Emma Frejinger

As an expert in demand forecasting, Emma develops models and algorithms that combine methods from machine learning and optimization to solve large-scale decision-making problems. She is Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Operations Research Department at Université de Montréal. She holds two research chairs: the Canada Research Chair in Demand Forecasting and Optimization of Transport Systems and the Canadian National (CN) Chair in Optimization of Railway Operations. Her scientific and applied work has been recognized by several international awards.