Since the aim of the "Advanced Optimization" lecture is to prepare for possible Master's and PhD theses on the topic of (blackbox) optimization, the lecture will be accompanied by a small paper project in which each student reads, understands, and presents a scientific paper. An oral presentation together with a short oral exam will replace the classical final exam.
Note that all papers are relevant to current research in the Randopt team. Papers with stars indicate possible concrete research projects as follow-ups.