Publications

N. Hmid, M. Asghari and H. Afshari (2026) “Minimizing Acoustic Risk for Endangered Species through Optimized Maritime Patrol Planning in Atlantic Canada”, 2026 IEEE Canadian Atlantic Ocean Symposium (CAOS), 27-32. https://doi.org/10.1109/caos69069.2026.11666027.

N. Hmid, M. Asghari and H. Afshari (2026) “A Benders Decomposition Approach for Acoustic-Constrained Maritime Patrol Scheduling”, International Conference on Logistics and Maritime Systems, 230-242. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-30795-8_20.

A. Noussis, H. Afshari, A. Saif, A. Khatab and C. Diallo (2026) “Maintenance orienteering for marine renewable energy assets under metocean conditions”, 2026 6th International Conference on Innovative Research in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (IRASET), 1-6, 14-15 May 2026, Fez, Morocco. https://doi.org/10.1109/iraset68627.2026.11538837.

W. Umaru, H. Afshari, A. Saif and C. Diallo (2026) “Integrated Design of a Methanol Supply Chain in Atlantic Canada”, 2026 IEEE Canadian Atlantic Ocean Symposium (CAOS), 80-85, 20-22 July 2026, Halifax, NS, Canada. https://doi.org/10.1109/caos69069.2026.11666084.

Z. Li, S. Zhou, N. Al-Musallami, A. Khatab and C. Diallo (2026) “Energy-Efficient UAV Delivery Optimization via Clustering and Layered Path Planning”, 2026 6th International Conference on Innovative Research in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (IRASET), 1-7, 14-15 May 2026, Fez, Morocco. https://doi.org/10.1109/iraset68627.2026.11538454.

U. Venkatadri, B.S.K.V. Lanka, S.S. Chadha, C. Diallo and A. Khatab (2026) “State Dependent Inventory Dispatch Planning Using a Clustering and Reinforcement Learning Environment”, 2026 IFAC World Congress, 23-28 August 2026, Busan, South Korea. Conference program.

N. Al-Musallami, R. O’Neil, A. Khatab, A. Saif and C. Diallo (2026) “Joint Selective Maintenance and Mission-Abort Policy with Imperfect Switching”, 2026 6th International Conference on Innovative Research in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (IRASET), 1-9, 14-15 May 2026, Fez, Morocco. https://doi.org/10.1109/iraset68627.2026.11538673.

A. Mahmoudi, H. Afshari, H. Sarhadi and A. Jabbarzadeh (2025) “Transitioning to green urban logistics: The role of passenger preferences and the government policy”, IFAC-PapersOnLine 59 (10), 2141-2146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.360.

M. Asghari, H. Afshari, M.Y. Jaber and C. Searcy (2025) “Inventory Management for Perishable Two-Echelon Supply Chains”, IFAC-PapersOnLine 59 (10), 340-345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.059.

M. Nasirinejad, H. Afshari and S. Sampalli (2025) “Implementing Digital Twin for Maintenance 4.0 in SMEs: A Framework for Affordable and Secure Solutions”, IFAC-PapersOnLine 59 (10), 130-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.024.

M. Nasirinejad, H. Afshari and S. Sampalli (2025) “Empowering SMEs in the fourth industrial revolution: A framework for maintenance 4.0 adoption”, Procedia Computer Science 253, 1382-1391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2025.01.200.

A. Swift, H. Afshari and C. Diallo (2025) “Reliability-Based Design Optimization for Green Hydrogen Production Network”, 11th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control (MIM 2025); IFAC-PapersOnLine, 59(10), 518-523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.089.

M. Asghari, H. Afshari, M.Y. Jaber and C. Searcy (2025) “Reinforcement Learning for Enhanced Control of Energy Storage and Vehicle-to-Grid Systems”, 2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Data Sciences and Applications (ACDSA), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/acdsa65407.2025.11166603.

