" Dr Mehdi Ghazanfari  "

Full Professor

Department: School of Industrial Engineering
Iran University of Science and Technology
Tehran, I.R. of Iran

Ph.D., University of New South wales (australia), 1995

Tel: +98-21-73-91-5060

 E_mail: Mehdiiust.ac.ir

Education and qualifications

PhD Degree (1994)

PhD Program: Industrial Engineering, Production Planning Models

Thesis Topic: A Multi-objective Hierarchical Production Planning under Uncertainty

Place: The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia

Master Degree (1989)

Master Program: Industrial Engineering, System Analysis

Place: The University of Amir kabir (poly-technique), Tehran, Iran

Graduate Degree (1986)

Graduate Program: Industrial Engineering

Place: Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST)

Employment

Associate professor, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, since 2003

Training Courses

I have professionally worked as a lecturer in Iran University of Science and Engineering (IUST) since 1994.

My training courses in PhD and Master Programs are as follows:

- The Theory of Fuzzy Logic and its Applications

- Expert Systems

- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

- Production Planning Models, Supply Chain Management

- The Meta heuristics for I.E. 2

Publications

A. Papers in International Journal

[1]  B. Nouri-Moghaddam, M. Ghazanfari, and M. Fathian, “A Novel Bio-Inspired Hybrid Multi-Filter Wrapper Gene Selection Method with Ensemble Classifier for Microarray Data,” arXiv preprint arXiv:210100819, 2021.

[2]  M. Ghazanfari and M. Hashempour, “A novel conceptual framework to identify the mineral laws in Iran: A real-case application of fuzzy TOPSIS method,” Decision Science Letters, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 163–174, 2021.

[3]  M. Ghazanfari, F. Karimi, M. R. Rasouli, and M. Moafi, “Enhancing Intelligent Aviation Operations Using Process Mining Techniques,” Journal of Transportation Research, 2020.

[4]  M. Ghazanfari and others, “An overlapping community detection algorithm based on local community and information flow expansion (LCFE) in weighted directed networks,” Decision Science Letters, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 547–558, 2020.

[5]  H. Sabzian, M. A. Shafia, M. Ghazanfari, and A. Bonyadi Naeini, “Modeling the Adoption and Diffusion of Mobile Telecommunications Technologies in Iran: A Computational Approach Based on Agent-Based Modeling and Social Network Theory,” Sustainability, vol. 12, no. 7, p. 2904, 2020.

[6]  A. Badiee and M. Ghazanfari, “Providing optimal model of gasoline monthly consumption prediction in Iran using econometric models,” Journal of Transportation Research, 2020.

[7]  H. Tayaran and M. Ghazanfari, “A Framework for Online Reverse Auction Based on Market Maker Learning with a Risk-Averse Buyer,” Mathematical Problems in Engineering, vol. 2020, 2020.

[8]  H. Kalantari, M. Ghazanfari, M. Fathian, and K. Shahanaghi, “Multi-objective optimization model in a heterogeneous weighted network through key nodes identification in overlapping communities,” Computers & Industrial Engineering, vol. 144, p. 106413, 2020.

[9]  A. Badiee, H. Kalantari, M. Ghazanfari, M. Fathian, and K. Shahanaghi, “Introducing drivers’ collaboration network: A two-layers social network perspective in road transportation system analysis,” Research in Transportation Business & Management, vol. 37, p. 100532, 2020.

[10] B. Nouri-Moghaddam, M. Ghazanfari, and M. Fathian, “A novel filter-wrapper hybrid gene selection approach for microarray data based on multi-objective forest optimization algorithm,” Decision Science Letters, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 271–290, 2020.

[11] H. Kalantari, M. Ghazanfari, M. Fathian, and K. Shahanaghi, “Presenting an algorithm for discovering the structure of communities in the road traffic drivers’ collaboration network in Iran (case study approach),” Journal of Transportation Research, 2020.

[12] M. Ghazanfari, H. Gilani, and F. Heidarpoor, “Water-Energy Nexuse of Bioenergy Network: A Fuzzy Goal Programming Model,” Journal of Energy Planning And Policy Research, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 7–44, 2020.

[13] M. Amini, M. Fathian, and M. Ghazanfari, “A boa-based adaptive strategy with multi-party perspective for automated multilateral negotiations,” Applied Intelligence, pp. 1–31, 2020.

