Optimizing Lab Allocation in Education

Abstract

This research paper presents a lab allocation system designed to check the availability of classes and labs in academic institutions. The system indicates the status of a lab or class as either “free” or  “allocated” based on whether it is currently in use or available. The system does not handle equipment or resource allocation. The lab allocation system aims to improve the efficiency of academic institutions by simplifying the lab allocation process and reducing scheduling conflicts. The paper provides a detailed description of the system’s architecture, features, and functionality. The implementation of the system is discussed, and its effectiveness is evaluated through a series of tests. Overall, the lab allocation system provides an effective and practical solution to lab scheduling issues in academic institutions. The lab allocation system also includes features to manage reservations, such as the ability to view, modify, or cancel a reservation. Authorized users can easily reserve facilities through a user-friendly interface and view their availability status. The system optimizes the allocation of facilities through a scheduling algorithm, ensuring that the most appropriate facility is assigned for a given reservation. Email notifications are sent to authorized personnel upon reservation and cancellation of facilities to ensure that all stakeholders are informed of any changes to the schedule. The lab allocation system proposed in this research paper is a step towards a more efficient and organized allocation of resources in academic institutions.