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Titles are listed in alphabetical order within their publication year. Submitted and forthcoming publications are listed first, followed by those already in print.

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A Randomized Exhaustive Propositionalization Approach for Molecule Classification
M. Samorani, M. Laguna, R. K. DeLisle and D. C. Weaver
May 2009

Black Box Scatter Search for General Classes of Binary Optimization Problems
F. Gortazar, A. Duarte, M. Laguna and R. Martí
January 2009

Data Mining Driven Neighborhood Search
M. Samorani and M. Laguna
February 2009

Scatter Search Applied to the Vehicle Routing Problem with Simultaneous Delivery and Pickup
G. Maquera, M. Laguna, D. Gandelman and A. Sant'Anna
April 2009

Scatter Tabu Search for Multiobjective Clustering Problems
R. Caballero, M. Laguna, R. Martí and J. Molina
April 2009

Adaptive Memory Programming for Constrained Global Optimization
L. Lasdon, A. Duarte, F. Glover, M. Laguna and R. Martí
To appear in Computers and Operations Research

Cyber Swarm Algorithms – Improving Particle Swarm Optimization Using Adaptive Memory Strategies
P-Y Yin, F. Glover, M. Laguna and J-X Zhu
To appear in the European Journal of Operational Research

Hybrid Heuristics for the Maximum Diversity Problem
M. Gallego, A. Duarte, M. Laguna and R. Martí
To appear in Computational Optimization and Applications

Tabu Search for the Linear Ordering Problem with Cumulative Costs
A. Duarte, M. Laguna and R. Martí
To appear in Computational Optimization and Applications

The Challenge of Optimizing Expensive Black Boxes: A Scatter Search / Rough Set Theory Approach
M. Laguna, J. Molina, F. Pérez, R. Caballero and A. Hernández-Díaz
To appear in the Journal of the Operational Research Society

Advanced Scatter Search for the Max-Cut Problem
R. Martí, A. Duarte and M. Laguna
INFORMS Journal on Computing, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 26-38 (2009)

Diversified Local Search for the Optimal Layout of Beacons in an Indoor Position System
M. Laguna, J. O. Roa, A. R. Jimenez and F. Seco
IIE Transactions, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 247-259 (2009)

Hybridizing the Cross Entropy Method: An Application to the Max-Cut Problem
M. Laguna, A. Duarte and R. Martí
Computers and Operations Research, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 487-498 (2009)

Multiobjective Meta-heuristics for the Traveling Salesman Problem with Profits
N. Jozefowiez, F. Glover and M. Laguna
Journal of Mathematical Modeling and Algorithms, vol. 7, pp. 177-195 (2008)

Advances in Analytics: Integrating Dynamic Data Mining with Simulation Optimization
M. Better, F. Glover and M. Laguna
IBM Journal of Research and Development, vol. 51, no. 3/4, 477-487 (2007)

Optimizing the Periodic Pick-up of Raw Materials for a Manufacturer of Auto Parts
J. Alegre, M. Laguna and J. Pacheco
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 179, no. 3, pp. 736-746 (2007)

Robust Optimization Models for Project Scheduling with Resource Availability Cost
D. S. Yamashita, V. A. Armentano and M. Laguna
Journal of Scheduling, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 67-76 (2007)

SSPMO: A Scatter Search Procedure for Non-Linear Multiobjective Optimization
J. Molina, M. Laguna, R. Martí and R. Caballero
INFORMS Journal on Computing, vol. 19, no. 1, pp.91-100 (2007)

Enhancing Business Process Management with Simulation Optimization
J. April, M. Better, F. Glover, J. Kelly and M. Laguna
Proceedings of the 2006 Winter Simulation Conference, L. F. Perrone, F. P. Wieland, J. Liu, B. G. Lawson, D. M. Nicol and R. M. Fujimoto (eds.), pp. 642-649 (2006)

Fine-tuning of Algorithms using Fractional Experimental Designs and Local Search
B. Adenso-Díaz and M. Laguna
Operations Research, vol. 54, no. 1, pp. 99-114 (2006)

