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Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Iraj Naruei
Islamic Azad University Kerman
2
Lingyun Deng
Xidian University
3
Nitish Chopra
Punjab Technical University
4
Junbo Jacob Lian
Zhejiang A & F University
5
Kanchan Rajwar
University of Pretoria
6
Jiaze Tu
Wenzhou University
7
Pradip Dhal
KIIT University
8
Yi Jiang
South China University of Technology
9
Zhenshou Song
Victoria University of Wellington
10
Sumit Kumar
University of Tasmania

Rising Stars Papers

1
Parrot optimizer: Algorithm and applications to medical problems
Computers in Biology and Medicine|2024
425 cit.
2
The educational competition optimizer
International Journal of Systems Science|2024
111 cit.
3
Evolutionary computation for unmanned aerial vehicle path planning: a survey
Artificial Intelligence Review|2024
77 cit.
4
Optimization of truss structures using multi-objective cheetah optimizer
Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines|2024
54 cit.
5
Metaheuristics exposed: Unmasking the design pitfalls of arithmetic optimization algorithm in benchmarking
Applied Soft Computing|2024
48 cit.
6
A risk-based multi-criteria decision-making framework for offshore green hydrogen system developments: Pathways for utilizing existing and new infrastructure
Sustainable Production and Consumption|2024
44 cit.
7
Exposing the chimp optimization algorithm: A misleading metaheuristic technique with structural bias
Applied Soft Computing|2024
43 cit.
8
A sine cosine algorithm guided by elite pool strategy for global optimization
Applied Soft Computing|2024
41 cit.
9
Advancing photovoltaic system design: An enhanced social learning swarm optimizer with guaranteed stability
Computers in Industry|2024
40 cit.
10
Knowledge Structure Preserving-Based Evolutionary Many-Task Optimization
IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation|2024
28 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Laith Abualigah
Al al-Bayt University
2
Walid Al‐Atabany
Nile University
3
Gaurav Dhiman
Chandigarh University
4
Nima Khodadadi
University of Miami
5
Apu Kumar Saha
National Institute of Technology Agartala
6
Guoxi Liang
Wenzhou Polytechnic
7
Kashif Hussain
Southampton Solent University
8
Chieh-Jen Wang
Mackay Memorial Hospital
9
Antoine Prouvost
Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute
10
Fayzul Pasha
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Dwarf Mongoose Optimization Algorithm
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering|2022
865 cit.
2
Hippopotamus optimization algorithm: a novel nature-inspired optimization algorithm
Scientific Reports|2024
605 cit.
3
Gazelle optimization algorithm: a novel nature-inspired metaheuristic optimizer
Neural Computing and Applications|2022
435 cit.
4
Ebola Optimization Search Algorithm: A New Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithm
IEEE Access|2022
429 cit.
5
Genghis Khan shark optimizer: A novel nature-inspired algorithm for engineering optimization
Advanced Engineering Informatics|2023
246 cit.
6
Meta-heuristic optimization algorithms for solving real-world mechanical engineering design problems: a comprehensive survey, applications, comparative analysis, and results
Neural Computing and Applications|2022
225 cit.
7
Data-driven interpretable ensemble learning methods for the prediction of wind turbine power incorporating SHAP analysis
Expert Systems with Applications|2023
215 cit.
8
A novel intelligent deep learning predictive model for meteorological drought forecasting
Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing|2022
188 cit.
9
Geyser Inspired Algorithm: A New Geological-inspired Meta-heuristic for Real-parameter and Constrained Engineering Optimization
Journal of Bionic Engineering|2023
177 cit.
10
Wind, Solar, and Photovoltaic Renewable Energy Systems with and without Energy Storage Optimization: A Survey of Advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques
Energies|2022
164 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Andrew Lewis
Griffith University
2
Seyedali Mirjalili
Torrens University Australia
3
Ponnuthurai Nagaratnam Suganthan
Qatar University
4
Huiling Chen
North Sichuan Medical University
5
Seyed Mohammad Mirjalili
Shahid Beheshti University
6
Xin Yao
Xichang University
7
Tim Blackwell
Goldsmiths University of London
8
Lothar Thiele
ETH Zurich
9
Yaochu Jin
Leiden University
10
Amir H. Gandomi
Obuda University

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
Particle swarm optimization
Swarm Intelligence|2007
21.4k cit.
2
Grey Wolf Optimizer
Advances in Engineering Software|2014
18.4k cit.
3
The Whale Optimization Algorithm
Advances in Engineering Software|2016
14k cit.
4
Multiobjective evolutionary algorithms: a comparative case study and the strength Pareto approach
IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation|1999
8.6k cit.
5
Harris hawks optimization: Algorithm and applications
Future Generation Computer Systems|2019
6.1k cit.
6
Comparison of Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithms: Empirical Results
Evolutionary Computation|2000
5.6k cit.
7
SCA: A Sine Cosine Algorithm for solving optimization problems
Knowledge-Based Systems|2016
5.6k cit.
8
Differential Evolution: A Survey of the State-of-the-Art
IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation|2010
5.2k cit.
9
SPEA2: Improving the strength pareto evolutionary algorithm
Repository for Publications and Research Data (ETH Zurich)|2001
5k cit.
10
Moth-flame optimization algorithm: A novel nature-inspired heuristic paradigm
Knowledge-Based Systems|2015
4.6k cit.

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