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Mathematical Modeling for Sustainable Development and Societal Change

Research project This interdisciplinary research project aims to generate, explore, and systematically document mathematical modeling methods focused on industrial economics, closely tied to issues beneficial to society related to the economy, societal development, and sustainability.

Mathematical Modeling for Sustainable Development and Societal Change represents an innovative convergence of industrial economics, sustainability, and the cutting edge of mathematical modeling and machine learning. By integrating comprehensive data analysis, sophisticated algorithms, optimization techniques, and machine learning, the project seeks to address some of the most urgent global challenges – transitioning to more sustainable and efficient systems in transportation, energy production, and resource management.

Head of project

Jonas Westin
Research fellow, associate professor
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Project overview

Project period:

2024-01-01 2029-12-31

Participating departments and units at Umeå University

Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Research area

Mathematics

Project description

Mathematical Modeling for Sustainable Development and Societal Change represents an innovative convergence of industrial economics, sustainability, and the cutting edge of mathematical modeling and machine learning. This interdisciplinary research project aims to generate, explore, and systematically document mathematical modeling methods focused on industrial economics, closely tied to issues beneficial to society related to the economy, societal development, and sustainability. By integrating comprehensive data analysis, sophisticated algorithms, optimization techniques, and machine learning, the project seeks to address some of the most urgent global challenges – transitioning to more sustainable and efficient systems in transportation, energy production, and resource management.

The project places significant emphasis on integrating research and education, aiming to deepen students' understanding of both theoretical and practical elements within industrial economics and mathematical modeling. By actively involving students in the research process, it promotes the practical application of their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. This approach enriches the students' academic experience, strengthens their problem-solving skills, and prepares them for future professional challenges.

With the ambition of contributing to sustainable global development through theoretical and applied mathematical models, the project aims to make a lasting positive impact on society. It highlights the potential of academic research to address and solve specific societal problems and underscores the importance of such efforts in promoting a more sustainable and equitable world.

Latest update: 2024-02-21