[14] A. Badiee, H. Hajian, and M. Ghazanfari, “Development a New Model for Using Intelligent Taxis in the Metropolis of Tehran to Organize Public Transportation: Supply And Demand Equilibrium Approach,” Journal of Transportation Research, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 31–54, 2019.

[15] H. Mohammadi, M. Ghazanfari, M. S. Pishvaee, and E. Teimoury, “Fresh-product supply chain coordination and waste reduction using a revenue-and-preservation-technology-investment-sharing contract: A real-life case study,” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 213, pp. 262–282, 2019.

[16] A. Badiee and M. Ghazanfari, “Development of a monopoly pricing model for diffusion maximization in fuzzy weighted social networks with negative externalities of heterogeneous nodes using a case study,” Neural Computing and Applications, vol. 31, no. 10, pp. 6287–6301, 2019.

[17] M. Shamsollahi, A. Badiee, and M. Ghazanfari, “Using combined descriptive and predictive methods of data mining for coronary artery disease prediction: a case study approach,” Journal of AI and Data Mining, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 47–58, 2019.

[18] M. Ghazanfari, H. Mohammadi, M. S. Pishvaee, and E. Teimoury, “Fresh-product trade management under government-backed incentives: A case study of fresh flower market,” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. 66, no. 4, pp. 774–787, 2019.

[19] H. Mohammadi, M. Ghazanfari, E. Teimouri, and M. S. Pishvaee, “Optimization of Transactions in the Plant and Flower Organized Market Considering Third-Party Logistics Company under Uncertainty,” Modern Research in Decision Making, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 179–205, 2018.

[20] H. Beiranvand, M. Ghazanfari, H. Sahebi, and M. S. Pishvaee, “A robust crude oil supply chain design under uncertain demand and market price: A case study,” Oil & Gas Science and Technology--Revue d’IFP Energies nouvelles, vol. 73, p. 66, 2018.

[21] H. Mohammadi, M. Ghazanfari, M. S. Pishvaee, and E. Teimoury, “The revenue and preservation-technology investment sharing contract in the fresh-product supply chain: A game-theoretic approach,” Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, vol. 11, no. Special issue: 14th International Industrial Engineering Conference, pp. 132–149, 2018.

[22] M. Alinaghian, M. Ghazanfari, and S. G. Hamedani, “A new bi-objective periodic vehicle routing problem with maximization market share in an uncertain competitive environment,” Computational and Applied Mathematics, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 1680–1702, 2018.

[23] A. Yousefli, H. Kalantari, and M. Ghazanfari, “Stochastic transfer point location problem: A probabilistic rule-based approach,” Uncertain Supply Chain Management, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 65–74, 2018.

[24] M. Ghazanfari, A. Badiee, and F. Moslehi, “Identifying the Factors Affecting Marketing Success at One of the Branches of Tejarat Bank Using Data Mining Techniques,” Jounal of Marketing Management, vol. 13, no. 38, pp. 97–113, 2018.

[25] A. Badiee and M. Ghazanfari, “A monopoly pricing model for diffusion maximization based on heterogeneous nodes and negative network externalities (Case study: A novel product),” Decision Science Letters, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 287–300, 2018.

[26] A. M. Mosadeghrad, S. S. Shahebrahimi, and M. Ghazanfari, “Exploring the relationship between accreditation and hospital performance: using data mining approach,” Journal of School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 33–50, 2018.

[27] A. Namvar, M. Ghazanfari, and M. Naderpour, “A customer segmentation framework for targeted marketing in telecommunication,” in 2017 12th International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Knowledge Engineering (ISKE), 2017, pp. 1–6.

[28] A. Salehi, M. Ghazanfari, and M. Fathian, “Data mining techniques for anti money laundering,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 12, no. 20, pp. 10084–10094, 2017.

[29] S. NasehiMoghaddam and M. Ghazanfari, “Multiplicity and Exchange in the World Trade and Applied Diplomacy Structure Regarding Social Network Analysis,” Journal of Information Technology Management, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 613–636, 2017.

[30] M. Alinaghian, M. Ghazanfari, N. Norouzi, and H. Nouralizadeh, “A novel model for the time dependent competitive vehicle routing problem: Modified random topology particle swarm optimization,” Networks and Spatial Economics, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 1185–1211, 2017.

[31] S. NasehiMoghaddam, M. Ghazanfari, and B. Teimourpour, “A Hybrid Cuckoo Search for Direct Blockmodeling,” Information Systems & Telecommunication, p. 66, 2017.