Implementing and Testing the Tabu Cycle and Conditional Probability Methods
M. Laguna
Computers and Operations Research, vol. 33, pp. 2495-2507 (2006)

Principles of Scatter Search
R. Martí, M. Laguna and F. GLover
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 169, no. 2, pp. 359-372 (2006)

Scatter Search for Project Scheduling with Resource Availability Costs
D. S. Yamashita, V. A. Armentano and M. Laguna
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 169, no. 2, pp. 623-637 (2006)

Business Process Modeling, Simulation and Design
M. Laguna and J. Marklund
Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, ISBN: 0-13-091519-X, 448 pp. (Copyright 2005)

Context-Independent Scatter and Tabu Search for Permutation Problems
V. Campos, M. Laguna and R. Martí
INFORMS Journal on Computing, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 111-122 (2005)

Experimental Testing of Advanced Scatter Search Designs for Global Optimization of Multimodal Functions
M. Laguna and R. Martí
Journal of Global Optimization, vol. 33, pp. 235-255 (2005)

Heuristical Labor Scheduling to Optimize Airport Passenger Flows
S. Casado, M. Laguna and J. Pacheco
Journal of the Operational Research Society, vol. 56, no. 6, pp. 649-658 (2005)

Lessons from Applying and Experimenting with Scatter Search
M. Laguna and V. Armentano
Metaheuristic Optimization Via Adaptive Memory and Evolution: Tabu Search and Scatter Search, C. Rego and B. Alidaee (eds.), Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 229-246 (2005)

Minimizing Labor Requirements in a Periodic Vehicle Loading Problem
C. Delgado, M. Laguna and J. Pacheco
Computational Optimization and Applications, vol. 32, pp. 299-320 (2205)

Minimizing the Cost of Placing and Sizing Wavelength Division Multiplexing and Optical Cross-Connect Equipment in a Telecommunications Network
B. Melián, M. Laguna and J. A. Moreno-Pérez
Networks, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 199-209 (2005)

Scatter Search vs. Genetic Algorithms: An Experimental Evaluation with Permutation Problems
R. Martí, M. Laguna and V. Campos
Metaheuristic Optimization Via Adaptive Memory and Evolution: Tabu Search and Scatter Search, C. Rego and B. Alidaee (eds.), Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 263-282 (2005)

A Benders-based Heuristic for the Robust Capacitated International Sourcing Problem
J. L. González Velarde and M. Laguna
IIE Transactions, vol. 36, pp. 1125-1133 (2004)

Capacity Expansion of Fiber Optic Networks with WDM Systems: Problem Formulation and Comparative Analysis
B. Melián, M. Laguna and J. A. Moreno-Pérez
Computers and Operations Research, vol. 31, no. 3, pp.461-472 (2004)

New Ideas and Applications of Scatter Search and Path Relinking
F. Glover, M. Laguna and R. Martí
New Optimization Techniques in Engineering, G. C. Onwubolu and B. V. Babu (eds.), Springer, ISBN: 3-540-20167-X (2004)

Scatter Search and Path Relinking: Foundations and Advanced Designs
F. Glover, M. Laguna and R. Martí
New Optimization Techniques in Engineering, G. C. Onwubolu and B. V. Babu (eds.), Springer, ISBN: 3-540-20167-X (2004)

Tardiness Minimization on a Flexible Job Shop: A Tabu Search Approach
C. R. Scrich, V. A. Armentano and M. Laguna
Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 103-115 (2004)

Heuristics and Meta-Heuristics for 2-Layer Straight Line Crossing Minimization
R. Martí and M. Laguna
Discrete Applied Mathematics, vol. 127, no. 3, pp. 665-678 (2003)

Logic Cuts for Multilevel Generalized Assignment Problems
M. A. Osorio and M. Laguna
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 151, pp. 238-246 (2003)

Practical Introduction to Simulation Optimization
J. April, F. Glover, J. Kelly and M. Laguna
Proceedings of the 2003 Winter Simulation Conference, S. Chick, P. J. Sánchez, D. Ferrin, and D. J. Morrice (eds.), pp. 71-78 (2003)

