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Join us in welcoming Dr. Pascal Van Hentenryck to Gurobi as the head of the Gurobi AI Innovation Lab (GAIL)—a major milestone in our commitment to advancing decision intelligence.

Pascal is a globally recognized leader at the intersection of machine learning and mathematical optimization, with groundbreaking contributions in energy and power systems where speed and solution quality truly matter. His work has repeatedly shown the transformative impact of combining multiple AI technologies to tackle complex, time‑critical decision problems.

Pascal will drive cutting‑edge research that blends optimization with other AI approaches—helping push the boundaries of what’s possible in decision-making systems and accelerating innovation for organizations around the world.

We’re excited for the journey ahead and the powerful new capabilities this collaboration will unlock across industry and academia.

Welcome, Pascal—here’s to shaping the future of AI + optimization together! Learn more about the Gurobi AI Innovation Lab: www.gurobi.com/gail/

The path to professorship is rarely easy. For Dr. Vanesa Guerrero, it meant navigating uncertainty, adapting to new environments, and taking things one step at a time. In our latest Women in Optimization feature, she shares how persistence and collaboration helped her achieve tenure while working at the intersection of optimization and statistics, and offers advice to aspiring academics with lessons from her own journey.

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Women in Optimization: Dr. Vanesa Guerrero - Gurobi Optimization Working at the intersection of statistics and optimization, Dr. Guerrero paves the way for innovation and inclusivity in STEM education.