Alain Hertz

According to our database, Alain Hertz authored at least 139 papers between 1986 and 2024.

Collaborative distances:

• Dijkstra number of four.
• Erdős number of three.

2024

The average size of maximal matchings in graphs.

Alain Hertz, Sébastien Bonte, Gauvain Devillez, Hadrien Mélot

J. Comb. Optim., April, 2024

Extremal Chemical Graphs for the Arithmetic-Geometric Index.

Alain Hertz, Sébastien Bonte, Gauvain Devillez, Valentin Dusollier, Hadrien Mélot, David Schindl

CoRR, 2024

2023

Lower bounds and properties for the average number of colors in the non-equivalent colorings of a graph.

Alain Hertz, Hadrien Mélot, Sébastien Bonte, Gauvain Devillez

Discret. Appl. Math., August, 2023

Upper Bounds on the Average Number of Colors in the Non-equivalent Colorings of a Graph.

Alain Hertz, Hadrien Mélot, Sébastien Bonte, Gauvain Devillez, Pierre Hauweele

Graphs Comb., June, 2023

A machine learning framework for neighbor generation in metaheuristic search.

Defeng Liu, Vincent Perreault, Alain Hertz, Andrea Lodi

Frontiers Appl. Math. Stat., 2023

Addressing the cold start problem in privacy preserving content-based recommender systems using hypercube graphs.

Noa Tuval, Alain Hertz, Tsvi Kuflik

CoRR, 2023

A Lagrangian-based approach to learn distance metrics for clustering with minimal data transformation.

Rodrigo Randel, Daniel Aloise, Alain Hertz

Proceedings of the 2023 SIAM International Conference on Data Mining, 2023

2021

Resolving sets and integer programs for recommender systems.

Alain Hertz, Tsvi Kuflik, Noa Tuval

J. Glob. Optim., 2021

Decycling bipartite graphs.

Alain Hertz

J. Graph Algorithms Appl., 2021

A Lagrangian-based score for assessing the quality of pairwise constraints in semi-supervised clustering.

Rodrigo Randel, Daniel Aloise, Simon J. Blanchard, Alain Hertz

Data Min. Knowl. Discov., 2021

An exact algorithm for a class of geometric set-cover problems.

Claudio Contardo, Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 2021

Exploring dual information in distance metric learning for clustering.

Rodrigo Randel, Daniel Aloise, Alain Hertz

CoRR, 2021

Using Graph Theory to Derive Inequalities for the Bell Numbers.

Alain Hertz, Anaelle Hertz, Hadrien Mélot

CoRR, 2021

2020

An IP-based swapping algorithm for the metric dimension and minimal doubly resolving set problems in hypercubes.

Alain Hertz

Optim. Lett., 2020

A tabu search for the design of capacitated rooted survivable planar networks.

Alain Hertz, Thomas Ridremont

J. Heuristics, 2020

On the edge capacitated Steiner tree problem.

Cédric Bentz, Marie-Christine Costa, Alain Hertz

Discret. Optim., 2020

An exact dynamic programming algorithm for the precedence-constrained class sequencing problem.

Reinhard Bürgy, Alain Hertz, Pierre Baptiste

Comput. Oper. Res., 2020

2019

A comparison of integer programming models for the partial directed weighted improper coloring problem.

Alain Hertz, Romain Montagné, François Gagnon

Discret. Appl. Math., 2019

Maximum eccentric connectivity index for graphs with given diameter.

Pierre Hauweele, Alain Hertz, Hadrien Mélot, Bernard Ries, Gauvain Devillez

Discret. Appl. Math., 2019

2018

Dominating induced matchings in graphs containing no long claw.

Alain Hertz, Vadim V. Lozin, Bernard Ries, Viktor Zamaraev, Dominique de Werra

J. Graph Theory, 2018

A sharp lower bound on the number of non-equivalent colorings of graphs of order and maximum degree.

Romain Absil, Eglantine Camby, Alain Hertz, Hadrien Mélot

Discret. Appl. Math., 2018

Minimum Eccentric Connectivity Index for Graphs with Fixed Order and Fixed Number of Pending Vertices.

Gauvain Devillez, Alain Hertz, Hadrien Mélot, Pierre Hauweele

CoRR, 2018

Online algorithms for the maximum k-colorable subgraph problem.

Alain Hertz, Romain Montagné, François Gagnon

Comput. Oper. Res., 2018

2017

Design of a wind farm collection network when several cable types are available.