[32] S. N. Moghaddam, M. Ghazanfari, and B. Teimourpour, “Social structure discovery using genetic algorithm,” International Journal of Applied Metaheuristic Computing (IJAMC), vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1–26, 2017.

[33] E. Rahimikia, S. Mohammadi, T. Rahmani, and M. Ghazanfari, “Detecting corporate tax evasion using a hybrid intelligent system: A case study of Iran,” International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, vol. 25, pp. 1–17, 2017.

[34] M. Rasouli, M. Ghazanfari, and H. Eshuis, “A process aware information system to support agility in relief operations,” in 13th International Conference on Industrial Engineering (IIEC 2017), 2017.

[35] S. NasehiMoghaddam and M. Ghazanfari, “Structure and causality in the world system,” Social Network Analysis and Mining, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 1–12, 2016.

[36] R. Ghesmati, M. Ghazanfari, and M. S. Pishvaee, “A robust fuzzy-probabilistic programming model for a reliable supply chain network design problem,” Advances in Industrial Engineering, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 53–68, 2016.

[37] N. Ghaffari-Nasab, M. Ghazanfari, and E. Teimoury, “Hub-and-spoke logistics network design for third party logistics service providers,” International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 49–61, 2016.

[38] M. Ahmadi and H. Shavandi, “Sequential and Dynamic Decisions on Sales Price and Accepting the Customer’s Demand by Markov Decision Process,” Advances in Industrial Engineering, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 1–12, 2016.

[39] M. A. M. A. Kermani, A. Badiee, A. Aliahmadi, M. Ghazanfari, and H. Kalantari, “Introducing a procedure for developing a novel centrality measure (Sociability Centrality) for social networks using TOPSIS method and genetic algorithm,” Computers in Human Behavior, vol. 56, pp. 295–305, 2016.

[40] H. Mohammadi, M. Ghazanfari, H. Nozari, and O. Shafiezad, “Combining the theory of constraints with system dynamics: A general model (case study of the subsidized milk industry),” International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 102–108, 2015.

[41] M. A. Shalchi Tousi, M. Ghazanfari, and A. Makui, “A model of brand competition for durable goods supply chains in a dynamic framework,” Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 61–85, 2015.

[42] S. N. Moghadam and M. Ghazanfari, “Joint analysis of trade and diplomacy,” in 2015 7th Conference on Information and Knowledge Technology (IKT), 2015, pp. 1–8.

[43] N. Ghaffari--Nasab, M. Ghazanfari, A. Saboury, and M. Fathollah, “The single allocation hub location problem: a robust optimisation approach,” European Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 147–170, 2015.

[44] M. Ghazanfari and A. Yazdani, “Influence of MWCNTs on the formation, structure and magnetic properties of magnetite,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, vol. 40, pp. 152–157, 2015.

[45] N. Ghaffari-Nasab, M. Ghazanfari, and E. Teimoury, “Robust optimization approach to the design of hub-and-spoke networks,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 76, no. 5–8, pp. 1091–1110, 2015.

[46] A. ZERAAT, M. GHAZANFARI, and M. FATHIAN, “Experts Ranking in Online Communities Using Combination of Text and Link Analysis,” International Journal of Natural and Engineering Sciences, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 18–21, 2014.

[47] M. Ghazanfari, F. Johar, and A. Yazdani, “Synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4 Ag core-shell: structural, morphological, and magnetic properties,” Journal of Ultrafine Grained and Nanostructured Materials, vol. 47, no. 2, pp. 97–103, 2014.

[48] M. Ghazanfari and A. Yazdani, “Synthesis of normal spinel magnetite/MWNT nanocomposite,” Advances in Nanocomposite Research, 2014.

[49] H. Kalantari, A. Yousefli, M. Ghazanfari, and K. Shahanaghi, “Fuzzy transfer point location problem: a possibilistic unconstrained nonlinear programming approach,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 70, no. 5–8, pp. 1043–1051, 2014.

[50] B. Barakati, A. Yazdani, F. Soheilian, and M. Ghazanfari, “Why and how the zigzag edge of suspended graphene sheet where deformed,” in Advanced Materials Research, 2014, vol. 829, pp. 204–207.

[51] A. Yousefli, M. Ghazanfari, and M. B. Abiri, “An Integrated Model for Optimization Oriented Decision Aiding and Rule Based Decision Making in Fuzzy Environment,” Journal of Fuzzy Set Valued Analysis, vol. 2014, pp. 1–13, 2014.

