Publications

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.

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.

M. Asghari, H. Afshari, M.Y. Jaber, C. Searcy (2022), “Learning and forgetting interactions in manufacturing integrated with service processes,” 22nd International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck

H. Afshari, R. Farel, 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.

V. Krishna, 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.

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.

P. Jobinpicard, P., L. Leblanc, L. 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.

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.

H. Afshari, R. Farel, J.P. Gourlia, 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.

M. Sharafi, H. Afshari, T.Y. El-Mekkawy, A.V. Sleptchenko, 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.

H. Afshari, 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.

A Ghasemi, 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.

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

H. Afshari, M.H. Issa, 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, 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.

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

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

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

A. Saif, A., 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, A., 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, 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, 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, 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, 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.

A. Ghasemi, S. Yacout, 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, 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, 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, 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.

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

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

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

A. Ghasemi, 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.