcia, Octubre 2021

Mathematical Optimization Models for Classification in Datasets with Noisy Labels. EURO 2021, Athens, Greece. July, 2021

Math Optimization approaches in Location Science, Machine Learning and Related Topics. Advances on logistics and transportation problems on complex networks: Evaluation and conclusions. Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain, 2021.

Location Analysis Meets Data Science. Machine Learning NeEDS Mathematical Optimization. Feb 15th, 2021. Youtube

El problema de Weber y problemas de cubrimiento relacionados: polielipsoides. Seminario CIO. Youtube

Hub location problems with ball-shaped neighborhoods of varying radius. X International Workshop on Locational Analysis and Related Problems.Sevilla, 2020.

New Integer Programming Formulations for Maximum Covering with Ellipses. Congreso Estadística e IO 2019, Alcoy, Spain, 2019.

Un viaje desde la localización al análisis de datos. Encuentro Nacional de Estudiantes de Matemáticas ENEM. Granada, 2019. Youtube

Minimum Enclosing Polyellipses. IX International Workshop on Locational Analysis and Related Problems. Cádiz. 2019.

Beyond disk-shaped continuous covering location problems. Seminario IMUS, Sevilla, November, 2019.

Planning and timetabling in automated subway networks, Seminario Teoría e Historia Económica, October 2019.

Optimal Arrangements of Hyperplanes for Multiclass SVM-Based Classification, EURO 2019, Dublin, July 2019.

On hub location problems with neighborhoods, EWGLA 2019, Brussels, Belgium, June 2019.

Duality and multidimensional kernels in $\ell_p$-Support Vector Machine, ISMP 2018 (the International Symposium in Mathematical Programming) , Bourdeaux (Francia), Julio 2018.

Upgrading nodes in tree-shaped hub location, XXXVII Congreso Nacional de Estad\'istica e Investigaci\'on Operativa, Oviedo, Mayo 2018.

Clustering and Classification: A mathematical programming approach. RSME-UMA 2017. Buenos Aires (Argentina), December 2017.

Locating separating hyperplanes with $\ell_p$-norms margins. Conference on Optimization Methods and Software. La Habana (Cuba), December 2017.

Some models for locational inexactness in combinatorial optimization. Jornadas Programa Doctorado Matemáticas, Universidad de Cádiz. Puerto Real, December 2017.

On the location of separating hyperplanes with $\ell_p$ norms margins. VIII International Workshop on Locational Analysis and Related Problems. Segovia, September 2017.

Locating hyperplanes to fitting set of points. 21st IFORS. Quebec City, July 2017.

Discrete Ordered Median Problems with Neighborhoods. ISOLDE XIV. Toronto/Huntsville, July 2017.

Locational Uncertainty in some Combinatorial Optimization Problems, Vi Ibero-American Congress On Operations Research And Management Sciences (IOCA 2017), Barranquilla , Colombia, March 2017.

Minimum spanning trees with Neighborhoods, Congreso RSME 2017. Zaragoza, February 2017.

Facility Locational Uncertainty in Discrete Ordered p-Median Problems. Seminar on Optimization, Sevilla, December 2016.

On minimum spanning trees with norm-based neighborhoods. XVIII CLAIO. Santiago de Chile, October, 2016.

A mathematical programming model for line planning in subway networks. XVIII CLAIO. Santiago de Chile, October, 2016.

Inverse-friendly Multiobjective Programs. Seminario Desafios de la Matemática combinatoria. Antequera, April 2016.

Continuous Facility Location Problems, PreDoc Course on Operations Research, Sevilla, November 2015.

MINLP Approaches for Minimum Spanning Trees with Neighborhoods, XXIII Euro Working Group on Locational Analysis, M\'alaga, September 2016.

Multisource Linear Regression, VI International Workshop on Locational Analysis and Related Problems, Barcelona, November 2015.

Alternative Methods for Linear Regression. ISMP 2015. Pittsburgh, July 2015.

