Publications

Dr. Ahmed Azab, P.Eng.

Chapters in Books

Salimpour, S., Viaux, S-C., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2020). A Clustering-Sequencing Approach for the Facility Layout Problem. In Manufacturing Systems: Recent Progress and Future Directions. Nova.

Allahyari, M. Z., & Azab, A. (2017). Facility Layout Problem for Cellular Manufacturing Systems. In Computational Optimization in Engineering: Paradigms and Applications (pp. 99-132). IntechOpen, London. https://doi.org/10.5772/67313

Azab, A., ElMaraghy, H. A., & Samy, S. N. (2009). Reconfiguring process plans: a new approach to minimize change. In Changeable and reconfigurable manufacturing systems (pp. 179-194). Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-067-8_10

Azab, A., Perusi, G., ElMaraghy, H. A., & Urbanic, J. (2007). Semi-generative macro-process planning for reconfigurable manufacturing. In Digital enterprise technology (pp. 251-258). Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-49864-5_29

Articles in Refereed/Peer Reviewed Journals

In Press

El-Gaddar, A., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2024). A Part-Mix Batch-Sizing and Machinability Data System for Milling Operations: An Optimal Sustainable Cost of Quality Approach. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Jajou, A., Azab, A., & Kassem, S. (2023). Vehicle Routing Decision-Support System Development using Integer Programming and Heuristics: A Model-Driven Structured Approach. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 18(1), 129-138. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJISE.2023.10059413

2024

Azab, A., Osman, H., & Baki, M. F. (2024). CAPP-GPT: A Computer-Aided Process Planning-Generative Pretrained Transformer Framework for Smart Manufacturing. Manufacturing Letters Special Issue (NAMRC 52).

El-Gaddar, A., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2024). Machinability Data Systems for Milling Operations: An Optimal Sustainable Cost of Quality Approach. Manufacturing Letters Special Issue (NAMRC 52).

Elmeligy, M. M., Shaaban, M. F., Azzouz, M. A., Azab, A., & Mokhtar, M. (2024). Optimal dispatch of a mobile storage unit to support electric vehicles charging stations. IET Intelligent Transport Systems, 18(1), 129-138.

Osman, H., Azab, A., Hasan, R. B., & Baki, M. F. (2024). Mass Customization using Hybrid Manufacturing and Smart Assembly: An Optimal Configuration and Platform Design Approach. Manufacturing Letters Special Issue (NAMRC 52).

Rice, S., Azab, A., & Saad, S. (2024). Solving Inverse Kinematics using a Hybridized Evolutionary and Deep Learning Approach. Manufacturing Letters Special Issue (NAMRC 52).

2023

Chowdhury, N. T., Baki, F., & Azab, A. (2023). The Setup Carryover Assignment Problem. Operations Research Forum, 4(2).

Hasan, R. B., Osman, H., Azab, A., & Baki, F. (2023). Improvement to an existing multi-level capacitated lot sizing problem considering setup carryover, backlogging, and emission control. Manufacturing Letters, 35, 28-39.

Marzia, S., & Azab, A. (2023). Automated process planning and dynamic scheduling for smart manufacturing: A systematic literature review. Manufacturing Letters, 35, 861-872.

Mustafa, Z., Awad, A. S., Azzouz, M., & Azab, A. (2023). Fault identification for photovoltaic systems using a multi-output deep learning approach.Expert Systems with Applications, 211, 118551.

Osman, H., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2023). Optimal process planning for hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 145(6), 061013.

Sakib, M. S., Osman, H., Azab, A., & Baki, F. (2023). Product-platform design and multi-period, multi-platform lot-sizing for hybrid manufacturing considering stochastic demand and processing time. Manufacturing Letters, 35, 20-27.

Vital-Soto, A., Baki, M. F., & Azab, A. (2023). A multi-objective mathematical model and evolutionary algorithm for the dual-resource flexible job-shop scheduling problem with sequencing flexibility. Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, 35(3), 626-668.

2022

Britt, J., Li, X., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2022). Stochastic goal programming and metaheuristics for the master surgical scheduling problem. International Journal of Operational Research, 43(1-2), 5-41.

Pourvaziri, H., Salimpour, S., Akhavan Niaki, S. T., & Azab, A. (2022). Robust facility layout design for flexible manufacturing: a doe-based heuristic. International Journal of Production Research, 60(18), 5633-5654.

