Dr Regina Berretta
Contact Details
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
The University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Phone: +61 (0)2 49218975 ; Fax: +61 (0)49216929
Email: Regina.Berretta@newcastle.edu.au
Qualifications
Ph.D - Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Systems Engineering, UNICAMP, Brazil. "Heuristics for Production Planning Optimization in MRP Systems".
MSc - Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Systems Engineering, UNICAMP, Brazil. "Production Planning Optimization in Multistage Systems".
BSc. Computational and Applied Mathematics, Institute of Mathematics and Statistics Institute, UNICAMP, Brazil.
Employment History
Senior Lecturer – School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - University of Newcastle (2008-)
Lecturer – School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - University of Newcastle (2003-2007)
Researcher Associate – Institute of Computer Science and Mathematics, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil (1998-1999)
Professor (part time) – Computer Science Department, Universidade Sao Francisco, Brazil, (1999, 2002)
Professor (part time) - Computer Science Department, Universidade Paulista, Brazil(1999, 2002)
Research Interests
Bioinformatics
Combinatorial Optimization
Heuristics and Metaheuristics (Tabu Search, Evolutionary Computation, Memetic Algorithms)
Publications
Book Chapters
Combinatorial optimization models for finding genetic signature from gene expression, R. Berretta, P. Moscato and W. Costa, Chap 19, Methods in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, volume 2: Structure, Function and Applications, edited by Jonathan M. Keith, Humana Press, 2008.
A genetic signature for parkinson’s disease using rodent brain gene expression, M. Hourani, A. Mendes, R. Berretta, and P. Moscato, Chap 20, Methods in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, volume 2: Structure, Function and Applications, edited by Jonathan M. Keith, Humana Press, 2008.
Enhancing a memetic algorithms' performance using a matching-based recombination algorithm: results on the number partitioning problem, Berretta R. E., Moscato, P. and Cotta, C., In Metaheuristics: Computer Decision-Making (M. G. C. Resende and J. Souza, editors), Kluwer, 2004. http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/1-4020-7653-3.
The Number Partitioning Problem, An Open Challenge For Evolutionary Computation? Berretta, R.E. and Moscato, P., Chapter 17 of New Ideas In Optimisation, D. Corne, M. Dorigo, and F. Glover (eds.), p. 261-278, McGraw-Hill, UK, 1999. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0077095065/
Refereed Journal Articles
An Approach based on Lagrangian Relaxation and Tabu Search for the Multi-Stage Lot-Sizing Problem, (in Portuguese) Oliveira, K. L. and Berretta R. E. in GEPROS journal, 2007
Berretta, R., Mendes, A. and Moscato, P., Selection of discriminative genes in microarray experiments using mathematical programming, Journal of Research and Practice in Information Technology, 39 (4), 231-243, 2007.
Benchmarking a Memetic Algorithm for Ordering Microarray Data, P. Moscato, A. Mendes, R. Berretta, BioSystems, Volume 88, Issues 1-2, Pages 56-75, March 2007,
Metaheuristic Approaches for the Multilevel Resource- Constrained Lot-Sizing Problem with Setup And Lead Times, Berretta, R., Franca, P. and Armentano, V., 22, 2, Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research. 2005.
A Memetic Algorithm for Multi-stage Capacitated Lot-Sizing Problems, Berretta, R. and Rodrigues, L. F., International Journal of Production Economics, 87 (1), 67-81, 2004.
Lot-Sizing in Capacitaded Multi-Stage Serial Systems, V. Armentano, R. Berretta, and P.M. França, Production and Operations Management Journal, Vol. 10 (1), 68-86, 2001.
A Heuristic Method for Lot-Sizing in Multi-Stage Systems, P.M. França, V.A. Armentano, R.E. Berretta, and A. Clark, Computers and Operations Research, 24 (9), 861-874, 1997.
Conference Papers
Genetic biomarkers for brain hemisphere differentiation in Parkinson's Disease, M. Hourani, A. Mendes, R. Berretta, and P. Moscato, Proceedings of International Symposium on computational Models for Life Sciences – CMLS’07, Gold Coast, Australia.
