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2024 Project Titles

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Bridge Design Optimization – Reducing Cost and Stress
Reoptimization of Satellite Constellation Configurations for Global Area Coverage
Genetic Algorithms for Automatic Acoustic Guitar Transcription
Localization of the NASA Endurance Rover: Application of the Gauss-Newton Algorithm
Solving Jenga
Data-Driven, Multi-objective Optimization of Defensive Soccer Tactics for In-game Scenarios
Get the Most Out of My Disney Trip
Niche and diversity-promoting multiobjective optimization for the creation of large aerospace datasets
Optimization of Offshore Wind Turbines Using Algorithms and Aerodynamic Blade Design
An Application of Multi-objective Genetic Optimization for Itinerary Trip Planning
Integer Variables in Capacity Expansion Modeling: A Trade-off Between Design Accuracy and Computational Burden
Particle Swarm Optimization for Cardinality Constrained Portfolio Selection
Optimization of Cruise Conditions for General Aviation Aircraft
Optimization Strategies for Inverse Problems in Imaging through RED-Diff
A Multi-Objective Optimization Framework for Robots Design
Pose Graph Optimization (PGO) for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
Optimizing User Engagement through Personalized Notifications Using Genetic Algorithms and SCARF Model
Radial-Gradient-Density Infill Pattern Design Optimization for Fused Deposition Modeling
Optimization of Credit Card Setup
Surrogate Diffusion Models for Sea Level Change, an alternative to Gaussian Processes
Genetic Algorithm-Based Approach for Truss Optimization
Optimization of a Hypersonic Waverider for Maximum Downrange Trajectory
Active Source Searching in Unknown Environment
Multi-objective Engineering Design Optimization of the Lake Problem
Optimizing Bee Hive Nectar Collection With a Modified Bees Algorithm
Incorporating Uncertainty in Model Predictive Control for the Optimal Operation of a Microgrid
Using Genetic Algorithms for HVAC Systems Optimization
Music Recommendation Optimization
League of Optimisation: Who to Main?
Multi Objective Optimization with Reinforcement Learning for Multi Objective Problems in Robotic Controls
Optimal Design of Friction Pendulum System Isolators
Luminosity Optimization for Future Colliders
Departure Trajectory Optimization from Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit
Graph convolutional network hyperparameter tuning for improved satellite shape reconstruction
Optimal Discretization of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations With Discontinuities
Optimal Control for A Knee-Ankle Exoskeleton
Optimizing a Day at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Using a Genetic Algorithm
Optimizing Video Content for TikTok Using Genetic Algorithms
Cabled Robotic Arm Trajectory Optimization
Evolving Flying Virtual Creatures with Genetic Algorithms
Optimization of Car Ownership Decisions
An Ideal Route through San Francisco

