S. Ali Torabi

USERN Advisory Board

Educations:

B. Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, (1986-1991).

M. Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran, (1991-1994).

Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, (1999-2004).
Post-doctoral Fellowship in Supply Chain Management (SCM) at DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada (2006- 2007).

Courses taught

Post-graduate Courses: Supply chain planning & Optimization,
Logistics Systems Analysis, Uncertainty Programming, and Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM).

Undergraduate Courses: Production Planning & Scheduling, Inventory control, Work study, Facility planning, Statistical Quality Control,

Books/Book chapters

Fuzzy mathematical programming (in Persian), Publisher: University of Tehran
Multi-attribute decision making (MADM) (in Persian), Publisher: University of Tehran
Multi-objective decision making (MODM) (in Persian), Publisher: Shoa publication,
Business Continuity Management (in Persian), Publisher: Industrial Management Institute (IMI)
Several book chapters published by Springer group (in English).

Main published journal papers

Mousazadeh, M., Torabi, S.A., Pishvaee, M.S., Abolhassani, F., (2017),
Health service network design under uncertainty, Accepted for publication in
Transactions on Operational Research.
Sahebjamnia, N., Torabi, S.A., Mansouri, S.A., (2017), A hybrid decision support system for managing humanitarian relief chains,
Decision Support Systems, 95,12–26.
Zahiria, B., Torabi, S.A., Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, R., (2017), A novel multi-stage fuzzy stochastic programming approach (with an application in relief logistics planning),
Information Sciences, 385–386, 225–249.
Khalili, S.M., Jolai, F., Torabi, S.A., (2017), Integrated Production-Distribution Planning in Supply Chains: A Resilience View,
International Journal of Production Research, 55 (4), 1040–1064.
Tofighi, S., Torabi, S.A., Mansouri, S.A., (2016), Humanitarian logistics network design under mixed uncertainty,
European Journal of Operational Research, Open access, 250, 239-250.
Motevali Haghighi, S., Torabi, S.A., Ghasemi, R., (2016),
An Integrated Approach for Performance Evaluation in Sustainable Supply Chain Networks (with a case study), Submitted to
Cleaner Production, 137, 579–597.
Torabi, S.A., Giahi, R., Sahebjamnia, N., (2016), An enhanced risk assessment framework for business continuity management systems,
Safety Science, 89, 201–218.
Torabi, S. A., Namdar, J., Hatefi, S.M., (2016), An enhanced possibilistic programming approach for reliable closed-loop supply chain network design,
International Journal of Production Research, 54(5), 1358–1387.
Ahmadi, G., Torabi, S.A., Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, R., (2016), A bi-objective location-inventory model with capacitated transportation and lateral trans-shipments,
International Journal of Production Research, 54(7), 2035–2056.

10. Sahebjamnia, N., Torabi, S.A.,
Mansouri, S.A., (2015), Integrated business continuity and disaster recovery planning: Towards organizational resilience,
European Journal of Operational Research, 242(1), 261–273.

11. Salehi, N., Torabi, S.A., Sahebjamnia, N., (2015). Retail supply chain network design under operational and disruption risks, Transportation Research Part E, 75, 95–114.

12. Torabi, S.A., Baghersad, M., (2015),
Resilient supplier selection and order lot-sizing under operational and disruption risks,
Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 79, 22–48.

13. Torabi, S.A., Hassini, E. and Jeihoonian, M., (2015), Fulfillment source allocation, inventory transshipment and customer order transfer in e-tailing,
Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 79, 128–144.

14. Mousazadeh, M.,
Torabi, S.A., Zahiri, B., (2015), A robust possibilistic programming approach for pharmaceutical supply chain network design, Computers and Chemical Engineering, 82, 115–128.

15. Zahiri, B., Torabi, S.A., Mousazadeh,
M., (2015), Blood collection management: Methodology and application,
Applied Mathematical Modeling, 39, 7680-7696.

16. Hatefi, S.M., Jolai, F.,
Torabi, S. A., (2015), A credibility-constrained programming for reliable forward–reverse logistics network design under uncertainty and facility disruptions,
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 28(6), 664-678.

