The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) has awarded its 2024 Impact Prize to Professor John Chinneck for his influential work in optimization, particularly his methods for detecting infeasibility in mathematical models. Chinneck’s groundbreaking algorithms help identify parts of a model that prevent it from working as intended. These tools have been widely adopted by major optimization software like CPLEX and Gurobi, making model debugging easier and expanding the use of optimization in industries around the world.

Chinneck’s work has also made its way into various solver APIs and modeling languages, such as AMPL, GAMS, and MATLAB, benefiting thousands of users. His algorithms have practical applications in areas like radiation treatment, computer vision, and network analysis, allowing for more efficient model development and decision-making. See more here.

Congratulations Professor Chinneck!