2023 Project Titles

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Optimization Algorithm for Determining Cheapest Travel Package with Flexibility
Optimizing Weekly Lifestyle Purchases Constrained By A College Student Budget
Wing Geometric Parameters Design Optimization
Optimization of an Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft
Genetic Algorithms for the Task Assignment Problem
Optimal Fast-Charge Profiles for a Li-ion Battery Pack that Balance Aging and Time of Charge
Comparative Analysis of Aircraft Approach Path Planning Algorithms
Surrogate Optimization for GNSS Interference Identification
Bilevel Optimization for Predicting Knee Contact Forces in Musculoskeletal Simulation
Comparison of Three Optimization Approaches for the Lunar Lander Game
Infill Optimization for Additive Manufacturing
Optimizing Payload Delivery: A Comparative Analysis of Parallel and Serial Rocket Staging Strategies
Optimizing Bicycle Gear Selection Along Route
Expression Optimization of Mario Kart Racing
Mountain Sweeper
Optimization for Squirrel Watching in Central Park, NY
Blood Bank Logistics Optimization
Optimization of Heat Shield Materials
Optimization of Action Primitives for Cluttered Reaching
Comparative Analysis of Investment Strategies: Portfolio Optimization and Tail-Risk Analysis
Minimizing Embodied Carbon of a Mid-Sized Office Gravity Structural System
Optimization of Kinetic Models
Quadcopter Collision Avoiding Navigation via Optimization on Monocular Depth Estimation
Optimizing Disneyland Visit
Fin Optimization
Fish Tank Diversity Optimization
Optimizing a One Day Itinerary in Taipei, Taiwan Using Simulated Annealing
Pose Estimation for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Optimizing Gains of Trajectory Tracking Controller for Multi-DOF Robotic Arm
Hyperparameter Optimization as Datasets Shrink
Optimizing Boss Paths In The Game Elden Ring Using Simulated Annealing
Goal Programming Optimization of Multi-Electrode Arrays for Retinal Stimulation
Optimizing Stimulation Patterns for the Suppression of Epileptic Seizure Activities
Neural Network Design with Optimization
Predicting Ground Reaction Forces with EMG Data
Optimization of Trailing Edge Deflections on a Morphing Wing
Intricacies with Initialization: Fluctant Basins of Attractions from the GNSS Navigation Equations
Shortest Distance from a Point to a Bounded Surface
Road Trip Optimizer
Trajectory Optimization of a Satellite Rendezvous
Leveraging Optimum Vehicle-to-Grid Technology – the Marguerite Shuttles Case Study
Planning an Optimal CA Native Plant Garden
Stock Price Prediction
Optimization of Thermodynamic Systems: Case Study in Autothermal Reforming
Multiagent UAV Exploration through Gaussian Processes
Optimization of a Multistage Reverse-Osmosis System
Racing Line Optimization
Optimization of Combustion Chemistry Reaction Model
Optimization of a Thermal Insulation System for an Extreme Martian Habitat
Fuel-Optimal Powered Descent Guidance
Dream Roadtrip Using Genetic Algorithm
Building an Optimized San Francisco Metro System
An Application of Dynamic Programming to Optimal Spacecraft Detumbling
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of an Aircraft
Coordination of Storage and Generation at the Residential Level
Optimal Exercise Planning
Benchmarking Different Optimal Control Methods in Differentiable and Traditional Simulations
Cost Optimization of a Loaded Brace
Optimizing the Orbital Altitude of a Global Satellite Communications Constellation
iPhone Speaker Bowl Optimization
Hyperparameter Optimization using a Gaussian Process for a Neural Network Subgrid-Stress Model
Numerical Computation of Hamilton-Jacobi Reachable Sets
Towards GPS Multipath Uncertainty-Aware Path Planning in Urban Environments
Optimizing Weights for LQR Control
MPC for Spacecraft Rendezvous and Docking
Bespoke Nonlinear Solver for Optimal Trajectory Planning in AVs
Comparative Topology Optimization of Trusses
MIMO Antenna Placement Optimization Using Inverse Design Techniques
Optimization of Candidate Sites for Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis Surgery
Optimal Exploration Strategies for Robotic Swarms
Window-Size and Insulation Thickness Optimization for Minimizing Carbon, Energy, and Life Cycle Cost in Sustainable Building Design
Optimizing Wingspan, Chord length, and Shell Thickness for 3D-Printed UAV Wings using Multi-Objective Optimization
Battery Life Optimization of the iPhone 13
Optimization of Surgical Scheduling in Colombian Free Clinic
Optimal Design of Starshade Structures
Optimization of Aircraft Approach Paths in Complex Bravo Airspaces
A Comparitive Study of Optimization Techniques for Travelling Salesman Problem
Contact Plan Design for Navigation Satellite Networks Based on Simulated Annealing
Bayesian Optimization to Learn Rubin Observatory Corrections
Optimising Ambulance Locations
Towards Constrained Monte Carlo Value Iteration
Optimizing Reduced-Order Reaction Parameters for Hydrogen-Air Ignition Delay Time Prediction
Mobile Toolcart Layout
Applying Optimization Approach for Stylolite Detection
Dynamical System Parameter Estimation
Application of Optimization Algorithms for League of Legends Game Result Prediction and Analysis
A Comparison of Cross-Entropy Method Planning vs. A Learned Policy Network for Contrastive Example-Based Control
Optimization of Satellite Ephemeris Approximation to Support Lunar Operations
Optimization of Orbit Elements for Mars Surface Imaging Using Genetic Algorithms
It’s “Node” a Problem: Improving Constrained Outcomes in POMDP Planning Using Monte Carlo Algorithm via Node-Dependent Dual Variables
Bayesian Structure Learning and Causal Discovery Using Generalized Disjunctive Programming
Scramjet Ignition Optimization
The Perfect Print: Optimizing Key 3D Printing Parameters for High Quality, Efficient, and Fast Parts
Optimization of Physics-Informed Neural Network for Solving Partial Differential Equation with Uncertain Parameters
Optimizing Delivery Routes to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Optimizing End-Fire Antenna Array Layout for Maximum Directivity using Direct Method
Optimization of Equivalent Circuit Design for Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Inversion
Determining Optimal Step Function Boundary Conditions for Heat Equation Using Cross Entropy Method

