Symmetry and Asymmetry in Optimization Algorithms and System Control
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 507
Special Issue Editors
Interests: intelligent and green manufacturing; mathematical modeling and simulation; digital-twin and system control; multi-agent system
Interests: structural and multidisciplinary optimization; mathematical modeling; green manufacturing; vehicle safety design; data mining
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Interests: digital-twin and system control; disassembly modeling and planning; AI optimization algorithm; sparse optimization
Interests: adaptive robust control; logistics and transportation; AI intelligent algorithm; green manufacturing
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Interests: Petri net theory and application; supervisory control of discrete event systems; workflow analysis; system reconfiguration; game theory; production scheduling and planning; data and process mining
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In contemporary scientific research and technological applications, the concepts of symmetry and asymmetry have emerged as critical elements in optimization algorithms and system control, for example, data encryption, information security, and discrete production systems. Symmetry, a fundamental attribute in nature and mathematics, not only simplifies problem complexity and enhances computational efficiency but also plays a unique role in system control. For example, symmetry can significantly enhance the design of efficient optimization algorithms, such as symmetric cone optimization, sparse optimization, and optimization methods based on symmetric models. By contrast, asymmetry has shown distinct advantages in complex system control, such as asymmetric consensus problems in multi-agent systems and asymmetric rule applications in complex signal control.
This Special Issue, entitled "Symmetry and Asymmetry in Optimization Algorithms and System Control," aims to gather the latest research findings from scholars worldwide to explore the applications of symmetry and asymmetry in optimization algorithms and system control. We invite researchers to submit high-quality original research papers or review articles, focusing on (but not limited to) the following areas:
- Symmetry-based control methods;
- Data encryption and information security;
- Symmetry and asymmetry optimization algorithms;
- Discrete event modeling and simulation;
- Metaheuristic optimization algorithm design and applications;
- Artificial intelligence (AI) in production scheduling;
- Applications of symmetric properties in system control;
- Interdisciplinary application in intelligent and green manufacturing.
Dr. Wenjie Wang
Dr. Honghao Zhang
Dr. Gang Yuan
Prof. Dr. Guangdong Tian
Prof. Dr. Zhiwu Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- control methods
- data encryption
- information security
- optimization algorithms
- discrete event modeling and simulation
- production scheduling
- system control
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