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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Non-convex shape optimization by dissipative Hamiltonian flows	45
Bundle price, buyer’s preference and shipping cost: forming buyers’ groups for bundles of products	31
Solving the flow-shop scheduling problem with human factors and two competing agents with deep reinforcement learning	25
Topology optimization for cyclic periodic structures with frequency objectives of nodal diameter modes	25
Relevant interval perturbation method for uncertainty analysis of structural–acoustic coupling model	24
Structural design of a balanced cone-spherical fiber-reinforced rubber hose	23
The problem of assigning bus drivers to trips in a Spanish public transport company	23
A metaheuristic-based optimization model for flight procedure design	22
Hybrid machine learning and optimization method for solar irradiance forecasting	22
A mechanical property prediction system for G-Lattices via machine learning	21
Network reconfiguration in the presence of optimally integrated multiple distributed generation units in a radial distribution network	20
Parametric approach for multi-objective enhanced interval linear fractional programming problem	20
On the suitability of simplified sensitivity estimation for partial elements in topology optimization	18
A new adaptive two-parameter conjugate gradient method	18
Modelling and optimization for a special pole bearingless induction motor	17
Min–max regret-based robust makespan minimization of the unrelated parallel batch processing machine scheduling problem with uncertain processing time	17
A fuzzy rough-interval linear programming model for booster optimization in water distribution systems	16
Directed evolution-based non-gradient method for structural topology optimization	15
Balancing efficiency and accessibility in location–allocation study for multi-mode fresh produce front distribution centre	14
An improved bi-population parallel non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II used for route planning considering precedence	14
An adaptive parallel non-probabilistic uncertainty analysis method for engineering structures using a kriging model	14
A hybrid genetic programming algorithm for the distributed assembly scheduling problems with transportation and sequence-dependent setup times	14
An improved Dai–Kou conjugate gradient method with spectral search direction and applications	14
An active learning strategy for sequential designs of probabilistic systems with continuous and discrete input variables	14
Lightweight design of a clamp band joint via a constrained sequential approximate optimization method in the irregular design domain	14

A multi-road quasi network flow model for the vertical alignment optimization of a road network	13
Predictive Maintenance and Upgrade Scheduling for Production Line under Multi-period Product-service Paradigm	13
Multi-strategy improved seagull optimization algorithm and its application in practical engineering	13
A multi-population evolutionary algorithm based on knowledge transfer for constrained many-objective optimization	13
Hybrid simulated annealing–slime mould algorithm for the non-permutation flow-shop scheduling problem	12
Two self-scaling Polak–Ribière–Polyak conjugate gradient methods for unconstrained optimization	12
A novel exploration strategy for the YUKI algorithm for topology optimization with metaheuristic structural binary distribution	12
A deep reinforcement learning-based optimization method for vibration suppression of articulated robots	12
New mathematical formulation for idle OHT vehicle repositioning: maximization of repositioning success probability	11
Morphing wing design of truss-braced-wing aircraft through aerodynamic shape optimization using the adjoint method	11
Multi-objective optimization research on the sleeve structure parameters of the autonomous refuelling arm for oil tank trucks	11
Q-Learning-enhanced reconstructed discrete particle swarm optimization for distributed hybrid flowshop scheduling with consistent sublots allocation	11
Robust binary linear programming under implementation uncertainty	11
Lightweight design process considering assembly connection and non-probabilistic uncertainty with its application to machine structural design	11
Two-stage stochastic model updating approach based on Bayesian framework and hybrid multi-population migrant genetic–Metropolis–Hastings algorithm for heavy-haul railway bridges	10
A hybrid snake optimizer with crisscross learning strategy for constrained structural optimization	10
Accelerating sampling-based tolerance–cost optimization by adaptive surrogate models	10
A two-grid binary level set method for structural topology optimization	10
A study on topology optimization of heat dissipation structures with different objective functions based on an explicit moving morphable components method	10
Research on an effective bionic topology optimization method for engineering applications	10
Enhancing the search ability of a hybrid LSHADE for global optimization of interplanetary trajectory design	10
Metro track geometry car routing problem with periodic demands: a case study in Beijing, China	10
Hybrid train formation plan integrating one-block and two-block trains from a technical station under wagon demand fluctuation	10
Parallel machine scheduling with a total energy consumption limitation for minimizing total completion time	10
Stacked ensemble model for optimized prediction of triangular side orifice discharge coefficient	9
Differential evolution-based topology optimization using Karhunen-Loève expansion	9
Modelling a bi-level multi-objective post-disaster humanitarian relief logistics network design problem under uncertainty	9
Sensitivity-based solution down-selection for multi-objective optimization problems considering parameter variations	9
Geometric zoning and selective routing for surveillance and coverage operations	9
An improved hybrid metaheuristics and rule-based approach for flexible job-shop scheduling subject to machine breakdowns	9
Surrogate feasibility testing–cutting for single-objective robust optimization under interval uncertainty	9
Crew scheduling considering heterogeneous duty structure in an urban rail transit line	8
Using the descent direction in a method of centres algorithm for solving multi-objective programming problems	8
Optimization techniques for green supply chain practice challenges: a systematic hybrid approach	8
Decomposition-based heuristic approaches for the satellite constellation design problem	8
Integrated quay crane and automated guided vehicle scheduling with charging decisions	8
Contrastive loss with dynamic margin for rubber-recipe physical-property prediction	8
Shear wall layout optimization of multi-tower buildings based on conceptual design and extended evolutionary structural optimization method	8
