Publications

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Refereed Journal Publications

• Nikoubin, A., Mahnam, M., Moslehi, G. A relax-and-fix Pareto-based algorithm for a bi-objective vaccine distribution network considering a mix-and-match strategy in pandemics. Applied Soft Computing, 132, 2023.  
• Fallahi, A., Mahnam, M., Niaki, S.T.A. A discrete differential evolution with local search particle swarm optimization to direct angle and aperture optimization in IMRT treatment planning problem. Applied Soft Computing, 131, 2022.  
• Bakhtiarvand, N., Khashei, M., Mahnam, M. Hajiahmadi S. A novel reliability-based regression model to analyze and forecast the severity of COVID-19 patients. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 22, 123, 2022.  
• Fallahi A., Mahnam M., Akhavan Niaki S.T. Direct Aperture Optimization for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy: Two Calibrated Metaheuristics and Liver Cancer Case Study. International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Production Research, 33 (2) :1-14, 2022.
• Hajiahmadi S., Shayganfar A., Janghorbani M., Esfahani M.M., Mahnam M., Bakhtiarvand N., Sami R., Khademi N. and M. Dehghani. Chest CT Severity Score to Predict Adverse Outcomes of Patients with COVID-19. Infection & Chemotherapy, 53(2): 308-318, 2021.  https://doi.org/10.3947/ic.2021.0024
• Mahnam, M., Gendreau, M., Lahrichi, N. and L.M. Rousseau. Integrating DVH criteria into a column generation algorithm for VMAT treatment planning. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 64(8): 14pp. 2019.
• Mahnam, M., Gendreau, M., Lahrichi, N. and L.M. Rousseau. Simultaneous delivery time and aperture shape optimization for the Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatment planning problem. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 62(14): 5589-5611. 2017.
• Ketabi, S., Ganji, H., Shahin, S. Mahnam, M., Soltanolkottabi, M. and S.A. Hadian Zarkesh Moghadam. Surgical services efficiency by data envelopment analysis. Benchmarking: an International Journal, 22(6): 978-993. 2015.
• Mahnam, M., G. Moslehi, and S.M.T. Fatemi-Ghomi. Minimizing the sum of maximum earliness and tardiness on a single machine with unequal release times and idle insert. Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 57(9-10):2549-2563. 2013.
• Mahnam, M., and S.M.T. Fatemi Ghmoi. A particle swarm optimization algorithm for forecasting based on time variant fuzzy time series. International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Production Research, 23(4):269{276. 2012.
• Moslehi, G., and M. Mahnam. A pareto approach to multi-objective flexible job-shop scheduling problem Using particle swarm optimization and local search. International Journal of Production Economics, 129(1):14-22. 2011.
• Moslehi, G., and M. Mahnam. Minimizing the sum of maximum earliness and tardiness on identical parallel machines scheduling problem. Journal of Industrial Engineering (Engineering Faculty of Tehran University), (In Persian), 44(2):229-242. 2010.
• Shishebori, D., Mahnam, M., and A. Shahande Nookabadi. An efficient approach to discrete multiple different facility location problem. Amirkabir Journal of Engineering (In Persian), 41(2):83-93. 2010.
• Moslehi, G., Mahnam, M., Amin-Nayeri, M., and A. Azaron. A branch and bound algorithm to minimize the sum of maximum earliness and tardiness in the single machine. International Journal of Operational Research, 8(4):458-482. 2010.
• Mahnam, M., and G. Moslehi. A branch and bound algorithm to minimizing the sum of maximum earliness and tardiness with unequal release times. Engineering Optimization, 41(6):521-536. 2009.
• Mahnam, M., Yadollahpour, M.R., Famil-Dardashti, V. and S.R. Hejazi. Supply chain modelling in uncertain environment with bi-objective approach. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 56(4):1535-1544. 2009.
• Yadollahpour, M.R., Bijari, M., Kavosh, S., and M. Mahnam. Guided local search algorithm for hot strip mill scheduling problem with considering hot charge rolling. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 45(11-12):1215-1231. 2009.
• Moslehi, G., and M. Mahnam. Net present value of cash flows in single machine and ow Shop scheduling problems. Computational methods in Engineering (In Persian), 27(2):49-65. 2009. 

