Neuromorphic Optimisation Research

Advancing Neuromorphic and Computational Intelligence towards scalable, energy-efficient optimisation

About NeurOptim

NeurOptim explores how Neuromorphic Computing and Computational Intelligence can give rise to a new generation of optimisation algorithms. We study spiking-based search mechanisms, scalable SNN architectures, and hardware-aware development frameworks that enable low-power, low-latency optimisation at large scale.

We aim to define the foundations of neuromorphic optimisation and provide open tools, models, and insights for the scientific community.

Spiking Neural Networks

Designing spiking-based optimisation mechanisms using event-driven computation, biologically inspired neuron models, and scalable SNN architectures.

Neuromorphic Hardware

Developing hardware-aware frameworks that adapt NeurOptimisers to the constraints and capabilities of modern neuromorphic platforms.

Open Research

Providing open frameworks, models, and reproducible experimental pipelines to support the emerging field of neuromorphic optimisation and encourage community-driven development.

Upcoming Events

special-session

Special Session on Neuromorphic Computing

28 April 2026 • Chania, Crete, Greece

tutorial

Tutorial: Neuromorphic Evolutionary Computation (NEC)

21 June 2026 • Maastricht, the Netherlands

Tools & Resources

Dataset

NeurOptimiser Dataset

Experiment codes and datasets for the NeurOptimiser framework, including BBOB benchmark results with linear and Izhikevich spiking neuron models.

Framework

NeurOptimiser

NeurOptimiser is a neuromorphic optimisation framework in which metaheuristic search emerges from asynchronous spiking dynamics.

Dataset

NeurOptimisation: The Spiking Way to Evolve

Experiment codes and datasets for the WCCI 2026 paper, featuring comprehensive experiments on BBOB test suite with linear and Izhikevich...

Recent Publications

Conference talk

NeurOptimiser: A General Framework for Neuromorphic Optimisation

Cruz-Duarte, J.M. & Talbi, E-G. • 2025

Arxiv preprint

NeurOptimisation: The Spiking Way to Evolve

Cruz-Duarte, J.M. & Talbi, E-G. • 2025

Get Involved

Interested in neuromorphic optimisation? Explore our open-source tools, access our datasets, or reach out to collaborate.