Thesis Topics
Prof. Dr. Kevin Tierney
Thesis Topics
All of the following topics can be written in English or German! Bachelors thesis topics are not explicitly listed, but the topics are similar to those listed here. We often have other topics available; we rarely update this website. Just contact us for the latest topics.
1. Optimizing Container Barge Stowage Plans
This topic is perfect for anyone interested in working with a real company to solve a difficult, real-world problem. The goal is to model the problem faced by the company mathematically and implement a prototype system for providing decision support.
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2. Deep Learning Tree Search
We have created a technique combing deep neural networks with a tree search. This technique can solve optimization problems and we are currently looking for students interested in using it to model problems from the Operations Research literature. This topic is perfect for anyone with an interest in both machine learning (in particular deep learning) and operations research/analytics.
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3. Optimizing Container Terminal Yard Stacking and Retrieval Procedures
Interested in global supply chains and container logistics? The goal of this thesis topic is to make the transportation of containers even more efficient through optimized handling procedures within a container terminal. This topic is good for anyone interested in mathematical modeling and/or simulation.
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