Doctoral Dissertations

  • Q van Heerden, 2024. A distributed simulation-optimisation system in support of goal pursuit in large-scale urban growth scenarios, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • RC Ganzevoort, 2024. A decision support framework for the selection of appropriate time series forecasting methods in the retail sector, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren, Co-supervisors: J du Toit and BG Lindner). [pdf]
  • HJ Zietsman, 2023. An integrated framework for multi-objective decision support in retail inventory management, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • V Venter, 2023. A decision support framework for cross-functional team selection, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • JCP King, 2023. A new vehicle routing problem for increased driver-route familiarity, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren, Advisor: P Toth). [pdf]
  • A Flemming, 2023. A framework for modelling the spatio-temporal competition and spread of invasive plant species, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • A Mendes, 2022. A modelling framework for integrated compressor maintenance scheduling and fuel cost minimisation in natural gas transmission networks, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • G H¨usselmann, 2022. Bus route design and frequency setting for public transit systems, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • KD Searle, 2021. A mathematical model for sustainable harvesting of a biological species on the boundary of a protected zone, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • P Cilliers, 2021. A spatio-temporal framework for modelling informal settlement growth, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren).
  • GS Nel, 2021. A hyperheuristic approach towards the training of artficial neural networks, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • J Kazmaier, 2020. A framework for evaluating unstructured text data using sentiment analysis, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • G van Zyl, 2020. Graph-based semi-supervised learning for the detection of potential disease causing genes, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • SA van Heerden, 2020. A framework for quantifying and characterising road accident risk: A data mining approach, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University, (Promoter: JH van Vuuren, Co-promoter: SS Grobbelaar). [pdf]
  • R Reed, 2020. Toward a meta-methodology for real-world problem solving, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • TJ Kellermann, 2019. Model-based decision support for subjective preference blending, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • C de Kock, 2019. A framework for modelling conflict-induced forced migration according to an agent-based approach, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: BJ van Vuuren, Co-promoter: JH van Vuuren).
  • EB Schlünz, 2016. Multi-objective in-core fuel management optimisation for nuclear research reactors, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren, Co-promoter: PM Bokov).
  • AM Heyns, 2016. A multi-objective approach towards geospatial facility location, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren).
  • A Colmant, 2016. Decision support for response selection in maritime law enforcement, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren).
  • RG Rakotonirainy, 2018. Metaheuristic solution of the two-dimensional strip packing problem, Stellenbosch University (Promoter:  JH van Vuuren) [pdf]
  • T Schmidt-Dumont, 2018. Reinforcement learning for the control of traffic flow on highways, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter:  JH van Vuuren) [pdf]
  • J Eygelaar, 2018. Generator maintenance scheduling based on the risk of power generating unit failure, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter:  JH van Vuuren)
  • SJ Movius, 2018. A simulation-based evaluation of self-organisation in traffic signal control algorithms, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter:  JH van Vuuren)
  • A Smith, 2018. A Tiered-Facility Vehicle Routing Problem with Global Cross-Docking, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter:  JH van Vuuren) [pdf]
  • BG Lindner, 2017. Bi-objective generator maintenance scheduling for a national power utility, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter:  JH van Vuuren)
  • DP Lötter, 2017. Design of a weapon assignment subsystem within a ground-based air defence environment, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MSc Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter:  JH van Vuuren)
  • SE Terblanche, 2017. Resource constrained project scheduling models and algorithms applied to underground mining, PhD Dissertation upgraded from MEng Thesis, Stellenbosch University (Promoter:  JH van Vuuren)
  • AP de Villiers, 2014. Edge criticality in secure graph domination, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • J du Toit, 2014. Decision support for threat detection in maritime surveillance, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]
  • MD Einhorn, 2015. Self-organising traffic control algorithms at signalised intersections, PhD Dissertation, Stellenbosch University (Promoter: JH van Vuuren). [pdf]

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