Accelerating neural network architecture search using multi-GPU high-performance computing
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Lupión, M., Cruz, N. C., Sanjuan, J. F., Paechter, B., & Ortigosa, P. M. (2023)
Accelerating neural network architecture search using multi-GPU high-performance computing. Journal of Supercomputing, 79, 7609-7625. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11227-022-04960-z
Neural networks stand out from artificial intelligence because they can complete challenging tasks, such as image classification. However, designing a neural network for a par...
Improving the performance of a preference-based multi-objective algorithm to optimize food treatment processes
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Ferrández, M. R., Redondo, J. L., Ivorra, B., Ramos, A. M., Ortigosa, P. M., & Paechter, B. (2020)
Improving the performance of a preference-based multi-objective algorithm to optimize food treatment processes. Engineering Optimization, 52(5), 896-913. https://doi.org/10.1080/0305215x.2019.1618289
This work focuses on the optimization of some high-pressure and temperature food treatments. In some cases, when dealing with real-life multi-objective optimization problems, ...
On the comparison of initialisation strategies in differential evolution for large scale optimisation
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Segredo, E., Paechter, B., Segura, C., & González-Vila, C. I. (2018)
On the comparison of initialisation strategies in differential evolution for large scale optimisation. Optimization Letters, 12(1), 221-234. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11590-017-1107-z
Differential Evolution (DE) has shown to be a promising global opimisation solver for continuous problems, even for those with a large dimensionality. Different previous works...
A Lifelong Learning Hyper-heuristic Method for Bin Packing.
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Hart, E., Sim, K., & Paechter, B. (2015)
A Lifelong Learning Hyper-heuristic Method for Bin Packing. Evolutionary Computation, 23(1), 37-67. https://doi.org/10.1162/EVCO_a_00121
We describe a novel Hyper-heuristic system which continuously learns over time to solve a combinatorial optimisation problem. The system continuously generates new heuristics ...
Introduction to the special section on pervasive adaptation
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Zambonelli, F., & Paechter, B. (2012)
Introduction to the special section on pervasive adaptation. ACM transactions on autonomous and adaptive systems, 7(1), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1145/2168260.2168269
Representations and evolutionary operators for the scheduling of pump operations in water distribution networks.
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Lopez-Ibanez, M., Tumula, P., & Paechter, B. (2011)
Representations and evolutionary operators for the scheduling of pump operations in water distribution networks. Evolutionary Computation, 19, 429-467. https://doi.org/10.1162/EVCO_a_00035
Reducing the energy consumption of water distribution networks has never had more significance. The greatest energy savings can be obtained by carefully scheduling the operati...
This pervasive day: creative Interactive methods for encouraging public engagement with FET research
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Helgason, I., Bradley, J., Egan, C., Paechter, B., & Hart, E. (2011)
This pervasive day: creative Interactive methods for encouraging public engagement with FET research. Procedia Computer Science, 7, 207-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2011.09.028
This paper describes a case study of a programme of interactive public engagement activities presented by the PerAda Co-ordination Action project (FET Proactive Initiative on ...
Heaven and Hell: visions for pervasive adaptation
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Paechter, B., Pitt, J., Serbedzija, N., Michael, K., Willies, J., & Helgason, I. (2011)
Heaven and Hell: visions for pervasive adaptation. Procedia Computer Science, 7, 81-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2011.12.025
With everyday objects becoming increasingly smart and the “info-sphere” being enriched with nano-sensors and networked to computationally-enabled devices and services, the way...
Setting the research agenda in automated timetabling: the second international timetabling competition
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McCollum, B., Schaerf, A., Paechter, B., McMulan, P., Lewis, R. M. R., Parkes, A. J., …Burke, E. (2010)
Setting the research agenda in automated timetabling: the second international timetabling competition. INFORMS Journal on Computing, 22, 120-130. https://doi.org/10.1287/ijoc.1090.0320
The Second International Timetabling Competition (TTC2007) opened in August 2007. Building on the success of the first competition in 2002, this sequel aimed to further develo...
Ant Colony Optimization for Optimal Control of Pumps in Water Distribution Networks
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López-Ibáñez, M., Prasad, T. D., & Paechter, B. (2008)
Ant Colony Optimization for Optimal Control of Pumps in Water Distribution Networks. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 134, 337-346. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9496%282008%29134%3A4%28337%29
Reducing energy consumption of water distribution networks has never had more significance than today. The greatest energy savings can be obtained by careful scheduling of ope...