Giorgio Fasano is a researcher and practitioner at Thales Alenia Space with more than 25 years of experience in the field of optimization, in support to space engineering. He holds a MSc degree in Mathematics, he is also a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, has been awarded the Chartered Mathematician (IMA, UK), as well as the Chartered Scientist (Science Council, UK) designations. He is also a Co-editor of Operations Research in Space and Air (Ciriani et al., Eds., Kluwer Academic Publ., 2003), and author of several specialist publications on optimization in space. He was a Finalist at the EURO 2007 Excellence in Practice Award. He currently works as technical manager of the CAST (Cargo Accommodation Support Tool) project, funded by the European Space Agency. His interests include Mixed Integer Programming, Global Optimization, and Optimal Control. Janos D. Pinter is a researcher and practitioner with four decades of experience in the area of systems modeling and optimization, including algorithm and software development.He holds MSc, PhD and DSc degrees in Mathematics, with specialization in the Operations Research area. He has authored and edited books including the award-winning monograph Global Optimization in Action. He also wrote nearly 200 journal articles, book chapters, and other technical documents. Dr. Pinter is an active member and officer of several professional organizations (CORS, EUROPT, HORS, INFORMS), and he serves on the editorial board of international professional journals including the Journal of Global Optimization. Dr. Pinter is the principal developer or co-developer of a range of nonlinear optimization software products. These products are used worldwide by researchers and practitioners in academia, and at business and research organizations. For more information, please visit www.pinterconsulting.com.
