Arvind Raghunathan
- Phone: 617-621-7502
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Research / Technical Staff
Senior Principal Research Scientist -
Education:
Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 2004 -
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Biography
Arvind's research focuses on algorithms for optimization of large-scale nonlinear and mixed integer nonlinear programs with applications in power grid, transportation systems and model-based control of processes. He previously worked at the United Technologies Research Center for 7 years developing optimization algorithms for aerospace, elevator, energy systems and security businesses.
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Recent News & Events
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NEWS Arvind Raghunathan joins editorial board of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications Date: June 21, 2021
MERL Contact: Arvind Raghunathan
Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, OptimizationBrief- Arvind Raghunathan has accepted an invitation to serve on the editorial board of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications (JOTA).
JOTA is devoted to the publication of carefully selected high quality regular papers, invited papers, survey papers, technical notes, book notices, and forums that cover mathematical optimization techniques, computational methodologies of optimization algorithms and their applications to science, engineering, and business. Typical theoretical areas include linear, nonlinear, discrete, stochastic, and dynamic optimization. Among the areas of application covered are mathematical economics, mathematical physics and biology, all areas of engineering, and novel areas, such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing optimization.
- Arvind Raghunathan has accepted an invitation to serve on the editorial board of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications (JOTA).
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NEWS Arvind Raghunathan to serve on SIAG/OPT Early Career Prize committee Date: May 26, 2020
Where: 2020 SIAM Conference on Optimization, Hong Kong
MERL Contact: Arvind Raghunathan
Research Area: OptimizationBrief- Arvind Raghunathan, Data Analytics, has been invited to serve on the SIAM Activity Group on Optimization Early Career Prize (SIAG/OPT Early Career Prize) committee. Instituted in 2018, the SIAG/OPT Early Career Prize is awarded every three years to an outstanding early career researcher in the field of optimization for distinguished contributions to the field in the six calendar years prior to the award year. The 2020 SIAG/OPT Early Career Prize will be awarded during the 2020 SIAM Conference on Optimization to be held in Hong Kong.
Arvind Raghunathan will also host a mini-symposium on global optimization titled "Global Optimization of MINLP: Recent Advances". The mini-symposium will feature talks related to theoretical and algorithmic aspects of global optimization.
- Arvind Raghunathan, Data Analytics, has been invited to serve on the SIAM Activity Group on Optimization Early Career Prize (SIAG/OPT Early Career Prize) committee. Instituted in 2018, the SIAG/OPT Early Career Prize is awarded every three years to an outstanding early career researcher in the field of optimization for distinguished contributions to the field in the six calendar years prior to the award year. The 2020 SIAG/OPT Early Career Prize will be awarded during the 2020 SIAM Conference on Optimization to be held in Hong Kong.
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MERL Publications
- , "SDP-quality bounds via convex quadratic relaxations for global optimization of mixed-integer quadratic programs", arXiv, June 2021.BibTeX arXiv
- @article{Nohra2021jun,
- author = {Nohra, Carlos J. and Raghunathan, Arvind and Sahinidis, Nikolaos V.},
- title = {SDP-quality bounds via convex quadratic relaxations for global optimization of mixed-integer quadratic programs},
- journal = {arXiv},
- year = 2021,
- month = jun,
- url = {https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.13721}
- }
- , "PYROBOCOP: Python-based Robotic Control & Optimization Package", arXiv, June 2021.
- , "Trajectory Optimization for Manipulation of Deformable Objects: Assembly of Belt Drive Units", IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), June 2021.BibTeX TR2021-072 PDF
- @inproceedings{Jin2021jun,
- author = {Jin, Shiyu and Romeres, Diego and Raghunathan, Arvind and Jha, Devesh and Tomizuka, Masayoshi},
- title = {Trajectory Optimization for Manipulation of Deformable Objects: Assembly of Belt Drive Units},
- booktitle = {IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)},
- year = 2021,
- month = jun,
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2021-072}
- }
- , "JANOS: An Integrated Predictive and Prescriptive Modeling Framework", Tech. Rep. TR2021-025, Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Cambridge, MA, April 2021.BibTeX TR2021-025 PDF
- @techreport{MERL_TR2021-025,
- author = {Bergman, David; Huang, Teng; Brooks, Philip; Lodi, Andrea; Raghunathan, Arvind},
- title = {JANOS: An Integrated Predictive and Prescriptive Modeling Framework},
- institution = {MERL - Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories},
- address = {Cambridge, MA 02139},
- number = {TR2021-025},
- month = apr,
- year = 2021,
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2021-025/}
- }
- , "JANOS: An Integrated Predictive and Prescriptive Modeling Framework", INFORMS Journal on Computing, March 2021.BibTeX
- @article{Bergman2021mar,
- author = {Bergman, David and Huang, Teng and Brooks, Philip and Lodi, Andrea and Raghunathan, Arvind},
- title = {JANOS: An Integrated Predictive and Prescriptive Modeling Framework},
- journal = {INFORMS Journal on Computing},
- year = 2021,
- month = mar
- }
- , "SDP-quality bounds via convex quadratic relaxations for global optimization of mixed-integer quadratic programs", arXiv, June 2021.