Alain Hertz, Odile Marcotte, Asma Mdimagh, Michel Carreau, François Welt

J. Oper. Res. Soc., 2017

Symmetry Breaking Constraints for the Minimum Deficiency Problem.

Sivan Altinakar, Gilles Caporossi, Alain Hertz

J. Graph Algorithms Appl., 2017

Online heuristics for unloading boxes off a gravity conveyor.

Pierre Baptiste, Reinhard Bürgy, Alain Hertz, Djamal Rebaine

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2017

Tabu Search for the RNA Partial Degradation Problem.

Agnieszka Rybarczyk, Alain Hertz, Marta Kasprzak, Jacek Blazewicz

Int. J. Appl. Math. Comput. Sci., 2017

2016

Constructive algorithms for the partial directed weighted improper coloring problem.

Alain Hertz, Romain Montagné, François Gagnon

J. Graph Algorithms Appl., 2016

Counting the number of non-equivalent vertex colorings of a graph.

Alain Hertz, Hadrien Mélot

Discret. Appl. Math., 2016

A comparison of integer and constraint programming models for the deficiency problem.

Sivan Altinakar, Gilles Caporossi, Alain Hertz

Comput. Oper. Res., 2016

2015

Foreword.

Jacek Blazewicz, Alain Hertz, Christophe Picouleau, Marino Widmer

Discret. Appl. Math., 2015

Directed weighted improper coloring for cellular channel allocation.

Claudia Archetti, Nicola Bianchessi, Alain Hertz, Adrien Colombet, François Gagnon

Discret. Appl. Math., 2015

2014

Incomplete service and split deliveries in a routing problem with profits.

Claudia Archetti, Nicola Bianchessi, Maria Grazia Speranza, Alain Hertz

Networks, 2014

The split delivery capacitated team orienteering problem.

Claudia Archetti, Nicola Bianchessi, Maria Grazia Speranza, Alain Hertz

Networks, 2014

Automated generation of conjectures on forbidden subgraph characterization.

Christian Desrosiers, Philippe Galinier, Pierre Hansen, Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 2014

A branch-and-price algorithm for the robust graph coloring problem.

Claudia Archetti, Nicola Bianchessi, Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 2014

2013

A polynomial time algorithm for unloading boxes off a gravity conveyor.

Pierre Baptiste, Alain Hertz, André Linhares, Djamal Rebaine

Discret. Optim., 2013

2012

A Hybrid Heuristic for an Inventory Routing Problem.

Claudia Archetti, Luca Bertazzi, Alain Hertz, Maria Grazia Speranza

INFORMS J. Comput., 2012

Optimizing the Design of a Wind Farm Collection Network.

Alain Hertz, Odile Marcotte, Asma Mdimagh, Michel Carreau, François Welt

INFOR Inf. Syst. Oper. Res., 2012

Integer linear programming models for a cement delivery problem.

Alain Hertz, Marc Uldry, Marino Widmer

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2012

Total domination and the Caccetta-Häggkvist conjecture.

Patrick St-Louis, Bernard Gendron, Alain Hertz

Discret. Optim., 2012

2011

On compact k-edge-colorings: A polynomial time reduction from linear to cyclic.

Sivan Altinakar, Gilles Caporossi, Alain Hertz

Discret. Optim., 2011

Improving constrained pattern mining with first-fail-based heuristics.

Christian Desrosiers, Philippe Galinier, Alain Hertz, Pierre Hansen

Data Min. Knowl. Discov., 2011

Using local search to speed up filtering algorithms for some NP-hard constraints.

Philippe Galinier, Alain Hertz, Sandrine Paroz, Gilles Pesant

Ann. Oper. Res., 2011

2010

On a reduction of the interval coloring problem to a series of bandwidth coloring problems.

Mathieu Bouchard, Mirjana Cangalovic, Alain Hertz

J. Sched., 2010

Confection de calendriers de matchs pour le sport universitaire et collégial au Québec.

Alain Hertz, Rina Razanakoto

INFOR Inf. Syst. Oper. Res., 2010

A flexible MILP model for multiple-shift workforce planning under annualized hours.

Alain Hertz, Nadia Lahrichi, Marino Widmer

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2010

The undirected capacitated arc routing problem with profits.

Claudia Archetti, Dominique Feillet, Alain Hertz, Maria Grazia Speranza

Comput. Oper. Res., 2010

2009

A comparison of five heuristics for the multiple depot vehicle scheduling problem.

Ann-Sophie Pepin, Guy Desaulniers, Alain Hertz, Dennis Huisman

J. Sched., 2009

A patient assignment algorithm for home care services.

