Publications

Peer-reviewed Publications
Hilarius, L.; Becker, T. (2025). Optimal Network Design for Cloud Infrastructures Considering Sustainable Utilization of Excess Heat. Accepted for publication in Journal of Cleaner Production

Becker, T., Neufeld, J., & Buscher, U. (2025). The distributed flow shop scheduling problem with inter-factory transportation. In European Journal of Operational Research, Volume 322, Issue 1, Pages 39-55. 10.1016/j.ejor.2024.10.026

Erdmann, J.; Becker, T. (2025): The Impact of Integrating Resource Collection into Location-Routing Problems. In: Operations Research Proceedings 2024, Pages 212–219, DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-92575-7_30.

Hilarius, L., Becker, T. (2025): Optimization of Cloud Infrastructure Networks with District Heating Integration: A German Case Study. In: Operations Research Proceedings 2023, Pages 169–175, DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-58405-3_22.

Becker, T.; Wolff, M.; Linzenich, A.; Engelmann, L.; Arning, K.; Ziefle, M.; Walther, G. (2024): An Integrated Bi-Objective Optimization Model Accounting for the Social Acceptance of Renewable Fuel Production Networks. In: European Journal of Operational Research, Volume 315, Issue 1, Pages 354-367. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2023.11.044

Trotter, P.; Becker, T., Renaldi, R.; Wang, X.; Khosla, R.; Walther, G. (2023): The role of supply chains for the sustainability transformation of global food systems: A large-scale, systematic review of food cold chains. In: Journal of Industrial Ecology. DOI: 10.1111/jiec.13445

Wolff, M.; Becker, T.; Walther, G. (2023): Long-term design and analysis of renewable fuel supply chains – An integrated approach considering seasonal resource availability. In: European Journal of Operational Research, Volume 304, Issue 2, Pages 745-762. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2022.04.001

Grot, M.; Nagel, L.; Becker, T.; Fiebrandt, P.; Werners, B. (2022): Fairness or Efficiency - Managing this Conflict in Emergency Medical Services Location Planning. In: Computers & Industrial Engineering, Volume 173. DOI: 10.1016/j.cie.2022.108664

Sommer, V.; Becker, T.; Walther, G. (2022): Steering Sustainable End-of-Life Treatment of Glass and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics Waste from Rotor Blades of Wind Power Plants. In: Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Volume 181. DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.106077

Grot, M.; Becker, T.; Steenweg, P.; Werners, B. (2022): Enhanced coverage by integrating site interdependencies in capacitated EMS location models. In: Health Care Management Science, Volume 25, Pages 42--62. DOI: 10.1007/s10729-021-09562-4

Becker, T.; Schiffer, M.; Walther, G. (2022): A General Branch-and-Cut Framework for Rotating Workforce Scheduling. In: INFORMS Journal on Computing. DOI: 10.1287/ijoc.2021.1149

Linzenich, A.; Engelmann, L.; Arning, K.; Becker, T.; Wolff, M.; Walther, G.; Ziefle, M. (2022): On the road to sustainable transport: Acceptance and preferences for renewable fuel production infrastructure. In: Frontiers in Energy Research. DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2022.989553

Tsydenova, N.; Becker, T.; Walther, G. (2021): Optimised design of concrete recycling networks: The case of North Rhine-Westphalia. In: Waste Management, Volume 135, Pages 309-317. DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.09.013

Bruns, B.; Becker, T.; Riese, J.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2021): Efficient Production of Specialized Polymers with Highly Flexible Small-Scale Plants. In: Chemical Engineering and Technology, Volume 44, Issue 6, Pages 1148-1152. DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202000591

Becker, T.; Bruns, B.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2021): Decentralized modular production to increase supply chain efficiency in chemical markets: An example of polymer production. In: Journal of Business Economics, Volume 91, Issue 6, Pages 867-895. DOI: 10.1007/s11573-020-01019-4

Grot, M.; Becker, T.; Steenweg, P.; Werners, B. (2020): A Capacitated {EMS} Location Model with Site Interdependencies. In: Operations Research Proceedings 2019, Pages 349--355. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-48439-2_42

Becker, T. (2020): A decomposition heuristic for rotational workforce scheduling. In: Journal of Scheduling, Volume 23, Issue 5, Pages 539-554. DOI: 10.1007/s10951-020-00659-2

Borning, M.; Doré, L.; Wolff, M.; Walter, J.; Becker, T.; Walther, G.; Moser, A. (2020): Opportunities and challenges of flexible electricity-based fuel production for the European power system. In: Sustainability (Switzerland), Volume 12, Issue 23, Pages 1-26. DOI: 10.3390/su12239844

