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A finite element model is developed to model the dynamic behavior of the composite plate-type harvester with embedded piezoelectric layers. The cantilever PEH structure is subjected to constraints in the bending stresses which must be lower than or equal to the tensile yield strength of the piezoelectric material. For solving the multi-objective optimization problem, the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II), the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm III (NSGA-III) and the Generalized Differential Evolution 3 (GDE3) algorithm are employed. It is shown that the proposed algorithms are effective in developing optimal Pareto front curves for maximum electrical power output and minimum mass of the PEH system. 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