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D.K. Saxena
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dhish.saxena[at]me.iitr.ac.in
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AI assisted Optimization, Evolutionary Multi- and Many-objective Optimization, Multi-Criteria Decision Making
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Educational Details
IIT Kanpur
2008
PhD, Evolutionary Many-objective Optimization
Professional Background
Professor
10 Oct 2023 - Present
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee
Associate Professor
01 Apr 2016 - 10 Oct 2023
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee
Assistant Professor
09 Nov 2012 - 30 Mar 2016
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee
Research Fellow (Liverhume)
03 Apr 2012 - 31 Jul 2012
Department of Computer Science, Bath University, UK
Academic Fellow
09 May 2008 - 02 Apr 2012
Manufacturing Department, Cranfield University, UK
Research
Projects
TOPIC START DATE FIELD DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL OUTLAY FUNDING AGENCY OTHER OFFICERS
Networked Adaptive Traffic Signal Control in IoT-Enabled Smart Cities 20 Sep 2022 Smart Cities 53 Lakh INR National Science Foundation, USA and DST Sharon Di, Columbia University, USA
INNOVIZATION: Discovery of Innovative Knowledge through Optimization and Machine Learning 01 Apr 2019 INNOVIZATION: Discovery of Innovative Knowledge through Optimization and Machine Learning 105.64 Lakhs (USD 130,000) MHRD, GE (105.64 Lakhs: USD 130,000) Prof K Deb, MSU, USA
Decomposition Based Multiobjective Evolutionary Computation [Overseas-CI] 01 Jan 2015 Decomposition Based Multiobjective Evolutionary Computation [Overseas-CI] 800,000 RMB NSF, China (800,000 RMB)
Multi-objective Optimization of Composite Aircraft Wing. 01 Sep 2010 Multi-objective Optimization of Composite Aircraft Wing. 20000 GBP Airbus, UK Dr A.Tiwari
A Systems Approach towards Data Mining and Prediction in Airlines operations [PI] 01 Jan 2015 A Systems Approach towards Data Mining and Prediction in Airlines operations [PI] 483,000 Euro DeiTY-NWO-GE (483,000 Euro)
Founding Co-ordinator 01 Jan 2015 Tinkering Laboratory 2.5 crore INR (330,000 USD) MHRD (2.5 crore INR: 330,000 USD)
Many-objective Optimization: A way forward 01 Sep 2009 Many-objective Optimization: A way forward 80000 GBP Hewlett Packard, UK Dr A.Tiwari




