Our Mission
Design, manage and operate innovative, efficient, safe and sustainable networks.
CIRRELT is an internationally renowned interdisciplinary research centre. It develops and disseminates cutting-edge knowledge and methodologies to design, manage and operate innovative, efficient, safe and sustainable networks. CIRRELT researchers combine their expertise to propose innovative and sustainable solutions to complex socio-economic challenges in logistics, services, infrastructure and transportation.
Interdisciplinary
A unique combination of expertise to address complex challenges.
Sustainable
Responsible, resilient solutions that benefit society.
Innovative
Cutting-edge methods and technologies to build the networks of tomorrow.
Our Vision
Networks are at the heart of our economy and society.
Our society faces many challenges related to the environment, demographic and technological change, growing social needs, urban densification, safety and global competition. CIRRELT researchers develop innovative and effective methods to design, manage and operate complex networks.Through a unique combination of expertise, CIRRELT provides decision-makers with resilient, safe and sustainable solutions to improve organizational performance and society’s well-being.
Our Objectives
Develop Knowledge
Develop and disseminate knowledge on the design, management, operation and safety of networks, as well as related technologies.
Transfer Solutions
Transfer knowledge and solutions through innovative and effective approaches.
Train Experts
Train researchers and professionals specialized in network science.
Support Decision-Making
Support decision-making and contribute to the socio-economic development of our society.
Lead by Example
Serve as a model of an efficiently networked research organization.
Our Research Contributions
CIRRELT researchers develop advanced methodologies, conduct case studies and propose innovative technologies to support the design, management, operation and safety of complex networks.
Our research contributes to:
- Design resilient and sustainable networks.
- Plan large-scale networks under uncertainty.
- Support multi-attribute and multi-objective decision-making.
- Foster distributed and collaborative decision-making.
- Support proactive, real-time and geo-referenced network planning.
- Support network integration across spatial, temporal and decision-making dimensions.
- Develop safe and risk-aware decision-making policies.
Our Expertise
Operations Research
Computer Science and Data Science
Engineering
Génie
Social Sciences
Sciences sociales
Our Scientific Activities
1. Annual Conference
A two-day conference featuring scientific presentations and the annual meeting of CIRRELT members. It strengthens the sense of belonging to CIRRELT, fosters networking among partner institutions, develops synergies between areas of expertise and supports the regular review of the scientific program.
2. International Conferences
Internationally renowned conferences bringing together leading researchers around important themes, fostering new collaborations, knowledge exchange and innovative research. CIRRELT notably organizes the Optimization Days in alternation with GERAD.
3. Thematic Research Workshops
Three to four workshops each year bringing together CIRRELT members and external researchers around a theme from the scientific program. Less formal than conferences, they provide opportunities to present ongoing research and stimulate collaboration.
4. Seminars
A series of weekly interuniversity seminars featuring presentations by CIRRELT researchers, visiting researchers and advanced students. They are held across partner universities and promote the exchange of high-level scientific knowledge.
5. Training and Knowledge Transfer Workshops
Workshops in the form of mini-conferences or Summer Schools, ranging from half a day to several days, led by recognized experts. These highly specialized activities contribute to the training of students, researchers and industry partners.
6. Visiting Researchers and Postdoctoral Fellows
CIRRELT welcomes postdoctoral fellows and visiting researchers for stays ranging from a few weeks to several months. These visits foster exchanges, strengthen collaborations and enrich the Centre’s scientific community.
Training and the Next Generation
Although CIRRELT is not directly responsible for teaching programs, the training of the next generation and highly qualified personnel is a fundamental part of its mission.
Access and Resources
The Centre provides students with office space in Montreal and Quebec City, as well as access to a computing network comprising more than 200 computers, servers and workstations.
Activities Dedicated to Students
Multidisciplinary integration courses, study days, poster sessions and luncheon seminars provide valuable opportunities for students to present their work and interact with the scientific community.
Visibility and Outreach
The Optimization Days provide students with an important opportunity to present their research to an international scientific audience, offering a unique learning experience made possible through the Centre’s support.