Becker, T.; Steenweg, P.; Werners, B. (2019): Cyclic shift scheduling with on-call duties for emergency medical services. In: Health Care Management Science, Volume 22, Issue 4, Pages 676-690. DOI: 10.1007/s10729-018-9451-9

Becker, T.; Zajac, S.; Steenweg, P.; Imhoff, L.; Block, J. (2019): Multi-level departments-to-offices assignment with different room types. In: Computers and Operations Research, Volume 110, Pages 60-76. DOI: 10.1016/j.cor.2019.05.015

Becker, T.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2019): Value of modular production concepts in future chemical industry production networks. In: European Journal of Operational Research, Volume 276, Issue 3, Pages 957-970. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2019.01.066

Becker, T.; Bruns, B.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2019): Tactical Planning of Modular Production Networks in the Chemical Industry: A Case Study in Specialty Polymers. In: Operations Research Proceedings 2018, Pages 407-413. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-18500-8_50

Becker, T.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2018): Tactical Planning of Modular Production Networks with Reconfigurable Plants. In: Operations Research Proceedings 2017, Pages 549-555. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-89920-6_73

Becker, T.; Lutter, P.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2018): Optimization of Modular Production Networks Considering Demand Uncertainties. In: Operations Research Proceedings 2016, Pages 413-418. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-55702-1_55

Conference Presentations
Raubuch, L.; Lier, S.; Becker, T. “The Value of Reliability in Modular Production Network Design” OR 2025, Bielefeld, 05.09.2025.

Erdmann, J. “Optimizing Biomass Collection under Uncertain Quality: A Stochastic Routing Approach with Decentralized Adaptability” OR 2025, Bielefeld, 05.09.2025.

Becker, T. “Solving the Rotating Workforce Scheduling Problem With Global Constraints” OR 2025, Bielefeld, 04.09.2025.

Hilarius, L. “Decarbonizing the Heat Sector Through Joint Optimization of Data Center Locations and District Heating Networks” OR 2025, Bielefeld, 03.09.2025.

Becker, T. “Enhancing Ergonomics by Integrated Shift Design and Rotating Workforce Scheduling” EURO 2025, Leeds, 25.06.2025.

Erdmann, J.; Becker, T. “A European-Wide Multi-Objective Hydrogen Supply Chain Model Considering Sector-Specific Decarbonization Potentials” EURO 2025, Leeds, 24.06.2025.

Hilarius, L.; Becker, T.; Buscher, U. “Multi-Objective Distributed Flow Shop Scheduling With Variable Production Speed and Inter-Factory Transportation” EURO 2025, Leeds, 23.06.2025.

Raubuch, L.; Lier, S.; Becker, T. “The Reliable Capacitated Modular Facility Location Problem” EURO 2025, Leeds, 23.06.2025.

Schönheit, M.; Becker, T.; Lasch, R. “Distributed Permutation Flowshop Scheduling with Tool Transfers: A Novel Approach to Minimize Total Tardiness” EURO 2025, Leeds, 23.06.2025.

Becker, T. “Accounting for Social Acceptance in the Optimization of Renewable Liquid Fuel Supply Chains” Invited Research Seminar, Supply Chain Management Area, University of Cologne, Cologne, 16.01.2025.

Becker, T. “Solving the Rotating Workforce Scheduling Problem: A Branch-And-Cut Approach Based on Eulerian Cycles” CORMSIS Seminar of the University of Southampton, Southampton, 05.12.2024.

Erdmann, J.; Becker, T. “The Impact of Integrating Resource Collection into Location-Routing Problems” OR 2024, München, 06.09.2024.

Becker, T. “A Unified Approach to Shift Design and Rotating Workforce Scheduling” OR 2024, München, 05.09.2024.

Becker, T. “An Integrated Bi-objective Optimization Model Accounting for the Social Acceptance of Renewable Fuel Production Networks” OR 2024, München, 05.09.2024.

Erdmann, J.; Becker, T. “Dynamic Location-Routing With Modular Production Facilities and Resource Collection: A Variable Neighborhood Search Approach” EURO 2024, Copenhagen, 02.07.2024.

Becker, T.; Neufeld, J.; Buscher, U. “An Iterated Greedy Search Procedure for the Distributed Flow Shop Scheduling Problem With Inter-Factory Transportation” EURO 2024, Copenhagen, 03.07.2024.

Trotter, P.; Becker, T.; Walther, G. “System-Level Planning for Mainstreaming Sustainability Increases the Effectiveness of Development Finance: A Many-Objective Optimisation Considering 7 Sustainable Development Goals Simultaneously of a Rural Energy, Transport and Food System in Uganda.” GRONEN 2024, Paris, 27.05.2024.

