معرفی
Dr. Edgar Galván is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University's Faculty of Science & Engineering. He is a leading expert in Genetic Programming (GP) and Evolutionary Algorithms, with a focus on semantic-based approaches, neutrality, and multi-objective optimization. His work spans applications in combinatorial optimization, gaming (e.g., Carcassonne), and software engineering, including neuroevolution for deep learning architectures.
- Current Affiliation: Maynooth University
- Previous Roles: Senior Researcher at University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, and INRIA Paris-Saclay
Research interests include:
- Semantic-based Genetic Programming
- Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithms
- Monte Carlo Tree Search
- Circular Economy Applications
- Privacy-Preserving Optimization
- Neuroevolution in Autonomous Systems
His recent publications analyze semantic diversity in GP, neural architecture search, and privacy-aware swarm optimization. Key awards include being ranked among the top 1% of GP researchers by University College London (2020), a Marie Curie Fellowship (2014), and a Best Paper Award at ECTA 2015.
- Current Projects: REBUILD (Circular Economy Buildings, 2024-2027), VISION (Circular Business Models, 2023-2026)
- Previous Grants: Stochastic Bio-inspired Algorithms (2014-2017, €267k), circAI (2022-2023, €142k)
Dr. Galván serves on program committees for IEEE, ACM, and Springer conferences, and as Scientific Adviser for institutions in Ireland, France, and Mexico. His work bridges theoretical GP analysis with real-world applications in energy optimization and AI.
