OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Engineering Optimization is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Efficient real driving emissions calibration of automotive powertrains under operating uncertainties	46
The problem of assigning bus drivers to trips in a Spanish public transport company	43
Non-convex shape optimization by dissipative Hamiltonian flows	28
Parametric approach for multi-objective enhanced interval linear fractional programming problem	27
Solving the flow-shop scheduling problem with human factors and two competing agents with deep reinforcement learning	23
Bundle price, buyer’s preference and shipping cost: forming buyers’ groups for bundles of products	22
A metaheuristic-based optimization model for flight procedure design	20
A mechanical property prediction system for G-Lattices via machine learning	20
Structural design of a balanced cone-spherical fiber-reinforced rubber hose	19
Relevant interval perturbation method for uncertainty analysis of structural–acoustic coupling model	19
Topology optimization for cyclic periodic structures with frequency objectives of nodal diameter modes	18
Network reconfiguration in the presence of optimally integrated multiple distributed generation units in a radial distribution network	18
The vehicle routing problem with release dates and flexible time windows	18
Hybrid machine learning and optimization method for solar irradiance forecasting	18
A new adaptive two-parameter conjugate gradient method	18
A hybrid genetic programming algorithm for the distributed assembly scheduling problems with transportation and sequence-dependent setup times	16
Lightweight design of a clamp band joint via a constrained sequential approximate optimization method in the irregular design domain	15
A new formulation for transient response optimization of structures based on constraint aggregation functions	15
Modelling and optimization for a special pole bearingless induction motor	14
An improved Dai–Kou conjugate gradient method with spectral search direction and applications	14
On the suitability of simplified sensitivity estimation for partial elements in topology optimization	13
An active learning strategy for sequential designs of probabilistic systems with continuous and discrete input variables	13
Optimization of the cross section of a novel rail running conveyor system	13
A fuzzy rough-interval linear programming model for booster optimization in water distribution systems	13
A multi-population evolutionary algorithm based on knowledge transfer for constrained many-objective optimization	13

Min–max regret-based robust makespan minimization of the unrelated parallel batch processing machine scheduling problem with uncertain processing time	12
A multi-road quasi network flow model for the vertical alignment optimization of a road network	12
Topology optimization design related to size effect using the modified couple stress theory	12
Morphing wing design of truss-braced-wing aircraft through aerodynamic shape optimization using the adjoint method	12
Directed evolution-based non-gradient method for structural topology optimization	12
Simulation-based multi-objective optimization of side-hull arrangement applied to an inverted-bow trimaran ship at cruise and sprint speeds	12
An adaptive method fusing the kriging model and multimodal importance sampling for profust reliability analysis	11
Two self-scaling Polak–Ribière–Polyak conjugate gradient methods for unconstrained optimization	11
Predictive Maintenance and Upgrade Scheduling for Production Line under Multi-period Product-service Paradigm	11
A deep reinforcement learning-based optimization method for vibration suppression of articulated robots	11
Multi-strategy improved seagull optimization algorithm and its application in practical engineering	11
Q-Learning-enhanced reconstructed discrete particle swarm optimization for distributed hybrid flowshop scheduling with consistent sublots allocation	10
Metro track geometry car routing problem with periodic demands: a case study in Beijing, China	10
Lightweight design process considering assembly connection and non-probabilistic uncertainty with its application to machine structural design	10
Research on an effective bionic topology optimization method for engineering applications	10
Hybrid simulated annealing–slime mould algorithm for the non-permutation flow-shop scheduling problem	10
A novel exploration strategy for the YUKI algorithm for topology optimization with metaheuristic structural binary distribution	10
A hybrid snake optimizer with crisscross learning strategy for constrained structural optimization	9
A study on topology optimization of heat dissipation structures with different objective functions based on an explicit moving morphable components method	9
New mathematical formulation for idle OHT vehicle repositioning: maximization of repositioning success probability	9
Multi-objective optimization research on the sleeve structure parameters of the autonomous refuelling arm for oil tank trucks	9
Two-stage stochastic model updating approach based on Bayesian framework and hybrid multi-population migrant genetic–Metropolis–Hastings algorithm for heavy-haul railway bridges	9
Enhancing the search ability of a hybrid LSHADE for global optimization of interplanetary trajectory design	9
Robust binary linear programming under implementation uncertainty	8
Parallel machine scheduling with a total energy consumption limitation for minimizing total completion time	8
An improved hybrid metaheuristics and rule-based approach for flexible job-shop scheduling subject to machine breakdowns	8
Sensitivity-based solution down-selection for multi-objective optimization problems considering parameter variations	8
Accelerating sampling-based tolerance–cost optimization by adaptive surrogate models	8
A two-grid binary level set method for structural topology optimization	8
Modelling a bi-level multi-objective post-disaster humanitarian relief logistics network design problem under uncertainty	8
Optimization techniques for green supply chain practice challenges: a systematic hybrid approach	8
National brand’s promotional pricing and advertising policies: spillover effect and quality difference	8
Design optimization of tubular linear voice coil motors using swarm intelligence algorithms	8
Hybrid train formation plan integrating one-block and two-block trains from a technical station under wagon demand fluctuation	8
Stacked ensemble model for optimized prediction of triangular side orifice discharge coefficient	8
Surrogate feasibility testing–cutting for single-objective robust optimization under interval uncertainty	8
Differential evolution-based topology optimization using Karhunen-Loève expansion	7
Scheduling optimization of tier-captive four-way shuttle-based storage and retrieval systems with multiple lifts	7
