Real World Optimization Problem
Real-world optimization problems involve finding the best solution among many possibilities, often under complex constraints and changing conditions, unlike idealized scenarios. Current research emphasizes developing and refining metaheuristic algorithms (like evolutionary algorithms and reinforcement learning), often combined with machine learning techniques (e.g., surrogate models, Bayesian optimization) to improve efficiency and handle diverse problem structures (e.g., non-convexity, multi-modality, dynamic environments). This field is crucial for addressing challenges across various domains, from engineering design and resource allocation to logistics and scientific discovery, by providing efficient and robust solution methods for complex, real-world scenarios.
Papers
Challenges of ELA-guided Function Evolution using Genetic Programming
Fu Xing Long, Diederick Vermetten, Anna V. Kononova, Roman Kalkreuth, Kaifeng Yang, Thomas Bäck, Niki van Stein
Analysis of modular CMA-ES on strict box-constrained problems in the SBOX-COST benchmarking suite
Diederick Vermetten, Manuel López-Ibáñez, Olaf Mersmann, Richard Allmendinger, Anna V. Kononova