Multi-Objective Optimization for Sustainable and Resilient Systems
A Special Issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954) belonging to the section "Systems Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 May 2027 | Viewed by 57
Editors
Interests: asset management; physical assets; maintenance; life cycle assessment; sustainability; circular economy
Interests: life cycle cost; lifespan; transport; econometric models; equipment replacement; reserve fleet; OEE; lean thinking
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The design of sustainable and resilient systems has become a central challenge in the face of climate change, resource scarcity, and increasing operational complexity. Achieving this goal requires balancing multiple, often conflicting objectives, including economic performance, environmental impact, and system reliability. In this context, multi-objective optimization emerges as a powerful framework to support informed decision-making across the entire system life cycle.
The integration of sustainability principles, particularly those aligned with the circular economy, calls for innovative approaches that extend beyond traditional design and operational practices. Asset management plays a crucial role in this transition, enabling the alignment of long-term value creation with responsible resource use and risk management. Furthermore, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides a structured methodology to evaluate environmental impacts from cradle to grave, supporting the identification of optimal trade-offs among competing objectives.
This Special Issue invites contributions that advance the theory and application of optimization methods for sustainable and resilient system design. We particularly welcome research that integrates multi-objective optimization with asset management, circular economy strategies, and life cycle thinking. Both methodological developments and real-world applications are encouraged, aiming to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial practice and to foster more sustainable and resilient systems.
Dr. José Edmundo De-Almeida-E-Pais
Dr. Hugo David Nogueira Raposo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- circular economy
- asset management
- life cycle assessment
- optimization
- availability
- risk
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