Multiobjective Bayesian Optimization Algorithm for Combinatorial Problems: Theory and practice

This paper deals with the utilizing of the Bayesian optimization algorithm (BOA) for the multiobjective optimization of combinatorial problems. Three probabilistic models used in the Estimation Distribution Algorithms (EDA), such as UMDA, BMDA and BOA which allow to search effectively on the promising areas of the combinatorial search space are discussed. The main attention is focused on the incorporation of Pareto optimality concept into classical structure of the BOA algorithm. We have modified the standard algorithm BOA for one criterion optimization utilizing the known niching techniques to find the Pareto optimal set. The experiments are focused on tree classes of the combinatorial problems: artificial problem with known Pareto set, multiple 0/1 knapsack problem and the bisectioning of hypergraphs as well.