Timetabling software developed within the Centre for Emergent Computing highlighted in new TEDx talk on Evolutionary Computing and Design

11/11/2011

Prof A Eiben of Vrije University Amsterdam highlights software developed at IIDI to produce timetables at Edinburgh Napier University, scheduling across campuses, all modules, students and staff in his new TEDx talk on Evolutionary Design.

Watch the full video here:

http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxDanubia-2011-goston-Eiben-T

Ágoston Eiben is one of the European early birds of Evolutionary Computing. Eiben's principal research themes include parameter adaptation and control, including self-optimizing features; distributed evolution in Artificial Life, swarm robotics, adaptive multi-agent systems and their relationship with p2p and autonomic computing systems. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
 
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