Computational optimization, modelling and simulation–a paradigm shift

AbstractComputational optimization forms an integrated part of modern computational science. Any good design should intend to achieve certain optimality, though optimal solutions are often difficult to find in practice since uncertainty and nonlinearity always present in almost all real-world problems. As resources, time and money are always limited, optimization becomes even more important in practice. This workshop on Computational Optimization, Modelling and Simulation (COMS 2010) at ICCS 2010 will summarize the latest developments of optimization and modelling and their applications in science, engineering and industr