2021

Amer, A., Azab, A., Azzouz, M. A., & Awad, A. S. (2021). A Stochastic Program for Siting and Sizing Fast Charging Stations and Small Wind Turbines in Urban Areas. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 12(2), 1217-1228. https://doi.org/10.1109/TSTE.2020.3039910

Britt, J., Baki, M. F., Azab, A., Chaouch, A., & Li, X. (2021). A stochastic hierarchical approach for the master surgical scheduling problem. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 158, 107385.

Elmeligy, M. M., Shaaban, M. F., Azab, A., Azzouz, M. A., & Mokhtar, M. (2021). A Mobile Energy Storage Unit Serving Multiple EV Charging Stations. Energies, 14(10), 2969.

Naderi, B., & Azab, A. (2021). Production scheduling for reconfigurable assembly systems: Mathematical modeling and algorithms. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 162, 107741.

Salimpour, S., Pourvaziri, H., & Azab, A. (2021). Semi-robust layout design for cellular manufacturing in a dynamic environment. Computers & Operations Research, 133, 105367.

2020

Alcelay, M., Azab, A., Baki, F., Yavari, S., & Britt, J. (2020). Machine scheduling for multitask machining. Journal of Optimization in Industrial Engineering. https://doi.org/10.22094/joie.2020.1869865.1660

Amer, A., Azzouz, M. A., Azab, A., & Awad, A. S. (2020). Stochastic Planning for Optimal Allocation of Fast Charging Stations and Wind-Based DGs. IEEE Systems Journal. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSYST.2020.3012939

Bhale, S., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2020). Grouping and sequencing of machining operations for high-volume transfer lines. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 34(3), 211-244. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMTM.2020.107310

Vital Soto, A., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2020). A decision support system for the flexible job-shop scheduling problem with a bacterial foraging optimization algorithm. Journal of Manufacturing Systems.

2019

A. Abd, M., Al Rubeaai, S. F., Salimpour, S., & Azab, A. (2019). Evolutionary game theoretical approach for equilibrium of cross-border traffic. Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics, 7(1), 1611-1626. https://doi.org/10.1080/21680566.2019.1670116

Naderi, B., Azab, A., & Borooshan, K. (2019). A realistic multi-manned five-sided mixed-model assembly line balancing and scheduling problem with moving workers and limited workspace. International Journal of Production Research, 57(3), 643-661. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2018.1476786

2018

Allahyari, M. Z., & Azab, A. (2018). Mathematical modeling and multi-start search simulated annealing for unequal-area facility layout problem. Expert Systems with Applications, 91, 46-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2017.07.049.

Chowdhury, N. T., Baki, M. F., & Azab, A. (2018). Dynamic Economic Lot-Sizing Problem: A new O(T) Algorithm for the Wagner-Whitin Model. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 117, 6-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2018.01.010

2017

Soto, A. V., Chowdhury, N. T., Allahyari, M. Z., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2017). Mathematical modeling and hybridized evolutionary LP local search method for lot-sizing with supplier selection, inventory shortage, and quantity discounts. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 109, 96-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2017.04.027

2016

Azab, A. (2016). Quadratic assignment problem mathematical modelling for process planning. International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 29(5), 561-580. https://doi.org/10.1080/0951192X.2015.1067922

2015

Naderi, B., & Azab, A. (2015). An improved model and novel simulated annealing for distributed job shop problems. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 81(1-4), 693-703. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-015-7080-8

Naderi, B., & Azab, A. (2015). Modeling and scheduling a flexible manufacturing cell with parallel processing capability. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 11, 18-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2015.05.006

2014

Naderi, B., & Azab, A. (2014). Modeling and heuristics for scheduling of distributed job shops. Expert Systems with Applications, 41(17), 7754-7763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2014.06.023

Ziout, A., Azab, A., & Atwan, M. (2014). A holistic approach for decision on selection of end-of-life products recovery options. Journal of Cleaner Production, 65, 497-516. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.10.001

2013

Azab, A., ElMaraghy, H., Nyhuis, P., Pachow-Frauenhofer, J., & Schmidt, M. (2013). Mechanics of change: A framework to reconfigure manufacturing systems. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 6(2), 110-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2012.12.002

Roshanaei, V., Azab, A., & ElMaraghy, H. (2013). Mathematical modelling and a meta-heuristic for flexible job shop scheduling. International Journal of Production Research, 51(20), 6247-6274. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2013.827806

Ziout, A., Azab, A., Altarazi, S., & ElMaraghy, W. H. (2013). Multi-criteria decision support for sustainability assessment of manufacturing system reuse. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 6(1), 59-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2012.10.006

2011

Azab, A., Ziout, A., & ElMaraghy, W. (2011). Modeling and optimization for disassembly planning. Jordan Journal
of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 5(1).

