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20232026
most citedA Survey of Features Used for Representing Black-box Single-objective Continuous Optimization

3 citations · 5 across the 5 of their papers we have counts for

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6 papers

cs.LG2026

Unsupervised Multi-kernel Learning for Automated Algorithm Selection

Yihang Lu, Tome Eftimov, Carola Doerr

Automated algorithm selection in black-box optimization typically relies on supervised models that map landscape features to algorithm performance labels. Such models are costly to…

cs.AI2025

Geometric Learning in Black-Box Optimization: A GNN Framework for Algorithm Performance Prediction

Ana Kostovska, Carola Doerr, Sašo Džeroski +2

Automated algorithm performance prediction in numerical blackbox optimization often relies on problem characterizations, such as exploratory landscape analysis features. These feat…

cs.LG2024★ 3 cited

A Survey of Features Used for Representing Black-box Single-objective Continuous Optimization

Gjorgjina Cenikj, Ana Nikolikj, Gašper Petelin +3

This survey examines key advancements in designing features to represent optimization problem instances, algorithm instances, and their interactions within the context of single-ob…

cs.LG2024

Generalization Ability of Feature-based Performance Prediction Models: A Statistical Analysis across Benchmarks

Ana Nikolikj, Ana Kostovska, Gjorgjina Cenikj +2

This study examines the generalization ability of algorithm performance prediction models across various benchmark suites. Comparing the statistical similarity between the problem…

cs.NE2024★ 1 cited

Quantifying Individual and Joint Module Impact in Modular Optimization Frameworks

Ana Nikolikj, Ana Kostovska, Diederick Vermetten +2

This study explores the influence of modules on the performance of modular optimization frameworks for continuous single-objective black-box optimization. There is an extensive var…

cs.LG2023★ 1 cited

PS-AAS: Portfolio Selection for Automated Algorithm Selection in Black-Box Optimization

Ana Kostovska, Gjorgjina Cenikj, Diederick Vermetten +6

The performance of automated algorithm selection (AAS) strongly depends on the portfolio of algorithms to choose from. Selecting the portfolio is a non-trivial task that requires b…