Continuous location under the effect of refraction. ISMP 2015. Pittsburgh, July 2015.

A location-based approach to linear regression. SEIO 2015. Pamplona, May 2015.

Flexible Bonus-Malus Systems induced by OWA optimization. RISK 2015, Barcelona, May 2015.

Localización Continua: Momentos, Sumas de Cuadrados y Programación Semidefinida. RMSE 2015, Granada, Febrero 2015.

SOCP formulations for continuous location under Refraction. INFORMS 2014 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, November 2014.

Continuous Location under Refraction. ISOLDE/EWGLA Conference, Naples/Capri, June 2014.

Flexible Linear Regression. ASEPELT 2014. Málaga, October 2014.

Bonus-Malus Systems under OWA operators. ASEPELT 2014. Málaga, October 2014.

On continuous location with region-dependent lp distances. International Workshop on Locational Analysis and Related Problems. Sevilla, October, 2014.

Continuous Multifacility Ordered Median Location Problems. 20th IFORS, Barcelona, July 2014..

A Unifffied Approach for Solving Continuous Multifacility Ordered Median Location Problems. SIAM Optimization, San Diego, California May 2014.

Exploiting Symmetries in Multifacility Location. Cuarta Reunión del Proyecto de Excelencia de la Junta de Andalucía FQM-5849. Priego de Córdoba, 2013.

An unified approach for continuous lp ordered median single-facility location problems. SEIO 2013, Castellón, Septiembre 2013.

A semidefinite programming approach for solving mutiobjective linear programming. SEIO 2013, Castellón, Septiembre 2013.

An interior point-based method to solve multiobjective linear programs. EURO 2013. Roma, Julio 2013.

A Semidefinite Programming Approach for Solving Multiobjective Linear Programming. International Conference on Multicriteria Decision Making 2013, Málaga.

Algunas Aplicaciones de la Optimización Discreta en Álgebra Computacional. RSME 2013, Santiago de Compostela.

25 minutes on polynomials, SDP and Loaction Theory. RSME 2013, Santiago de Compostela.

Localización y Problemas Afines: Algoritmos y Aplicaciones. Seminario MCEE 2012-2013. Granada, December , 2012.

Applications of discrete optimization to numerical semigroups. ISMP 2012, Berlin, Germany, August 2012.

A hierarchy of SDP-relaxations for multifacility ordered median location problems. EURO 2012. Vilnius, Lituania, July 2012.

A semidefinite programming approach for solving mutiobjective linear programming. SEIO 2012. Madrid, April 2012.

Continuous Location, Polynomials and Semidefinite Programming. INFORMS 2011 Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, USA, November 2011.

An Integer programming approach to some problems in Numerical Semigroups. INFORMS Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, USA, 2011.

The Kunz-coordinates vectors of a numerical semigroup. I Congreso de Jóvenes Investigadores de la RSME. Soria, Spain, September, 2011.

A semidefinite programming approach for location problems. International Conference on Operations Research. Zurich, Switzerland, 2011.

Numerical Semigroups and Discrete Optimization. IFORS 2011. Melbourne, Australia, July 2011.

Descomposiciones Minimales en semigrupos numéricos m-irreducibles. Seminario de Semigrupos Numéricos. Cádiz, Spain, April 2011.

Some algebraic methods for solving multiobjective discrete optimization problems. Exploratory Worshop on Mixed Integer Non-Linear Programming. December 2010, Sevilla, Spain. (poster)

Semigroup-theoretical characterizations of arithmetical invariants with applications to numerical monoids and Krull monoids. Third International Meeting on Integer-Valued Polynomials. November 2010, Luminy, Marseille, France.

Applications of Discrete Optimization in Commutative Algebra. Toric Geometry Seminar 2010. Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Spain

Programación Entera en Álgebra Conmutativa.. XXXII Congreso de Estadística e Investigación Operativa, September 2010, A Coruña.