2022 Project Titles

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Optimizing the Location of Stanford Gyms
Optimization of Charge and Discharge Schedule for Grid Battery Energy Storage
Growing FLOWERS: Improvements on the FLOW Estimation and Rose Superposition Optimization Analysis
Optimization of Counter-Terrorism Resource Allocation
Constrained Optimization of Student Test Performance Using Direct and Descent Methods
Optimization of Kinetic Parameters in a Reduced Methane-Oxygen Reaction Mechanism for Natural Gas Combustion
Is faster better?: Trying to determine the optimal speed of each pitch type in baseball
MicroGrid (Diesel Gensets, PV, BESS) System Optimization with Linear Programming
Optimizing Main Wing Spar to Minimize Weight
Bayesian Design Optimization of Fiber-based Biomimetic Soft Actuators
Optimizing Investment in Air Pollution Control Strategies with Emission Constraints
Festival Shuttle Schedule Optimization with Mixed Integer Linear Programming
Optimization of Wing Loading for Close Air Support Aircraft
Simultaneous Orbit Determination and Thruster Performance Estimation
Optimization of ∆V in Orbital Transfers
Attitude Optimization for the SWARM-EX Mission
Genetic Algorithm – Optimization of Fantasy Premier League for Nine Million
Range Optimization of a Lightweight UAV
Planning the Optimal Road Trip Itinerary
Minimizing Cost and Climate Damages in Energy Transition Pathways for the Western Interconnection
Optimizing a Day at Disneyland for Minimal Transit Times and Maximal Enjoyment Using Simulated Annealing
Optimizing the Itinerary of an Amusement Park Visit for Greater Satisfaction
Optimization for LiDAR Scan Registration
Solving the Brachistochrone Problem using the Quasi-Newton Method
Optimizing Stent Designs for Minimum Strain Energy
Multiobjective Optimization of a FIFA Ultimate Team Squad
Device Grouping Algorithms to Minimize Variance
Optimizing the layout of an offshore wind farm in California
Orthotropic Material Property Determination Based on Measurements and Optimization of Numerical Simulations
Looking Beyond Capacity Factors: Multi-objective Optimization for Replacing Coal-fired Electricity with Wind and Solar PV in India
Optimal Spacecraft Landing & Trajectory Design
Optimization of Look-Ahead controller gains for simulation of autonomous vehicle path-tracking
Gridded Ion Thruster Design Optimization
Optmization of x-ray scattering for semiconductor manufacturing
Application and Study of Evolution Strategies
Optimizing the Traveling Salesman Problem using the Modified Particle Swarm Method
Optimizing the Geometry of Barrier Placement for Crowd Control
Cruise Ship Optimization
NeRF parameter optimization using Genetic Algorithms
Optimizing Controlled Burn Regimes for Wildfire Mitigation
An Approach to State Estimation Optimization with Unknown System Dynamics
Estimating Joint Beliefs Using Action Suggestions
Distributed Optimization under Uncertainty
A* for Contrained Gradient Path Planning
Accelerate Optimization With Learned Initialization
Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Schedule Optimization to Balance Battery Usage and Degradation
Launch Configuration Optimization of Amateur Rockets
Decentralized Multi-robot Navigation using Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes with Belief-based Rewards
Transistor Placement Using a Genetic Algorithm