17. Ghasemy Yaghin, R., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., Torabi, S.A., (2015), A hybrid credibility-based fuzzy multiple objective optimisation to differential pricing and inventory policies with arbitrage consideration,
International Journal of Systems Science, 46(14), 2628-2639.

18. Mohammadi, M., Torabi, S.A., Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, R., (2014), Sustainable hub location under mixed uncertainty,
Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 62, 89-115.

19. Pishvaee, M.S., Razmi, J., Torabi, S.A., (2014), An accelerated Benders decomposition algorithm for sustainable supply chain network design under uncertainty: A case study of medical needle and syringe supply chain, Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review,
67, 14–38.

20. Torabi, S.A., Rezaei Soufi, H., Sahebjamnia, N., (2014), A new framework for business impact analysis in business continuity management (with a case study),
Safety Science, 68, 309–323.

21. Sheikhalishahi, M., Torabi, S.A., (2014), Maintenance Supplier Selection Considering Life Cycle Costs and Risks: A Fuzzy Goal Programming Approach,
International Journal of Production Research, 52(23), 7084-7099.

22. Ghasemy Yaghin, R., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., Torabi, S.A., (2014), Enhanced joint pricing and lotsizing problem in a two-echelon supply chain with logit demand function,
International Journal of Production Research, 52(17), 4967-4983.

23. Torabi, S. A., Hatefi, S.M.,
Bagheri, P., (2014), Multi-criteria ABC inventory classification with mixed quantitative and qualitative criteria,
International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 52, No. 3, 776–786.

24. Shakhsi-Niaei, M., Iranmanesh, S.H.,
Torabi, S.A., (2014), Optimal planning of oil and gas development projects considering long-term production and transmission.,
Computers and Chemical Engineering, 65, 67–80.

25. Torabi, S.A., Sahebjamnia, N.,
Mansouri, S.A., Aramon Bajestani, M., (2013), A Particle Swarm Optimization for a Fuzzy Multi-objective Unrelated Parallel Machines Scheduling Problem,
Applied Soft Computing, 13, 4750-4762.

26. Torabi, S.A., M. Hamedi, Ashayeri, J., (2013), A New Optimization Approach for Nozzle Selection and Component Allocation in Multi-Head Beam-Type SMD Placement Machines,
Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 32, 700-714.

27. Manzour-al-Ajdad, S.M.H., Torabi, S.A., Pishvaee, M.S., (2013), New heuristic methods for the single-source capacitated multi facility Weber problem.
Int J Adv Manuf Technol, 69, 1569–1579.

28. Ghasemy Yaghin, R., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., Torabi, S.A., ( 2013), A possibilistic multiple objective pricing and lot-sizing model with multiple demand classes,
Fuzzy Sets and Systems,
231, 26-44.

29. Jenabi, M.,
Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., Torabi, S.A.,
Hosseinian, S.H., (2013), A Benders decomposition algorithm for a multi-area, multi-stage integrated resource planning in power systems,
Journal of the Operational Research Society,
64: 1118-1136.

30. Shakhsi-Niaei, M., Iranmanesh, S.H.,
Torabi, S.A., (2013), A review of mathematical optimization applications in oil and gas upstream and midstream management,
International Journal of Energy and Statistics 1(2), 143-154.

31. Pishvaee, M.S., Razmi, J., Torabi, S.A., (2012), Robust possibilistic programming for socially responsible supply chain network design: A new approach,
Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 206, 1-20.

32. Ghasemy Yaghin, R., Torabi, S.A., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., (2012), Integrated markdown pricing and aggregate production planningin a two echelon supply chain:A hybrid fuzzy multiple objective approach,
Applied Mathematical Modelling, 36, 6011-6030.

33. Torabi, S.A., Shamekhi Amiri, A.,
(2012), A possibilistic approach for designing hybrid cellular manufacturing systems,
International Journal of Production Research,
50(15), 4090–4104.

34. Torabi, S.A., Moghaddam, M., (2012),
Multi-site integrated production-distribution planning with transshipment: a fuzzy goal programming approach,
International Journal of Production Research,
50(6), 1726–1748.

35. Pishvaee, M.S., Torabi, S.A., (2012), Credibility-based fuzzy mathematical programming model for green logistics design under uncertainty,
Computers & Industrial Engineering, 62, 624–632.