F. Ashouri, C. Diallo, H. El Naggar, U. Venkatadri and A. Khatab (2025) “Design and Optimization of a Waste Glass Recycling Network”, 11th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control (MIM 2025); IFAC-PapersOnLine, 59(10), 667-672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.114.

R. O’Neil, C. Diallo, A. Khatab and E.H. Aghezzaf (2025) “Joint maintenance, mission abort and repairpersons assignment optimization problem in systems under random operating environment”, 13th IMA International Conference on Modelling in Industrial Maintenance and Reliability (MIMAR 2025). https://doi.org/10.19124/ima.2025.01.55.

A. Noussis, A. Khatab, A. Saif and C. Diallo (2025) “Optimizing a Hybrid Warranty Policy with Remanufactured Parts and Service Enhancement”, 11th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control (MIM 2025); IFAC-PapersOnLine, 59(10), 530-535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.091.

F. Falahaty, R. O'Neil, Z. Liu, A. Khatab and C. Diallo (2025) “Optimizing budget allocation for multi-mission selective maintenance planning”, Proceedings of the 13th IMA International Conference on Modelling in Industrial Maintenance and Reliability. https://doi.org/10.19124/ima.2025.01.57.

N. Al-Musallami, R. O’Neil, A. Khatab, U. Venkatadri and C. Diallo (2025) “Vertical Drone Delivery with Obstacle Avoidance”, 12th IFAC Symposium on Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles; IFAC-PapersOnLine, 59(3), 192-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.07.033.

A. Noussis, A. Saif, A. Khatab and C. Diallo (2025) “Optimizing Maintenance Planning for Marine Energy Generators”, 11th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control (MIM 2025); IFAC-PapersOnLine, 59(10), 118-123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.022.

J. Locke, A. Saif, M. Taghavi, B. Mansouri and C. Diallo (2025) “Optimising Vaccine Logistics in Epidemic Situations: An Exact Benders Approach”, 11th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control (MIM 2025); IFAC-PapersOnLine, 59(10), 835-840. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.142.

H.G. Nunes, M. Asghari, H. Afshari and M.Y. Jaber (2024) “Comparative study of centralized and decentralized systems for hydrogen hubs”, IFAC-PapersOnLine 58 (19), 598-603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.09.278.

M. Nasirinejad, H. Afshari and S. Sampalli (2024) “Challenges and solutions to adopt smart maintenance in smes: A literature review and research agenda”, IFAC-PapersOnLine 58 (19), 917-922. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.09.164.

U. Venkatadri, D. Raj, C. Diallo and A. Khatab (2024) “Estimating the Throughput of a Closed-Queuing Network Production System Using Machine Learning”, 2024 Artificial Intelligence Revolutions (AIR), 109-116. https://doi.org/10.1109/air63653.2024.00014.

S. Mulye, A. Khatab, C. Diallo, U. Venkatadri and N. Rezg (2024) “Combination Warranty Optimization Model Using Reconditioned Parts Under Age Uncertainty”, 18th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing (INCOM 2024); IFAC-PapersOnLine, 58(19), 1240-1245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.09.074.

R. O’Neil, C. Diallo and A. Khatab (2024) “Optimal Selective Maintenance for Complex Systems Under Stochastic Maintenance and Break Durations”, 18th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing (INCOM 2024); IFAC-PapersOnLine, 58(19), 1252-1257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.09.072.

A. Noussis, A. Saif, A. Khatab and C. Diallo (2024) “Using a Minimalist Bi-LSTM for Multi-Faceted Bearing Fault Detection”, 18th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing (INCOM 2024); IFAC-PapersOnLine, 58(19), 1258-1263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2024.09.071.

J. Li, Y. Yin, D. Lafond, A. Ghasemi, C. Diallo and E. Bertrand (2024) “Integrated Human-AI Forecasting for Preventive Maintenance Task Duration Estimation”, Machine Learning, Optimization, and Data Science (LOD 2023); Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 3-18. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53966-4_1.

L.Y. Gao, A. Khatab, C. Diallo and U. Venkatadri (2023) “Optimisation d’une politique de garantie combinée utilisant des produits remanufacturés”, CIGI Qualita MOSIM 2023, Trois-Rivières, Canada.

