Work Package-1: Project Management
Project management activities aim to ensure the smooth running of the whole consortium with the ultimate goal of ensuring that all requirements related to the deliverables of the project and milestones of the work plan are met. The lead institution responsible for this work package is Gebze Technical University.
Wok Package-2: Defining local problems for the potential application of combinatorial optimization
This work package aims to identify urban challenges suitable for combinatorial optimization and develop corresponding theoretical models. Academic partners will organize local meetings with stakeholders, followed by a collaborative workshop to refine problems and establish a training program. Researchers will engage in secondments to develop mathematical models, contributing to the House of Problems (HoP)—a database linking theoretical research with practical applications. A second workshop will standardize problems across countries, select key cases for further study, and produce a survey on combinatorial optimization in urban planning.
Work Package-3: Developing combinatorial methods for chosen problems
This work package focuses on developing combinatorial optimization methods for selected urban challenges, emphasizing both theoretical and algorithmic solutions. A collaborative workshop will initiate interdisciplinary teamwork, followed by secondments to facilitate knowledge exchange and active participation in conferences and training sessions. Novel algorithms will be tested through simulations, with contributions from industry partners and academic institutions, while students will engage in practical applications under expert mentorship. The phase will conclude with a comprehensive report, ensuring the dissemination and validation of results for future research and implementation.
Work Package-4: Dissemination and communication activities
This work package focuses on disseminating and communicating research outcomes through open-access publications, conference presentations, and dedicated workshops on graph theory. A collaborative workshop will initiate dissemination efforts, fostering academia-industry collaboration and supporting the launch of a House of Problems (HoP) web page. A project website and social media presence (e.g., X, LinkedIn) will ensure ongoing communication.