2009

ElMaraghy, H., Azab, A., Schuh, G., & Pulz, C. (2009). Managing variations in products, processes and manufacturing systems. CIRP annals, 58(1), 441-446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2009.04.001

Mohib, A., Azab, A., & ElMaraghy, H. (2009). Feature-based hybrid inspection planning: A mathematical programming approach. International journal of computer integrated manufacturing, 22(1), 13-29. https://doi.org/10.1080/09511920802382368

2008

ElMaraghy, H., AlGeddawy, T., & Azab, A. (2008). Modelling evolution in manufacturing: A biological analogy. CIRP Annals, 57(1), 467-472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2008.03.136

2007

Azab, A., & ElMaraghy, H. (2007). Mathematical modeling for reconfigurable process planning. Cirp Annals, 56(1), 467-472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2007.05.112

Azab, A., & ElMaraghy, H. (2007). Sequential process planning: A hybrid optimal macro-level approach. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 26(3-4), 147-160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2008.03.003

Cao, Y., ElMaraghy, H. A., & Azab, A. (2007). Reconfigurable control structure for robots in assembly. Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 50(4), 419-439. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10846-007-9173-6

Articles in Refereed/Peer-Reviewed Conference, Symposia. Roundtable, Proceedings and Publications

2024

Azab, A., Osman, H., & Baki, M. F. (2024). Machinability Data Systems for Milling Operations: An Optimal Sustainable Cost of Quality Approach. SME’s North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC52), Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Proceedings published in SME’s Manufacturing Letters.

El-Gaddar, A., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2024). CAPP-GPT: Computer-Aided Process Planning-Generative Pretrained Transformer Framework for Smart Manufacturing. SME’s North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC52), Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Proceedings published in SME’s Manufacturing Letters.

Rice, S., Azab, A., & Saad, S. (2024). Solving Inverse Kinematics using a Hybridized Evolutionary and Deep Learning Approach. SME’s North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC52), Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Proceedings published in SME’s Manufacturing Letters.

2023

Osman, H., Azab, A., Hasan, R., & Baki, M. F. (2023). Mass Customization using Hybrid Manufacturing and Smart Assembly: An Optimal Configuration and Platform Design Approach. SME’s North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC52), Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Proceedings published in SME’s Manufacturing Letters.

2019

Salimpour, S., Viaux, S-C., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2019). A Clustering-Sequencing Approach to the Facility Layout Problem. University of Windsor, ICITL 2019: International Conference on Intelligent Transportation with Big Data.

2018

Chowdhury, N. T., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2018). Multi-level Capacitated Lot-Sizing Problem with Setup Carryover, Backlogging, and Emission Control. 60th Annual Canadians Operational Research Society (CORS) Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

2017

Shirvani, M. H., Amirsoleimani, N., Salimpour, S., & Azab, A. (2017). Multi-Criteria Task Scheduling in Distributed Systems based on Fuzzy TOPSIS. 2017 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE).

Vital Soto, A., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2017, June). A bacterial foraging algorithm for the Flexible Job shop Scheduling Problem. Second international forum of Mexican talent Innovation Match MX, Mexico City, Mexico.

Ziout, A., Azab, A., Biswas, N., Salah, B., & Alqahtani, M. (2017). Environmental performance of air conditioner remanufacturing. Second International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates: Outdoor Cooling Technologies, Challenges and Opportunities for the Hot Climates, Dubai, UAE.

2016

Chowdhury, N. T., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2016). Multi-level Capacitated Lot-sizing with backlogging and Environmental considerations. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Detroit, USA.

Vital Soto, A., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2016). A Binary Integer Programming Model for The Job Shop Scheduling Problem. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Detroit, USA.