An integrated QAP-based approach to visualize patterns of gene expression similarity. Inostroza-Ponta, M., Berretta, R., Mendes, A., and Moscato, P., In Proceedings of the Third Australian Conference on Artificial Life, Gold Coast, December, 2007
A Hybrid Simulated Annealing with Kempe Chain neighborhood for University Timetabling Problem, M. Tuga, R. Berretta, A. Mendes, 6th IEEE/ACIS International Conference on Computer and Information Science (ICIS 2007), Melbourne, 11-13 July, 2007.
An automatic graph layout procedure to visualize correlated data, Inostroza-Ponta, M., Berretta, R, Mendes, A. and Moscato, P., in Proceedings of IFIP Artificial Intelligence 2006, Santiago, Chile.
A New Memetic Algorithm for Ordering Datasets: Applications in Microarray Analysis, P. Moscato, R. Berretta, and A. Mendes, in Proceedings of the 6th Metaheuristics International Conference MIC2005, Vienna, Austria, August 22-26, 2005.
Genes related with Alzheimer's disease: A Comparison of Evolutionary Search, Statistical and Integer Programming Approaches, Moscato, P., Berretta, R., Hourani, M. and Cotta, C., Lecture Notes in computer Science 3449: 84-94 2005.
Hacia una mejor compresión del perfil genético de la enfermedad de Alzheimer a través de metaheurísticas, R. Berretta, C. Cotta, M. Hourani, A. Mendes, P. Moscato, IV Congreso Español de Metaheurísticas, Algoritmos Evolutivos y Bioinspirados, Granada, España, 2005.
Integer Programming Models and Algorithms for Molecular Classification of Cancer from Microarray Data, Berretta, R., Mendes, A., Moscato, P., Proceedings of the 28th Australasian Computer Science Conference, 2005, Newcastle, Australia, pp 361-370.
The Electronic Primaries: Predicting the U.S. Presidency Using Feature Selection with Safe Data Reduction, Moscato, P., Mathieson, L., Mendes, A., Berretta, R., Proceedings of the 28th Australasian Computer Science Conference, 2005, Newcastle, Australia, pp 381-390.
Forma Analysis and New Heuristic Ideas for the Number Partitioning Problem, Berretta R. E., Moscato, P. and Cotta, C., Proceedings of the 4th Methaheuristics International Conference, p. 337-341, Porto, Portugual, 2001.
A comparison between Lagrangian Relaxation-based and Tabu Search heuristics and for the Multi-Stage Lot-Sizing Problem, (in Portuguese) Berretta R. E. and Oliveira, K. L., "Anais do XXXII Simpósio Brasileiro de Pesquisa Operacional", p. 1634-1642, Viçosa, MG, 2000.
Evolutionary meta-heuristics for capacitated lot-sizing problems in multi-stage systems, (in Portuguese), Rodrigues, L.F. and Berretta R.E., Anais do XXXII Simpósio Brasileiro de Pesquisa Operacional, p. 817-834, Viçosa, MG, 2000.
Heurísticas Baseadas em Relaxação Lagrangiana Para o Dimensionamento de Lotes com Restrições de Capacidade em Sistemas Multiestágios, (in Portuguese) Oliveira, K. L. and Berretta R. E, Anais da II Oficina de Planejamento e Controle da Produção em Sistemas de Manufatura, pp. 1-12, São José dos Campos, 2000.
Um Procedimento Heurístico para o Problema de Dimensionamento de Lotes Multinível com Máquinas Paralelas com Limitações de Capacidade, (In Portuguese) Santos, M. O, Arenales, M. N., Berretta, R. E., Armentano, V. A., Anais da II Oficina de Planejamento e Controle da Produção em Sistemas de Manufatura, pp. 80-92, São José dos Campos, 2000.
A Heuristic For Lot-Sizing In Capacitated Multistage Systems With Parallel Machines, Santos, M. O, Arenales, M. N., Berretta, R. E., Armentano, V. A., CARS & FOF'99 – 15th International Conference on CAD/CAM Robotics & Factories of the Future, Águas de Lindóia, SP, Brazil, August, 1999.
Uma Análise da Utilização de Algoritmos Genéticos no Problema de Partição de Números, (In Portuguese) Berretta, R. E. and Moscato, P., Anais do XXX Simpósio Brasileiro de Pesquisa Operacional, Curitiba, PR, 1998.
Busca Tabu para o Dimensionamento de Lotes em Sistemas Multiestágios, (In Portuguese) R. E. Berretta, P. M. França and V. A. Armentano, Anais do XXVII Simpósio Brasileiro de Pesquisa Operacional, Vitória, ES, 1995.