A new complexity result on multiobjective integer programming.. XXIV EURO European Conference of Operational Research. Lisbon, Portugal, July 2010.

Generating functions for counting numerical semigroups of a given genus. Iberian meeting on numerical semigroups. Granada (Spain). January, 2010.

On the complexity of some fuzzy integer programs. The Pyrenees International Workshop on Statistics, Probability and Operations Research. Jaca (Huesca), September 2009

An algebraic approach to fuzzy integer programming. 20th International Symposium on Mathematical Programming (ISMP). Chicago, August 2009.

Multiobjective Polynomial Programming and Systems of Polynomial Equations. Graduate Seminar, Dpt. Mathematics, Universiy of California at Davis. Augist 2009.

Solving multiobjective integel linear programs using short generating functions. 20th International Conference on Multicriteria Decision Making (MCDM). Chengdú (China), June 2009.

Planning Routes for Harvesters and Trucks in an Agricultural Cooperative.XXXI Congreso Nacional de Estadística e Investigación Operativa. February 2009. Murcia.

Resolución de Problemas Multiobjetivo Polinómicos Discretos con Bases de Gröbner. XXXI Congreso Nacional de Estadística e Investigación Operativa. February 2009. Murcia.

Solving an actual optimization routing problem for an agricultural cooperative. EURO Working Group on Locational Analysis (EWGLA) 2008. Elche (Alicante), 15-19 September 2008.

Multiobjective Polynomial Integer Programming using Groebner Bases. Conference on Applications of Computer Algebra. Linz (Austria), 27-30 July de 2008.

Soluciones algebraicas a la resolución de problemas combinatorios multiobjetivo. Seminario “Desafíos de la Matemática Combinatoria”. Sevilla, 17 June de 2008.

Short Rational Generating Functions For Multiobjective Linear Integer Programming. Conferencia Internacional sobre Álgebra Conmutativa, Combinatoria y Computacional en Memoria de Pilar Pisón casares. Sevilla, 11-16 February 2008.

Bases de Gröbner Parciales y programación combinatoria multiobjetivo. IV Seminario de Geometría Tórica. Jarandilla de la Vera (Cáceres), 15-18 November 2007.

Funciones racionales cortas de Barvinok para la resolución de problemas de programación entera biobjetivo. XXX Congreso de la Sociedad de Estadística e Investigación Operativa. Valladolid 24-29 September 2007.

Nuevos enfoques de la optimización combinatoria multiobjetivo. Reunión de la Red Temática de De cisión Multicriterio . Sevilla, May 2007.

Bases de Gröbner Parciales y programación entera multiobjetivo. Seminario del Departamento de Álgebra de la Universidad de Sevilla. Sevilla, December 2006.

El plan de extensión optimo de la red ferroviaria de alta velocidad. XXIX Congreso de la Sociedad de Estadística e Investigación Operativa. Tenerife, Mayo 2006.

El plan de extensión óptimo de la red ferroviaria espa~nola. VIII Congreso de la Asociación Andaluza de Ciencia Regional. Granada, Marzo 2006.

Funded research

Projects

As PI:

  • Mathematical optimization for machine learning in complex networks: Foundations and methodological contributions (PID2024-156594NB-C21 ). 2025-2029. Plan Estatal 2024-2027 - Proyectos Investigación No Orientada. PIs: V. Blanco, J. Puerto

  • Mathematical Optimization and Complex Networks: From the Origin of Life to Artificial Intelligence (C-EXP-139-UGR23 ). 2024-2026. Proyectos Plan Operativo FEDER Andalucía 2021-2027. PIs: V. Blanco, J. Puerto

  • Bridges between Stats, OR, and Actuarial Sciencies: Alternative Models in Economics.(PP2016-PIP06), Plan Propio Investigación — Universidad de Granada, 2017. PI

  • Analysis Of Complex Networks Under Modern Optimization And Statistical Lens (COXMOS) (B-FQM-322-UGR20). Consejería Transformación Económica, Industria, Conocimiento y Universidades, FEDER+Junta de Andaluc\'ia. Investigadores participantes: 15, 2021-2023. PI

  • Alternative Methods in Data Science. Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Agencia Estatal de Investigación). Financiación (para contratación Garantía Juvenil):. 2020-22. PI

  • Optimization on data science and network design problems: Large scale network models meet Optimization and data science tools. Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Plan Estatal 2017-20 - Proyectos)- PID2020-114594GB-C21. Financiación: PIs: Justo Puerto/Víctor Blanco.

