Francois Clautiaux
About Francois Clautiaux
Francois Clautiaux serves as the Head of the Inria Research Team EDGE and is a professor at Université de Bordeaux. He specializes in integer linear programming and decomposition methods, with a focus on applying theoretical models to practical operations research applications.
Work at Inria
Francois Clautiaux currently serves as the Head of the Inria Research Team EDGE, a position he has held since 2021. His work is based in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Prior to this role, he led the Inria research team RealOpt from 2019 to 2021. In both positions, he has focused on advancing research in operations research and optimization.
Education and Expertise
Francois Clautiaux earned his Master's degree in computer science from Université de Technologie de Compiègne, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Doctorat in Mathematics and Computer Science from 2002 to 2005. His expertise lies in integer linear programming and decomposition methods, with a research focus on extended formulations in mathematical optimization.
Background
Before his current roles, Francois Clautiaux worked at Universidade do Minho as a Postdoc for eight months in 2006. He has been a professor at Université de Bordeaux since 2013, where he also serves as Responsable du master Mathématiques Appliquées et Statistiques since 2020. His academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to both teaching and research.
Achievements
Francois Clautiaux served as the President of ROADEF from 2020 to 2022, contributing to the field of operations research. His leadership roles and collaborative efforts with companies highlight his focus on applying theoretical models to practical applications, bridging the gap between theory and practice in operations research.