Uma Heurística para o Dimensionamento de Lotes Multiestágio com Tempos de Produção não-zero, (in Portuguese) R. E. Berretta, P. M. França and V. A. Armentano, Anais do XXVI Simpósio Brasileiro de Pesquisa Operacional, Florianópolis, SC, 1994.
Uma Heurística para o Dimensionamento de Lotes em Sistemas Multiestágios, (In Portuguese) R. E. Berretta, P. M. França and V. A. Armentano, Anais do XXV Simpósio Brasileiro de Pesquisa Operacional, Campinas, SP, 1993.
Mathematical Modelling of Tumor Growth and Cellular Resistance to Chimiotherapic Treatment, (in Portuguese), R. E. Berretta, J. L.Boldrini and L. L. Vendite, Anais do XII Congresso Nacional de Matemática Aplicada e Computacional, São José do Rio Preto, SP, 1989; IX Semana de Estudos Matemáticos, São José do Rio Preto, SP, 1989; II Congresso Nacional de Iniciação Científica em Matemática, UFRJ, RJ, 1989.
Mathematical Modelling using B-Splines, (in Portuguese) R. E. Berretta and R. A. Barra, ,Anais do XII Congresso Nacional de Matemática Aplicada e Computacional, São José do Rio Preto, SP, 1989; IX Semana de Estudos Matemáticos, São José do Rio Preto, SP, 1989; Anais do II Congresso Nacional de Iniciação Científica em Matemática, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 1989.
Application of Crank-Nicolson’s method for the Heat Evolution equation in two dimensions, (in Portuguese), J. F. Meyer, P. King, R. E. Berretta e S. A. dos Santos, Anais do XI Congresso Nacional de Matemática Aplicada e Computacional, Ouro Preto, MG, 1988.
Mathematical Modelling - Biodigestor, (in Portuguese), F. M. Lara e R. E. Berretta, Anais do X Congresso Nacional de Matemática Aplicada e Computacional, Gramado, RS, 1987; X Reunião Regional da Sociedade Brasileira de Matemática Aplicada e Computacional, São Carlos, SP, 1987.
Conference and University Talks
Combinatorial optimization models for finding genetic signatures from gene expression, 2006 Winter School in Mathematical and Computational Biology, Queensland Bioscience Precint, Brisbane, 26–30 June.
Combinatorial optimization models for finding genetic signature from gene expression. 2006 Student Symposium in Bioinformatics, Auckland, 11–15 July.
Methods and Models applied to Production Planning –; Invited 5-hours course given in Portuguese at I SACI – "Semana Acadêmica do Curso de Informática", Universidade de Santa Maria, RS, Brazil, 1998.
Heuristics and Metaheuristics in Combinatorial Optimization, Talk given in Portuguese at Computer Science Department, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, 1999.
The Number Partitioning Problem And Metaheuristics: A Microcosm Of Combinatorial Optimization, Talk given in English based on joint work with P. Moscato, at the 7th Informs Computing Society Conference On Computing And Optimization Tools For The New Millennium, Cancun, México, 2000.
Uma Heurística Lagrangiana para o Dimensionamento de Lotes com Restrições de Capacidade em Sistemas Multiestágios, Oliveira, K. L. e Berretta R. E, Anais do XXXI Simpósio Brasileiro de Pesquisa Operacional, Juiz de Fora, MG, 1999.
A Tabu Search-based Heuristic for the Multistage Lot-Sizing Problem, Talk given in English based on joint work with V.A. Armentano and P. M. França at the Eighth Annual Meeting of the Production and Operations Management Society, Miami, EUA, 1997.
A Heuristic for Lot-sizing in Multistage Systems, V.A. Armentano and R.E. Berretta, TIMS94, Alaska , EUA, 1994.
Aplicação Numérica da Solução do Problema do Transiente Térmico com o Método de Saul'Yev, R. E. Berretta, S. A. dos Santos e P. King, VI Encontro Interno Estudantil de Pesquisa, Campinas, SP, 1989.
Mathematical Modeling of Diseases Propagation, ; Talk given in Portuguese based on joint work with F. M. Lara at the I Congresso Nacional de Iniciação Científica em Matemática, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 1988.