2015

Allahyari, M. Z., & Azab, A. (2015). A Novel Bi-level Continuous Formulation for the Cellular Manufacturing System Facility Layout Problem. 9th CIRP Conference on Intelligent Computation in
Manufacturing Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.06.017

Allahyari, M. Z., & Azab, A. (2015, June). Improved Bi-level Mathematical Programming and Heuristics for Cellular Manufacturing Facility Layout Problem. 10th ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2015-9273

Azab, A., & Naderi, B. (2015). Modeling the Problem of Production Scheduling for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems. 9th CIRP Conference on Intelligent Computation in Manufacturing Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.06.015

Ziout, A., & Azab, A. (2015). Industrial Product Service System: A Case Study from the Agriculture Sector. 9th CIRP Conference on Intelligent Computation in Manufacturing
Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.06.013

2014

Azab, A., & Naderi, B. (2014, June, 12-13). A Variable Neighborhood Search Metaheuristic for Cellular Manufacturing with Multitasking Machine Tools. 2nd International Conference on Ramp-Up Management, Aachen, Germany. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.05.031

Azab, A., & Naderi, B. (2014, June, 12-13). Greedy heuristics for distributed job shop scheduling. 2nd International Conference on Ramp-Up Management, Aachen, Germany. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.05.025

Bhale, S., Baki, M. F., & Azab, A. (2014). Grouping and Sequencing of Machining Operations for High Volume Transfer Lines. 47th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Windsor, Canada. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.02.047

2013

Ziout, A., & Azab A. (2013). A Novel Hybridized TRIZ-based Design Approach for Concept Generation. TRIZ Future Conference 2013, Paris, France.

2012

Roshanaei, V., ElMaraghy, H., & Azab, A. (2012). Enhanced Mixed Integer Linear Programming for Flexible Job Shop
Scheduling Problem. CIRP International Conference on Assembly Technologies and Systems (CATS). Ann Arbor, USA.

Roshanaei, V., ElMaraghy, H., & Azab, A. (2012). Sequence-based MILP Modeling for Flexible Job Shop Scheduling. IIE Annual Conference & Expo 2012.

Seleim, A., Azab, A., & AlGeddawy, T. (2012). Simulation Methods for Changeable Manufacturing. 45th CIRP International Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Athens, Greece, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2012.07.032

Ziout, A., & Azab A. (2012). A Cladistics Approach to Classification of Joining and Fastening Methods. CIRP International Conference on Assembly Technologies and Systems (CATS). Ann Arbor, USA.

2011

Azab, A., & Gomaa, A. (2011). Optimal Sequencing of Machining Operations for Changeable Manufacturing. International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production (CARV), Montreal, Canada.

ElMaraghy, H., AlGeddawy, T., Azab, A., & ElMaraghy, W. (2011). Change in Manufacturing- Research and Industrial Challenges. International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production (CARV), Montreal, Canada.

Nyhuis, P., ElMaraghy, H., Azab, A., & Pachow-Fraunhofer, J. (2011). A Control-based Approach to Modeling of Changeable Manufacturing. 44th CIRP International Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Madison, WI, USA.

2010

Azab, A., Ziout, A., & ElMaraghy, W. (2010). Modeling & Optimization for Disassembly Planning. Seventh Jordanian International Mechanical Engineering Conference (JIMEC7), Amman, Jordan.

2008

Azab, A., Badrous, S., & ElMaraghy, H. (2008, July). Comparative Analysis of Assembly Planning Approaches. CIRP International Conference on Assembly Technologies and Systems (CATS).

2007

Azab, A., & ElMaraghy, H. (2007, February). Process Plans Reconfiguration Using QAP Mathematical Programming. International Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) Conference, Bath, UK.

ElMaraghy, H., Cao, Y., & Azab, A. (2007). Reconfigurable Control Structure for Robots in Assembly. CIRP International Conference on Assembly Systems (ISAS), Stuttgart, Germany.

ElMaraghy, H., Azab, A., & Minaker, B. (2007, July). Reconfigurable Optimal Control Design for Reconfigurable Robotic Manipulators. International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production (CARV), Toronto, Canada.

2006

Azab, A., Perusi, G., ElMaraghy, H., & Urbanic, J. (2006). Semi-Generative Macro-Process Planning for Reconfigurable Manufacturing. International Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) Conference, Setubal, Portugal.