Genetic algorithms applied to No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Heads Up
Exploring Genetic Algorithms for Optimizing Bike Routes at Stanford
Optimal Coverage Planning for Agricultural UAV Fleets
Route Optimization of Fleet Aircraft via Genetic Algorithms
Emergency Call Box Location Optimization on College Campuses
Optimization of Endovascular Coil Delivery Wire Design using Cross-Entropy, Weighted Exponential Sum, and Count Penalty Methods
Model Fitting Multi-joint Exoskeleton Data by Reducing Parameter Dimensionality
Stanford Product Realization Lab Shift Scheduling Optimization
Pathfinding Using Particle Swarm Optimization
Trajectory Optimization of Crouch Gait Using a Minimal IMU Sensor Set
Implementation of Deep Q Network for a Self-Navigating Segway Robot
Portfolio Optimization using Multi-objective Genetic Algorithms
Optimal Simple Betting Strategy for Roulette
Virtual Creatures Continued: Genetic Algorithms For Evolving Swimming Organisms
Optimizing Wildfire Containment in Response to the Southern California Coastal Fire
Implementing the Equinoctial Q-Law Algorithm for Low Thrust Orbit Transfer Optimizations
Contingency MPC for Extreme Weather Conditions
Optimization of Maximum Entropy Distribution Functions
Multi-objective Optimization of Two-Dimensional Vapor Chamber Evaporation Wick
Maximizing Life Enjoyment While Limiting Planetary Harm
Structural Battery Pack Optimization
Bayesian Optimization for Battery Formation
Optimizing Vital Sign Coverage in the Emergency Department
Optimizing PD Controller Gains for a 7-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arm with Direct Methods
Examining Economic Profit in the Presence of Emissions Pricing
Trajectory Generation and Optimal Control of a 2D Planar Quadrotor using Tracking LQR and Sequential Convex Programming
Trajectory Optimization for Planar UAV in Obstacle Existed Environment via SCP
Optimization of hip muscle force distribution in swing phase of gait
Optimizing Maximum Stress Experienced by a Sombrero Hole
Electrode Array Configuration Optimization for the Measurement of the Gastric Slow-Wave
Aerodynamic Shape Optimization of Paper Airplanes Using Upper Confidence Bound Surrogate Optimization
Optimization of Decisions about Raising Chickens
Autonomous Surgical Instrument Tracking System for Robotic Laparoscopy
A Model to Optimize Water Shortages
Minimizing Mortgage Costs with Linear Programming
Natural Evolution Strategies as a Neural Network Optimizer for Continuous Control Tasks
Using Genetic Algorithms to Optimize Traffic Light Patterns for Single Intersections
Evolutionary Strategies Applied to OpenAI Classic Control Problems
Optimizing Fantasy Premier League Squad Using Linear Programming
Optimal Orbit Design for Space-Based Interferometry
Using First-Order Methods to Optimize a Convolutional Neural Network for Image Inpainting
Distributed Angles Only Navigation of Spacecraft Swarms via Factor-Graph Optimization
CFD Poisson Equation Solver
Airline Overbooking Revenue Management using Direct and Stochastic Methods
Optimizing Aircraft Gate Assignments at Airport Terminals
Optimization of Green Hydrogen Build to Meet California’s Projected Regional Fueling Capacity
Optimizing Race Car Load-Transfer Characteristics to Reduce Lap Times
Scan Trajectories for Constrained Pointing Mechanisms with Model Predictive Control
Parking Conundrum