M. Asghari, H. Afshari, M.Y. Jaber and C. Searcy (2023) “Learning and forgetting interactions in manufacturing integrated with service processes”, 22nd International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck.

J. Patel, R. O’Neil, A. Khatab, C. Diallo and U. Venkatadri (2023) “Optimal Selective Maintenance Strategy with Repairperson Workload Balancing”, 2023 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (ICNSC), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/icnsc58704.2023.10318971.

V. Sahu, R. O’Neil, A. Khatab, U. Venkatadri and C. Diallo (2023) “Vertical Drone Delivery: A Multi-Depot VRP with Load-Dependent Energy Consumption”, 2023 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (ICNSC), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/icnsc58704.2023.10319021.

H. Al-Jabouri, A. Saif, A. Khatab, C. Diallo and U. Venkatadri (2022) “Selective maintenance optimization: a condensed critical review and future research directions”, 10th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control, 22–24 June 2022, Nantes, France; IFAC-PapersOnLine, 55(10), 1213-1218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2022.09.555.

M.H. Ali, A. Saif and A. Ghasemi (2022) “Robust Job Shop Scheduling with Condition-Based Maintenance and Random Breakdowns”, 10th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control, 22-24 June 2022, Nantes, France.

A. Khatab, K. Chaabane, C. Diallo, E.H. Aghczzaf and U. Venkatadri (2022) “Optimizing Selective Maintenance Problem In Mission-Oriented Systems Under Repairpersons Availability”, 2022 8th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT), 1102-1107. https://doi.org/10.1109/codit55151.2022.9803982.

H. Dang, U. Venkatadri, T. Nguyen-Quang, C. Diallo and Y.K. Chang (2022) “Modelling Congestion for Aggregate Production Planning in Open Queuing Networks”, 7th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management; Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 178-189. https://doi.org/10.46254/na07.20220060.

R. O'Neil, C. Diallo and A. Khatab (2022) “A Novel Predictive Selective Maintenance Strategy Using Deep Learning and Mathematical Programming”, 10th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control (MIM 2022); IFAC-PapersOnLine, 55(10), 1207-1212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2022.09.554.

V. Krishna and H. Afshari (2021) “The Role of Simulation in Improving Health Care Systems”, In: The first Conference on Promoting Health Through Collaborative Research and Innovation in Nova Scotia’s Eastern Zone.

A. Saif and S. Elhedhli (2020) “A Benders Approach for Low-rank Concave Minimization over a Polyhedral Set”, The International Conference on Decision Aid Sciences and Applications (DASA-2020), 8-9 November 2020, Sakheer, Bahrain.

A. Khatab, C. Diallo, U. Venkatadri and E.H. Aghezzaf (2020) “Optimal Selective Maintenance for Systems Operating Under Random Environments”, 2020 7th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT), 294-299. https://doi.org/10.1109/codit49905.2020.9263942.

K. Chaabane, A. Khatab, C. Diallo, U. Venkatadri and E.H. Aghezzaf (2020) “Selective Maintenance Optimization Problem In Systems Under Repairpersons Availability”, 2020 7th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT), 687-692. https://doi.org/10.1109/codit49905.2020.9263957.

H. Afshari (2019) “Exploring and Optimization energy networks for sustainable growth of small and medium-sized communities”, In: The 49th Atlantic School of Business Conference.

C. Diallo, A. Khatab and U. Venkatadri (2019) “Developing a bi-objective imperfect selective maintenance optimization model for multicomponent systems”, IFAC-PapersOnLine, 52(13), 1079-1084. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.11.339.

P. Jobinpicard, L. Leblanc and A. Saif (2018) “Optimizing the Waste Collection System at Dalhousie University: A Stochastic Programming Approach”, 60th Annual Canadian Operational Research Society Conference, 4-6 June 2018, Halifax, NS. Finalist in the CORS Student Paper Competition, Undergraduate Category.