Articles and/or Papers Presented (Posters Presented)

2019

Salimpour, S., & Azab, A. (2019, July). Solving the Dynamic Facility Layout Problem using Dynamic Programing. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Pilsen, Czech Republic

2018

Chowdhury, N. T., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2018). A Dantzig-Wolfe Decomposition and a Column Generation Approach for the Multi-level Capacitated Lot-Sizing Problem with Set-up Carryover and Emission Control.

Chowdhury, N. T., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2018). Multi-level Capacitated Lot-Sizing Problem with Setup Carryover, Backlogging, and Emission Control.

2017

Vital Soto, A., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2017). A bacterial foraging algorithm for the Flexible Job shop Scheduling Problem.

2016

Britt, J., Baki, M. F., & Azab, A. (2016). Stochastic Hierarchical Approach for Master Surgical Scheduling.

Chowdhury, N. T., Baki, M. F., & Azab, A., (2016). Multi-level Capacitated lot-sizing with Backlogging and Environmental Considerations.

Salimpour, S., Viaux, S-C., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2016). A Clustering-Sequencing Approach to the Facility Layout Problem.

Vital Soto, A., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2016). A Binary Integer Programming Model for The Job Shop Scheduling Problem.

2015

Allahyari, M. Z., & Azab, A. (2015, June). Improved Bi-level Mathematical Programming and Heuristics for Cellular Manufacturing Facility Layout Problem. https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2015-9273

Jagajodhy, S., Rahim, A., Allahyari, M. Z., & Azab, A. (2015). Staff Management of a Call Center Using System Analysis and Design. UWill Discover Undergraduate Research Conference.

2014

Allahyari, M. Z., & Azab, A. (2014). A Novel Bi-level Continuous Formulation for the Cellular Manufacturing System Facility Layout Problem. 9th CIRP Conference on Intelligent Computation in Manufacturing Engineering.

Azab, A., & Naderi, B. (2014, June, 12-13). Greedy heuristics for distributed job shop scheduling. International Conference on Ramp-Up Management, Aachen, Germany.

Naderi, B., & Azab, A. (2014, June, 12-13). A Variable Neighborhood Search Metaheuristic for Cellular Manufacturing with Multitasking Machine Tools. International Conference on Ramp-Up Management, Aachen, Germany.

Naderi, B., & Azab, A. (2014). Production scheduling for reconfigurable manufacturing systems: Mathematical model and algorithms. 9th CIRP Conference on Intelligent Computation in Manufacturing Engineering.

Ziout, A., & Azab, A. (2014). Industrial Product Service: A Case Study From Agriculture Sector. 9th CIRP Conference on Intelligent Computation in Manufacturing Engineering.

2013

Azab, A., Ziout, A., Nawaz, K., Allahyari, M. Z., & Palas, J. (2013, March). Process & Layout Design Improvement for Ramstar Inc. FedDev ARC Program & Ramstar.

2011

Azab, A., & Gomaa, A. (2011, October). Optimal Operations Sequencing of Machining Operations for Changeable Manufacturing. International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production, Montreal, Canada.

Hanafy, M., & ElMaraghy, H. (2011, June). Products Features Dependency Inference using Bayesian Networks for New Product
Design. 44th CIRP International Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Madison, WI, USA.

2009

Azab, A. (2009). Mathematical Programming for Process Planning. CORS/INFORMS.

2008

Azab, A., Badrous, S., & ElMaraghy, H. (2008, July). Comparative Analysis of Assembly Planning Approaches. CIRP International Conference on Assembly Technologies and Systems, Toronto, Canada.

Azab, A., & ElMaraghy, H. (2008). Managing Manufacturing System Complexity due to Variation of Evolving Parts/Products Families. STC O Sceintific Technical Committee meeting at the 58th CIRP General Assembly

2007

Azab, A., & ElMaraghy, H. (2007, August, 4). Mathematical Modeling for Reconfigurable Process Planning. CIRP General Assembly, Dresden, Germany.

Azab, A., & ElMaraghy, H. (2007, February). Process Plans Reconfiguration Using QAP Mathematical Programming. International Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) Conference, Bath, UK.

ElMaraghy, H., Azab, A., & AlGeddawy, T. (2007). Co-Evolving systems/ products Species: Inspiration from Biology and Application in Controlling Evolving/ Reconfigurable Robots. Production System Evolution (SPECIES). STCO working group meeting at the 57th CIRP General Assembly.