Full Reports

Optimizing Wind Farm Layout for Maximum Energy Production Using Direct Methods (Jacob West)
Optimizing Electric Force for RF Blackout Mitigation (Anthony Corso)
Pre-Seismic Earthquake Detection Via Optimized Distributed Sensor Network: A San Andreas Fault Case Study (Emily Briere and Jan Peeters Salazaar)
A Comparison of Optimization Approaches to the Single Airport Ground Hold Problem (Jonathan Cox)
Optimization of Fuzzy Systems by Evolutionary Algorithms (Camille Messien)
Optimal Trajectories and Control for Automobiles (Tim Wheeler)
Modular Robotic Propellers for Cooperative 3D Object Manipulation (Zijian Wang)
Optimization of Medicare Advantage Healthcare Plans (Zachary Sunberg and Evan Mast)

2020 Project Titles

CADion: Electrostatics Based PCB Placement Tool
Optimizing Bay Area Summer Housing Costs with Newton’s and Penalty Methods
Trajectory Optimization for a Small UAV in UrbanEnvironment
Biped Walker Using Genetic Algorithms
FEM-based stress reduction for optimal placement of Coapsys device in the treatment of heart failure
Modeling the mass distribution of the Milky Way with particle swarm optimization
Optimizing Cell Tower Placement for Coverage and Cost
Exploring Different Optimization Methods for Deep Geometric Surface Representations
Minimizing Depression with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
On the Performance of Direct Optimization Algorithms on Continuous Non-differentiable Objective Functions
Safe Parameter Optimization via Shubert-Piyavskii Method
Training Neural Networks for Aircraft System Identification
Optimizing Ride Hailing Under Uncertainty
Optimal System Planning for Electrified Energy Systems
Modeling Human Distraction of Swarm Robot Motion
Optimizing the Distribution of Hospital Beds During COVID-19
Optimal Solutions for Minimizing Aberrations in Segmented Optical Systems
Accelerating Model Predictive Control with Structure Exploitation
Direct Methods for Optimization on Riemannian Manifolds
Auto-Tune: A Comparison of Automated Hyperparameter Tuning for Neural Networks
Optimal Power Output for Cycling up a Hill of Varying Grade in the Minimum Time
Optimal Satellite Swarm Reconfiguration
Neural Networks Hyperparameters Optimization
Multi-objective Airfoil Redesign System (MARS) for Low-Reynolds-Number Flight
Crafting the Optimal 25-Man MLB Roster Using Linear Programming
A Knotty Problem: Optimizing Actuator Design in Vine Robots to Achieve Arbitrary Shapes
Trajectory Optimization for Crawling Robot
Optimizing On-Time Airline Arrivals
VacAItionary: AI Travel Itinerary Planning Based on Ant Colony Optimization
Optimization Methods for Equivalent Circuit Parameter Identification of Li-Ion Battery
Optimizing the layouts of wind farms tomaximize annual energy production
Application of Genetic Algorithms and Cross-Entropy Optimization to the Traveling Salesman Problem
Maximizing revenue for an Airbus A380 800 with Social Distancing in response to COVID-19 using Genetic Algorithms
Optimizing Energy Consumption for Autonomous Vehicles
Securities Lending Policy Optimization
Optimizing Mario
Optimizing Stock Portfolio Development
Optimal boid flocking with a genetic algorithm
Maximizing the Flight Time of Lithium-Ion-Powered Quadrotor
Composite Delta Wing Optimization
Trajectory Optimization with Dynamic Obstacles Avoidance
Maintaining Static Balance
Active Learning for Efficiently Constructing Surrogate Models
Cross-Entropy Method Variants for Optimization
Realistic Gaussian Process Representations of Wind Flow Maps
Optimal Control Strategies for a Hanging Triple-Axis Reaction Wheel Pendulum
Designing Low-Correlation Spreading Codes to Optimize GPS Navigation Performance
Optimal Trajectory for Spacecraft Collision Avoidance
Optimizing Classical Orbital Elements to Maximize Coverage over Continental United States using Genetic Algorithms
Opimizing Grocery Shopping to Minimize Probability of COVID-19 Infection
DR-ILEQG: Distributionally-Robust Optimal Control of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems for Safety-Critical Applications
UKFGame: Online Inverse Optimal Control for Constrained Dynamic Games
Co-estimation of Population Receptive Field and Hemodynamic Response Function in Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Hyperparameter Tuning using Gaussian Process Multi-Arm Bandits
Optimizing lawn signs for high visibility in acompetitive congressional race
Optimizing Camera Location and Orientation for Best Coverage using Mesh Adaptive Direct Search
Optimizing the Search of Effective Electrical Stimuli in a Retinal Prosthetic based on Biophysical Theory
Optimization of Low-Windspeed Bicycle Airfoils
Polling station queueing optimization during COVID-19 pandemic
Complete Communities:A Comprehensive Assessment Framework for Urban Amenity Access
Investigation of Optimization Informed Uncertainty Estimates in Neural Networks
End-to-end Single-period Trading via Convex Optimization
Optimizing The Stiffness Distribution of a MDOF Structure under Seismic Load
Comparing Quantitative Methods for Fitting Parameters of Surrogate Models
Path Planning and Trajectory Optimization
Optimizing the structure of a Global Navigation Satellite System
Online Dynamics Modeling for Autonomous Racing
Optimization of Investment Schemes for Maximized CO2 Reduction
Propellant Budget Optimization for Hybrid GEO Transfer Missions
Simulating human-in-the-loop optimization of exoskeleton assistance during walking
Martian Exploration via MDO and Ant Colony Optimization
ADMM Trajectory Optimization for Powered-Descent and Precision Landing
Balancing the shaking force and shaking moment of a four-bar mechanism using a design optimization method
Optimal de-gerrymandering of voting districts with differential evolution
Optimization for Inverse Tomography
Moving Morphable Components Topology Optimization
Optimizing Stanford’s Course Schedule for Student Success
Design of an Energetically Optimal Exoskeleton for Assisting Human Running via CMA-ES Optimization