Publications
Dynamic traffic signal control for heterogeneous traffic conditions using Max Pressure and Reinforcement Learning
2024
A. Agarwal, D. Sahu, R. Mohata, K. Jeengar, A. Nautiyal and D. K. Saxena | Elsevier
Journal: Expert Systems with Applications Volumes: 254 ,
Unified Innovized Progress Operator for Performance Enhancement in Evolutionary Multi- and Many- objective Optimization
2023
S. Mittal, D. K. Saxena, K. Deb and E. D. Goodman | IEEE
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation Volumes: doi: 10.1109/TEVC.2023.3321603. ,
Investigating Innovized Progress Operators with Different Machine Learning Methods
2023
D. Bhasin, S. Swami, S. Sharma, S. Sah, D. K. Saxena*, K. Deb | Springer
Journal: Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization Pages: 134-146 , Volumes: 13970 ,
Real-world airline crew pairing optimization: customized genetic algorithm versus column generation method
2023
D. Aggarwal, D. K. Saxena*, T. Bäck, M. Emmerich | Springer
Journal: ; Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization Pages: 518-531 , Volumes: 13970 ,
A Localized High-Fidelity-Dominance based Many-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm
2022
D. K. Saxena, S. Mittal, S. Kapoor, and K. Deb | IEEE
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation
Enhanced Innovized Progress Operator for Evolutionary Multi-and Many-objective Optimization
2022
S. Mittal, D. K. Saxena, K. Deb and E. D. Goodman | IEEE: 10.1109/TEVC.2021.3131952.
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation
A Learning-based Innovized Progress Operator for Faster Convergence in Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimization
2022
S. Mittal, D.K. Saxena, K. Deb, and E.D. Goodman | ACM: https://doi.org/10.1145/3474059)
Journal: ACM Transactions on Evolutionary Learning and Optimization Pages: 1-29 , Volumes: 2 ,
Online summarization of dynamic graphs using subjective interestingness for sequential data
2021
S. Kapoor, D.K. Saxena and M. van Leeuwen | Springer
Journal: Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Pages: 88-126 , Volumes: 35 ,
Embedding a Repair Operator in Evolutionary Single and Multi-objective Algorithms - An Exploitation-Exploration Perspective
2021
K. Deb, S. Mittal, D. K. Saxena and E. D. Goodman | Springer
Journal: Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization Pages: 89-101 , Volumes: 12654 ,
Discovering Subjectively Interesting Multigraph Patterns
2020
S. Kapoor, D.K. Saxena and M. van Leeuwen | Springer
Journal: Machine Learning Volumes: 109 ,
A new replica placement strategy based on multi-objective optimisation for HDFS
2020
Y. Li, M. Tian, Y. Wang, Q. Zhang, D. K. Saxena, and L. Jiao | Inderscience
Journal: International Journal of Bio-Inspired Computation Pages: 13-22 , Volumes: 16 ,
Objective Reduction in Many-objective Optimization: Linear and Nonlinear Algorithms
2013
D. K.Saxena, J.A.Duro, A.Tiwari, K.Deb and Q.Zhang | IEEE
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation Pages: 77-99 , Volumes: 17(1) ,
On Timing the Nadir-Point Estimation and/or Termination of Reference-Based Multi- and Many-objective Evolutionary Algorithms
2019
D. K. Saxena and Sarang Kapoor | Springer
Journal: Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization Pages: 191-202 ,
Timing the Decision Support for Real-World Many-Objective Optimization Problems
2017
J. A Duro and D. K. Saxena | Springer
Journal: Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization Pages: 191-205 ,
Entropy based Termination Criterion for Multiobjective Evolutionary Optimisation
2016
D. K. Saxena, Arnab Sinha, J. A. Duro and Q. Zhang | IEEE
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation Pages: 485-498 , Volumes: 20 ,
Machine learning based decision support for many-objective optimization problems
2014
J.A.Duro, D. K.Saxena, K.Deb and Q.Zhang | Elsevier
Journal: Neurocomputing Pages: 30-47 , Volumes: 146 ,
Using Objective Reduction and Interactive Procedure to Handle Many-objective optimization Problems
2013
A.Sinha, D.K.Saxena, K.Deb and A.Tiwari | Elsevier
Journal: Applied Soft Computing Pages: 415-427 , Volumes: 3 ,
An Evolutionary Multi-objective Framework for Business Process Optimization
2012
K.Vergidis, D.K.Saxena and A.Tiwari | Elsevier
Journal: Applied Soft Computing Pages: 2638-2653 ,
Identifying the Redundant and Ranking the Critical Constraints in Practical Optimization Problems
2013
D.K.Saxena, A.Rubino, J.A.Duro and A.Tiwari | Taylor & Francis
Journal: Engineering Optimization Pages: 787-809 , Volumes: 45 ,
Framework for Many-objective Test Problems with both Simple and Complicated Pareto-set Shapes
2011
D.K.Saxena, Q.Zhang, J.A.Duro and A.Tiwari | Springer
Journal: Evolutionary Multi-Criterion optimization Pages: 197-211 ,
On Handling a Large Number of Objectives A Posteriori and During Optimization
2008
D.Brockhoff, D.K.Saxena, K.Deb and E.Zitzler | Springer
Journal: Multi-objective Problem Solving from Nature Pages: 377-403 , Volumes: 4 ,
