Design Sensitivity Analysis and Engineering Optimization, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue "Design Sensitivity Analysis and Engineering Optimization" is a peer-reviewed journal issue covering different aspects related to simulation and multi-disciplinary design optimization. It is devoted to publishing original work related to advanced design methodologies, theoretical/heuristic approaches, high-performance computing, and their applications in different engineering and scientific fields, such as engineering software/hardware development; aerospace/automobile/mechanical/chemical/structural engineering; manufacturing processes; advanced optimization algorithms; and industrial applications of optimization methods. The journal publishes original research papers, critical reviews, and short communications. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, original research contributions on the following topics:

• Optimization algorithms/methodologies (optimization methods that involve heuristic or mathematical/rigorous algorithms, stochastic programming, multi-objective optimization, discrete and dynamic programming, response surface methods, or operational research).
• Design sensitivity analysis and gradient-based optimization, such as efficient methods for gradient (derivative) computation; efficient linear/nonlinear constraint optimization algorithms; serial and/or parallel sub-structuring (or domain partitioning) algorithms for finite element-based analysis and optimization; size/shape/topology optimization; and applications of MATLAB/FMINCON built-in function for optimization.
• Non-gradient-based optimization algorithms (such as genetic algorithms).
• Applications in dynamics, vibration, fluid–structure interaction, and other modeling and simulation domains.
• Industrial applications.

Prof. Dr. Duc Thai Nguyen
Prof. Dr. Gene Hou
Guest Editors

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