2025
Joining prediction and optimization: prescriptive scenario generation for energy management with storage
In this presentation we sumarized the work we’ve done in connecting predictions and prescription for models and algorithms in energy management with uncertain generation and storage.
When Time Is Life: Innovation for Oncology Waitlists in Chile
The article discusses how data-driven innovation can transform oncology waitlist management in Chile, reducing delays and improving patient access to timely care. It highlights key strategies, including digitalization, automation, and optimization, to enhance efficiency and equity in the healthcare system.
2024
Oncology Waitlist: Strategies for Management in Health Services
José Peña and Rodrigo Carrasco present data-driven strategies for optimizing oncology waitlists and improving healthcare management
Beyond Efficiency: Operations as a Generator of Strategic Value
Transforming operations into a strategic driver through advanced analytics and innovation
Optimization and waiting lists
Rodrigo A. Carrasco and Jocelyn Dunstan discuss the versatile applications of mathematical optimization and data science, from radio telescopes to oncology waiting lists.
Algorithms in a hyperconnected world
In this interview we talk about operations research and its importance in a data-centered world.
2023
Opportunities and challenges of generative AI
In this webcast, we share ideas and insights with Maria Francisca Yañez (Microsoft) and Patricio Cofre (EY) on the Opportunities and challenges we see with the new tools in generative AI.
2022
Pauta de Negocios
In this short interview (in Spanish), we talk about the importance of correctly managing data within organizations and the value it can generate.
CNN Divergentes
In this program (in Spanish), we talk about how algorithms affect our lives and why we must be cautious during their design and implementation.
Interview at Radio Guayacán
In this interview (in Spanish), we talk about the importance of data for decision making.
2021
Michigan Center for Global Surgery Symposium
In this talk we present how operations research techniques can be used to develop decision support tools for the operating room scheduling problem.
Optimización matemática: conectando predicción y prescripción para mejores decisiones
In this talk, I give an overview of analytics, focusing on prescriptive analytics and some applications.
National Engineering Day Web Seminar by Universidad Católica de Temuco
In this talk, I give an overview of analytics, focusing on prescriptive models and how they help us make better decisions for complex problems.
2020
Makers Fair Vina 2020.
In this talk, we overview how data proliferation has pushed the development of new tools and methodologies in predictive and prescriptive analytics.
Martes de Física y Astronomía / Physics and Astronomy Tuesdays.
In this interview, we talk about the engineering part of some iconic science-related things, like the ALMA Telescope, the recent SpaceX trip, and the Event Horizon Telescope.
Viaje al Centro de los Datos / Voyage to the Center of Data.
In this interview, we talk about how operations research is key to help in making better decisions and how it fosters interconnections with different domain areas.
Modelos de Decisión ante crisis / Decision models for a crisis.
We talk about the beginnings of operations research and its connection to making good decisions in a crisis.
2019
OPTIMA 2019
Several members of our research group participated in OPTIMA 2019, the Chilean Conference on Operations Research.
2018
Todo por la Ciencia (in Spanish)
In this TV program, we talk about how the work we do in operations research in astronomical observatories can help developments in other areas.