Scatter Search
F. Glover, M. Laguna and R. Martí
Advances in Evolutionary Computation: Theory and Applications, A. Ghosh and S. Tsutsui (eds.), Springer-Verlag, New York, pp. 519-537 (2003)

Scatter Search: Diseño Básico y Estrategias Avanzadas
R. Martí and M. Laguna
Revista Iberoamericana de Inteligencia Artificial, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 123-130 (2003)

Scatter Search: Methodology and Implementations in C
M. Laguna and R. Martí
Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, ISBN 1-4020-7376-3, 312 pp. (2003)

Scatter Search and Path Relinking: Advances and Applications
F. Glover, M. Laguna and R. Martí
In Handbook of Metaheuristics, F. Glover and G. Kochenberger (eds.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, ISBN 1-4020-7263-5

Global Optimization and Meta-heuristics
M. Laguna
Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, Theme 6.5, Topic 2 (2002)

Heuristic Solutions to the Problem of Routing School Buses with Multiple Objectives
A. Corberán, E. Fernández, M. Laguna and R. Martí
Journal of the Operational Research Society, vol. 53, no. 4, pp. 427-435 (2002)

Neural Network Prediction in a System for Optimizing Simulations
M. Laguna and R. Martí
IIE Transactions, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 273-282 (2002)

Scatter Search
M. Laguna
In Handbook of Applied Optimization, P. M. Pardalos and M. G. C. Resende (eds.), Oxford University Press, pp. 183-193 (2002)

Tabu Search
F. Glover and M. Laguna
In Handbook of Applied Optimization, P. M. Pardalos and M. G. C. Resende (eds.), Oxford University Press, pp. 194-208 (2002)

Tabu Search with Simple Ejection Chains for Coloring Graphs
J. L. González Velarde and M. Laguna
Annals of Operations Research, vol. 117, pp. 165-174 (2002)

The OptQuest Callable Library
M. Laguna and R. Martí
In Optimization Software Class Libraries, Stefan Voss and David L. Woodruff (eds.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, pp. 193-218 (2002)

A GRASP for Coloring Sparse Graphs
M. Laguna and R. Martí
Computational Optimization and Applications, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 165-178 (2001)

A Pseudo-Greedy Heuristic for the Rectilinear Steiner Problem
B. Adenso-Díaz and M. Laguna
International Journal of Operations & Quantitative Management, vol. 7, pp. 105-118 (2201)

An Experimental Evaluation of a Scatter Search for the Linear Ordering Problem
V. Campos, F. Glover, M. Laguna and R. Martí
Journal of Global Optimization, vol. 21, pp. 397-414 (2001)

Optimizing Placement and Sizing of Wave Division Multiplexing and Optical Cross-Connect Equipment
L. A. Cox, Jr., M. Laguna, B. Melián, J. A. Moreno-Pérez, and J. Sanchez
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Telecommunication Systems, Modeling and Analysis, pp. 98-107, March 2001

Reducing the Bandwidth of a Sparse Matrix with Tabu Search
R. Martí, M. Laguna, F. Glover and V. Campos
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 135, no. 2, pp. 211-220 (2001)

Assigning Proctors to Exams with Scatter Search
R. Martí, H. Lourenço and M. Laguna
Computing Tools for Modeling, Optimization and Simulation, M. Laguna and J. L. Gonzalez Velarde (eds.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, pp. 215-227 (2000)

Computing Tools for Modeling, Optimization and Simulation: Interfaces in Computer Science and Operations Research
M. Laguna and J. L. González Velarde
Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston (2000)

Fundamentals of Scatter Search and Path Relinking
F. Glover, M. Laguna and R. Martí
Control and Cybernetics, vol. 39, no. 3 pp. 653-684 (2000)

Minimizing Weighted Tardiness of Jobs with Stochastic Interruptions in Parallel Machines
M. Laguna, P. Lino, A. Pérez, S. Quintanilla and V. Valls
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 127, no. 2, pp. 444-457 (2000)