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Other Publications
- , "Global Optimization of Nonlinear Network Design", SIAM Journal on Optimization, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 268-295, 2013.BibTeX
- @Article{raghunathan2013global,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U},
- title = {Global Optimization of Nonlinear Network Design},
- journal = {SIAM Journal on Optimization},
- year = 2013,
- volume = 23,
- number = 1,
- pages = {268--295},
- publisher = {Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics}
- }
- , "A distributed anytime algorithm for maximizing occupant comfort", American Control Conference (ACC), 2012, pp. 1059-1066.BibTeX
- @Inproceedings{raghunathan2012distributed,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U and Krishnamurthy, Sudha},
- title = {A distributed anytime algorithm for maximizing occupant comfort},
- booktitle = {American Control Conference (ACC)},
- year = 2012,
- pages = {1059--1066},
- organization = {IEEE}
- }
- , "Parametric Characterization of Multimodal Distributions with Non-Gaussian Modes", IEEE 11th International Conference on Data Mining Workshops (ICDMW), 2011, pp. 286-292.BibTeX
- @Inproceedings{tewari2011parametric,
- author = {Tewari, Ashutosh and Giering, Michael J and Raghunathan, Arvind},
- title = {Parametric Characterization of Multimodal Distributions with Non-Gaussian Modes},
- booktitle = {IEEE 11th International Conference on Data Mining Workshops (ICDMW)},
- year = 2011,
- pages = {286--292},
- organization = {IEEE}
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- , "Transfer operator method for control in fluid flows", Proceedings of the 48th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, held jointly with the 28th Chinese Control Conference (CDC/CCC), 2009, pp. 1806-1811.BibTeX
- @Inproceedings{vaidya2009transfer,
- author = {Vaidya, Umesh and Ganapathysubramanian, Baskar and Raghunathan, Arvind},
- title = {Transfer operator method for control in fluid flows},
- booktitle = {Proceedings of the 48th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, held jointly with the 28th Chinese Control Conference (CDC/CCC)},
- year = 2009,
- pages = {1806--1811},
- organization = {IEEE}
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- , "Lyapunov measure and control of periodic orbit", IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT), 2008, pp. 48-53.BibTeX
- @Inproceedings{diwadkar2008lyapunov,
- author = {Diwadkar, A and Vaidya, U and Raghunathan, AU},
- title = {Lyapunov measure and control of periodic orbit},
- booktitle = {IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT)},
- year = 2008,
- pages = {48--53},
- organization = {IEEE}
- }
- , "Optimal stabilization using Lyapunov measure", American Control Conference (ACC), 2008, pp. 1746-1751.BibTeX
- @Inproceedings{raghunathan2008optimal,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U and Vaidya, Umesh},
- title = {Optimal stabilization using Lyapunov measure},
- booktitle = {American Control Conference (ACC)},
- year = 2008,
- pages = {1746--1751},
- organization = {IEEE}
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- , "MILP and NLP techniques for centralized trajectory planning of multiple unmanned air vehicles", American Control Conference (ACC), 2006.BibTeX
- @Inproceedings{borrelli2006milp,
- author = {Borrelli, Francesco and Subramanian, Dharmashankar and Raghunathan, Arvind U and Biegler, Lorenz T},
- title = {MILP and NLP techniques for centralized trajectory planning of multiple unmanned air vehicles},
- booktitle = {American Control Conference (ACC)},
- year = 2006,
- organization = {IEEE}
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- , "Parameter estimation in metabolic flux balance models for batch fermentation - Formulation & Solution using Differential Variational Inequalities (DVIs)", Annals of Operations Research, Vol. 148, No. 1, pp. 251-270, 2006.BibTeX
- @Article{raghunathan2006parameter,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U and Perez-Correa, J Ricardo and Agosin, Eduardo and Biegler, Lorenz T},
- title = {Parameter estimation in metabolic flux balance models for batch fermentation - Formulation & Solution using Differential Variational Inequalities (DVIs)},
- journal = {Annals of Operations Research},
- year = 2006,
- volume = 148,
- number = 1,
- pages = {251--270},
- publisher = {Springer}
- }
- , "An interior point method for mathematical programs with complementarity constraints (MPCCs)", SIAM Journal on Optimization, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 720-750, 2005.BibTeX
- @Article{raghunathan2005interior,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U and Biegler, Lorenz T},