Alain Hertz, Nadia Lahrichi

J. Oper. Res. Soc., 2009

The capacitated team orienteering and profitable tour problems.

Claudia Archetti, Dominique Feillet, Alain Hertz, Maria Grazia Speranza

J. Oper. Res. Soc., 2009

Average distance and maximum induced forest.

Pierre Hansen, Alain Hertz, Rim Kilani, Odile Marcotte, David Schindl

J. Graph Theory, 2009

Using heuristics to find minimal unsatisfiable subformulas in satisfiability problems.

Christian Desrosiers, Philippe Galinier, Alain Hertz, Sandrine Paroz

J. Comb. Optim., 2009

Lower bounds and a tabu search algorithm for the minimum deficiency problem.

Mathieu Bouchard, Alain Hertz, Guy Desaulniers

J. Comb. Optim., 2009

A solution method for a car fleet management problem with maintenance constraints.

Alain Hertz, David Schindl, Nicolas Zufferey

J. Heuristics, 2009

A Magnetic Procedure for the Stability Number.

Alain Hertz, Dominique de Werra

Graphs Comb., 2009

Corrigendum to "Variable space search for graph coloring" [Discrete Appl. Math. 156 (2008) 2551-2560]

Alain Hertz, Matthieu Plumettaz, Nicolas Zufferey

Discret. Appl. Math., 2009

Foreword.

Luca Maria Gambardella, Alain Hertz, Frédéric Maffray, Marino Widmer

Discret. Appl. Math., 2009

About equivalent interval colorings of weighted graphs.

Mathieu Bouchard, Mirjana Cangalovic, Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 2009

2008

On a generalization of the Gallai-Roy-Vitaver theorem to the bandwidth coloring problem.

Bernard Gendron, Alain Hertz, Patrick St-Louis

Oper. Res. Lett., 2008

A sequential elimination algorithm for computing bounds on the clique number of a graph.

Bernard Gendron, Alain Hertz, Patrick St-Louis

Discret. Optim., 2008

Foreword.

Dominique de Werra, Endre Boros, Jacques Carlier, Alain Hertz, Marino Widmer

Discret. Appl. Math., 2008

Variable space search for graph coloring.

Alain Hertz, Matthieu Plumettaz, Nicolas Zufferey

Discret. Appl. Math., 2008

An adaptive memory algorithm for the k-coloring problem.

Philippe Galinier, Alain Hertz, Nicolas Zufferey

Discret. Appl. Math., 2008

Efficient algorithms for finding critical subgraphs.

Christian Desrosiers, Philippe Galinier, Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 2008

The Metric Cutpoint Partition Problem.

Alain Hertz, Sacha Varone

J. Classif., 2008

2007

A note on tree realizations of matrices.

Alain Hertz, Sacha Varone

RAIRO Oper. Res., 2007

On edge orienting methods for graph coloring.

Bernard Gendron, Alain Hertz, Patrick St-Louis

J. Comb. Optim., 2007

Metaheuristics for the team orienteering problem.

Claudia Archetti, Alain Hertz, Maria Grazia Speranza

J. Heuristics, 2007

Solution techniques for the Large Set Covering Problem.

Philippe Galinier, Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 2007

A graph coloring model for a feasibility problem in monthly crew scheduling with preferential bidding.

Michel Gamache, Alain Hertz, Jérôme Olivier Ouellet

Comput. Oper. Res., 2007

The Metric Bridge Partition Problem: Partitioning of a Metric Space into Two Subspaces Linked by an Edge in Any Optimal Realization.

Alain Hertz, Sacha Varone

J. Classif., 2007

Improving Frequent Subgraph Mining in the Presence of Symmetry.

Christian Desrosiers, Philippe Galinier, Pierre Hansen, Alain Hertz

Proceedings of the Mining and Learning with Graphs, 2007

2006

A Tabu Search Algorithm for the Split Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem.

Claudia Archetti, Maria Grazia Speranza, Alain Hertz

Transp. Sci., 2006

Analysis of a territorial approach to the delivery of nursing home care services based on historical data.

Nadia Lahrichi, Sophie D. Lapierre, Alain Hertz, A. Talib, Lorraine Bouvier

J. Medical Syst., 2006

Augmenting chains in graphs without a skew star.

Michael U. Gerber, Alain Hertz, Vadim V. Lozin

J. Comb. Theory B, 2006

Anniversary focused issue of <i>Computers & Operations Research</i> on tabu search.

Alain Hertz

Comput. Oper. Res., 2006

A survey of local search methods for graph coloring.