[52] M. R. Gholamian, S. M. T. F. Ghomi, and M. Ghazanfari, “Applying FARSJUM intelligent system to derive priorities in sparse hierarchical problems,” Soft Computing, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 299–311, 2014.

[53] H. Kalantari, A. Badiee, and M. Ghazanfari, “A new heuristic model for fuzzy transfer point location problem,” Journal of Uncertain Systems, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 31–43, 2014.

[54] M. Ghazanfari, S. Rouhani, and M. Jafari, “A fuzzy TOPSIS model to evaluate the Business Intelligence competencies of Port Community Systems,” Polish Maritime Research, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 86–96, 2014.

[55] S. A. Badri, M. Ghazanfari, and K. Shahanaghi, “A multi-criteria decision-making approach to solve the product mix problem with interval parameters based on the theory of constraints,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 70, no. 5–8, pp. 1073–1080, 2014.

[56] S. Badri, M. Ghazanfari, and A. Makui, “An integrated model for product mix problem and scheduling considering overlapped operations,” Decision Science Letters, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 523–534, 2014.

[57] N. Ghaffari-Nasab, S. G. Ahari, and M. Ghazanfari, “A hybrid simulated annealing based heuristic for solving the location-routing problem with fuzzy demands,” Scientia Iranica, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 919–930, 2013.

[58] N. Ghaffari-Nasab, M. Ghazanfari, and E. Teimoury, “Design of Robust Hub-and-Spoke Logistics Network with Stochastic Demands for Logistics Service Providers,” Journal of Industrial Engineering Research in Production Systems, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 97–107, 2013.

[59] H. Nik, Z. Nasab, Y. Salmani, and N. Shahriari, “The relationship between financial development indicators and human capital in Iran,” Management Science Letters, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 1261–1272, 2013.

[60] M. Ghazanfari, K. Shahanaghi, H. Kalantari, A. Badiee, and M. R. Hamidi, “A Possibilistic Mixed Integer Nonlinear Programming Approach in Solving the Fuzzy Facility Location--Allocation Problem,” International Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 24, no. 4, pp. 269–276, 2013.

[61] H. Kalantari, A. Badiee, M. Ghazanfari, and K. Shahanaghi, “Fully Fuzzy Transfer Point Location Problem: A Possibilistic Unconstrained Nonlinear Programming Approach,” International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Production Research, 2012.

[62] N. Norouzi, R. Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, M. Ghazanfari, M. Alinaghian, and A. Salamatbakhsh, “A new multi-objective competitive open vehicle routing problem solved by particle swarm optimization,” Networks and Spatial Economics, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 609–633, 2012.

[63] A. Yousefli and M. Ghazanfari, “A stochastic decision support system for economic order quantity problem,” Advances in Fuzzy Systems, vol. 2012, 2012.

[64] S. Rouhani, M. Ghazanfari, and M. Jafari, “Evaluation model of business intelligence for enterprise systems using fuzzy TOPSIS,” Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 39, no. 3, pp. 3764–3771, 2012.

[65] M. Ghazanfari, S. Alizadeh, and B. Teimorpour, “Data mining and knowledge discovery,” Publication of Iran University of Science and Technology. 2011.

[66] M. Ghazanfari, M. Jafari, and S. Rouhani, “An Assessment model for Intelligence Competencies of Accounting Information Systems,” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 1–7, 2011.

[67] M. Alinaghian, M. Ghazanfari, A. Salamatbakhsh, and N. Norouzi, “A new competitive approach on multi-objective periodic vehicle routing problem,” International Journal of Applied Operational Research-An Open Access Journal, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 33–43, 2011.

[68] M. Ghazanfari, M. Fathiyan, and M. Raeis Safari, “Measuring of information technology governance maturity in Iranian financial services industry Comparison between state & private bank sectors using the COBIT4. 1 framework,” Journal of information technology management, vol. 3, no. 6, 2011.

[69] M. Ghazanfari, S. Rouhani, M. Jafari, and P. Akhavan, “Association rule approach for evaluation of business intelligence for enterprise systems,” IUP Journal of Computer Sciences, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 21–38, 2011.

[70] R. S. A. EBN, M. GHAZANFARI, and S. M. SHABANI, “DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR BALANCED SCORE CARD PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT: A CASE STUDY OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE STAFF,” 2011.