Using the descent direction in a method of centres algorithm for solving multi-objective programming problems	7
Contrastive loss with dynamic margin for rubber-recipe physical-property prediction	7
Shear wall layout optimization of multi-tower buildings based on conceptual design and extended evolutionary structural optimization method	7
Decomposition-based heuristic approaches for the satellite constellation design problem	7
Electric tugboat scheduling with charging considerations at container terminals	7
Stress-based structural topology optimization for design-dependent self-weight loads problems using the BESO method	7
Smoothness-oriented motion planning method for milling robot considering workpiece set-up optimization	7
Geometric zoning and selective routing for surveillance and coverage operations	7
An augmented Lagrangian method for multiple nodal displacement-constrained topology optimization	7
GA/PD: a genetic algorithm based on problem decomposition for solving interval linear bilevel programming problems	7
Three-player game-theoretic allocation of indivisible resources during natural disasters	7
Exact and metaheuristic algorithms for flow-shop scheduling problems with release dates	6

The Pareto Tracer for the treatment of degenerated multi-objective optimization problems	6
Multi-objective mixed integer programming modelling for closed-loop supply chain network design: an enhanced Benders decomposition algorithm	6
Constrained shape optimization of free-form shells considering material creep	6
Simultaneous planning of liner ship speed optimization, scheduling and fleet deployment with container transhipment	6
Historical evolution of structural optimization techniques for steel skeletal structures including industrial design applications	6
Application of approximate concept and graph theory to beam and plate topology optimization	6
Intelligent transformer tap controller for harmonic elimination in photovoltaic interfaced micro-grid network	6
Robot dispatching problem for compact storage and retrieval systems with dual-command transactions	6
A novel reinforcement learning-based method for structure optimization	6
On time-indexed formulations for the parallel machine scheduling problem with a common server	6
Multi-scale multi-material topology optimization for lattice structures with interface connective microstructures	6
Adaptive operator selection with bandits for scaled problems based on decomposition-based MOEAs	6
Multi-regional integrated energy system optimization: an intra-layer energy trading management model	6
Optimal integration and coordination of distributed generation and shunt compensators using improved African vultures optimizer	6
A multi-material topology optimization with temperature-dependent thermoelastic properties	6
Surrogate model-based modelling and optimization of the adsorption performance of a vacuum adsorption system under leakage conditions	6
Adaptive approximation-based multi-objective hybrid optimization method for dual-gradient top-hat structures	6
A repulsive firefly algorithm-inspired dynamic weight particle swarm-optimized deep neural network to forecast traffic conditions	6
How much efficiency improvement can a spatiotemporal window generate for shared mobility? A case study in New York City	6
A modified quasi-Newton method for uncertain multiobjective optimization problems under a finite uncertainty set	5
Multi-material topology optimization considering both isotropy and anisotropy with fibre orientation optimization	5
A radial sampling-based subregion partition method for dendrite network-based reliability analysis	5
Optimal allocation of capacitor banks and distributed generations to maximize conservation voltage reduction under diverse scenarios	5
Investigation and improvement of intelligent evolutionary algorithms for the energy cost optimization of an industry crude oil pipeline system	5
Kriging and dimension reduction techniques for delamination detection in composites using electrical resistance tomography	5
Scheming preventive maintenance assignments for mass rapid transit (MRT): Taoyuan Metro MRT system	5
Asynchronous switching and sparse discretization with time scaling for control vector parameterization optimal control	5
Pseudo-static topology optimization using the evolutionary-type method for reinforced concrete shear walls	5
Optimization of reliable vehicle routing problem for medical waste collection with time windows in stochastic transportation networks	5
A multi-echelon supply chain of deteriorating items with stock- and price-sensitive demand under consignment stock policy	5
A self-adaptive finite-step length method based on the inverse tangent function for accurate and efficient structural reliability analysis	5
An advanced topology optimization technique for high-resolution designs at arbitrary scale	5
Optimization of batch production with learning effects and fatigue effects	5
An optimization approach to the scale of port cold-chain dedicated terminals considering uncertainties	5
Optimizing site selection for construction and demolition waste resource treatment plants using a hesitant neutrosophic set: a case study in Xiamen, China	5
Optimal design of electric machine with efficient handling of constraints and surrogate assistance	5
A cooperative grey wolf optimizer for the joint flowshop scheduling problem with sequence-dependent set-up time	5
Conservative surrogate models for optimization with the active subspace method	5
A 0–1 linear relaxation and stochastic approximation method for real-time pricing in a smart grid with non-convex constraints	5
Hydrothermal–pumped-storage scheduling considering renewable energy uncertainty by improved cheetah optimization	5
Scheduling for a flow shop with waiting time constraints and missing operations in semiconductor manufacturing	5
A nested multiple-objective optimization algorithm for managing production fleets in surface mines	5
A hybrid whale optimization algorithm with differential evolution optimization for multi-objective virtual machine scheduling in cloud computing	5
A Lagrangian heuristic for integrated production planning, material ordering and investment multi-project scheduling in a project-driven supply chain	5
A data-driven inspection method for identifying container bookings with concealed hazardous materials	5
A mathematical tool for road design projects	5
Research on sensitivity filtering method and post-processing of continuum topology optimization	5
A trajectory tracking method based on robust model predictive control for a bionic ankle–foot aided by a tensegrity mechanism	5
Integrated rescheduling of train timetables and rolling stock circulation for metro line disturbance management: a Q-learning-based approach	5
Improved ant colony algorithm for the mixed-model parallel two-sided assembly lines balancing problem	5