Reading group: Optimization and Control
History of a reading group on Optimization and Control at Univ. Grenoble Alpes.
Genesis
From Oct 2016, together with Alexandre Vieira and Victor Magron, we started discussing a new reading group in mathematical optimization and control theory.
It became the reading group on Optimization and Control of Université Grenoble Alpes, focusing on the interplay between convex optimization and optimal control.
How is it organized?
Every two weeks, the group gathers to talk about a common book chosen earlier. The two topics (Control Theory and Optimization) become the main topic of the session in turn. Sessions last about one hour, with 30 to 35 minutes of presentation done by a small group summarizing the main ideas, and the remaining time used for questions and remarks. The idea is also to solve an exercise given in the book (often left behind when reading it by ourselves!).
Meetings took place on the campus of St Martin d’Hères, at the IMAG or GIPSA building.
Can I come in?
Of course, meetings were open to anyone, with no condition!