Mehdi Abdollahi Kamran
Assistant Professor
Fax: +984431980251
Email: kamran.m uut.ac.ir
Academic Positions
- Visiting Research, 2017-2018
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Eindhoven, Netherlands,
- Faculty Member in the Department of Industrial and System Engineering, 2011-present
Urmia University of Technology (UUT), Urmia, Iran.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, 2014-2019
Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), Tehran, Iran.
Ph.D. Thesis: Planning and Scheduling in the Operating Rooms Based on an Adaptive Approach.
- MSc in Industrial Engineering, 2007-2009
Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), Tehran, Iran.
MS Thesis: Optimal Solution for Two-Dimensional Facility Layout Problem in The Case of Alternative Process Plans.
- BSc in Industrial Engineering, 2001-2005
Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), Tehran, Iran.
Field of Interest
Healthcare Operations Research; Stochastic Programming; Simulation-based Optimization; Soft Computing; MCDM problems; Facility layout Planning; Transportation Planning
Publications
Books/Book Chapters
- Writing a book chapter with the title of “CRM, SRM and Marketing in Supply Chain” in the book “Supply Chain Sustainability and Raw Material Management: Concepts and Processes”. IGI Global, Herskey, USA, 2012.
Journal Publications
- Kamran, M.A., Karimi, B., Dellaert, N., Demeulemeester, E. “Adaptive operating rooms planning and scheduling: a rolling horizon approach”. Operations Research for Health Care. (Accepted)
- Kamran, M.A., Karimi, B., Dellaert, N. “Uncertainty in Advance Scheduling Problem in Operating Room Planning”. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 126, 252-268, 2018. (ISI)
- Mahootchi, M., Forghani, K., Kamran, M.A. “A two-stage stochastic model for designing cellular manufacturing systems with simultaneous multiple routings and subcontracting.” Scientia Iranica E, 25(5), 2824-2837, 2018. (ISI)
- Kamran, M.A., Karimi, B. “Hospital Performance Features Modeling and Analysis Using Computer Simulation.” Journal of Soft Computing and Applications. (In Press)
- Kamran, M.A., Afsharfar, S., Lamei, S. “Effect of University Undergraduate Education on Students’ Entrepreneurship Spirit, Case Study: Urmia University of Technology”. Communications on Advanced Computational Science with Applications. (In Press)
- Kamran, M.A., khoshsirat, M., Mikaeil, R., Nikkhoo, F. “Ranking the saw ability of ornamental and building stones using different MCDM methods.” Journal of Engineering Research, 5(3), pp. 170-194, 2017. (ISI)
- Kamran, M.A., Ramezani, H., Masoumzadeh, S., Nikkhoo, F. “Traffic Light Signal Timing Using Simulation.” Communications on Advanced Computational Science with Applications, 1, pp. 1-11, 2017.
- Masoumzadeh, S., Solimanpur, M., Kamran, M.A. “A multi-objective fuzzy goal programming P-hub location and protection model with back-up hubs considering hubs establishment fixed costs.” Scientia Iranica E, 23(4), pp. 1941-1951, 2016. (ISI)
- Kamran, M.A., Karimi, B., Bakhtiari, H., Masoumzadeh, S. “A Resource Allocation Model in a Healthcare Emergency Center Using Goal Programming.” Journal of Engineering Research, 4(4), pp. 103-119, 2016. (ISI)
- Mikaeil, R., Kamran, M.A., Sadeghsalem, G., Ataei, M. “Ranking Sawability of dimension stone using PROMETHEE Method”. Journal of Mining & Environment, 6(2), pp. 263-271, 2015. (ISI)
- Kamran, M.A., Rezazadeh, Gh., Ghaffari, Sh. “An Investigation on Optimal Designing of Dynamic Vibration Absorbers.” Cumhuriyet Science Journal, 36, pp. 765-779, 2015. (ISI)
- Faroughi, S., Kamran, M.A., Lee, J. “A genetic algorithm approach for 2-D tensegrity form finding.” Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol. 17, Issue 1, pp. 41-52, 2014. (ISI)
- Solimanpur, M., Kamran, M.A. “Solving facilities location problem in the presence of alternative processing.” Computers & Industrial Engineering (59), 830-839, 2010. (ISI)
Conference Papers
- Kamran, M.A., Afsharfar, S. “Impact of Six Sigma in increase or decrease (change) of employee creativity in an organization.” International Conference on Management Tools & Techniques, Tehran, Iran. 2015. (in Persian)
- Kamran, M.A., Rezazadeh, Gh., Ghaffari, Sh. “An Investigation on Optimal Designing of Dynamic Vibration Absorbers.” 2nd National Conference on Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronic. 2015.