36. Torabi, S. A., Hatefi, S.M., Saleckpay, B., (2012),
ABC inventory classification in the presence of both quantitative and qualitative criteria,
Computers & Industrial Engineering, 63, 530-537.

37. Manzour-al-Ajdad, S.M.H., Torabi, S.A., Salhi, S., (2012), A hierarchical algorithm for the planar single-facility location routing problem.
Computers & Operations Research, 39 (2), 461–470.

38. Manzour-al-Ajdad, S.M.H., Torabi, S.A., Eshghi, K., (2012),
Single-Source Capacitated Multi-Facility Weber Problem—An iterative two phase heuristic algorithm,
Computers & Operations Research, 39 (7), 1465-1476.

39. Torabi, S.A., Rafiei, H., (2012), An optimization framework towards prioritization in fuzzy comparison matrices.
Expert Systems with Applications, 39, 638–646.

40. Lotfi, M.M., Torabi, S.A., (2011), A fuzzy goal programming approach for mid-term assortment planning in supermarkets.
EuropeanJournal of Operational Research, 213, 430-441.

41. Shakhsi-Niaei, M., Torabi, S.A., Iranmanesh, S.H., (2011), A comprehensive framework for project selection problem under uncertainty and real-world constraints.
Computers & Industrial Engineering, 61, 226-237.

42. Pishvaee, M.S., Rabbani, M., Torabi, S.A., ( 2011),
A robust optimization approach to closed-loop supply chain network design under uncertainty,
Applied Mathematical Modelling, 35, 637-649.

43. Torabi, S.A., Ebadian, M., Tanha, R., (2010), Fuzzy hierarchical production planning (with a case study),
Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 161, 1511-1529.

44. Torabi, S.A., Hatefi,
S.M., (2010), A common weight MCDA–DEA approach to construct composite indicators,
Ecological Economics, 70, 114–120.

45. Pishvaee, M.S., Torabi, S.A., ( 2010), A possibilistic programming approach for closed-loop supply chain network design under uncertainty,
Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 161, 2668-2683.

46. Mohammadi, M., Torabi, S.A., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., Karimi,
B., (2010), A new algorithmic approach for capacitated lot-sizing problem in flow shops with sequence-dependent setups,
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,
49, 201–211.

47. Mohammadi, M., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., Karimi,
B., Torabi, S.A., (2010), MIP-based heuristics for lotsizing in capacitated pure flow shop with sequence-dependent setups,
International Journal of Production Research, 48(10), 2957-2973.

48. Mohammadi, M., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., Karimi,
B., Torabi, S.A., (2010), Rolling-horizon and fix-and-relax heuristics for the multi-product, multi-level capacitated lotsizing problem with sequence-dependent setups,
Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 21, 501-510.

49. Torabi, S.A., Hassini, E., (2009), Multi-site production planning integrating procurement and distribution plans in multi-echelon supply chains: An interactive fuzzy goal programming approach,
International Journal of Production Research, 47(19), 5475–5499.

50. Ebadian, M., Rabbani, M., Torabi, S.A., Jolai, F., (2009), Hierarchical production planning and scheduling in make-to-order environments: Reaching short and reliable delivery dates,
International Journal of Production Research, 47(20), 5761-5789.

51. Torabi, S.A., Jenabi, M., (2009), Multiple cycle economic lot and delivery-scheduling problem in a two-echelon supply chain,
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,
43, 785-798.

52. Torabi, S.A., Hassini, E., (2008), An interactive multiple objective possibilistic programming approach for the supply chain master planning,
Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 159(2), 193-214.

53. Ebadian, M., Rabbani, M., Jolai, F., Torabi, S.A., (2008), A new decision making structure for order entry stage in make to order environments,
International Journal of Production Economics, 111, 351-367.

54. Rezaie, K., Ostadi, B., Torabi, S.A., (2008), Activity-based costing in flexible manufacturing systems with a case study in a forging industry,
International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 46/4, 1047-1069.

55. Rahimi-Vahed, A.R., Rabbani, Torabi, S.A., (2008), Real options approach for a mixed-model assembly line sequencing problem,
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,
37, 1209-1219.

