The principle of genetic algorithm is described and its application in materials design such as eom posite materials tailoring,functionally graded materials design,alloy design,and process parameters optimization is re- viewed.

• 简要阐述了遗传算法的基本原理,综述了它在复合材料优选、功能梯度材料设计、合金设计及材料制备工艺参数优化等材料设计领域中的应用。