- Ghaffari, Sh., Kamran, M.A. “Network Marketing Success Factors.” National E-Conference on Applied and Research Approaches in Humanities and Management. 2015. (in Persian).
- Kamran, M.A., Safaei-Moghadam, A. “Identification and analysis of manufacturing technology transfer methods in aero engines based on China's best practices”. 12nd International Management Conference, Sharif University, Tehran, Iran. 2014. (in Persian)
- Kamran, M.A., Majzoubi, F., Paleshi, A. “Analysis of Service Time Distribution in a Call Center Network.” 2nd National Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems, Najaf Abad, Iran, 2014.
- Kamran, M.A., Solimanpur, M. “Presenting a mathematical programming formulation to determine the optimal solution of facilities location problem in a shop floor”. 11th Iranian Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, Tabriz, Iran, 2010. (in Persian)
Under Review & In-progress Papers
- Kamran, M.A., Karimi, B., Dellaert, N. “A Column-Generation-heuristic-based Benders’ decomposition for solving Adaptive Allocation Scheduling of patients in operating rooms”. Computers & Industrial Engineering. (1st Revision)
- Shafiee-Gol1, S., Kia, R., Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, R., Kazemi, M., Kamran, M.A. “The integration of parts scheduling, MRP, production planning and generalized fixed-charge transportation planning in design of a dynamic cellular manufacturing system”. RAIRO - Operations Research. (1st Revision)
- Solimanpur, M., Mansouri, Y., Kamran, M.A. “Determining location of facilities and parts route selection in the presence of alternative process plans and machine redundancy using mathematical programming and a heuristic algorithm.” Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. (Under Review)
- Aryafar, A., Shaffiee S.H., Mikaeil, R., Kamran, M.A., Shafiee S.H. “Selecting the suitable tunnel supporting system using fuzzy Delphi and multi-criteria decision making techniques, Case Study: Dolaei tunnel of Touyserkan, Iran.” International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering. (Under Review)
- Kamran, M.A., Abbasi, T. “Analysis of the factors inhibiting physical activities in the leisure times of students of Urmia University of Technology.” Research on University Sport. (in Persian) (Under Review)
Teaching & Educational experience
- Faculty member, Urmia University of Technology (UUT), 2011-present
- Guest Lecturer, Payame Noor University (PNU) of Urmia 2009-2011
- Guest Lecturer, Elmo-Fan University of Urmia 2013-2015
Courses
Probability & Statistics; Operation Research I; Simulation; Facility Location Planning; Facility Layout Planning; Engineering Economy.
Supervision of Students
- 7 students in B.Sc. Thesis.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Department Deputy: Department of Industrial Engineering, Urmia University of Technology, (September 2012 to July 2014).
Attended Seminars, Workshops and Schools
- Graduate Program Operations Management & Logistics PhD course Markov Decision Processes: Theory and Applications in November 2017.
- 14th Beta PhD symposium on September 26th, 2017 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Launch event of Beta Research School titled ‘Faces of Operations Management – A New Phase of Beta’ on November 2nd, 2017 in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Reviewer
Work experience
- Expert of Planning & Project Management, Omran Sule Co., Urmia, Iran.
- Expert of Planning & Project Management, Nedaye Elmo Sanat Co., Urmia, Iran.
- Expert of Planning & Project Management, Energy Consumption Researching center in Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
- Expert of Planning & Project Management, Iranian Fuel Conservation Organization (IFCO), Tehran, Iran.
- Expert of Planning & Project Management, Rah-Shahr (Architects, Urban Design, and Hydraulics & Energy Consultants), Tehran, Iran.
- Expert of Planning & Project Management & Quality Control Supervisor, Lujanak Co., Tehran, Iran.
- Expert of Work Study & Time Estimating and Balancing the Production Line, Iran Khodro, Tehran, Iran.
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