Non-linear Dimensionality Reduction Procedures for certain Large-dimensional Multi-objective Optimization Problems: Employing Correntropy and a Novel Maximum Variance Unfolding
2007
D.K.Saxena and K.Deb | Springer
Journal: Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization Pages: 772-787 ,
Books
Machine Learning Assisted Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimization: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-99-2096-9#about-this-book
Year: 2024 , ISBN: ISBN 978-981-99-2095-2
Dhish Kumar Saxena, Sukrit Mittal, Kalyanmoy Deb, and Erik D Goodman | Springer
Contribution: Lead Author , Pages: 244 ,
Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimization: An Honorary Issue Dedicated to Professor Kalyanmoy Deb (https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-0365-6981-9))
Year: 2023 , ISBN: ISBN 978-3-0365-6980-2
Carlos Coello, Erik Goodman, Kaisa Miettinen, Dhish Kumar Saxena, Oliver Schütze, Lothar Thiele | Mathematical and Computational Applications
Advances in Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization
Year: 2020 , ISBN: 978-981-15-5432-2
Proceedings of the 2nd National Conference on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization | Springer Nature
Contribution: Raviprakash R Salagame, Palaniappan Ramu, Indira Narayanaswamy, Dhish Kumar Saxena ,
Collaborations
Innovization: Innovation though Machine Learning and Optimization
Michigan State University, USA
A Systems approach towards Data Mining and Predictions in Airline Operations
Leiden University, Netherlands
A Systems approach towards Data Mining and Predictions in Airline Operations
GE Aviation Bangalore, Denver USA
Optimisation of Composite Aircraft Wing.
Airbus, UK
Many-objective Optimization: A Way Forward
Hewlett Packard, UK
Honors And Awards
Honors
IIT Roorkee
2023
Ranked amongst Top 15 teachers at IITR for Undergraduate Teaching between 2020-2023
IIT Roorkee
2022
Ranked amongst Top 15 teachers at IITR for Undergraduate Teaching between 2019-2022
Cranfield University
2011
MCDM Doctoral Award Finalist (one of the top 3 Ph.Ds internationally during 5 years period (2007-11)
MemberShips
Elsevier: Swarm and Evolutionary Computation Journal
31 Aug 2016 - Present
Associate Editor
IEEE
31 Aug 2005 - Present
Member
Teaching Engagements
Teaching Engagements
Statistical Machine Learning ( MIL-505 )
Autumn
Product and Process Optimization ( MIN-547 )
Spring
Mechanics of Materials ( MIN-206 )
Spring
Kinematics of Machines ( MIN-201 )
Autumn
Engineering Drawing ( MIN-108 )
Autumn
Modeling & Simulation ( MI-511B )
Autumn
Solid Mechanics ( MI-201A )
Autumn
Students
SuperVisions
INNOVIZATION: Discovery of Innovative Knowledge through Optimization and Machine Learning
01 Jan 2018 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Sukrit Mittal
Airline Crew Pairing Optimization
01 Aug 2015 - 04 Aug 2021
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Divyam Agarwal
Subjectively Interesting Patterns in Networks
01 Aug 2015 - 14 Jun 2021
Other Supervisors: Dr. ‪Matthijs van Leeuwen, Leiden University, Netherlands, Scholar: Sarang Kapoor
Machine Learning based Decision Support for a Class of Many-objective Optimization Problems
01 Jan 2009 - 30 Dec 2012
Other Supervisors: Dr Dhish K Saxena, Dr A.Tiwari, Scholar: Joao A Duro
Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimisation from a System Design Perspective.
01 Sep 2008 - 30 Aug 2009
Other Supervisors: Dr Dhish K Saxena, Dr A.Tiwari, Scholar: Alessandro Rubino
Optimisation of Composite Aircraft Wing
01 Sep 2010 - 30 Aug 2011
Other Supervisors: Dr Dhish K Saxena, Dr A.Tiwari, Scholar: Benjamin Bruner
Many-objective optimization: A way forward.
01 Sep 2009 - 30 Aug 2010
Other Supervisors: Dr Dhish K Saxena, Dr A.Tiwari, Scholar: Wu Qin
Weighted Diversity Measure to Improve Convergence in a Class of Many-objective Optimization Problems
01 Aug 2015 - 30 May 2016
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Himansu Sekhar Dash
Feature based Optimal Sensor Position for Fault Diagnosis in Rolling Element Bearing
01 Aug 2015 - 30 May 2016
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Praveen Nagesh
Application of Axiomatic Design Principles for Weight Optimization of Automotive Chassis
01 Aug 2015 - 30 May 2016
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ishwar Keshav Yanganti
Miscellaneous
Events
Designed & Conducted: Multidisciplinary Optimization: From Theory to Practice
01 Apr 2010 - 31 Mar 2012
Cranfield University & EnginSoft, UK
Administrative Positions
Associate Editor
01 Jan 2016 - Present
Elsevier's Swarm and Evolutionary Computation
Chief Warden KIH
01 Jul 2014 - 30 Jun 2016
IIT Roorkee
Member: Guest House Advisory Committee
01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2017
IIT Roorkee
Member: Department Purchase Committee, under DOSW set-up
01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2017
IIT Roorkee
Founding Co-ordinator, Tinkering Lab
01 Aug 2015 - 30 Jun 2016
IIT Roorkee
Publications

