Mathematical Models and Exact and Heuristic Algorithms for Solving Complex Optimization Problems
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematics and Computer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2021) | Viewed by 22181
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Optimization is a growing and active field of research within the area of computational and applied mathematics that aims to find optimal or near-optimal solutions to complex problems described by a mathematical model. It has vast applications, and it is widely used to address problems arising in areas as diverse as engineering, economics, finances, transportation, location, production planning, healthcare policies, or data analysis, to mention just a few.
The aim of this Special Issue is to collect original and high-quality papers that present mathematical models and exact or heuristic algorithms for solving challenging optimization problems. We are particularly interested in problems that can be formulated using mixed-integer linear programming models. We invite you to contribute and submit your latest research work.
Prof. Inmaculada Rodríguez-Martín
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Combinatorial optimization
- Mixed-integer linear programming
- Transportation and routing problems
- Location
- Network design
- Inventory problems
- Exact methods
- Heuristics
- Metaheuristics