2019 Project Titles

Adjusting the Inlet Port Geometry of a Hybrid Rocket Motor
Design Optimization for Energy Recycling Actuators
Genetic Algorithm to Optimize Manufacturing Floor Layout
Traffic Light Optimization to Reduce Road Congestion
Improving on Current Optimization Methods for Automated Gating of Single Cell Populations in Flow Cytometry
Drone Delivery Multi-Agent Routing Optimization
Optimizing Cryptofolios
Shape Optimization of High-Reynolds Airfoils
Optimizing Single-Thrust Spacecraft Positional Rendezvous
Optimizing Suspension Geometry for Speed on a Bumpy Track
Optimizing a Neural Network for Fast Trajectory Optimization: Imitation Learning of GuSTO SCP Iterations
Design Optimization of MESC Quadcopter Arm
Generalized Optimization of ArduPilot Navigation Tuning Parameters
Minimizing Cost of Electricity in a Day-Ahead Forecasting Scenario
Rapid Airfoil Optimization Using Cross-Entropy Method on Conformal Mapping
Including Kinematics in Walking Biomechanics Simulations
Exploring Surrogate Models for Robust Multi-Robot Path Planning on Grids: Extension of Network Flow Formulation
Optimizing the Design of Buckling Restrained Braces for Seismic Loading
Optimizing Total Cost for Stanford Students to Uber to SFO Airport During Finals Week
Price Forecasting of Stock Market Indices
Energy Consumption Optimization of EVTOL Transition Flight Trajectory
Optimization of Spacecraft Landing Trajectories and Design
Optimizing the Trajectory of the Genesis Mission
Optimization of Bicycle Suspension Tuning
Optimization Payload Placement on Geometrically Complex Spacecraft
Aero-Propulsive Optimization for High Endurance S500 Drone
The Rent Sharing Problem
Trajectory Optimization for Small UAVs with Collision Avoidance
Learning an Urban Air Mobility Encounter Model from Expert Preferences
Anchor Estimation in Tethered Robots
Optimizing the Mass Fraction of a Single Stage Ballistic Missile
Using Genetic Algorithms for Aircraft Trajectory Optimization after Loss of Thrust
Genetic Algorithm for Interplanetary Trajectory Optimization
Optimizing Recipe Recommendations for Individuals with Dietary Restrictions
Particle Swarm Optimization for Hyper-Parameter Optimization
A Non-Convex Approach to Optimizing Asteroid Landing Trajectories
Object Tracking using the FastSLAM Particle Filter
Usage of Direct Methods to Maximize Solar Radiation on a Solar Panel Collector Surface
Model-free Spacecraft Control using Genetic-Based Reinforcement Learning
Optimization of Racecar Controller
Numerical Optimization of Perturbed Impulsive Maneuver Plans
Model Predictive Control using Gaussian Processes
Seating Design Optimization of Boeing 777X-8 for Ultralong Routes by US Carriers
Optimization of Data Processing in Barbell Motion-Tracking
Elastic Trajectory Smoothing for Car-Like Robots
Designing Cities with Optimization
Optimizing Design Parameters for Spacecraft Electric Propulsion Systems
Launch Optimization for High Altitude Balloons
Position Estimation via Doppler Shifted Transmissions
Pricing Policy Optimization for an Autonomous Urban Air Transportation Network
Optimizing Ratio of ISRU Mass and Productivity for Staged Deploy Missions