  • Thematic Network on Location Science (RED2022-134149-T). Agencia Estatal de Investigación. 2023-2025. PI

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As Researcher:

  • Desafíos de la matemática combinatoria: Algoritmos y Aplicaciones. (P06-FQM-01366), Junta de Andalucía (Plan Andaluz de Investigación), 2007-10. PI: Justo Puerto.

  • Nuevos Desafíos de la Matemática Combinatoria: Enfoques no Estándares en Optimización Discreta y Álgebra Computacional. Aplicaciones. (P10-FQM-5849), Junta de Andalucía (Plan Andaluz de Investigación), 2011-16. PI: Justo Puerto.

  • Retos de la optimización combinatoria en los nuevos modelos de redes complejas y ciencia de datos (P18-FR-1422), Junta de Andalucía (FEDER), 2020-22. PI: Justo Puerto.

  • Data Science: from mathematical modelling to mathematical optimization (P18-FR-2369), Junta de Andalucía (FEDER), 2020-22. PI: Emilio Carrizosa.

  • Nuevos resultados sobre los problemas de diseño y optimización en redes complejas: Aplicaciones al diseño de ciudades inteligentes (US-1256951), Universidad de Sevilla, 2020-22. PI: Justo Puerto / Fernando López.

  • Acción Integrada Hispano-Italiana, Min. Educación y Ciencia, 2007-08. PI: Justo Puerto.

  • Coordinación y optimización en la planificación de los sistemas de producción y distribución (MTM2004-00909), Min. Ciencia y Tecnología, 2005-07. PI: Justo Puerto.

  • Optimización bajo incertidumbre: optimización robusta con aplicaciones (MTM2007-67433-C02-01), Min. Ciencia y Tecnología, 2008-10. PI: Justo Puerto.

  • Red Temática: Localización y Problemas Afines (MTM2009-07290-E/MTM), Min. Ciencia e Innovación, 2010. PI: Dolores Santos.

  • Red Temática: Localización y Problemas Afines (MTM2010-12053-E/MTM), Min. Ciencia e Innovación, 2011. PI: Dolores Santos.

  • Diseño Óptimo en Redes Logísticas (MTM2010-19576), Min. de Ciencia e Innovación Tecnológica, 2011-14. PI: Justo Puerto.

  • Desafíos Matemáticos en el Diseño y Optimización de Redes Complejas: Aplicaciones. (MTM2013-46962-C2-1-P), Min. Economía y Competitividad, 2014-17. PI: Justo Puerto.

  • Nuevos Desafíos Matemáticos en Problemas Logísticos y de Transporte Integrado sobre Redes Complejas: Diseño y Optimización (MTM2016-74983-C2-1-R), Min. Economía y Competitividad, 2017-20. PI: Justo Puerto / Fernando López.

  • Centro de Excelencia María de Maetzu - Instituto de Matemáticas de la Universidad de Granada (CEX2020-001105-M), Min. de Ciencia e Innovación, 2021-26. PI: Joaquín Pérez.

Open research

Software & Data

Mentorship / The next generation

PhD Students

Researchers I have supervised and am currently supervising.

Current PhD students 03

Diego LabordaCurrent
Juan Francisco OcañaCurrent
Santiago CarbóCurrent

Former PhD students 05

Safae El Haj Ben Ali2012
Alberto Japón2021
Ricardo Gázquez2021
Miguel Martínez Antón2025
Gabriél González2025