Applications of Optimization Algorithms and Evolutionary Computation
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E1: Mathematics and Computer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 26
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to bring together original research and comprehensive review articles that explore the mathematical foundations, theoretical modeling, algorithmic developments, and wide-ranging applications of optimization algorithms and evolutionary computation. A central focus is on contributions that bridge the gap between advanced machine learning methodologies such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative adversarial networks, transformer-based architectures, and evolutionary or nature-inspired algorithms, including but not limited to genetic algorithms, differential evolution, swarm intelligence, and bio-inspired metaheuristics. We particularly welcome submissions that propose novel hybrid frameworks, enhance convergence behavior, improve generalization, or offer mathematically grounded performance guarantees. The integration of data-driven learning models with mathematically robust optimization techniques opens new frontiers for addressing non-convex, multi-objective, dynamic, and high-dimensional problems. Relevant application areas include the Internet of Things, intelligent and predictive healthcare, vehicular and transportation systems, wireless and mobile communications, geospatial data processing, cyber–physical systems, energy-efficient computing, and decision-making in uncertain or resource-constrained environments. This Special Issue is intended as a platform to showcase cutting-edge advances in intelligent optimization and to foster cross-disciplinary research that advances both theoretical insight and practical impact in real-world computational systems.
Prof. Dr. Diego Martín de Andrés
Guest Editor
Dr. Masoud Kaveh
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- evolutionary computation
- optimization algorithms
- nature-inspired algorithms
- metaheuristic optimization
- mathematical modeling
- convergence analysis
- reinforcement learning
- deep learning
- transformer networks
- generative adversarial networks
- hybrid intelligence systems
- intelligent optimization
- multi-objective optimization
- swarm intelligence
- genetic algorithms
- differential evolution
- computational efficiency
- internet of things
- wireless communication systems
- vehicular networks
- healthcare analytics
- geospatial information systems
- smart environments
- cyber-physical systems
- energy-aware computing
- high-dimensional optimization
- decision-making under uncertainty
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