[71] S. J. Sadjadi, M. Ghazanfari, and A. Yousefli, “Fuzzy pricing and marketing planning model: A possibilistic geometric programming approach,” Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 3392–3397, 2010.

[72] M. Ghazanfari, M. Fathian, M. Jafari, and S. Rouhani, “Process Mining Approach to Promote Business Intelligence in Iranian Detectives’ Police,” in International Conference on Networked Digital Technologies, 2010, pp. 135–142.

[73] F. Ahmadizar, M. Ghazanfari, and S. M. T. F. Ghomi, “Group shops scheduling with makespan criterion subject to random release dates and processing times,” Computers & Operations Research, vol. 37, no. 1, pp. 152–162, 2010.

[74] M. Hesani, A. Yazdani, B. A. Ravan, and M. Ghazanfari, “The effect of particle size on the characteristics of FeCo nanoparticles,” Solid state communications, vol. 150, no. 13–14, pp. 594–597, 2010.

[75] M. F. Zarandi and A. Alaeddini, “Using adaptive nero-fuzzy systems to monitor linear quality profiles,” Journal of Uncertain Systems, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 147–160, 2010.

[76] A. Danandeh, M. Ghazanfari, R. Tavakoli-Moghaddam, and M. Alinaghian, “A swift heuristic algorithm based on capacitated clustering for the open periodic vehicle routing problem,” in Proceedings of the 9th WSEAS international conference on Artificial intelligence, knowledge engineering and data bases, World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS), Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA, 2010, pp. 208–214.

[77] A. Alaeddini, M. Ghazanfari, and M. A. Nayeri, “A hybrid fuzzy-statistical clustering approach for estimating the time of changes in fixed and variable sampling control charts,” Information Sciences, vol. 179, no. 11, pp. 1769–1784, 2009.

[78] H. Rezazadeh, M. Ghazanfari, M. Saidi-Mehrabad, and S. J. Sadjadi, “An extended discrete particle swarm optimization algorithm for the dynamic facility layout problem,” Journal of Zhejiang University-Science A, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 520–529, 2009.

[79] M. Ghazanfari, A. Yousefli, M. S. J. Ameli, and A. Bozorgi-Amiri, “A new approach to solve time--cost trade-off problem with fuzzy decision variables,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 42, no. 3–4, pp. 408–414, 2009.

[80] M. Ghazanfari, S. Rouhani, M. Jafari, and M. T. Taghavifard, “ERP requirements for supporting management decisions and business intelligence.,” IUP Journal of Information Technology, vol. 5, no. 3, 2009.

[81] H. Rezazadeh, M. Ghazanfari, S. J. Sadjadi, M. Aryanezhad, A. Makui, and others, “Linear programming embedded particle swarm optimization for solving an extended model of dynamic virtual cellular manufacturing systems,” Journal of applied research and technology, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 83–108, 2009.

[82] F. Ahmadizar, M. Ghazanfari, and S. M. T. F. Ghomi, “Application of chance-constrained programming for stochastic group shop scheduling problem,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 321–334, 2009.

[83] S. Alizadeh and M. Ghazanfari, “Learning FCM by chaotic simulated annealing,” Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 1182–1190, 2009.

[84] M. Ghazanfari and S. Alizadeh, “Learning fcm with simulated annealing,” Simulated Annealing, p. 89, 2008.

[85] M. Ghazanfari, S. Malek Mohamadi, and S. Alizadeh, “Data-mining application for country segmentation based on the RFM model,” International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 126–140, 2008.

[86] A. Yousefli, M. Ghazanfari, K. Shahanaghi, and M. Heydari, “A new heuristic model for fully fuzzy project scheduling,” Journal of Uncertain Systems, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 75–80, 2008.

[87] M. Ghazanfari, A. Ebnerasoul, P. Alimirzai, and M. Jafari, “IT Value Measurement with a Combinatorial Approach,” International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Production Management, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 103–116, 2008.

[88] M. Ghazanfari, A. Alaeddini, S. T. A. Niaki, and M.-B. Aryanezhad, “A clustering approach to identify the time of a step change in Shewhart control charts,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, vol. 24, no. 7, pp. 765–778, 2008.

[89] M. Ghazanfari, K. Shahanaghi, and A. Yousefli, “An application of possibility goal programming to the time-cost trade off problem,” Journal of Uncertain Systems, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 22–28, 2008.

[90] M. R. Gholamian, S. M. T. F. Ghomi, and M. Ghazanfari, “A hybrid system for multiobjective problems--A case study in NP-hard problems,” Knowledge-Based Systems, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 426–436, 2007.

