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This workshop will be held on the 12th July 2002 between 08:30 and 10:00.
David Davis (EMAIL : david.davis@nutechsolutions.com),
NuTech Solutions, USA
Kunal Dutta-roy (EMAIL : kduttaroy@cs.com),
Schlumberger Oilfield Services
Graham Kendall (EMAIL : gxk@cs.nott.ac.uk),
The University of Nottingham, UK
David Montanna (EMAIL : dmontana@bbn.com),
BBN Technologies, USA
Stephen Ottner (EMAIL : stephen@ottner.com),
Pilat Media, UK
Rajkumar Roy (EMAIL : r.roy@cranfield.ac.uk),
Cranfield University, UK
Wendy Williams (EMAIL : wendy@magma.ca),
Consultant: Metaheuristic Algorithms,
Canada
Chair: Graham Kendall
30 minutes, Overview/survey of planning/scheduling
Peter
Ross (Title : A quick introduction to scheduling with evolutionary
algorithms)
Abstract : Businesses are often faced with complex and idisyncratic
scheduling problems. Often, evolutionary algorithms (EAs) can be used to tackle
them effectively. This paper provides a short introduction to some of the ideas
involved, and points out some of the problems which might confront a person
who wants to try usings EAs for scheduling.
20 minutes, Application Session 1
David Montana (Title : So You Want
to Build an Automated Scheduling System?)
Abstract : The BBN scheduling group contracts with both government
and industry to perform research and development for genetic algorithm-based
scheduling. We have developed custom real-world automated scheduling systems
for different clients. Here, I relate some of the insight gained from our experience
organized into a few broad categories.
20 minutes, Application Session 2
Stephen Ottner (Title : Developing
Scheduling Software using Genetic Algorithms in a Commercial Environment)
Abstract : This paper describes how scheduling software, based
upon Genetic Algorithms, has been developed and used in a commercial environment
over a number of years. It examines the business and project issues and the
approach taken.
20 minutes, Panel Discussion
Graham Kendall (chair)
Abstract : The panel will consist of the guest speakers as well
as other invited members from the scheduling community. There will be an opportunity
to further discuss the points raised by the speakers as well as to explore other
areas that are of interest to the audience.
Anybody registered for GECCO 2002 is allowed, and encouraged, to attend this
workshop.