56. Rahimi-Vahed, A.R., Rabbani, M., Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, R., Torabi, S.A., Jolai, F., (2007), A multi-objective scatter search for a mixed-model assembly line sequencing problem,
Advanced Engineering Informatics, 21, , 85-99.

57. Jenabi, M., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., Torabi, S.A., Karimi, B., (2007), Two hybrid meta-heuristics for the finite horizon ELSP in flexible flow lines with unrelated parallel machines,
Applied Mathematics and Computation, 186, 230-245.

58. Torabi, S.A., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., Karimi, B., (2006), A hybrid genetic algorithm for the finite horizon economic lot and delivery scheduling in supply chains,
European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 173/1, 173-189.

59. Torabi, S.A., Karimi, B., Fatemi Ghomi, S.M.T., (2005), The common cycle economic lot scheduling in flexible job shops: The finite horizon case,
International Journal of Production Economics, 97, 52-65.

Funded research

Humanitarian Supply Chain Management for Disaster Relief in Iran: a funded research project by
UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) with Reference #:RES-067-27-0027,
Developing Novel Decision Models for Supply Chain Disruption Management Under Uncertainty: a funded research project by Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF).
Procurement Management in Humanitarian Relief Chains: a funded research project by Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF).

PhD/master Supervision

Supersivion of 12 PhD students (9 out of 12 have been graduated) and 44 master students (39 out of 44 have been graduated).

Research areas of interest

Supply chain risk management/ Supply chain resilience
Business continuity management,
Humanitarian logistics and disaster operations management,
Sustainable operations & supply chain management,
Healthcare operations & supply chain management,
Supply chain planning in commercial settings (e.g. manufacturing, retail and food industries),
Service supply chain planning (e.g. banking sector),
Performance measurement and benchmarking.

International academic experiences

A visiting Professor at Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, June-September 2015.
A visiting researcher at Brunel Business School (west London), July-September 2011 (collaborating in a research project funded by ESRC).
A Post Doctoral Fellow at DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada (From October 1, 2006 by June 30, 2007).

Editorial Board

Associate editor of Safety Science (Elsevier), (2017-2020).
Associate editor of Information Systems and Operational Research (INFOR), which is a distinguished journal of Canadaian Operational Research Society (CORS) and is published by Taylor & Francis group (2016-2018).
A member of editorial board in the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management (JHLSCM), which is published by Emerald group (2016-2018).

Academic awards

· Highly cited researcher in 2015 according to Thomson Rueters report.

· Highly cited researcher in 2016 according to Thomson Rueters report.

· Selected distinguished professor of College of Engineering, University of Tehran, 2016.

Administrative experiences

· Head of Business Engineering Department (including several disciplines like a master program on MBA in Operations Management and a master program on Project management in Oil & Gas industry at the School of Industrial Engineering, University of Tehran (from May 2013),

· Director of a master programme entitled “Healthcare Systems Engineering” at the School of Industrial Engineering, University of Tehran (from August 2016),

· Director of a master programme entitled “Facility Management” at the School of Industrial Engineering, University of Tehran (from August 2016),

· Director of a master programme entitled “Logistics & Supply Chain Management” at the School of Industrial Engineering, University of Tehran (August 2010-May 2013),

· Co-director, Research Institute for Energy Planning and Management, University of Tehran (October 2007-June 2013).

Industrial Experiences

· Managing some SCM/Logistics management related projects in two major Iranian auto manufacturers (i.e. Saipa and Iran-khodro) and more recently in a banking complex,

· Managing some Business Continuity Management (BCM) related projects in Municipality, Oil refinery and Urban disaster management sectors,

· Managing several industrial projects in a variety of traditional I.E. fields (more than fifteen projects) like continuous performance improvement by lean management tools, production planning & control, lay-out planning, work study, quality engineering (SPC, DFD, COQ), and performance management,

· Managing several Energy planning and management related projects in Iranian organizations (e.g., designing and implementing an energy management software along with establishing the Energy Management System based on ISO 50001 international standard in the active Iranian oil refineries, and documenting the energy reference systems for different oil, gas and coal energy careers to provide the required data to run the national-wide energy planning software,

· Designing and implementing an productivity management software for energy deputy of Iran and designing and implementing a performance management system in Tehran oil refinery).