Philippe Galinier, Alain Hertz

Comput. Oper. Res., 2006

2005

Lower bounding and tabu search procedures for the frequency assignment problem with polarization constraints.

Alain Hertz, David Schindl, Nicolas Zufferey

4OR, 2005

2004

Preface.

Michel Gendreau, Alain Hertz, Frédéric Semet, Marino Widmer

Discret. Appl. Math., 2004

2003

Finding augmenting chains in extensions of claw-free graphs.

Alain Hertz, Vadim V. Lozin, David Schindl

Inf. Process. Lett., 2003

Guidelines for the use of meta-heuristics in combinatorial optimization.

Alain Hertz, Marino Widmer

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2003

A variable neighborhood search for graph coloring.

Cédric Avanthay, Alain Hertz, Nicolas Zufferey

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2003

A Lower Bound for the Job Insertion Problem.

Tamás Kis, Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 2003

P₅-free augmenting graphs and the maximum stable set problem.

Michael U. Gerber, Alain Hertz, David Schindl

Discret. Appl. Math., 2003

Stable sets in two subclasses of banner-free graphs.

Michael U. Gerber, Alain Hertz, Vadim V. Lozin

Discret. Appl. Math., 2003

2002

Bounds and Heuristics for the Shortest Capacitated Paths Problem.

Marie-Christine Costa, Alain Hertz, Michel Mittaz

J. Heuristics, 2002

Extension of Turán's Theorem to the 2-Stability Number.

Michael U. Gerber, Pierre Hansen, Alain Hertz

Graphs Comb., 2002

2001

A Variable Neighborhood Descent Algorithm for the Undirected Capacitated Arc Routing Problem.

Alain Hertz, Michel Mittaz

Transp. Sci., 2001

A Transformation Which Preserves the Clique Number.

Michael U. Gerber, Alain Hertz

J. Comb. Theory B, 2001

2000

Planification des Emplois du Temps et de la Formation au Sein d'une Grande Entreprise.

Alain Hertz, Vincent Robert, Vincent Berthod

RAIRO Oper. Res., 2000

A Tabu Search Heuristic for the Capacitated Arc Routing Problem.

Alain Hertz, Gilbert Laporte, Michel Mittaz

Oper. Res., 2000

A framework for the description of evolutionary algorithms.

Alain Hertz, Daniel Kobler

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2000

Finding the chromatic number by means of critical graphs.

Francine Herrmann, Alain Hertz

Electron. Notes Discret. Math., 2000

Feasible edge colorings of trees with cardinality constraints.

Dominique de Werra, Alain Hertz, Daniel Kobler, Nadimpalli V. R. Mahadev

Discret. Math., 2000

1999

A 5/3-approximation algorithm for the clustered traveling salesman tour and path problems.

Shoshana Anily, Julien Bramel, Alain Hertz

Oper. Res. Lett., 1999

Improvement Procedures for the Undirected Rural Postman Problem.

Alain Hertz, Gilbert Laporte, Pierrette Nanchen Hugo

INFORMS J. Comput., 1999

A Taxonomy of Evolutionary Algorithms in Combinatorial Optimization.

Patrice Calégari, Giovanni Coray, Alain Hertz, Daniel Kobler, Pierre Kuonen

J. Heuristics, 1999

On perfectness of sums of graphs.

Dominique de Werra, Alain Hertz

Discret. Math., 1999

Preface.

Jacques Carlier, Alain Hertz, Frédéric Maffray, Marino Widmer

Discret. Appl. Math., 1999

On some Properties of DNA Graphs.

Jacek Blazewicz, Alain Hertz, Daniel Kobler, Dominique de Werra

Discret. Appl. Math., 1999

1998

A Generalized Insertion Heuristic for the Traveling Salesman Problem with Time Windows.

Michel Gendreau, Alain Hertz, Gilbert Laporte, Mihnea Stan

Oper. Res., 1998

Constructing a course schedule by solving a series of assignment type problems.

Alain Hertz, Vincent Robert

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 1998

On Perfect Switching Classes.

Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 1998

1997

An Approximation Algorithm for the Traveling Salesman Problem with Backhauls.

Michel Gendreau, Gilbert Laporte, Alain Hertz

Oper. Res., 1997

Splitting trees.

Pierre Hansen, Alain Hertz, Nicolas Quinodoz

Discret. Math., 1997

On the Use of Boolean Methods for the Computation of the Stability Number.

Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 1997

1996

An Object-Oriented Methodology for Solving Assignment-Type Problems with Neighborhood Search Techniques.

