Modern Heuristics and Hybrid Algorithms for Engineering Problems Resolution: Preface.

The article reports on the significance of modern heuristics and hybrid algorithms to solve engineering resolution problems in the U.S. The author mentions that heuristic optimization methods based on imitating natural, biological, social or cultural processes were used by the scientific community because of its ability to explore multimodal and high-dimensional solution spaces. He adds that some heuristic algorithms suffer due to reduced confidence, poor precision and low stability.