CALL FOR PAPERS

for the Special Session on

Evolutionary Computation in

Structural & Multidisciplinary Optimization

in the

2007 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation

25-28 September 2007, Singapore

A large majority of problems in aerospace, civil, electrical, electronics, manufacturing, materials and mechanical engineering are actually concerned with the geometry of the component or system, hence optimization in these disciplines often involve optimizing the topology, shape and size of structures (the word 'structures' is interpreted in the broadest sense to include problems of geometry, material selection, arrangement of components, network configuration, etc.). In particular, the topology or configuration of a system is a discrete quantity that lends itself more effectively to treatment by evolutionary computation (EC) techniques than by continuous optimization methods. This is so because EC techniques do have inherent advantages when applied to problems where the design variables are discrete or combinatorial in nature. In addition, EC techniques are also advantageous for solving many engineering design analysis and optimization problems where design sensitivity information is not easily available or where the problem requires a multidisciplinary (multi-physics, multi-criterion, distributed) approach. Hence, in recent years, there has been much interest in employing EC techniques for tackling problems of structural and multidisciplinary optimization. This special session aims to bring together researchers and practitioners in this field to promote discussion and advance the application of EC in these problems. Papers related to any aspect of this field are therefore invited, including but not limited to the following example topics :

· structural design optimization

· topology and shape optimization

· optimization in forming and other manufacturing processes

· shape optimization of ducts and manifolds

· optimization in VLSI/circuit layout and design

· optimization in thermal management of systems

· optimization of packaging systems

· optimal design for folding/unfolding systems

· optimal trajectory planning for autonomous vehicles

· optimization of sensor network deployment

· multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO)

Paper Submission

Papers submitted will be peer-reviewed with the same criteria as for other regular papers. All accepted papers will be included in the published conference proceedings. Papers should be prepared and submitted according to the instructions found in the main conference website http://www.cec2007.org/ under “Paper Information” and “Instructions for Authors”. When using the online paper submission system, under the Main research topic, select “SS17. Evolutionary Computation in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization” in order to submit to this special session.

Important Dates

Deadline for paper submission : 15 March 2007

Decision notification : 15 May 2007

Camera-ready submission : 15 June 2007

Special Session Organized By

Kang TAI

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Nanyang Technological University

50 Nanyang Ave

Singapore 639798

Singapore

Email : mktai@ntu.edu.sg

Tapabrata RAY

School of Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Rm. 202, Bldg. 17

University of New South Wales, ADFA Campus

Northcott Drive, Canberra ACT 2600

Australia

Email : t.ray@adfa.edu.au