[91] M. Ghazanfari, K. Shahanaghi, A. Yousefli, and M. B. Abiry, “A new approach to obtain possibility distributions of fuzzy decision variables in possibility linear programming problems,” Frontiers Science Series, vol. 49, p. 59, 2007.

[92] M. H. F. Zarandi, A. Alaeddini, I. B. Turksen, and M. Ghazanfari, “A neuro-fuzzy multi-objective design of Shewhart control charts,” in Analysis and Design of Intelligent Systems using Soft Computing Techniques, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2007, pp. 842–852.

[93] M. R. Gholamian, S. M. T. Fatemi Ghomi, and M. Ghazanfari, “FARSJUM, a fuzzy system for ranking sparse judgment matrices: a case study in soccer tournaments,” International Journal of Uncertainty, Fuzziness and Knowledge-Based Systems, vol. 15, no. 01, pp. 115–129, 2007.

[94] S. Alizadeh, M. Ghazanfari, M. Jafari, and S. Hooshmand, “Learning FCM by tabu search,” International Journal of Computer Science, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 142–149, 2007.

[95] M. Ghazanfari, S. Alizadeh, M. Fathian, and D. E. Koulouriotis, “Comparing simulated annealing and genetic algorithm in learning FCM,” Applied Mathematics and Computation, vol. 192, no. 1, pp. 56–68, 2007.

[96] M. R. Sadrabadi, M. Ghazanfari, M. Seidi, and F. Shamsaei, “Development of a continuous facility location model via simulation,” in Applied Simulation and Modelling: 16 th IASTED International Conference Proceedings, 2007.

[97] M. Ghazanfari and M. Rezaei, “An introduction to fuzzy sets theory,” Iran University of Science and Technology Press, Tehran, Iran, 2006.

[98] M. Nojavan and M. Ghazanfari, “A fuzzy ranking method by desirability index,” Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 27–34, 2006.

[99] M. R. Gholamian, S. M. T. F. Ghomi, and M. Ghazanfari, “A hybrid intelligent system for multiobjective decision making problems,” Computers & Industrial Engineering, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 26–43, 2006.

[100]  M. R. Gholamian, S. M. T. F. Ghomi, and M. Ghazanfari, “A Case Study in NP-Hard Problems,” in Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations II: IFIP TC12 and WG12. 5-Second IFIP Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations (AIAI-2005), Sept. 7-9, 2005, Beijing, China, 2006, vol. 187, p. 1.

[101]  M. R. Gholamian, S. M. T. F. Ghomi, and M. Ghazanfari, “A hybrid computational intelligent system for multiobjective supplier selection problem,” International Journal of Management and Decision Making, vol. 7, no. 2–3, pp. 216–233, 2006.

[102]  M. R. Gholamian, S. M. T. F. Ghomi, and M. Ghazanfari, “A hybrid systematic design for multiobjective market problems: a case study in crude oil markets,” Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 495–509, 2005.

[103]  P. Akhavan and M. Ghazanfari, “Exploring BPR as an Enabler for Enterprise Resource Planning,” Applied Computing and Informatics Journal, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 31–46, 2005.

[104]  M. R. Gholamian, S. M. T. F. Ghomi, and M. Ghazanfari, “A Fuzzy System for Multiobjective Problems,” in IFIP International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, 2005, pp. 1–13.

[105]  M. NOUJAVAN and M. GHAZANFARI, “DEVELOPING A 0-1 MULTI-CHOICE KNAPSACK PROBLEM USING FUZZY SETS,” 2004.

[106]  M. Ghazanfari and M. Nojavan, “Educing inconsistency in fuzzy AHP by mathematical programming models,” Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research, vol. 21, no. 03, pp. 379–391, 2004.

[107]  M. R. Gholamian, S. M. T. Fatemi Ghomi, and M. Ghazanfari, “A systematic design of multiobjective problem solutions with fuzzy rule based systems,” in Proceedings of the 6th International Multi-Objective Programming and Goal Programming conference (MOPGP’04). Hammamet, Tunisia, 2004.

[108]  S.-C. Wang, “Simulated annealing,” in Interdisciplinary Computing in Java Programming, Springer, Boston, MA, 2003, pp. 59–79.

[109]  M. Ghazanfari and Z. Kazemi, “The principle of expert systems,” Tehran: Iran University of Science and Technology, 2003.

