Algorithm Engineering: Towards Practically Efficient Solutions to Combinatorial Problems

Dear Colleagues,

Algorithm Engineering is a new and emerging discipline in which the aim is bridging the increasing gap between classical algorithm theory and algorithmics in practice. In particular, advancements in computer hardware have rendered traditional computer models more and more unrealistic, and have led to a constantly increasing demand for practically efficient solutions to real world problems. Driven by concrete applications, Algorithm Engineering complements theory by the benefits of experimentation and puts equal emphasis on all aspects arising during a cyclic solution process ranging from realistic modelling, design, analysis, robust and efficient implementations to careful experiments.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to attract papers presenting original research in the area of Algorithm Engineering. In particular, we encourage submissions concerning the design, implementation, tuning, and experimental evaluation of discrete algorithms and data structures, or addressing methodological issues and standards in algorithmic experimentation. Papers dealing with advanced models of computing, including memory hierarchies, cloud architectures, and parallel processing are also welcome.

We solicit contributions from all relevant areas of applied algorithmic research which include but are not limited to: databases; geometry; graphs; big data; complex networks; combinatorial aspects of scientific computing; and computational problems in natural sciences or engineering.

Prof. Daniele Frigioni
Dr. Mattia D'Emidio
Guest Editors

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