Past Research in Evolutionary Algorithms
My current interest in Evolutionary Algorithms is limited, but some time ago I
did these:
BGP - Blitz Genetic Programming
BGP was an effort to create a fast genetic programming environment. This
is done by using machine-code programs that are executed using a virtual
machine, for added safety. The BGP environment was programmed in Blitz
Basic and assembly language, with special optimizations for near-native VM
interpretation and it features some then-state-of-the-art GP techniques like
demes, and complex crossover options, but no structurul credit-assignment
mechanisms. It also features informative graphical displays on the population
fitness.
The process of creating an object-oriented version of BGP, for computer
entertainment purposes, is underway.
Genetic Programming for Network Topology Design
My MSc thesis at the University
of Essex had been involved with creating telecom networks - in particular
with choosing a topology for the EON. The main difficulty was to construct a
suitable function set. The function set had to be unbiased, yet efficient in
searching the large problem space, something naturally done by a simple GA, but
a bit more unnatural to do with GP techniqus. In my thesis, I used something
similar to Luke's Edge Encoding, which was further refined my Mr. M.Sinclair
after I left the Uni.
E-Mail: olethros@geocities.com
