Metaheuristics

Metaheuristics for Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP)

Rupasinghe, T., M.B. Kurz, “Metaheuristics for Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP) ”Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings 2009, Miami, FL (CD-ROM).

Utilizing Condor to Support Genetic Algorithm Design Research

M.E. Kurz (presenter) “Utilizing Condor to Support Genetic Algorithm Design Research”,January 9, 2009. INFORMS Computing Society Conference, Charleston SC.

Random Number Generation on FPGA-based Computing Systems in a Condor Environment

Nahid Alam(presenter), Mary E. Kurz (presenter), Melissa C. Smith (presenter) “Random Number Generation on FPGA-based Computing Systems in a Condor Environment”, November 18-20, 2008. Super Computing 2008 Booth, Austin TX.

Effectiveness of solution representations using artificial immune algorithms in scheduling flexible flow lines with sequence-dependent setup times

M.E. Kurz (presenter) and T. Rupasinghe. “Effectiveness of solution representations using artificial immune algorithms in scheduling flexible flow lines with sequence-dependent setup times.” Industrial Engineering Research Conference 2008, Vancouver Canada .

Utilizing Condor to Support Genetic Algorithm Design Research

M.E. Kurz (presenter) “Utilizing Condor to Support Genetic Algorithm Design Research”, April 30, 2008. Condor Week 2008, Madison WI.

Approximation Metaheuristics for Assortment Problems with Multiple Quality Levels

Mark McElreath (presenter), Mary E. Kurz, Maria Mayorga. “Approximation Metaheuristics for Assortment Problems with Multiple Quality Levels ” October 14, 2008. INFORMS 2008 Conference, Washington DC.

Investigating Random Keys Representation in a Particle Swarm Optimization Metaheuristic

Vinodh Sankaran (presenter), Mary E. Kurz “Investigating Random Keys Representation in a Particle Swarm Optimization Metaheuristic” October 14, 2008. INFORMS 2008 Conference, Washington DC.

A memetic random-key genetic algorithm for a symmetric multi-objective traveling salesman problem

Samanlioglu, Funda, William G. Ferrell Jr. and Mary E. Kurz. “A memetic random-key genetic algorithm for a symmetric multi-objective traveling salesman problem.” Computers & Industrial Engineering. Vol. 55, September 2008, 439-449.

Solution Representations and Solution Quality in Genetic Algorithms

M.E. Kurz (presenter) “Solution Representations and Solution Quality in Genetic Algorithms”, February 27, 2008. Ohio State University, Department of Industrial, Welding and Systems Engineering.

A hybrid random-key genetic algorithm for a symmetric traveling salesman problem

Samanlioglu, F., M. Kurz, W. Ferrell, and S. Tangudu, “A hybrid random-key genetic algorithm for a symmetric traveling salesman problem,” International Journal of Operations Research. Vol. 2, No. 1, 2007.