Thematic Session on Metaheuristic Optimization will be held as a part of ICEUBI2015 in Covilha, Portugal.

Original research papers covering all aspects of metaheuristic optimization including new algorithmic developments, theoretical results, practical applications, experimental studies, experimental methodology, are welcome. Acceptance will be based on the paper’s significance, technical quality, clarity, relevance, and originality.

TOPICS OF INTEREST INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Swarm intelligence (SI)
Ant Colony Optimization (ACO)
Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)
Artificial Bees
Evolutionary algorithms (EA)
Genetic algorithm (GA)
Genetic programming (GP)
Combinatorial optimization
Multiobjective optimization
Stochastic optimization

DATES:
Submission of Full Papers: 29 August 2015
Acceptance of Papers: 2 October 2015
Submission of Revised Papers: 26 October 2015
Conference Days: 2-4 December 2015

LOCATION:
Faculty of Engineering, University of Beira Interior
Covilhã – Portugal


SESSION CHAIRS:
Nikola Ivkovic
University of Zagreb, Croatia
E-mail: nikola.ivkovic (at) foi.hr

Paulo A. P. Fazendeiro
University of Beira Interior, Portugal
E-mail: pandre (at) di.ubi.pt