Conference Publications

• Zarifnia, A, Mahnam., M, A Nikoubin. A simulation-optimization approach to location and capacity management of vaccination centers in pandemics, Second International Conference on Optimization of Production and service Systems (COPSS 2022), Iran, 16-17 November 2022. (Best Paper Award)
• Behzadi, H, Iranpoor., M, M Mahnam. An integrated approach to order acceptance and multi-depot vehicle routing problem with drones, Second International Conference on Optimization of Production and service Systems (COPSS 2022), Iran, 16-17 November 2022. 
• Fallahi, A, Mahnam., M, ST Akhavan Niaki. Two metaheuristic algorithms for Direct Aperture Optimization in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy: real-world case study for liver cancer, 18th Iranian International Industrial Engineering Conference, Iran, 17-18 November 2021. 
• Bakhtiarvand, N, Khashei, M, M Mahnam. Prediction of severity prognosis for COVID-19 patients using a fuzzy artificial intelligence model, 18th Iranian International Industrial Engineering Conference, Iran, 17-18 November 2021. 
• Tavakoli, M., Iranpoor, M. and M. Mahnam. Assignment and routing of health services, including home and remote visits, 1st National Conference on Optimization and New Solution Methods, University of Nahavand, Iran, 16-17 June 2021. 
• Mahnam, M., and S.M.T. Fatemi Ghomi. Time variant fuzzy time series approach for forecasting using particle swarm optimization. In: proceedings of 8th International Industrial Engineering Conference (IIEC 2012), Tehran, Iran, 15-16 February 2012. (selected among Conference Best Papers, which was published in International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Production Research)
• Reisi-Nafchi, M., Mahnam, M., and M.H. Givechi. Designing the order planning system of West Asia Steel Company: A case study. In: proceedings of Annual Iran Steel Symposium, Yazd, Iran, 2 March 2010.
• Mahnam, M., and G. Moslehi. A branch and bound algorithm to minimize the sum of maximum earliness and tardiness in the single machine. In: proceedings of the 6th International Industrial Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran, 18-19 February 2009.
• Mahnam, M., and G. Moslehi. An exact approach to minimizing the sum of maximum earliness and tardiness with unequal release times. In: proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics (IEEE/ SOLI'2008), Beijing, China, 12-15 October 2008.
• Shishebori, D., M. Mahnam, and A. Shahande Nookabadi. An efficient approach to discrete multiple different facility location problem. In: proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics (IEEE/ SOLI'2008), Beijing, China, 12-15 October 2008.
• Mahnam, M., M.R. Yadollahpour, V. Famil-Dardashti, and S.R. Hejazi. A bi-objective Approach to Supply Chain Management in Uncertain Environment. In: proceedings of the 5th International Industrial Engineering Conference (IIEC 2007),(In Persian), Tehran, Iran, 11 July 2007.
• Moslehi, G., and M. Mahnam. An integrated multi-objective approach to the flexible job-shop scheduling problem using particle swarm optimization. In: proceedings of 5th International conference on manufacturing research (ICMR 2007), De Montfort University, UK, pp. 244-248, 11- 13 September 2007.
• Mahnam, M. and G. Moslehi. Net present value of cash flows in ow shop scheduling problem. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Congress on Manufacturing Engineering (TICME 2007), (In Persian), Tehran, Iran, 10-13 December 2007.

Magazine Entries

• Mahnam, M. and E. Nikbakhsh. Operations Research and Optimization: Past, Present and Future, Interview with Professor Gilbert Laporte. Iranian Journal of Engineering Education, (In Persian). 58: 137-158. 2013.