- title = {An interior point method for mathematical programs with complementarity constraints (MPCCs)},
- journal = {SIAM Journal on Optimization},
- year = 2005,
- volume = 15,
- number = 3,
- pages = {720--750},
- publisher = {Philadelphia, Pa.: The Society, c1991-}
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- , "Dynamic optimization strategies for three-dimensional conflict resolution of multiple aircraft", Journal of guidance, control, and dynamics, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 586-594, 2004.BibTeX
- @Article{raghunathan2004dynamic,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U and Gopal, Vipin and Subramanian, Dharmashankar and Biegler, Lorenz T and Samad, Tariq},
- title = {Dynamic optimization strategies for three-dimensional conflict resolution of multiple aircraft},
- journal = {Journal of guidance, control, and dynamics},
- year = 2004,
- volume = 27,
- number = 4,
- pages = {586--594},
- publisher = {American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics}
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- , "An MPEC formulation for dynamic optimization of distillation operations", Computers & chemical engineering, Vol. 28, No. 10, pp. 2037-2052, 2004.BibTeX
- @Article{raghunathan2004mpec,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U and Soledad Diaz, M and Biegler, Lorenz T},
- title = {An MPEC formulation for dynamic optimization of distillation operations},
- journal = {Computers & chemical engineering},
- year = 2004,
- volume = 28,
- number = 10,
- pages = {2037--2052},
- publisher = {Elsevier}
- }
- , "A comparison between mixed integer programming and nonlinear programming techniques for 3d conflict resolution of multiple aircraft," Tech. Rep., Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, 2003.BibTeX
- @Techreport{borrelli2003comparison,
- author = {Borrelli, F and Subramanian, D and Raghunathan, AU and Biegler, LT and Samad, T},
- title = {A comparison between mixed integer programming and nonlinear programming techniques for 3d conflict resolution of multiple aircraft},
- institution = {Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota},
- year = 2003,
- address = {Minnesota, Minneapolis}
- }
- , "3D conflict resolution of multiple aircraft via dynamic optimization", AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit (AIAA), 2003.BibTeX
- @Inproceedings{raghunathan20033d,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U and Gopal, Vipin and Subramanian, Dharmashankar and Biegler, Lorenz T and Samad, Tariq},
- title = {3D conflict resolution of multiple aircraft via dynamic optimization},
- booktitle = {AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit (AIAA)},
- year = 2003
- }
- , "Data reconciliation and parameter estimation in flux-balance analysis", Biotechnology and bioengineering, Vol. 84, No. 6, pp. 700-709, 2003.BibTeX
- @Article{raghunathan2003data,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U and Perez-Correa, J Ricardo and Bieger, Lorenz T},
- title = {Data reconciliation and parameter estimation in flux-balance analysis},
- journal = {Biotechnology and bioengineering},
- year = 2003,
- volume = 84,
- number = 6,
- pages = {700--709},
- publisher = {Wiley Online Library}
- }
- , "Mathematical programs with equilibrium constraints (MPECs) in process engineering", Computers & chemical engineering, Vol. 27, No. 10, pp. 1381-1392, 2003.BibTeX
- @Article{raghunathan2003mathematical,
- author = {Raghunathan, Arvind U and Biegler, Lorenz T},
- title = {Mathematical programs with equilibrium constraints (MPECs) in process engineering},
- journal = {Computers & chemical engineering},
- year = 2003,
- volume = 27,
- number = 10,
- pages = {1381--1392},
- publisher = {Elsevier}
- }
- , "Barrier methods for mathematical programs with complementarity constraints (MPCCs)," Tech. Rep., Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Chemical Engineering, 2002.BibTeX
- @Techreport{raghunathan2002barrier,
- author = {Raghunathan, A and Biegler, LT},
- title = {Barrier methods for mathematical programs with complementarity constraints (MPCCs)},
- institution = {Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Chemical Engineering},
- year = 2002
- }
- , "MPEC formulations and algorithms in process engineering", Computers and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 27, pp. 1381-1392, 2002.BibTeX
- @Article{raghunathan2002mpec,
- author = {Raghunathan, A and Biegler, LT},
- title = {MPEC formulations and algorithms in process engineering},
- journal = {Computers and Chemical Engineering},
- year = 2002,
- volume = 27,
- pages = {1381--1392}
- }
- , "Global Optimization of Nonlinear Network Design", SIAM Journal on Optimization, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 268-295, 2013.