Indian Patent Filed: A. Agarwal, K. Krishnan, D. Kumar , D. K. Saxena, A Wireless Edge Computing based Adaptive Traffic Control System with Real-time Vehicle Tracking and Cloud Integration, Application No. 202311079549, dated 23/11/2023

International Patent Filed: D. Aggarwal, D.K. Saxena, T. Bäck, M. Emmerich, Crew Optimization, Netherlands Patent Application N2025010, Feb. 2020

[1] Dynamic traffic signal control for heterogeneous traffic conditions using Max Pressure and Reinforcement Learning; A. Agarwal, D. Sahu, R. Mohata, K. Jeengar, A. Nautiyal and D. K. Saxena; Expert Systems with Applications, 2024 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2024.124416)

[2] Unified Innovized Progress Operator for Performance Enhancement in Evolutionary Multi- and Many-  objective Optimization; S. Mittal, D. K. Saxena*, K. Deb;  E. Goodman, IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 2023 (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10269130)

[3] Real-world airline crew pairing optimization: customized genetic algorithm versus column generation  method; D. Aggarwal, D. K. Saxena*, T. Bäck, M. Emmerich; Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization; Vol 13970, 2023, 518-531

[4] Investigating Innovized Progress Operators with Different Machine Learning Methods; D. Bhasin, S. Swami, S. Sharma, S. Sah, D. K. Saxena*, K. Deb; Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization, 2023, Vol  13970, 134-146

[5] Enhanced Innovized Progress Operator for Evolutionary Multi-and Many-objective Optimization, S. Mittal, D. K. Saxena*, K. Deb and E. D. Goodman, IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 2022, doi: 10.1109/TEVC.2021.3131952.

[6] A Localized High-Fidelity-Dominance based Many-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm, D. K. Saxena*, S. Mittal, S. Kapoor, and K. Deb, IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 2022 (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9814856)

[7] A Learning-based Innovized Progress Operator for Faster Convergence in Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimization, S. Mittal, D.K. Saxena*, K. Deb, and E.D. Goodman; ACM Transactions on Evolutionary Learning and Optimization, 2022, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1-29 (https://doi.org/10.1145/3474059)

[8] Online summarization of dynamic graphs using subjective interestingness for sequential data, S. Kapoor, D. K. Saxena, and  M. van Leeuwen, Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 35, 88–126, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10618-020-00714-8

[9] Embedding a Repair Operator in Evolutionary Single and Multi-objective Algorithms - An Exploitation-Exploration Perspective; K. Deb, S. Mittal, D. K. Saxena* and E. D. Goodman; Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization, 89-101, 2021

[10] Discovering Subjectively Interesting Multigraph Patterns, S. Kapoor, D.K. Saxena and M. van Leeuwen;Machine Learning, Vol 109, 2020: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10994-020-05873-9

[11] A new replica placement strategy based on multi-objective optimisation for HDFS; Y. Li, M. Tian, Y. Wang, Q. Zhang, D. K. Saxena, and L. Jiao; International Journal of Bio-Inspired Computation, 16(1), 2020, 13-22

[12] On Timing the Nadir-Point Estimation and/or Termination of Reference-Based Multi- and Many-objective Evolutionary Algorithms; D. K. Saxena* and Sarang Kapoor; Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization, 191-202, 2019.

[13] Timing the Decision Support for Real-World Many-Objective Optimization Problems; J. A Duro, D. K. Saxena*; Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization, 191-205, 2017.

