Multi-criteria Optimization Models and Methods for Smart Cities

Dear Colleagues,

Multi-criteria optimization models and methods for smart cities aim to enhance urban efficiency and sustainability by integrating diverse factors. These models consider multiple criteria, such as economic, environmental, and social dimensions, to optimize city planning and management. They leverage advanced algorithms and data analytics to process vast amounts of information, offering decision makers with insights into complex urban challenges. By prioritizing criteria like energy efficiency, transportation, and social equity, these models help design resilient and intelligent urban systems. Through a holistic approach, multi-criteria optimization contributes to the development of smarter cities that are not only technologically advanced but also inclusive, environmentally conscious, and economically viable.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to gather a collection of articles which reflect on the latest developments in mathematical programming methods of operations research for multi-criteria decision-making processes for different fields of multi-criteria optimization approaches, models, applications, and techniques. Submissions are welcome to cover not only multi-criteria theoretical algorithms, but also practical applications in smart cities, logistics, supply chains, cybersecurity, healthcare, amongst other areas.

Prof. Dr. Bartosz Sawik
Dr. Elena Pérez-Bernabeu
Guest Editors

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• multi-criteria decision making
• mathematical programming
• mixed integer programming
• linear programming
• quadratic programming
• exact approach
• approximation approaches
• portfolio optimization
• fair decision making
• Pareto front
• goal programming
• conditional value-at-risk
• value-at-risk
• weighting approach
• lexicographic approach
• reference point method
• reference sets
• fuzzy sets
• heuristics
• simheuristics
• metaheuristics
• maths heurisitics
• simulations and optimizations approach