1.

convex - minimization with one optimal solution

2. concave - maximization with one optimal solution
3. non-convex - has a number of solution
4. hessian - describe the cruvature of the function (local maxima, minima etc.)
5. eigen values - compress or reduce the dimension space
6. eigen vectors -compress or reduce the dimension space
7. covariance
8. variance
9. semidefinite program
10. DC Line Flow
11. Affine Function - w/o origin or has a constant coefficient