Multiobjective Pareto optimal solutions for epoxy semi-batch polymerization process are obtained by adapting nondominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA II). The objective is to produce polymer of maximum possible number average molecular weight (M-n) with a specified value of polydispersity index (PDI) and number average molecular weight in minimum possible time. The Mn and reaction time are, therefore, taken as two objectives where the first one is maximized and the second one is minimized. The decision variables are addition profiles of various reactants and the reaction time itself and PDI is treated as a constraint. In another optimization study, the time intervals are also been changed from hourly addition assumptions to equal interval additions for an optimized time frame. Additionally, similar analysis has been performed with a new addition strategy with total additions of reactants very close to available experimental conditions. Sensitivity analysis for estimated kinetic parameters and analysis for stabilization of products are also studied. A validated model, taking care of required physico-chemical aspects of the proposed reaction mechanism, is a prerequisite for this kind of study. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.