Black-Box Algorithms and Their Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Black-box algorithms require little to no information from the system under study and are often versatile and general enough to be applied to a wide range of problems in different domains. The most notable examples include black-box optimization algorithms such as zeroth-order and Bayesian optimization algorithms, which do not require derivatives or other explicit information for the function under optimization. Such algorithms have become an asset to various domains, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The scientific community can greatly benefit from the development of more efficient and scalable black-box algorithms.

We cordially invite you to submit high-quality research and review papers for this Special Issue on “Black-box Algorithms and Their Applications”, with subjects ranging from theories to applications of black-box algorithms. Submitted articles may focus on recent advances in black-box algorithms, including but not limited to:

• The convergence, sample efficiency, acceleration, or other theoretical perspectives of black-box algorithms;
• Novel applications of black-box algorithms, such as applications to machine learning, artificial intelligence, control theory, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems;
• Software toolkits and benchmarks of black-box algorithms.

Dr. Huan Zhang
Guest Editor

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