K. Chaabane, A. Khatab, E.H. Aghezzaf, C. Diallo and U. Venkatadri (2018) “Outsourcing selective maintenance problem in failure prone multi-component systems”, IFAC-PapersOnLine, 51(11), 525-530. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.08.372.

A. Khatab, E.H. Aghezzaf, C. Diallo and U. Venkatadri (2018) “Condition-based Selective Maintenance for Multicomponent Systems Under Environmental and Energy Considerations”, 2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), 212-216. https://doi.org/10.1109/ieem.2018.8607501.

P. Pancholi and A. Ghasemi (2017) “A Multi Depot Crew Routing Problem for Post-Disaster Service Restoration Planning”, IEOM Seventh International Conference, on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

A. Khatab, C. Diallo, E.H. Aghezzaf and U. Venkatadri (2017) “Optimizing the integrated economic production quantity for a stochastically deteriorating production system under condition-based maintenance”, 7th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IESM 2017), October 2017, Saarbrücken, Germany.

C. Diallo, A. Khatab, U. Venkatadri and E.H. Aghezzaf (2017) “A joint selective maintenance and multiple repair-person assignment problem”, 7th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IESM 2017), October 2017, Saarbrücken, Germany.

S. Bhakthavatchalam, C. Diallo, U. Venkatadri and A. Khatab (2017) “Optimal Combination RebateWarranty Policy with Second-hand Products”, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Operations Research and Enterprise Systems, 491-498. https://doi.org/10.5220/0006293500001482.

H. Afshari, R. Farel, J.P. Gourlia and Q. Peng (2016) “Energy Symbioses in Eco-Industrial Parks: Models and Perspectives”, In: ASME 2016 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, V004T05A022–V004T05A022.

A. Ghasemi and A. Farhang Doost (2016) “Value of Perfect Information in Condition Based Maintenance using Proportional Hazards Models; a comparison of maintenance strategies”, IEOM Sixth International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

R.S.M. Omar, U. Venkatadri and C. Diallo (2016) “Estimating the Clearing Function for a Multi-Product Production Network Based on Mean-Value Analysis”, IFAC-PapersOnLine, 49(12), 1755-1760. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.07.836.

H. Afshari, R. Farel and Q. Peng (2016) “Need for Optimization Under Uncertainty: Designing Flow Exchanges in Eco-Industrial Parks”, In: ASME 2016 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, V004T05A046–V004T05A046.

H. Afshari and Q. Peng (2015) “Using big data to minimize uncertainty effects in adaptable product design”, ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Volume 4. https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2015-46475.

M. Sharafi, H. Afshari, T.Y. El-Mekkawy, A.V. Sleptchenko and Q. Peng (2015) “Stochastic Optimization of the Repair Shops Location Problem Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm”, In: ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, V004T05A013–V004T05A013.

A. Ghasemi (2015) “Optimal Replacement using Logical Analysis of Data (LAD) and Dynamic Programming”, 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operation Management, UAE.

M. Akrami, A. Ghasemi, U. Venkatadri and M. Tajbakhsh (2015) “A case study job-shop project planning and scheduling problem”, IEOM International Conference on Operations Excellence and Service Engineering, Orlando, USA.

A. Khatab, E.H. Aghezzaf and C. Diallo (2015) “Maintenance optimization of series-parallel systems operating missions with scheduled breaks”, 2015 27th International Conference on Microelectronics (ICM), 138-141. https://doi.org/10.1109/icm.2015.7438007.

I. Sidibe, A. Khatab, C. Diallo and D. Ait-Kadi (2015) “A maintenance optimization model for a second hand stochastically deteriorating system under different operating environments”, 2015 3rd International Conference on Control, Engineering & Information Technology (CEIT), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/ceit.2015.7233136.

S. Bhakthavatchalam, C. Diallo, U. Venkatadri and A. Khatab (2015) “Quality, Reliability, Maintenance Issues in Closed-Loop Supply Chains: A Review”, IFAC-PapersOnLine, 48(3), 460-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2015.06.124.

