Hybrid Soft Computing Models Applied to Graph Theory

This book describes a set of hybrid fuzzy models showing how to use them to deal with incomplete and/or vague information in different kind of decision-making problems. Based on the authors’ research, it offers a concise introduction to important models, ranging from rough fuzzy digraphs and intuitionistic fuzzy rough models to bipolar fuzzy soft graphs and neutrosophic graphs, explaining how to construct them. For each method, applications to different multi-attribute, multi-criteria decision-making problems, are presented and discussed. The book, which addresses computer scientists, mathematicians, and social scientists, is intended as concise yet complete guide to basic tools for constructing hybrid intelligent models for dealing with some interesting real-world problems. It is also expected to stimulate readers’ creativity thus offering a source of inspiration for future research.

Dr. Muhammad Akram received MSc degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, MPhil in Computational Mathematics and PhD in Fuzzy Mathematics. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, where he has been serving as a PhD supervisor of more than 10 students. Dr. Akram’s research interests include numerical solutions of parabolic PDEs, fuzzy graphs, fuzzy algebras, and fuzzy decision support systems. He has published 7 monographs and 300 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals. He has served as editorial board member of 10 international academic journals and as reviewer of 122 International journals, including Mathematical Reviews and Zentralblatt MATH.