[110]  A. Ahamdi, M. Ghazanfari, A. Aliahmadi, and A. Mohebi, “Strategic planning for implementing e-government in Iran: Formulating the strategies,” Farda Management Journal, vol. 2, 2003.

[111]  M. Ghazanfari, M. Jafari, and S. Alizadeh, “An approach to solve fuzzy system dynamics problems,” in Proceedings of 21st International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, paper, 2003, vol. 240.

[112]  M. Ghazanfari, B. A. Murtagh, P. Mathew, and others, “An Interactive Multi-objective Model for Hierarchical Production Planning under Uncertainty,” in Sixth International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering: Manufacturing; a Global Perspective; Proceedings, The, 1995, p. 75.

[113]  M. Ghazanfari, B. A. Murtagh, M. Syed, P. Mathew, and others, “Safety Stock Problem in Modelling Hierarchical Production Planning Under Uncertainty,” in Sixth International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering: Manufacturing; a Global Perspective; Proceedings, The, 1995, p. 311.

[114]  S. Alizadeh, M. Ghazanfari, and M. Fathian, “Using data mining for learning and clustering FCM,” International journal of computational intelligence, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 118–125, 2008.

B. International Conference Papers

1 . Ghazanfari, M., Murtagh, B. A. and Mathew, P. (1995), "An Interactive Multi- objective Model for Hierarchical Production Planning under Uncertainty", Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, Melbourne, Australia, pp 75-86.

2. Ghazanfari, M., Murtagh, B. A., Syed M., and Mathew, P. (1995), "Safety Stock Problem in Modeling Hierarchical Production Planning under Uncertainty", Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, Melbourne, Australia, pp 311-318.

3. Ghazanfari, M., Murtagh, B. A., Syed M., and Mathew, P. (1995), "Horizon Planning in the Modeling of Hierarchical Production Planning under Uncertainty", Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Optimization, Gold Coast, Australia, may 6-9.

4. Ghazanfari, M. (1997), "Corporate Culture, A Case Study in Iran", Symposium on Corporate Culture for Productivity, 28-31 July 1997, Philippines.

5. Ghazanfari, M., and M. Mellatparast (1999), "A Fuzzy MADM Model for B/C Analysis with Qualitative and Quantitative Attributes ", Proceedings of the ASB/ ACORS Conference, Canada.

6. Ghazanfari, M. and Z. Yaghoobi (1999), "A Genetic Algorithm Model to Solve n/m/F/ Cmax Flow Shop Problems" Proceedings of the 4 th Annual International Conference on IE Theory, Applications and Practice, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

7. Ghazanfari, M., and M. Mellatparast (1999), "Using TOPSIS Method to Solve a Fuzzy MADM Model for B/C Analysis ", Proceedings of the 4 th Annual International Conference on IE Theory, Applications and Practice, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 9

8. Ghazanfari, M, Mellatparast, M., (2000) "A New Project Assessment Model Using Fuzzy B/C Analysis Based On The Merged Weights" The Proceedings Of 15 th International Conference On Multiple Criteria Decision Making 10-14 July 2000 Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.

9. Saidi, M., Ghazanfari, M, and Fathian, M., (2000) "The Development of an Expert System for Human Resources Management in an Iranian R 9 D Center" The Proceeding of 27 th Inter. Conf. on Computer & I.E., Beijing, China, 2000.

10. Ghazanfari, M., Nojavan, M., (2001) "Development A Two-Dimensional MADM Model By Certainty Factor" Proceedings of the 9 th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering–Theory, Applications, and Practice, San Francisco, CA, USA, November 18-20, 2001

11. Ghazanfari, M., Ahmadvand, A., (2001) "Using Crisp-Fuzzy Numbers To Model MRP Under Lead Time Uncertainty" Proceedings of the 9 th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering–Theory, Applications, and Practice, San Francisco, CA, USA, November 18-20, 2001

12. Nojavan, M., Ghazanfari, M., (2001) "A New Fuzzy Ranking Method By Domain Separation" Proceedings of the 6 th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering–Theory, Applications, and Practice, San Francisco, CA, USA, November 18-20, 2001

13. Ghazanfari, M., Golmohammadi, D., (2001) "Material planning for a Multi-product System under TOC" The first National Industrial Engineering Conference, 30-31 May 2221, Tehran Iran

