Project Grant 2348255

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 8/31/26
Dollars Obligated $172K
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
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  1. Research existing machine learning models for clustering regions and develop an enhanced K-means++ clustering model with improved time complexity.

  2. Develop a novel dual-determinant clustering algorithm that considers regional capacity and distance from disaster response depots to optimize post-disaster logistics.

  3. Create real-time algorithms and a decision support system for dynamically routing disaster response logistics during disease outbreaks, including integrating locations with uncertain demand.

The award recipient is the CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation, a non-profit sponsored programs office that supports research and education initiatives at California State University, Fullerton, a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The project aims to advance theoretical and applied knowledge in combinatorial optimization to enhance the scalability of solutions for computationally complex real-world problems, with a focus on improving disaster response capabilities, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026.

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