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MERL Issued Patents
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Title: "System and Method for Scheduling Electric Generators using Decision Diagrams"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Bergman, David; Hashimoto, Hiroyuki
Patent No.: 10,969,750
Issue Date: Apr 6, 2021 -
Title: "Systems and Methods for Resource Allocation for Management Systems"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Bergman, David; Sahinidis, Nikolaos V
Patent No.: 10,362,139
Issue Date: Jul 23, 2019 -
Title: "Decentralized Control of Electricity Passing through Electrical Grid"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U
Patent No.: 10,243,361
Issue Date: Mar 26, 2019 -
Title: "Optimizing Operations of Multiple Air-Conditioning Units"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Nikovski, Daniel N.
Patent No.: 10,161,649
Issue Date: Dec 25, 2018 -
Title: "System and Method for Group Elevator Scheduling Based on Submodular Optimization"
Inventors: Nikovski, Daniel N.; Raghunathan, Arvind U; Ramalingam, Srikumar
Patent No.: 10,118,796
Issue Date: Nov 6, 2018 -
Title: "Optimal Parameter Selection and Acceleration in ADMM for Multi-stage Stochastic Convex Quadratic Programs"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Di Cairano, Stefano
Patent No.: 9,760,534
Issue Date: Sep 12, 2017 -
Title: "Method for Solving Quadratic Programs for Convex Sets with Linear Equalities by an Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers with Optimized Step Sizes"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Di Cairano, Stefano
Patent No.: 9,753,892
Issue Date: Sep 5, 2017 -
Title: "Method for Determining Object Poses Using Weighted Features"
Inventors: Tuzel, Oncel; Liu, Ming-Yu; Taguchi, Yuichi; Raghunathan, Arvind U
Patent No.: 9,280,827
Issue Date: Mar 8, 2016 -
Title: "System and Method for Optimal Power Flow Analysis"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Nikovski, Daniel N.; Gopalakrishnan, Ajit
Patent No.: 9,280,744
Issue Date: Mar 8, 2016 -
Title: "Method for Optimizing Power Flows in Electric Power Networks"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Gopalakrishnan, Ajit; Nikovski, Daniel N.
Patent No.: 9,184,589
Issue Date: Nov 10, 2015 -
Title: "Method for Globally Optimizing Power Flows in Electric Networks"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Nikovski, Daniel N.
Patent No.: 9,093,842
Issue Date: Jul 28, 2015 -
Title: "System and Method for Optimizing Energy Consumption in Railway Systems with Energy Storage Devices"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Xu, Yunwen; Wada, Toshihiro; Ueda, Kenji; Takahashi, Satoru
Patent No.: 8,983,690
Issue Date: Mar 17, 2015 -
Title: "System and Method for Optimizing Energy Consumption in Railway Systems"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U; Wada, Toshihiro; Ueda, Kenji; Takahashi, Satoru
Patent No.: 8,831,801
Issue Date: Sep 9, 2014 -
Title: "Method for Optimizing Power Flows in Electric Power Networks"
Inventors: Raghunathan, Arvind U
Patent No.: 8,756,556
Issue Date: Jun 17, 2014
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Title: "System and Method for Scheduling Electric Generators using Decision Diagrams"
