On Growth, Form and Computers

by Sanjeev Kumar

Conceived for both computer scientists and biologists alike, this collection of 22 essays highlights the important new role that computers play in developmental biology research. Essays show how through computer modeling, researchers gain further insight into developmental processes. Featured essays also cover their use in designing computer algorithms to tackle computer science problems in areas like neural network design, robot control, evolvable hardware, and more. Peter Bentley, noted for his prolific research on evolutionary computation, and Sanjeev Kumar head up a respected team to guide readers through these very complex and fascinating disciplines.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is an Associate Professor of Economics at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. With 17 years of experience in research and teaching, he was awarded junior and senior research fellowships from UGC, New Delhi for his doctoral work. He has authored numerous books and published more than 75 research papers in various national and international journals of repute. He specialises in Agriculture Economics, Rural Development and Contemporary Issues in the Indian Economy.