[14] Entropy based Termination Criterion for Multiobjective Evolutionary Optimisation; D. K. Saxena*, Arnab Sinha, J. A. Duro and Q. Zhang; IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 20 (4), 485-498, 2016 Code

[15] Machine learning based decision support for many-objective optimization problems; J.A.Duro, D. K.Saxena*, K.Deb and Q.Zhang; Neurocomputing, Volume 146, Pages 30–47. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925231214008753

[16] Objective Reduction in Many-objective Optimization: Linear and Nonlinear Algorithms; D. K.Saxena*, J.A.Duro, A.Tiwari, K.Deb and Q.Zhang; IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 2013, 17(1), 77-99. Code

[17] An Evolutionary Multi-objective Framework for Business Process Optimization; K.Vergidis, D.K.Saxena* and A.Tiwari; Applied Soft Computing, 2012, 2638-2653.

[18] Identifying the Redundant and Ranking the Critical Constraints in Practical Optimization Problems; D.K.Saxena*, A.Rubino, J.A.Duro and A.Tiwari; Engineering Optimization, 2012, 1-23.

[19] Using Objective Reduction and Interactive Procedure to Handle Many-objective optimization Problems; A.Sinha, D.K.Saxena*, K.Deb and A.Tiwari, Applied Soft Computing, 2013, 3(1), 415-427.

[20] Framework for Many-objective Test Problems with both Simple and Complicated Pareto-set Shapes; D.K.Saxena*, Q.Zhang, J.A.Duro and A.Tiwari; Evolutionary Multi-Criterion optimization, 2011, 197-211.

[21] On Handling a Large Number of Objectives A Posteriori and During Optimization; D.Brockhoff, D.K.Saxena*, K.Deb and E.Zitzler; Multi-objective Problem Solving from Nature, 2008, 4, 377-403.

[22] Non-linear Dimensionality Reduction Procedures for certain Large-dimensional Multi-objective Optimization Problems: Employing Correntropy and a Novel Maximum Variance Unfolding; D.K.Saxena* and K.Deb; Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization, 2007, 772-787.

Refereed Conference Papers

[1] A Generic and Computationally Efficient Automated Innovization Method for Power-Law Design Rules; K. Garg, A. Mukherjee, S. Mittal, D. K. Saxena and K. Deb; Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference Companion (GECCO ’20 Companion), July 8–12, 2020, Cancún, Mexico. ACM, New York, NY, USA: https://doi.org/10.1145/3377929.3390022

[2] Learning based Multi-objective Optimization Through ANN-Assisted Online Innovization; S. Mittal, D. K. Saxena and K. Deb; In Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference Companion (GECCO ’20 Companion), July 8–12, 2020, Cancún, Mexico. ACM, New York, NY, USA: https://doi.org/10.1145/3377929.3389925

[3] A Unified Automated Innovization Framework Using Threshold-based Clustering; S. Mittal, D. K. Saxena and K. Deb; Proceedings of Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC-2020), Piscataway, NJ: IEEE Press.

[4] Innovative Design of Hydraulic Actuation System for Operator Fatigue Reduction and Its Optimization; S. Mittal, D. Aggarwal and D. K. Saxena; Advances in Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, 2020.

[5] On large-scale airline crew pairing generation; D. Aggarwal, D. K. Saxena, M. Emmerich, and S. Paulose; In IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence (SSCI), November 2018, 593-600.

[6] Interdependence and Integration among Components of the Airline Scheduling Process, D. Aggarwal, D. K. Saxena, and M. Emmerich; in 21st World Conference of the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS), Antwerp, Belgium, July 2017. [PDF available at http://www.optimization-online.org/DB HTML/2020/05/7774.html]

[7] Service Information in the Provision of Support Service Solutions: A State-of-the-art Review;   S. Kundu, A. McKay, R. Cuthbert, D. McFarlane, D. K. Saxena, A. Tiwari and P. Johnson;  CIRP  Industrial Product-Service Systems; Cranfield, U.K, 2009, ISBN: 978-0-9557436-5-8, 100-106.

[8] Constrained many-objective optimization: A way forward; D. K. Saxena, T. Ray, K. Deb and A. Tiwari; IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Trondheim, Norway, 2009, ISBN:978-1-4244-2958-5, 545-552.

