Faculty of Mathematics · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Hani Ahmadzadeh

Assistant Professor in mathematical optimization and scientific computing.

My work focuses on optimization algorithms, numerical methods, and computational approaches for large-scale problems, with interests extending to AI and data science.

Continuous OptimizationNumerical Linear AlgebraScientific Computing
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Profile

About

I work on the theory, design, implementation, and numerical evaluation of optimization algorithms, especially for constrained and large-scale nonlinear optimization.

Academic profile

I am an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Mathematics at K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran. I received my Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences from Sharif University of Technology. My research covers linear and nonlinear programming, convex and nonconvex optimization, nonsmooth optimization, integer programming, scientific computing, and numerical linear algebra.

My doctoral research concerned inexact nonmonotone sequential quadratic programming algorithms for large-scale nonlinear optimization.

Computational tools

C/C++FORTRANPythonJuliaMATLABSeDuMiCVXCPLEXGAMS
Research

Research themes

My recent publications and broader interests center on reliable and computationally effective methods for continuous and discrete optimization.

01

Constrained nonlinear optimization

Sequential quadratic programming, exact penalty functions, filter and nonmonotone strategies, and convergence analysis for nonlinear programming.

02

Trust-region & line-search methods

Projected models, inexact subproblem solutions, globalization mechanisms, and local convergence behavior for constrained optimization algorithms.

03

Large-scale numerical optimization

Conjugate-gradient-type methods, matrix computations, numerical linear algebra, and computational techniques for large-scale optimization.

04

Broader optimization & data science

Convex/nonconvex and nonsmooth optimization, integer programming, scientific computing, and applications of optimization in AI and data science.

Scholarship

Publications

Journal articles

  1. Convergence analysis and competitive numerical results of a trust region-line search projected exact penalty algorithm
    H. Ahmadzadeh and N. Mahdavi-Amiri. Journal of Nonlinear and Variational Analysis 10(2) (2026), 435–470.
  2. A competitive inexact nonmonotone filter SQP method: convergence analysis and numerical results
    H. Ahmadzadeh and N. Mahdavi-Amiri. Optimization Methods & Software 37(4) (2022), 1310–1343.
  3. A new class of efficient and globally convergent conjugate gradient methods in the Dai–Liao family
    M. Reza Peyghami, H. Ahmadzadeh, and A. Fazli. Optimization Methods & Software 30(4) (2015), 843–863.

Book chapter / proceedings

  1. A New Inexact Nonmonotone Filter Sequential Quadratic Programming Algorithm
    H. Ahmadzadeh and N. Mahdavi-Amiri (2021). In: Al-Baali M., Purnama A., Grandinetti L. (eds), Numerical Analysis and Optimization. NAO 2020. Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, vol. 354, pp. 1–24.

Conference papers

  1. An SR1/BFGS Projected Exact Penalty Method for Constrained Nonlinear Optimization
    H. Ahmadzadeh, N. Mahdavi-Amiri. 17th International Conference of Iranian Operations Research Society, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran, July 2024.
  2. A Nonmonotone Trust Region-Line Search Exact Penalty Projected Hessian Algorithm for Constrained Nonlinear Optimization
    H. Ahmadzadeh, N. Mahdavi-Amiri. 16th International Conference of Iranian Operations Research Society, Ramsar, Iran, November 2023.
  3. A Nonmonotone Conjugate Residual SR1-Trust Region-Line Search Algorithm for Large Scale Unconstrained Optimization
    H. Ahmadzadeh, N. Mahdavi-Amiri, M. Siyadatiy. 16th International Conference of Iranian Operations Research Society, Ramsar, Iran, November 2023.
  4. A superlinearly convergent exact penalty method for constrained optimization
    N. Mahdavi-Amiri and H. Ahmadzadeh. 13th Triennial International Conference of APORS, Philippines, November 2022.
  5. A nonmonotone filter SQP algorithm
    H. Ahmadzadeh, N. Mahdavi-Amiri. 12th International Conference of Iranian Operations Research Society, Babolsar, Iran, May 2019.
  6. An inexact filter SQP algorithm for nonlinear programming
    H. Ahmadzadeh, N. Mahdavi-Amiri. 11th International Conference of Iranian Operations Research Society, Kermanshah, Iran, May 2018.
  7. A modified secant condition and related conjugate gradient method
    M. Reza Peyghami, H. Ahmadzadeh. 45th Annual Iranian Mathematics Conference, Semnan University, Iran, August 2014.
Teaching

Teaching & course materials

Recent teaching

Approximation Theory (Graduate)

Spring 2026 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Mathematical Softwares (Undergraduate)

Spring 2026 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Advanced Programming (Undergraduate)

Spring 2026 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Linear Optimization (Undergraduate)

Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Numerical Methods for Data Sciences

Fall 2025 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Data Structures (Undergraduate)

Fall 2025 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Basics of Computer and Programming (Undergraduate)

Fall 2025 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology
Earlier courses

Calculus II (Undergraduate)

Fall 2025 · Sharif University of Technology

Convex Optimization (Graduate)

Spring 2025 · Sharif University of Technology

Advanced Numerical Analysis (Graduate)

Fall 2024 · Sharif University of Technology

Numerical Analysis I (Undergraduate)

Fall 2023 · Sharif University of Technology

Advanced Computer Programming (Undergraduate)

Fall 2022 · Kharazmi University

Basics of Computer Programming (Undergraduate)

Fall 2022 · Kharazmi University

Operations Research I (Undergraduate)

Fall 2021 · Sharif University of Technology

Introduction to Combinatorial Optimization (Undergraduate)

Spring 2021 · Sharif University of Technology

Introduction to Linear Algebra (Undergraduate)

Spring 2019 · Sharif University of Technology
Background

Education & recognition

Academic degrees, thesis topics, international research experience, and selected honors.

Education

Ph.D.
Mathematical Sciences

Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

Thesis: Design and analysis of inexact nonmonotone sequential quadratic programming algorithms for large-scale nonlinear optimization

M.Sc.
Applied Mathematics (Operations Research)

K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

Thesis: A nonmonotone filter method for nonlinear optimization

B.Sc.
Applied Mathematics

K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

Thesis: Domination number of cubic graphs

Selected experience & honors

Visiting Researcher
Linköping University, Sweden · June–December 2018

Best Ph.D. Paper in Mathematics
Sharif University of Technology · 2022

National Ph.D. entrance examination
Ranked 2nd among 2,435 participants in Applied Mathematics · 2015

Ranked 1st among Applied and Pure Mathematics B.Sc. students at K. N. Toosi University of Technology (2007–2011).

Ranked 1st among Applied and Pure Mathematics M.Sc. students at K. N. Toosi University of Technology (2011–2014).

Admitted to the M.Sc. program at K. N. Toosi University of Technology as a gifted student (2011).

Ph.D. scholarships from the National Elites Foundation (2015 and 2016).

Contact

Contact

For research, teaching, and academic correspondence, please use my institutional email.

Phone
+98 21 77125254 · Ext. 406
Postal code
16569-83911
Office
Faculty of Mathematics
Shahid Rezaeinejad Campus
K. N. Toosi University of Technology Blvd.
East Zeinoddin Expressway
Tehran, Iran