Main Research Areas

Stochastic Search and Optimization

• Optimization problems in high dimensions with a large number of restrictions ( E. Rödel )
• Linear models with stochastic restrictions ( E. Rödel )
• Nonlinear optimization in SAS (Kifle Mengesha)
• Evolutional algorithms, Neuronal nets ( K. Dohmen )
• Implementation of stochastistic search algorithms in SAS (A. Mühlbradt)

Procedures of Nonparametric Statistics

• Nonparametric tests of independence ( E. Rödel, W. Kössler )
• Methods of the nonparametric analysis of variances ( W. Kössler )

Statistical Quality Control

• Variable inspection plans ( W. Kössler )