Becker, T.; Wolff, M.; Linzenich, A.; Engelmann, L.; Arning, K.; Ziefle, M.; Walther, G. (2023): Optimization of the Social Acceptance of Renewable Fuel Production Networks by Integrating Mathematical Optimization and Conjoint Analysis. Herbsttagung der WK Produktion (VHB), 03.11.2023, Berlin

Becker, T.; Neufeld, J.; Buscher, U. (2023): The Distributed Flow-Shop Scheduling Problem With Inter-Factory Transportation. OR 2023, 30.8.2023, Hamburg

Hilarius, L.; Becker, T. (2023): Optimization of Sustainable Cloud Infrastructure Networks Considering a Utilization of Excess Heat. OR 2023, 31.8.2023, Hamburg

Trotter, P.; Becker, T.; Walther, G. (2022): A multi-criteria optimisation model to quantify synergies between multiple Sustainable Development Goals through integrated business models. OR 2022, 8.9.2022, Karlsruhe

Becker, T. (2022): Stochastic Rotating Workforce Scheduling Under Uncertain Staffing Requirements. OR 2022, 7.9.2022, Karlsruhe

Becker, T. (2022): A Two-Stage Stochastic Programming Approach for Rotating Workforce Scheduling With Uncertain Requirements. EURO2022, 5.7.2022, Espoo

Becker, T.; Schiffer, M.; Walther, G. (2021): A New Branch-and-Cut Algorithm for the Rotating Workforce Scheduling Problem. OR 2021, 2.9.2021, Bern

Grot, M.; Nagel, L.; Becker, T.; Steenweg, P.; Werners, B. (2021): Fairness and Efficiency – Incompatible Objectives in EMS Location Planning?. OR 2021, 2.9.2021, Bern

Becker, T.; Schiffer, M.; Watlher, G. (2021): A General Algorithmic Framework for Rotating Workforce Scheduling. EURO2021, 14.7.2021, Athens

Becker, T.; Wolff, M.; Walther, G. (2021): Strategic Supply Chain Design for Bio-hybrid Fuels Considering Renewable Resource Availability – A European Case Study. Fuel Science From Production to Propulsion, 9th International Conference, 22.6.2021, Aachen

Grot, M.; Becker, T.; Steenweg, P.; Werners, B. (2019): A capacitated EMS location model with site interdependencies. OR 2019, 5.9.2019, Dresden

Wolff, M.; Becker, T.; Walther, G. (2019): Optimal design and operation of renewable fuel supply chains. OR 2019, 5.9.2019, Dresden

Doré, L.; Becker, T.; Walther, G. (2019): Hybrid Production Networks for Renewable Fuels. OR 2019, 4.9.2019, Dresden

Becker, T. (2019): A Decomposition Heuristic for Rotational Workforce Scheduling. OR 2019, 4.9.2019, Dresden

Werners, B.; Becker, T.; Bruns, B.; Lier, S. (2019): Planning of Modular Production Networks for the Specialty Chemicals Industry. EURO2019, 24.6.2019, Dublin

Doré, L.; Becker, T.; Walther, G. (2019): Supply chain design for the production of bio hybrid fuels. OR im Umweltschutz AG, 17.5.2019, Karlsruhe

Becker, T.; Werners, B. (2019): Methoden und Anwendung der zyklischen Schichtplanung. WK Operations Research (VHB), 24.1.2019, Bielefeld

Becker, T.; Bruns, B.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2018): Supply Chain Planning for Production Networks with Highly Flexible Modular Plants. INFORMS Annual Meeting 2018, 4.11.2018, Phoenix

Becker, T.; Bruns, B.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2018): Tactical Planning of Modular Production Networks in the Chemical Industry. OR 2018, 13.9.2018, Brüssel

Steenweg, P.; Becker, T.; Werners, B. (2018): Cyclic Shift Scheduling With On-Call Duties for Emergency Medical Services. OR 2018, 12.9.2018, Brüssel

Steenweg, P.; Becker, T.; Werners, B. (2018): Optimale zyklische Schichtplanung mit integrierten Bereitschaftsdiensten im Rettungswesen. GOR Health Care Management AG, 23.2.2018, Augsburg

Becker, T.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2017): Tactical Planning of Modular Production Networks With Reconfigurable Plants. OR 2017, 6.9.2017, Berlin

Becker, T.; Lier, S.; Werners, B. (2016): Stochastic optimization of modular production networks considering demand uncertainties. OR 2016, 1.9.2016, Hamburg