A Heuristic for Production Scheduling and Inventory Control in the Presence of Sequence-Dependent Setup Times
M. Laguna
IIE Transactions, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 125-134 (1999)

A Heuristic to Minimax Absolute Regret for Linear Programs with Interval Objective Function Coefficients
H. Mausser and M. Laguna
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 117, pp. 157-174 (1999)

GRASP and Path Relinking for 2-Layer Straight Line Crossing Minimization
M. Laguna and R. Martí
INFORMS Journal on Computing, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 44-52 (1999)

Intensification and Diversification with Elite Tabu Search Solutions for the Linear Ordering Problem
M. Laguna, R. Martí and V. Campos
Computers and Operations Research, vol. 26, pp. 1217-1230 (1999)

Minimising the Maximum Relative Regret for Linear Programmes with Interval Objective Function Coefficients
H. Mausser and M. Laguna
Journal of the Operational Research Society, vol. 50, pp. 1063-1070 (1999)

Robust Water System Design with Commercial Intelligent Search Optimizers
I. Lippai , J. P. Heaney and M. Laguna
Computing in Civil Engineering, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 135-143 (1999)

Scatter Search for the Linear Ordering Problem
V. Campos, M. Laguna and R. Martí
New Ideas in Optimization, D. Corne, M. Dorigo and F. Glover (eds.), McGraw-Hill, pp. 331-339 (1999)

A New Mixed Integer Formulation for the Maximum Regret Problem
H. Mausser and M. Laguna
International Transactions in Operational Research, vol. 5, no. 5, pp. 389-403 (1998)

Applying Robust Optimization to Capacity Expansion of One Location in Telecommunications with Demand Uncertainty
M. Laguna
Management Science, vol. 44, no. 11, pp. S101-S110 (1998)

Optimization of Complex Systems with OptQuest
M. Laguna
OptQuest for Crystal Ball User Manual, Decisioneering, February 1998

Project Scheduling with Stochastic Activity Interruptions
V. Valls, M. Laguna, P. Lino, A. Pérez and M. S. Quintanilla
Project Scheduling: Recent Models, Algorithms and Applications, Jan Weglarz (ed.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 333-353 (1998)

Tabu Search
F. Glover and M. Laguna
Handbook of Combinatorial Optimization, D-Z Du and P. M. Pardalos (eds.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, vol. 3, pp. 621-757 (1998)

A Technique to Minimize Overtime in the Capacitated MRP Problem
B. Adenso-Díaz and M. Laguna
Production and Operations Management, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 357-370 (1997)

Arc Crossing Minimization in Hierarchical Digraphs with Tabu Search
M. Laguna, R. Martí and V. Valls
Computers and Operations Research, vol. 24, no. 12, pp. 1175-1186 (1997)

General Purpose Heuristics for Integer Programming - Part I
F. Glover and M. Laguna
Journal of Heuristics, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 343-358 (1997)

General Purpose Heuristics for Integer Programming - Part II
F. Glover and M. Laguna
Journal of Heuristics, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 161-179 (1997)

Metaheuristic Optimization with Evolver, Genocop and OptQuest
M. Laguna
EURO/INFORMS Joint International Meeting 1997 Plenaries and Tutorials, J. Barcelo (ed.), pp. 141-150

Tabu Search
F. Glover and M. Laguna
Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, Hardbound, ISBN 0-7923-9965-X, 408 pp., July 1997

New Advances and Applications of Combining Simulation and Optimization
F. Glover, J. P. Kelly and M. Laguna
Proceedings of the 1996 Winter Simulation Conference, J. M. Charnes, D. J. Morrice, D. T. Brunner, and J. J. Swain (eds.), pp. 144-152 (1996)

Heuristics for the Optimal Control of Thermal Energy Storage
G. Henze, M. Laguna and M. Krarti
Meta-heuristics: Theory and Applications, J. P. Kelly and I. Osman (eds.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 183-201 (1996)