H. Afshari and Q. Peng (2014) “Modeling evolution of uncertainty in sustainable product design”, In: ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, V004T06A052–V004T06A052.

H. Afshari, M. Sharafi, T.Y. El-Mekkawy and Q. Peng (2014) “Facility Location Decisions within Integrated Forward/Reverse Logistics under Uncertainty”, Procedica CRIP, 17, 606–610.

A. Ghasemi and S. Esmaeili (2014) “Application of Logical Analysis of Data in failure prediction”, Third International Reliability Engineering Conference, Tehran Iran.

A. Ghasemi (2014) “A fast-converging Expectation-Maximization algorithm for partially observed Proportional Hazards Model parameter estimation”, 8th International Conference on Modelling in Industrial Maintenance and Reliability, Oxford, England.

H. Afshari, M. Sharafi, T.Y. El-Mekkawy and Q. Peng (2014) “Optimizing Multi-objective Dynamic Facility Location Decision within Green Distribution-Service Network Design”, Procedica CRIP, 17, 675–679.

H. Afshari, R.D. McLeod, T.Y. El-Mekkawy and Q. Peng (2014) “Distribution-Service Network Design: An Agent-based Approach”, Procedica CRIP, 17, 651–656.

I. Sidibé, A. Khatab and C. Diallo (2014) “Maintenance optimization model for stochastically degrading systems under different operating environments”, 44th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering (CIE44) and IMSS 2014, 14-16 October 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.

A. Khatab, C. Diallo and D. Ait-Kadi (2014) “Joint optimal upgrade level and imperfect preventive maintenance strategy for refreshed end-of-life systems”, 8th International Conference on Modelling in Industrial Maintenance and Reliability (MIMAR), 10-12 July 2014, Oxford, UK.

A. Ghasemi and S. Esmaeili (2013) “Optimal Condition-Based Maintenance Replacement based on Logical Analysis of Data (LAD)”, IMCS 2013, Hong Kong.

H. Afshari, M.H. Issa and Q. Peng (2013) “Barriers to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of green building: A state-of-the-art review”, In: Proceedings, Annual Conference Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. 1, 478–487.

H. Afshari, Q. Peng and P. Gu (2013) “An agent-based method to investigate customers’ preference in product lifecycle”, In: ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, V004T05A046–V004T05A046.

N. Chari, C. Diallo, U. Venkatadri and D. Aït-Kadi (2013) “Manufacturing Strategy using New and Reconditioned Rotable Spare Parts”, 11th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing (GCSM), 23-25 September 2013, Berlin, Germany. Conference paper.

A. Saif, H.H. Zeineldin, S. Kennedy and J.L. Kirtley (2012) “Multi-Criteria Design of a Hybrid Power System with Stochastic Supply”, 12th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, 10-14 June 2012, Istanbul, Turkey.

A. Ghasemi and S. Esmaeili. S. Yacout (2012) “Equipment diagnostics using Logical Analysis of Data (LAD)”, APMS 2012 International Conference, Greece.

N. Chari, C. Diallo, U. Venkatadri and D. Aït-Kadi (2012) “EOL warranty and spare parts manufacturing strategy using new and reconditioned parts”, 54th Annual Conference of the Canadian Operational Research Society and 10th International Conference on Multiple Objective Programming and Goal Programming (CORS/MOPGP 2012), 11-13 June 2012, Niagara Falls, Canada. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.2466.5923.

N. Chari, U. Venkatadri and C. Diallo (2012) “Optimal unlimited free-replacement warranty policy using a mixture of new and reconditioned components”, 4th International Conference on Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain (ILS 2012), August 2012, Québec, Canada.

A. Ghasemi and M. Hodkiewicz (2011) “Rail Wagon Bearing Health Management Based on Imperfect Acoustic Information”, WCEAM, Sixth Annual World Congress on Engineering Asset Management.

A. Ghasemi and M. Jessri (2011) “Application of imperfect acoustic information using PHM in rotating elements”, Second International Conference on Reliability Engineering, Tehran Iran.

