Applications of Genetic and Evolutionary Computation

Dear Colleagues,

The field of Genetic and Evolutionary Computation (GEC) represents a cornerstone of computational intelligence, leveraging biologically inspired principles to solve complex optimization and decision-making problems. Over recent decades, the applications of GEC have expanded significantly, influencing areas such as engineering design, bioinformatics, logistics, robotics, and beyond. With the rise of big data and artificial intelligence, the integration of GEC with emerging technologies has further unlocked its potential for tackling real-world challenges across diverse domains.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, "Applications of Genetic and Evolutionary Computation", in Applied Sciences. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in GEC methodologies and highlight their applications in solving real-world problems.

Suggested themes and article types for submissions:

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Novel GEC algorithms and hybrid models;
2. Applications in engineering optimization, scheduling, and control;
3. Advances in GEC for machine learning, data mining, and intelligent systems;
4. Applications driven by the integrated synergy of GEC and large language models;
5. GEC techniques in artificial intelligence and robotics;
6. Real-world applications of GEC in finance, economics, and business;
7. Multi-objective, dynamic, and constrained optimization problems;
8. Theoretical advancements in GEC.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Jun Zhang
Dr. Weijie Yu
Guest Editors

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