Refereed papers
2020
A. Estrada-Moreno , A. Ferrer, A.A. Juan, J. Panadero, A. Bagirov. The Non-Smooth and Bi-Objective Team Orienteering Problem with Soft Constraints, Mathematics.
A.A. Juan, C.G. Corlu, R.D. Torrecilla, R. de la Torre, A. Ferrer, On the Use of Biased-Randomized Algorithms for Solving Non-Smooth Optimization Problems, Algorithms, (Published: 25 December 2019, this article belongs to the Special Issue Non-smooth Optimization in honor of the 60th birthday of Adil M. Bagirov)
2019
A. Estrada-Moreno , A. Ferrer, A.A. Juan, A. Bagirov, J. Panadero, A Biased-Randomized Algorithm for the Capacitated Facility Location Problem with Soft Constraints, Journal of the Operational Research Society, (Published online: 23 Aug 2019, FI=1.754 [2018])
2018
J. Armas, A. Ferrer, A.A. Juan, E. Lalla-Ruiz, Modeling and Solving the Non-Smooth Arc Routing Problem with Realistic SofConstraints. Expert Systems With Applications, 2018, (98) 205-220, (FI=3.928 [2016], Q1 [96.386]),
2016
A. Ferrer, D. Guimarans, H. Ramalhino, A.A. Juan , A BRILS metaheuristic for non-smooth flow-shop problems with failure-risk costs. Expert Systems With Aplications, 2016, (44) 177–186, (FI=2.981[2015],Q1[89.584]),
L. Calvet, A. Ferrer, M.I.Gomes, A.A. Juan , Combining Statistical Learning with Metaheuristics for the Multi-Depot Vehicle Routing Problem with Market Segmentation . Computers & Industrial Engeenering, 2016, (94) 93-104 (FI=2.086[2015], Q1[77.601])
A. Ferrer, M. A. Goberna, M. Teodorov and E. González, A comparative note on the relaxation algorithms for the linear semi-infinite feasibility problem. Annals of Operations Research, First online: 16 February 2016 (FI=1.406[2015], Q2[61.585])
2015
A. Auslender, A. Ferrer, M.A. Goberna, M.A. López, Comparative study of RPSALG algorithm for convex semi-infinite programming. Computational Optimization and Applications, 2015, 60(1) 59-87, (FI=1.444[2015], Q2[73.430]).
A. Ferrer, A. Bagirov, G. Beliakov, Solving DC programs using the Cutting Angle Method. Journal of Global Optimization, 2015, 61(1), 71-89, (FI=1.219[2015], Q2[62.392]),
2014
S. Gonzalez-Martin, A. Ferrer, A. A. Juan, D. Riera, Solving non-smooth arc routing problems throughout biased-randomized heuristics, (Chapter in Book). Computer-based Modelling and Optimization in Transportation, Volume 262 of Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (Springer), pp:451-462, ISSN: 2194-5357,
2013
Angel, J.A., Faulin, J., Ferrer, A., Ramalhinho, H., Ionescu, D., MIRHA: multi-start biased randomization of heuristics with adaptive local search for solving non-smooth routing problems. TOP, 21:109-132, (Indexed in ISI SCI. 2010 FI =0.756 , Q3[49/75], Third Quartile, Operations Research & Managment Science).
Ferrer, A.; Miranda, E., Random test examples with known minimum for convex semi-infinite programming problems. UPCommons (Technical Report).
2011
Sainz, L., Mesas, J.J., Ferrer, A., Deterministic and stochastic assessment of the harmonic currents consumed by discharge lamps. Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 81, pp. 10–18 (Indexed in ISI SCI. 2011 FI = 1.259, Q2, Second Quartile, Engineering, Electrical & Electronic)
2010
2010, Juan, A.; Ferrer, A.; Serrat, C.; Faulin, J.; Beliakov, G.; Hester, J.M., Potential Applications of Discrete-Event Simulation and Fuzzy Rule-Based Systems to Structural Reliability and Availability. Simulation Methods for Reliability and Availability of Complex Systems, Springer Series in Reliability Engineering, ISSN: 1614-7839, ISBN: 978-1-84882-212-2, pp. 199-255.
2010, Beliakov, G., Ferrer, A., Bounded lower subdifferentiability optimization techniques: Applications. Journal of Global Optimization, Vol. 47 (2), pp. 211-231. (Indexed in ISI SCI. 2010 FI = 1.160, Q2, Second Quartile. Mathematics Applied)
2009
Ferrer, A., Martínez Legaz, J.E., Improving the efficiency of dc global optimization methods by improving the dc representation of the objective function. Journal of Global Optimization, Vol. 43 (4), pp. 513-531. (Indexed in ISI SCI. 2009 FI =1.454, Q1, First Quartile, Mathematics Applied)Sainz,
L., Mesas, J.J., Ferrer, A., Three-phase full-wave rectifier study with experimental measurements. Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 79, pp. 521- 530. (Indexed in ISI SCI. 2009 FI =1.259, Q2, Second Quartile. Engineering, Electrical & Electronic).
Juan, A.; Ferrer, A.; Serrat, C.; Faulin, J.; Hester, J.;Lopez, P., Using discrete-event simulation to design reliable and cost-efficient civil-engineering structures, pp. 261-266, ISSN/ISBN: 978-84-692-5414-1. (Indexed in the ISI-Proceedings Citation Index, ISI Document Delivery No.: BPZ82)
Juan, A.; Ferrer, A.; Serrat, C.; Faulin, J.; Hester, J.;Lopez, P., Applications of discrete-event simulation toreliability and availability assessment in civil engineering structures, Vol. 1-4, pp. 2629-2637. (Indexed in the ISI-Proceedings Citation Index, ISI Document Delivery No.: BUJ11)
Sainz, L., Mesas, J.J., Ferrer, A., Deterministic and Stochastic Study of the Single-Phase Non-Linear Load Behavior. Power and Energy Systems, ACTA PRESS, Vol. I, pp. 286-291, ISBN: 978-1-4244-4611-7. (Indexed in the ISI-Proceedings Citation Index, ISI Document Delivery No.: BMF86)
Sainz, L.; Mesas, J.J.; Ferrer, A., Discharge Lamp Harmonic Interaction Study by Monte Carlo Simulation and Experimental Measurements, ACTA PRESS, Vol. I, pp. 292-297, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2291-3. (Indexed in the ISI-Proceedings Citation Index, ISI Document Delivery No.: BMF86)
2008
Angel, J.A., Serrat, C., Sorroche, M., Ferrer, A., A simulation-based algorithm to predict time-dependent structural reliability. Advances in simulation for production and logistics applications, FRAUNHOFER IRB VERLAG, 555-564.
Sainz, L., Mesas, J.J., Ferrer, A., Characterization of non-linear load behavior. Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 78 (10), pp. 1773-1783. (Indexed in ISI SCI. 2008 FI=0.952, Q3, Third Quartile. Engineering, Electrical & Electronic)
2005
Ferrer, A., Applying global optimization to a problem in short-term hydrotermal scheduling. Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications, ISBN: 0-387-23638-4, (77) 263-285. (Indexed in the ISI-Proceedings Citation Index, ISI Document Delivery No.: BBJ49)
2001
Ferrer, A., Representation of a polynomial function as a difference of convex polynomials, with an application. Lectures Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, Springer, (502) 189-207.