Optimal Planning for Combined CO2-Steam Flooding
Optimization Performance of a Hybrid Rocket Motor with Perchlorate Oxygen Storage
Optimization of CubeSat Constellation Coverage with Genetic Algorithms
Optimal Coverage for an Arctic Sensor Network
Optimal Decision Making for Satellite Collision Avoidance
Optimizing the Elevation Mask Angle in GPS Receivers
Discrete Optimization of I/O Efficient Evaluations of Computation Graphs
Electric Rocket Sizing
Optimization of Low Earth Orbit Satellite Mega-Constellations
Optimizing Automobile Engines for Variable Emissions Set-Points
Optimal Space Collision Avoidance Maneuver under Uncertainty using Polynomial Chaos Expansion
Aerodynamic-Propulsive Optimization for Electric Aircraft
A Genetic Algorithm based Approach to Battery State of Charge Estimation for Electrical Vehicles
Minimizing Fuel Consumption for Interplanetary Mission Trajectory with Optimization
Neural Network Optimization for Branch Prediction
Synthesis of Combinational Logic Circuits using Expression Optimization
Covariance Matrix Adaptation of First Stage Booster Landing
Learning to Optimize
Optimal Control of Formation Keeping of Distributed Spacecraft Systems in High Orbits using Coulomb Force Control
Spacecraft Orbit Transfer Optimization
Optimization and Learning in a Representation Network’s Latent Space

2018 Project Titles

Optimizing Bidding Strategy in a Small-Scale Quadcopter Drone Model of an Air-Taxi Service
Optimizing Autonomous Mobility-on-Demand System Under Uncertainty
Optimization of an Analytical Problem for Testing Reduced Order Models
Design and Optimization of a Mechanical Neck Surrogate to Model Human Head Impact Biomechanics
Generalized Scenario Testing with Deep Adaptive Stress Testing
Online Cross Entropy Method for Relational Policy Learning in Interactive Games (Pacman)
Particle Swarm and Brute Force Multi-Objective Optimization of an Orbiter and Drop Pod Deployment for Martian Colony Emergency Response
Salary Distribution in the National Basketball Association by Nonlinear Constrained Optimization
Spacecraft Landing Optimization
Optimizing Neighborhood-Scale Walkability
Real-Time Framework Optimization for Kinodynamic Planning
Multi-agent GAIL with Reward Shaping
Optimizing Relative Orbit Geometry for Spherical Harmonic Gravity Field Recovery
A Vertex-Based Optimal Pathfinding Approach
Genetic Algorithms for Offline Path Planning
Image Co-Registration for Low-Cost 3D Ultrasound
Optimal Task Assignment for Multi-Robot Terrain Relative Navigation
Trajectory Optimization for Lane Merging Scenarios in Autonomous Driving
Optimization of Brushed Motor Gear Trains for Mobile Robotics
Area Optimization of Serpentine Pattern Flexible Electronics
Real World Wave Modeling with the Levenberg-Marquadt Algorithm
Gauss-Newton Method for Refraction-Corrected Ultrasound Computed Tomography with Resolution-Filling Gradients
Finding the Optimal Path on a Three Dimensional Surface
Maximum Range Design of DJI Spark with Aerodynamic Modifications
Constrained Predator-Prey Avoidance Optimization
Optimizing Resource Allocation Using a Genetic Algorithm
A Study of Momentum Prediction in the Stock-Market

