This book thoroughly investigates the underlying theoretical basis of membrane computing models, and reveals their latest applications. In addition, to date there have been no illustrative case studies or complex real-life applications that capitalize on the full potential of the sophisticated membrane systems computational apparatus; gaps that this book remedies. By studying various complex applications including engineering optimization, power systems fault diagnosis, mobile robot controller design, and complex biological systems involving data modeling and process interactions the book also extends the capabilities of membrane systems models with features such as formal verication techniques, evolutionary approaches, and fuzzy reasoning methods. As such, the book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date guide for all researchers, PhDs and undergraduate students in the fields of computer science, engineering and the bio-sciences who are interested in the applications of natural computing models.

Presents a novel approach relying on a combination of different membrane system models and evolutionary methods or fuzzy reasoning systems, applied to a wide range of contexts from various engineering areas Includes unprecedented information on a new set of real-life complex and challenging applications modeled and analyzed with the help of membrane computing tools Written by respected researchers in the field, actively involved in designing real applications of membrane computing and building adequate tools Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Membrane Computing - Key Concepts and Denitions.- Fundamentals of Evolutionary Computation.- Membrane Algorithms.- Engineering Optimization with Membrane Algorithms.- Electric Power System Fault Diagnosis with Membrane Systems.- Robot Control with Membrane Systems.- Data Modeling with Membrane Systems: Applications to Real Ecosystems.