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most citedMetaheuristics and Large Language Models Join Forces: Toward an Integrated Optimization Approach

12 citations · 13 across the 6 of their papers we have counts for

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8 papers

cs.NE2026

From Hand-Crafted to LLM-Based Variation Operators in Metaheuristics: A Tutorial

Camilo Chacón Sartori, Guillem Rodríguez-Corominas, Christian Blum

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being employed as variation operators in metaheuristics, generating or modifying candidate solutions, heuristics, or programs inside i…

cs.AI2026

Transferable knowledge graphs with executable learned operators for algorithm design

Camilo Chacón Sartori, José H. García, Andrei Voicu Tomut +1

Procedural knowledge in algorithm design is embedded in source code and rebuilt for each new domain. We introduce Generative Executable Algorithm Knowledge Graphs (GEAKG), a repres…

cs.SE2025

irace-evo: Automatic Algorithm Configuration Extended With LLM-Based Code Evolution

Camilo Chacón Sartori, Christian Blum

Automatic algorithm configuration tools such as irace efficiently tune parameter values but leave algorithmic code unchanged. This paper introduces a first version of irace-evo, an…

cs.AI2025

Combinatorial Optimization for All: Using LLMs to Aid Non-Experts in Improving Optimization Algorithms

Camilo Chacón Sartori, Christian Blum

Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown notable potential in code generation for optimization algorithms, unlocking exciting new opportunities. This paper examines how LLMs, rather…

cs.AI2025

Improving Existing Optimization Algorithms with LLMs

Camilo Chacón Sartori, Christian Blum

The integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into optimization has created a powerful synergy, opening exciting research opportunities. This paper investigates how LLMs can enha…

cs.CV2024

VisGraphVar: A Benchmark Generator for Assessing Variability in Graph Analysis Using Large Vision-Language Models

Camilo Chacón Sartori, Christian Blum, Filippo Bistaffa

The fast advancement of Large Vision-Language Models (LVLMs) has shown immense potential. These models are increasingly capable of tackling abstract visual tasks. Geometric structu…

cs.AI2024★ 12 cited

Metaheuristics and Large Language Models Join Forces: Toward an Integrated Optimization Approach

Camilo Chacón Sartori, Christian Blum, Filippo Bistaffa +1

Since the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) a couple of years ago, researchers in metaheuristics (MHs) have wondered how to use their power in a beneficial way within their algo…

cs.AI2024★ 1 cited

Large Language Models for the Automated Analysis of Optimization Algorithms

Camilo Chacón Sartori, Christian Blum, Gabriela Ochoa

The ability of Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate high-quality text and code has fuelled their rise in popularity. In this paper, we aim to demonstrate the potential of LLMs…