2017 Project Titles

Comparing Population Methods for Finite element Model Updating
Decoding Subvocal Speech: EMG Signals to Optimal Transcripts
Trajectory Optimization for Swarm Flyby Gravimetry
Trajectory Optimization for a Hypersonic Missile
Convolutional Neural Network Information Fusion based on Dempster-Shafer Theory for Urban Scene Understanding
Real Time Monocular Obstacle Detection and Avoidance
Optimal Flightpath Planning for Target Fetching Race
Optimization of Feeding Profile for Baker’s Yeast Production
Infrasonic Resonance of Volcanic Craters: Estimating Crater Geometry and Lava Lake Depth from Infrasound Observations
Stereo Human Keypoint Estimation
Real-Time Bus Holding Using Deep Reinforcement Learning
Optimization of CH-47F Chinook Go Around Maneuver
Multimodal Prediction of Human Intents with Optimized Observation Windows
Aerodynamic Optimization of Maximum Range for an Aircraft on Mars
Genetic Algorithms and Gaussian Processes to Optimize Haptic Feedback
Optimal Clustering in Graphs with Cluster Size Constraints
Inexact Gradients in Aerodynamic Shape Optimization
Trajectory and Setup Optimization for a Production-Derived Race Car
Optimization of Soft Propulsive Landing for a Mars Lander
Comparison of Adaptive Sampling Methods for Deriving Surveillance Performance Requirements for ACAS Xu
Crop Rotation Optimization
Aerostructural Optimization of a Boeing 747 Wing
Mean-Field Variational Inference for Markov Networks
Optimization of Turbofan Engines using Genetic Algorithms and the Domain-Shrink Method

2016 Project Titles

Global Navigation Satellite System Constellation Optimization
Gaussian Processes for Supersonic Aerodynamic Shape Optimization
Aerodynamic Optimization of a Bike Frame
Optimization of Fuzzy Systems by Evolutionary Algorithms
Hybrid Rocket Motor Design Optimization for In-Space Applications
Performance Evaluation of Structural Topology Optimization using PolyTop
Optimization of Staging Conditions for a Reusable Hypersonic Launch Vehicle
Optimization of a Continuous Thrust Trajectory for an Asteroid Retrieval Mission
Strength to Weight Optimization of the Mitchell Truss Family of Structures
Simulation of Autonomous Racing Aircraft Performance and Comparison of Direct Single-Objective Constrained Optimization Methods
Neural Network Guidance for UAVs
Multi-Objective Optimization of Emergency Response Cost and Time for an Earthquake Scenario at Stanford
A Comparison of Image Thresholding Metrics and Direct Search Methods
Optimization of Competitive Rowing
Topology and Sizing Optimization of Steel Frame Brace Structures
Optimizing a Laser-Pushed LightSail Craft to Achieve Practical Interstellar Travel
The Horse Show Scheduling Problem
Optimization of Fiber Composite Cantilever Beams
The Role of Optimization Algorithms in Finite Element Analysis
Pursuing Active Manifolds via Nonlinear Optimization
Optimization of Winglet Integration for a Regional Jet