GA/PD: a genetic algorithm based on problem decomposition for solving interval linear bilevel programming problems	8
Electric tugboat scheduling with charging considerations at container terminals	8
Three-player game-theoretic allocation of indivisible resources during natural disasters	8
An augmented Lagrangian method for multiple nodal displacement-constrained topology optimization	8
An improved non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-III to solve dual-resource flexible job-shop scheduling considering worker fatigue and product machining quality	8
Surrogate model-based modelling and optimization of the adsorption performance of a vacuum adsorption system under leakage conditions	7
A repulsive firefly algorithm-inspired dynamic weight particle swarm-optimized deep neural network to forecast traffic conditions	7
A two-sided matching-based multi-objective differential evolution algorithm for the slab matching problem in the steel industry	7
Intelligent transformer tap controller for harmonic elimination in photovoltaic interfaced micro-grid network	7
Constrained shape optimization of free-form shells considering material creep	7
Multi-regional integrated energy system optimization: an intra-layer energy trading management model	7
A novel reinforcement learning-based method for structure optimization	7

Historical evolution of structural optimization techniques for steel skeletal structures including industrial design applications	7
Robot dispatching problem for compact storage and retrieval systems with dual-command transactions	7
Multi-objective mixed integer programming modelling for closed-loop supply chain network design: an enhanced Benders decomposition algorithm	7
Scheduling optimization of tier-captive four-way shuttle-based storage and retrieval systems with multiple lifts	7
The Pareto Tracer for the treatment of degenerated multi-objective optimization problems	7
Adaptive operator selection with bandits for scaled problems based on decomposition-based MOEAs	7
Adaptive approximation-based multi-objective hybrid optimization method for dual-gradient top-hat structures	7
Optimal integration and coordination of distributed generation and shunt compensators using improved African vultures optimizer	7
Smoothness-oriented motion planning method for milling robot considering workpiece set-up optimization	7
On time-indexed formulations for the parallel machine scheduling problem with a common server	7
A multi-echelon supply chain of deteriorating items with stock- and price-sensitive demand under consignment stock policy	6
A radial sampling-based subregion partition method for dendrite network-based reliability analysis	6
Simultaneous planning of liner ship speed optimization, scheduling and fleet deployment with container transhipment	6
A modified quasi-Newton method for uncertain multiobjective optimization problems under a finite uncertainty set	6
Hydrothermal–pumped-storage scheduling considering renewable energy uncertainty by improved cheetah optimization	6
Integrated rescheduling of train timetables and rolling stock circulation for metro line disturbance management: a Q-learning-based approach	6
How much efficiency improvement can a spatiotemporal window generate for shared mobility? A case study in New York City	6
Improved ant colony algorithm for the mixed-model parallel two-sided assembly lines balancing problem	6
Application of approximate concept and graph theory to beam and plate topology optimization	6
Optimization of reliable vehicle routing problem for medical waste collection with time windows in stochastic transportation networks	6
A cooperative grey wolf optimizer for the joint flowshop scheduling problem with sequence-dependent set-up time	6
Scheduling for a flow shop with waiting time constraints and missing operations in semiconductor manufacturing	6
Multi-scale multi-material topology optimization for lattice structures with interface connective microstructures	6
An advanced topology optimization technique for high-resolution designs at arbitrary scale	6
A self-adaptive finite-step length method based on the inverse tangent function for accurate and efficient structural reliability analysis	6
A nested multiple-objective optimization algorithm for managing production fleets in surface mines	6
A Lagrangian heuristic for integrated production planning, material ordering and investment multi-project scheduling in a project-driven supply chain	6
Scheming preventive maintenance assignments for mass rapid transit (MRT): Taoyuan Metro MRT system	5
Optimizing site selection for construction and demolition waste resource treatment plants using a hesitant neutrosophic set: a case study in Xiamen, China	5
Bid construction scheme based on local search to solve serial–parallel cooperative batch scheduling problems	5
Optimization of batch production with learning effects and fatigue effects	5
Multi-objective operation optimization of a steelmaking process with data analytics modelling and a direct multi-search algorithm	5
A 0–1 linear relaxation and stochastic approximation method for real-time pricing in a smart grid with non-convex constraints	5
Adaptive proper orthogonal decomposition framework for multidisciplinary design optimization of turbine blades	5
An improved non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II with neighbourhood search for the multi-objective flexible job-shop problem considering limited automated guided vehicles	5
A novel set-induced robust optimization model under correlated uncertainty: a comparative theoretical and computational study	5
Fixture layout optimization of large compliant ship part assembly for reducing and straightening butt clearance	5
Research on sensitivity filtering method and post-processing of continuum topology optimization	5
Pseudo-static topology optimization using the evolutionary-type method for reinforced concrete shear walls	5
A trajectory tracking method based on robust model predictive control for a bionic ankle–foot aided by a tensegrity mechanism	5
Optimal design of electric machine with efficient handling of constraints and surrogate assistance	5
Research on automatic stacking crane relay for underground container logistics rear yards	5
Conservative surrogate models for optimization with the active subspace method	5
Optimal allocation of capacitor banks and distributed generations to maximize conservation voltage reduction under diverse scenarios	5
An improved iterated greedy algorithm for the distributed hybrid flowshop scheduling problem	5
Asynchronous switching and sparse discretization with time scaling for control vector parameterization optimal control	5
Leveraging large language models for the automatic implementation of problems in optimization frameworks	5
Multi-material topology optimization considering both isotropy and anisotropy with fibre orientation optimization	5
A data-driven inspection method for identifying container bookings with concealed hazardous materials	5