14. Gholypur, M., Ghazanfari, M., and Nojavan, M., (2001) “Using Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm for Business Negotiation with Maximum Joint Gain in e-commerce” Proceeding of the first EuroAsia-ICT Conference (Advances in Information and Communication Technology) Shiraz, Iran. October 2002 10

15. Ghazanfari, M., and Charoosh A., (2002) “A Comparative Study on Employment Impacts of e-commerce” Proceeding of the first EuroAsia-ICT Conference (Advances in Information and Communication Technology) Shiraz, Iran. October 2002

16. Ghazanfari, M., Alizadeh, S. and Jafari, M., (2002) “Using Fuzzy Expert System for Solving Fuzzy System Dynamics” Proceeding of the first EuroAsia-ICT Conference (Advances in Information and Communication Technology) Shiraz, Iran. October 2002

17. Ghazanfari, M., Jafari, M., Alizadeh, S.(2003),“An Approach to Solve Fuzzy System Dynamics Problems” 21 st International conference system Dynamics Society, NY, USA, July 20 -24 , 2003

18. Ahmadi, A., Ghazanfari, M., (2003) “Strategic Planning for Implementing e-Government in Iran: Formulating the Strategic” the first conference on Information, Knowledge and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2003

19. Ahmadi, A., Ghazanfari, M., Aliahmadi, A., (2003) “Strategic Planning for implementing e-Government in Iran,” International Symposium on Tele-communications (ISI) Isfahan, Iran, 2003

20 . Gholamian, M, R., Fatemi Ghomi, S, M, T., Ghazanfari, M., (2004) "A Systematic Design of Multi-objective Problem Solutions with Fuzzy Rule based System", Proceedings of the Sixth International Multi-Objective Programming and Goal Programming Conference, Hummamet, Tunisia

21. Norang, A., Ghazanfari, M., Saghiri, M., (2004) "Cluster analysis of lean production criteria in cell formatting", Int. Conf. of Industrial Engineering, 2004

22. Gholamian, M, R., Fatemi Ghomi, S, M, T. ,Ghazanfari, M., (2005) "A Fuzy System for Multi-objective Problems", Artifical Intelligence Applications and Innovations, 1-13, Springer US.

23. Rezaei Sadrabadi, M., Ghazanfari, M., Seidi, M., Shamsaei, F., (2007) "Development of a continuous facility location model via simulation", Proceedings of the 16th IASTED International Conference on Applied Simulation and Modelling, ASM 2007 11

24. Danandeh, A., Ghazanfari, M., Tavakoli-Moghaddam, Alinaghian, M., (2010), “A Swift Heuristic Algorithm based on Capacitated Clustering for the Open Periodic Vehicle Routing Problem”, Proceedings of the 9th WSEAS international conference on Artificial intelligence, knowledge engineering and data bases, World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS), Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA, pp 208-214

25. Ghazanfari, M., Badri, A. (2011), " Solving the product mix problem using the harmony search algorithm " 4th International Conference of Iranian Operations Research Society, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences , University of Guilan , 2011

26. Ghazanfari, M., Badiee, A., Kalantari,H., (2012) " Fuzzy models for Transfer Point Location Problem " 5th national & 3rd international Logistics & Supply Chain Conference,2012 12

Books (Written or Translated in Persian Language)

1. Ghazanfari, M., Saghiri, S., (2000) “Production Management Systems”, Tehran: Iran University of Science and Engineering (IUST) press.

2. Ghazanfari, M., (2002) “Systematic Benchmarking”, Tehran: Iran University of Science and Engineering (IUST) press.

3. Ghazanfari, M., Kazemi, Z., (2003) “The Principle of Expert Systems”, Tehran: Iran University of Science and Engineering (IUST) press.

4. Ghazanfari, M., (2003) “Main Keys to Improve Factory Performance”, Tehran: Iran University of Science and Engineering (IUST) press.

5. Ghazanfari, M., Arkat, J., (2004) “An Introduction to Neural Networks”, Tehran: Iran University of Science and Engineering (IUST) press.

6. Ghazanfari, M., Rezaei, M., (2006) “An Introduction to Fuzzy Set Theory”, Tehran: Iran University of Science and Engineering (IUST) press.

7. Ghazanfari, M., Fathola, M., (2008) “An Introduction to Supply Chain Management”, Tehran: Iran University of Science and Engineering (IUST) press.

8. Ghazanfari, M., Alizade, S., Taymourpour, B., (2008) “Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery”, Tehran: Iran University of Science and Engineering (IUST) press.

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