Jacques A. Ferland, Alain Hertz, Alain Lavoie

Oper. Res., 1996

An Improved Tabu Search Approach for Solving the Job Shop Scheduling Problem with Tooling Constraints.

Alain Hertz, Marino Widmer

Discret. Appl. Math., 1996

Preface.

Alain Hertz, Maurice Queyranne, Marino Widmer

Discret. Appl. Math., 1996

on a Scheduling Problem in a Robotized Analytical System.

Alain Hertz, Yves Mottet, Yves Rochat

Discret. Appl. Math., 1996

The Traveling Salesman Problem with Backhauls.

Michel Gendreau, Alain Hertz, Gilbert Laporte

Comput. Oper. Res., 1996

1995

Embedding a sequential procedure within an evolutionary algorithm for coloring problems in graphs.

Daniel Costa, Alain Hertz, Clivier Dubuis

J. Heuristics, 1995

Polynomially Solvable Cases for the Maximum Stable Set Problem.

Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 1995

How to Decompose Constrained Course Scheduling Problems into Easier Assignment Type Subproblems.

Vincent Robert, Alain Hertz

Proceedings of the Practice and Theory of Automated Timetabling, First International Conference, Edinburgh, UK, August 29, 1995

1994

A New Polynomial-Time Algorithm for the Maximum Weighted (\chi(G) - 1)-Coloring Problem in Comparability Graphs.

Alain Hertz

Math. Syst. Theory, 1994

A graph theory approach to subcontracting, machine duplication and intercell moves in cellular manufacturing.

Alain Hertz, Brigitte Jaumard, Celso C. Ribeiro

Discret. Appl. Math., 1994

Local Optima Topology for the <i>k</i>-Coloring Problem.

Alain Hertz, Brigitte Jaumard, Marcus Poggi de Aragão

Discret. Appl. Math., 1994

1993

On the stability number of AH-free graphs.

Alain Hertz, Dominique de Werra

J. Graph Theory, 1993

Most unbreakable murky graphs are bull-free.

Alain Hertz

Graphs Comb., 1993

Bounded vertex colorings of graphs.

Pierre Hansen, Alain Hertz, Julio Kuplinsky

Discret. Math., 1993

1992

New Insertion and Postoptimization Procedures for the Traveling Salesman Problem.

Michel Gendreau, Alain Hertz, Gilbert Laporte

Oper. Res., 1992

Foreword.

Dominique de Werra, Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 1992

Finding a feasible course schedule using Tabu search.

Alain Hertz

Discret. Appl. Math., 1992

1991

Cosine: A new graph coloring algorithm.

Alain Hertz

Oper. Res. Lett., 1991

1990

A fast algorithm for coloring Meyniel graphs.

Alain Hertz

J. Comb. Theory B, 1990

Bipolarizable graphs.

Alain Hertz

Discret. Math., 1990

Tabaris: An exact algorithm based on tabu search for finding a maximum independent set in a graph.

Charles Friden, Alain Hertz, Dominique de Werra

Comput. Oper. Res., 1990

The Tabu Search Metaheuristic: How we used it.

Alain Hertz, Dominique de Werra

Ann. Math. Artif. Intell., 1990

Elaboration of the SEPT Expert System as the Coupling of a Simulator and a Diagnostician.

Patrick Brézillon, Dong-Yih Bau, Alain Hertz, A. P. Fauquembergue Maizener

Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Industrial and Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, IEA/AIE 1990, July 15-18, 1990, The Mills House Hotel, Charleston, SC, USA, 1990

1989

Slim graphs.

Alain Hertz

Graphs Comb., 1989

Connected sequential colorings.

Alain Hertz, Dominique de Werra

Discret. Math., 1989

Skeletal graphs - a new class of perfect graphs.

Alain Hertz

Discret. Math., 1989

STABULUS: A technique for finding stable sets in large graphs with tabu search.

Charles Friden, Alain Hertz, Dominique de Werra

Computing, 1989

1988

Consecutive colorings of graphs.

Dominique de Werra, Alain Hertz

ZOR Methods Model. Oper. Res., 1988

Bipartable graphs.

Alain Hertz

J. Comb. Theory B, 1988

Perfectly orderable graphs are quasi-parity graphs: a short proof.

Alain Hertz, Dominique de Werra

Discret. Math., 1988

1987

Using tabu search techniques for graph coloring.

Alain Hertz, Dominique de Werra

Computing, 1987

1986

Quelques utilisations de la struction.

Alain Hertz

Discret. Math., 1986