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Control of Discrete Event Systems (CODES) Laboratory

Professor Christos Cassandras
730 Commonwealth Avenue, Rm. 226
Phone: 617/353-9645
Website: http://vita.bu.edu/cgc/CODES/

Discrete event systems have their own distinctive features and behavior. The objectives of the CODES Laboratory range from the study of basic mathematical and computer simulation models for these systems to the development of actual software for controlling them. The CODES Laboratory is also committed to the task of transferring state-of-the-art technology to various sectors of industry. Some of the emerging analytical and computer-aided techniques in Discrete event systems have their own distinctive features and behavior. The objectives of the CODES Laboratory range from the study of basic mathematical and computer simulation models for these systems to the development of actual software for controlling them. The CODES Laboratory is also committed to the task of transferring state-of-the-art technology to various sectors of industry. Some of the emerging analytical and computer-aided techniques in this field, such as Rapid Learning Technology (RLT), have been pioneered by members of the CODES Laboratory. Ongoing projects are geared toward applications in automated manufacturing, computer networks, dynamic resource allocation for complex systems, and the development of the next generation of computer simulation tools. These projects are supported by several federal agencies and by industry. One of the characteristics of the CODES Laboratory is its problem-driven philosophy: real-world problems motivate some of the best theoretical advances while providing workable solutions.