Modeling the Load Levelling Problem in Master Production Scheduling for MRP Systems
B. Adenso-Díaz and M. Laguna
International Journal of Production Research, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. 483-493 (1996)

Optimización Heurística y Redes Neuronales en Dirección de Operaciones e Ingeniería
B. Adenso-Díaz, H. M. Ghaziri, F. Glover, J. L. González Velarde, M. Laguna, P. Moscato, and F. T. Tseng
Paraninfo, Madrid, ISBN 84-283-2269-4, 235 pp. (1996)

What is Tabu Search?
M. Laguna and F. Glover
Colorado Business Review, vol. LXI, no. 5, September 1996

An Overview of Tabu Search Approaches to Production Scheduling Problems
J. W. Barnes, M. Laguna and F. Glover
Intelligent Scheduling Systems, D. E. Brown and W. T. Scherer (eds.), Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 101-127 (1995)

Applying Tabu Search to the Two-Dimensional Ising Spin Glass
M. Laguna and P. Laguna
International Journal of Modern Physics C, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 11-23 (1995)

Genetic Algorithms and Tabu Search: Hybrids for Optimization
F. Glover, J. P. Kelly and M. Laguna
Computers and Operations Research, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 111-134 (1995)

Methods and Strategies for Robust Combinatorial Optimization
M. Laguna
Operations Research Proceedings 1994, U. Derigs, A. Bachem, and A. Drexl (eds.), Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 103-108 (1995)

Tabu Search for the Multilevel Generalized Assignment Problem
M. Laguna, J. P. Kelly, J. L. González Velarde and F. Glover
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 82, pp. 176-189 (1995)

A Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search Procedure for the 2-Partition Problem
M. Laguna, T. Feo and H. Elrod
Operations Research, vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 677-687 (1994)

A Guide to Implementing Tabu Search
M. Laguna
Investigación Operativa, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 5-25 (1994)

A Study on Diversification Strategies for the Quadratic Assignment Problem
J. P. Kelly, M. Laguna and F. Glover
Computers and Operations Research, vol. 21, no. 8, pp. 885-893 (1994)

Clustering for the Design of SONET Rings in Interoffice Telecommunications
M. Laguna
Management Science, vol. 40, no. 11, pp. 1533-1541 (1994)

A Tabu Search Experience in Production Scheduling
J. W. Barnes and M. Laguna
Annals of Operations Research, vol. 41, pp. 141-156 (1993)

Bandwidth Packing: A Tabu Search Approach
M. Laguna and F. Glover
Management Science, vol. 39, no. 4, pp. 492-500 (1993)

Integrating Target Analysis and Tabu Search for Improved Scheduling Systems
M. Laguna and F. Glover
Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 6, pp. 287-297 (1993)

Intelligent Scheduling with Tabu Search: An Application to Jobs with Linear Delay Penalties and Sequence Dependent Setup Costs and Times
M. Laguna, J. W. Barnes and F. Glover
Journal of Applied Intelligence, vol. 3, pp. 159-172 (1993)

Solving the Multiple-Machine Weighted Flow Time Problem Using Tabu Search
J. W. Barnes and M. Laguna
IIE Transactions, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 121-127 (1993)

Tabu Search
F. Glover and M. Laguna
Modern Heuristic Techniques for Combinatorial Problems, C. Reeves (ed.), Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, pp. 70-150 (1993)

A Search Heuristic for Just-in-Time Scheduling in Parallel Machines
M. Laguna and J. L. Gonzalez Velarde
Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, vol. 2, pp. 253-260 (1991)

Tabu Search Methods for a Single Machine Scheduling Problem
M. Laguna, J. W. Barnes and F. Glover
Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, vol. 2, pp. 63-74 (1991)

Target Analysis to Improve a Tabu Search Method for Machine Scheduling
F. Glover and M. Laguna
The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, vol. 16, no. 2B, pp. 239-253 (1991)

Using an Instructional LAN to Teach a Statistics Course
J. W. Barnes, F. J. Swehosky and M. Laguna
Technological Horizons in Education Journal, vol. 16, pp. 80-84 (September 1988)