 This study examined the effect of several parameters on the performance of al4cu slash al203 composites produced via powder metallurgy. The parameters included the weight percentage of al203 reinforcement, the compaction pressure, and the height-to-diameter ratio of the compacted sample. The results showed that increasing the amount of al203 reinforcement improved the mechanical properties of the composites, while higher compaction pressure resulted in lower densities. Additionally, the height-to-diameter ratio had no significant effect on the mechanical properties of the composites. Finally, the use of a genetic algorithm and response surface methodology allowed for optimization of the parameters and prediction of the mechanical properties of the composites. This article was authored by Sally Elkatani, Muhammad F. Alsharek, Abdulrahman I. Alatiya, and others.