[9] Dimensionality Reduction of Objectives and Constraints in multi-objective optimization problems: A system design perspective; D. K. Saxena and K. Deb; IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Hongkong, 2008, ISBN:978-1-4244-1822-0, 3204-3211.

[10] Trading on infeasibility by exploiting constraint’s criticality through multi-objectivization: A system design perspective; D. K. Saxena and K. Deb; IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Singapore,  2007, ISBN:978-1-4244-1339-3, 919-926.

[11] Searching for Pareto-optimal Solutions through Dimensionality Reduction for Certain Large-dimensional Multi-Objective Optimization Problems; K. Deb and D.K.Saxena; IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Vancouvar, Canada,  2006, IEEE: 0-7803-9487-9, 3353-3360.

Deliverables to "British Aerospace Systems & Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, UK"

for the project: "S4T : Support Service Solutions: Strategy and Transition"

Sr
No
Deliverable Year Pages Co-authors
No. Affiliation
1 Current state of service information 2008 31 5 University of - Leeds, Cranfield,  & Cambridge, UK.
2 Service information requirements 2009 125 6 University of - Cranfield,  Cambridge, & Leeds, UK.
3 Blueprint for future service information 2009 55 5 University of - Leeds, Cranfield,  & Cambridge, UK.
4

 Industrial case studies

2009 38 5 University of - Cranfield,  Cambridge, & Leeds, UK.
5 A roadmap for the transition to future service information solutions 009 11 10 University of -  Cambridge, Leeds, Cranfield, & BAES, UK.

 

Technical Reports

[2020]

[1] Aggarwal, D., Saxena, D.K., Bäck, T., Emmerich, M. (March, 2020). AirCROP: Airline Crew Pairing Optimizer for Complex Flight Networks Involving Multiple Crew Bases & Billion-Plus Variables. EADAL Report Number 2020001. [pdfNEW

[2] Aggarwal, D., Saxena, D.K., Bäck, T., Emmerich, M. (March, 2020). On Initializing Airline Crew Pairing Optimization for Large-scale Complex Flight NetworksEADAL Report Number 2020002. [pdfNEW

[2019]

[1] Aggarwal, D., Saxena, D.K., Bäck, T., Emmerich, M. (July, 2019). Real-World Airline Crew Pairing Optimization: Customized Genetic Algorithm versus Column Generation Method. EADAL Report Number 2019001. [pdf]

Self appraisal

Dhish is currently a Professor, at the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, and also a joint faculty at the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, IIT Roorkee. At a fundamental level, his research has focused on Multi- and Many-objective optimization, including, development of Evolutionary Algorithms and their performance enhancement using Machine Learning; Termination criterion for these algorithms; and Decision Support based on objectives’ and constraints’ relative preferences. At an applied level, his focus has been on demonstrating the utility of Evolutionary and Mathematical Optimization on a range of real-world problems, including scheduling, engineering design, business-process, and multi-criterion decision making.

 

Dhish is a strong proponent of multi-disciplinary and collaborative research. Since joining IIT Roorkee as an Assistant Professor in November 2012, he has been the principal investigator for three international projects, in collaboration with Columbia University, USA (funded by National Science Foundation USA and TIH ISI Kolkata); Michigan State University, USA (funded by MHRD under SPARC scheme); Leiden University Netherlands (funded by NWO Netherlands, Meity India, and GE aviation). He has also been the co-investigator in a collaborative project with City University Hongkong (funded by NSF China).

 

Prior to joining IIT Roorkee, Dhish worked in the United Kingdom (May 2008-August 2012), with University of Cranfield and Bath, in collaboration with companies like British Aerospace Systems, Hewlett Packard, and Airbus. This was preceded by his Ph. D in Evolutionary Many-objective Optimization (2008), from IIT Kanpur. In the MCDM Conference, Finland, 2011, his Ph. D was adjudged as one of the three most impactful Ph.Ds, globally, during the period 2007-11, in the area of Evolutionary Multi-criterion Optimization and Decision Making. Dhish is an active reviewer for most of the prestigious journals and conferences in his domain. Since 2016, he is also an Associate editor for an Elsevier’s journal: Swarm and Evolutionary Computation.