C. Diallo and D. Aït-Kadi (2011) “Optimal mixture strategy of two identical subpopulations with different ages”, International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IESM 2011).

A. Saif, K.G. Elrab, H.H. Zeineldin, S. Kennedy and J.L. Kirtley (2010) “Multi-Objective Capacity Planning of Hybrid Power Systems”, Proceedings of the IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON 2010), 18-22 December 2010, Manama, Bahrain.

A. Saif, H.H. Zeineldin and S. Kennedy (2010) “A New Approach for Compensating Distributed Generation in a Deregulated Electricity Market”, The International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, 8-10 March 2010, Al Ain, UAE.

V. Khodabandeh, H. Afshari and A. Manian (2010) “Critical factors affecting e-learner’s satisfaction an empirical study”, In: EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Toronto, Canada.

A. Keivani, S.N. Rafienejad, R. Kaviani and H. Afshari (2010) “A simulated annealing for multi floor facility layout problem”, In: Proceedings of the World congress on engineering and computer science. Vol. 2, 20–22.

H. Afshari, M. Amin-Nayeri and A. Ardestanijaafari (2010) “Optimizing inventory decisions in facility location within distribution network design”, In: Proceedings of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists. Vol. 3, 17–19.

H. Afshari and M. Amin-Nayeri (2010) “Multi-Objective Optimization of Multi-commodity, Multi-Period Facility Location within Distribution Network Design”, In: WORLD CONGRESS ON ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE, San Francisco, Vol. 2187. International Association of Engineers, pp.1199–1204.

H. Afshari, M. Amin-Nayeri and A.A. Jaafari (2010) “A multi-objective approach for multi-commodity location within distribution network design problem”, Proceedings of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2010, Vol. III.

A. Ghasemi, S. Yacout and M.S. Ouali (2009) “Parameter Estimation for Condition Based Maintenance with Proportional Hazard Model”, Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IESM) Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

A. Hasanzadeh, H. Afshari, K. Kianfar, M. Fathi and A.O. Jadid (2009) “A GRASP algorithm for the two-machine flowshop problem with weighted late work criterion and common due date”, In: Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2009. IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 1930–1934.

A. Ghasemi, S. Yacout and M.S. Ouali (2007) “Optimal replacement policy and observation interval for CBM with imperfect information”, in proceeding of: International Conference on Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, - San Francisco, USA.

A. Ghasemi, S. Yacout and M.S. Ouali (2007) “Modèle d’évaluation de la durée de vie résiduelle d’un système basé sur de l’information imparfaite”, in proceeding of: 7e Congrès international de génie industriel – Trois-Rivières, Québec.

C. Diallo and D. Aït-Kadi (2007) “Approximation pour le calcul du nombre moyen de renouvellements à la panne d’un système réparable et application à la détermination de la disponibilité”, 7e Congrès international de génie industriel, 5-8 juin 2007.

A. Ghasemi and S. Yacout (2005) “Optimal Condition Based Maintenance Policy for A System With Unobservable States”, In Proceeding of 35th C&IE, Istanbul, Turkey.

S. Yacout and A. Ghasemi (2005) “Condition-based maintenance using the proportional hazards model with imperfect information”, International Maintenance Excellence Conference.

A. Ghasemi and S. Yacout (2004) “Optimal Replacement in the Proportional Hazard Model of A Partially Observed System”, CORS/INFORMS Joint International Meeting, Banff, Canada.

A. Ghasemi and S. Yacout (2004) “Optimal Replacement Policy of a Condition Based Maintenance Model (CBM) and Imperfect Data”, Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS)/Optimization Days, HEC, Montreal.

C. Diallo, D. Aït-Kadi and A. Chelbi (2004) “A Joint Spare-Provisioning and Preventive Maintenance Strategy for Availability Maximization under Limited Resources”, PSAM 7–ESREL 2004, 14–18 June 2004; Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management, 2840-2846. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-410-4_455.