Hello, I'm Laio O. Seman

Researcher and academic focused on Operations Research and Machine Learning, exploring the synergy between optimization and intelligent systems.

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Optimization × ML

Branch-and-Price • Neural Networks • Time Series

About

I'm a researcher and academic with a strong focus on Operations Research and Machine Learning. My work explores principled optimization methods and modern learning techniques to improve decision-making in engineering and real-world systems.

My research interests span the intersection of classical optimization theory with contemporary machine learning, particularly in developing efficient algorithms for large-scale problems and intelligent decision support systems.

Quick Facts

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering
  • Machine Learning Specialist
  • Open Source Contributor

Research Interests

Operations Research

Branch-and-Price, Decomposition, Large-Scale Optimization

  • Algorithm design for complex, large-scale problems.
  • Exact & heuristic methods with strong engineering focus.
  • Efficient implementations and reproducible research.

Machine Learning

Optimization-aware ML, Neural OR, Learning to Decide

  • ML at the interface with optimization and control.
  • Deep learning to assist decision-making in engineering.
  • Graph learning and combinatorial structures.

Time Series Forecasting

Deep Learning, Sequence Modeling, Multi-step Prediction

  • Neural architectures for temporal data and forecasting.
  • Attention mechanisms and transformer models for sequences.
  • Modular frameworks and scalable prediction systems.

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    Projects

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    BALDES

    Bucket Graph Labeling for Vehicle Routing

    2024

    Modern C++ implementation of Branch-Cut-and-Price bucket graph labeling algorithm for Vehicle Routing Problems with state-of-the-art optimization techniques.

    C++ Vehicle Routing Operations Research Branch-Cut-Price
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    IPyM

    Interior Point Method for LP (C++/Python)

    2024–

    A fast C++-based Interior Point Method library with Python bindings tailored for Linear Programming.

    Optimization LP C++ Python
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    ForeBlocks

    Deep Learning Time Series Library

    2024

    Flexible and modular PyTorch library for time series forecasting with multiple neural architectures and strategies.

    PyTorch Time Series Deep Learning
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    CHOMP

    CHOMP Handles Optimization of Many Problems

    2025

    Modular Nonlinear Programming (NLP) solver that can chomp through tough constrained problems using multiple state-of-the-art strategies: SQP (Newton-type with filter/funnel globalization), Interior Point (log-barrier primal–dual with slacks), DFO-L1 (derivative-free exact-penalty trust region).

    Optimization NLP Solver SQP Interior-Point DFO C++/Python AD & Sparse LA

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    Let's Collaborate

    I'm open to collaborative projects and research opportunities. If you're interested in combining efforts in Operations Research and Machine Learning, especially in decomposition contexts, let's connect and explore possibilities.

    Research Partnerships

    Joint research projects and academic collaborations

    Open Source

    Contributing to algorithms and tools for the community

    Industry Projects

    Consulting and applied research opportunities

    Get in Touch

    Email

    laio [at] gos.ufsc.br

    I try to respond promptly to academic and research inquiries. Feel free to reach out for collaborations or questions.

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    GitHub

    github.com/lseman

    Code, experiments, and open-source releases. Explore my repositories and contribute to ongoing projects.

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    linkedin.com/in/lseman

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