This book is to explore the development of metaheuristic algorithms over the past decade, focusing on key advancements in their components and structural features, which have driven progress in search techniques. This analysis aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the fundamental aspects of these methods, which are essential for their practical application. To offer a broad perspective on the evolution of metaheuristic algorithms, this book reviews 11 specific algorithms developed by the evolutionary computation group at the University of Guadalajara over the past 10 years. These algorithms illustrate the most significant mechanisms and structures discussed in the academic and research communities during their development. By studying these examples, readers will gain valuable insights into the innovative methods and strategic improvements that have shaped the field. The book is designed from a teaching standpoint, making it suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students in science, electrical engineering, or computational mathematics. Moreover, engineering practitioners unfamiliar with metaheuristic computation will appreciate how these techniques have been adapted to address complex real-world engineering problems, moving beyond theoretical constructs.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of metaheuristic algorithms over the past 10 years Highlights the advancements of the key components and characteristic structures Enables readers to select the most suitable metaheuristic solution to the specific problem they are addressing

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Dr. Erik Cuevas received his B.S. degree with distinction in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1995, the M.Sc. degree in Industrial Electronics from ITESO, Mexico, in 2000, and the Ph.D. degree from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany in 2006. Since 2006 he has been with the University of Guadalajara, where he is currently a full-time Professor in the Department of Computer Science. Since 2008, he is a member of the Mexican National Research System (SNI III). He is the author of several books and articles. His current research interest includes Meta-heuristics, computer vision, and mathematical methods. He serves as an editor in Expert System with Applications, ISA Transactions, and Applied Soft Computing, Applied Mathematical Modeling and Mathematics and Computers in Simulation. Daniel Zaldivar graduated from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico in 1995 with a B.S. degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering. Later, in 2000, he earned his M.Sc. degree in Industrial Electronics from ITESO, Mexico, and in 2006 he received his Ph.D. degree from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany. Since then, he has been employed as a full-time Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Guadalajara, where he currently holds his position. Ernesto Ayala, originally from León, Guanajuato was born in 1982. He received the title of Electrical Mechanical Engineer in 2017 and in 2019 the master's degree in Applied Computing at the University of Guadalajara. He is currently a PhD candidate in Electronics and Computing Sciences. Since 2018, he has been teaching curricular courses in Robotics Engineering and Electronic Engineering in the Division of Technologies for Cyber-human Integration of the University Center for Exact Sciences and Engineering. His area of expertise is computer vision and evolutionary computing. Mr. Ayala collaborates with a research group atthe University of Guadalajara focused on the development of ecological and autonomous driving vehicles. Oscar González received his B.S. with distinction in Electronic Engineering and Communications from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2022. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was a member of the advisory committee for the COVID-19 pandemic of the University of Guadalajara. For his contributions and studies on COVID-19, he has been awarded the Irene Robledo García Award, the highest distinction of the University of Guadalajara for social service in 2022. Fernando Vega received the title of technical career in electricity by C.B.E.T.I.S. in 2014. Obtained a B.S. degree in Mechatronics from the National Technologist of Mexico, campus Culiacan, Mexico, in 2019. He is part of the University of Guadalajara, a full-time student M.S. in the Electronics and Computer Science program. His current research interests include motors design, electric vehicle design, Metaheuristics.

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1.Introductory concepts of metaheuristic techniques.- 2.An algorithm for global optimization inspired by collective animal behavior.- 3.A swarm optimization algorithm inspired in the behavior of the social-spider.- 4.An optimization algorithm inspired by the States of Matter that improves the balance between exploration and exploitation.- 5.Harnessing Locust Swarm Dynamics for Optimization Algorithms.- 6.Improving Function Evaluation Efficiency with an Enhanced Evolutionary Algorithm.- 7.A Fuzzy Logic-Inspired Metaheuristic Method for Enhanced Optimization.- 8.Modeling Optimization Techniques Inspired by Yellow Saddle Goatfish Behavior.- 9.An optimization algorithm guided by a machine learning approach.- 10.An improved Simulated Annealing algorithm based on ancient metallurgy techniques.- 11.Agent-based modeling approaches as metaheuristic methods.- 12.Evolutionary-Mean shift algorithm for dynamic multimodal function optimization.