Recognition as institutional research centre
In 2023, the CRI2GS was recognised as an institutional research centre of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), as a branch of the Centre interuniversitaire de recherche dur les réseaux d’entreprise, la logistique et le transport (CIRRELT).
This significant step not only recognises the exceptional dedication and contributions of our researchers, but also consolidates our commitment to advancing cutting-edge research in the fields of operations research, operations management, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.
As a recognised institutional research centre, CRI2GS focuses on stimulating innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculties and departments at UQAM to advance the science of complex planning systems, particularly those requiring interdisciplinary expertise.
First edition of the Prix de mérite
Professor Teodor Gabriel Crainic, professor in the Department of AOTI and founder of CRI2GS, is the recipient of the Award of Merit in the ‘Research – Career Stream for ESG UQAM’ category, awarded by UQAM. This prize is awarded to members of the UQAM community who have distinguished themselves among their peers in various fields, from teaching to innovation to creation.

Professor Teodor Gabriel Crainic’s work focuses on developing effective optimisation models and methods for planning freight transport at various levels.
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À nous l’international
CRI2GS members Ana María Anaya-Arenas (PI) and Janosch Ortmann (co-PI) have been awarded the prize A nous l’international offered by the vice-dean of research of UQAM’s School of Management. Their project Optimisation and Machine Learning for Health Logistics in Crisis Situations studies modelling and solution approaches to problems of network design and distribution of health care and humanitarian aid. The project involves an international team of researchers from Canada, Colombia and the UK.


Research Ambassador
CRI2GS member Walter Rei has been named UQAM Research Ambassador (Ambassadeur de la recherche). Walter holds the Canada Research Chair in Stochastic Optimization of Transport and Logistics Systems. His research interests include the study of how to reduce the cost and ecological impact of such systems.