By Dr Ali Ahrari

Book Chapters

Ahrari A; Sarker R; Coello C, 2024, 'Aggregated Partial Hypervolumes - An Overall Indicator for Performance Evaluation of Multimodal Multiobjective Optimization Methods', in , pp. 3 - 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-70068-2_1

Ahrari A; Essam D, 2022, 'An Introduction to Evolutionary and Memetic Algorithms for Parameter Optimization', in Sarker R (ed.), Evolutionary and Memetic Computing for Project Portfolio Selection and Scheduling., Springer Nature, pp. 37 - 63, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88315-7_3

Ahrari A; Deb K, 2021, 'Multimodal Optimization by Evolution Strategies with Repelling Subpopulations', in Metaheuristics for Finding Multiple Solutions, pp. 145 - 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79553-5_7

Journal articles

Ahrari A; Runarsson TP; Verstraete D, 2025, 'A novel transformation to improve the robustness of value-based surrogate models', Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, 92, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.swevo.2024.101794

Ahrari A; Verstraete D, 2023, 'Online model tuning in surrogate-assisted optimization — An effective approach considering the cost–benefit tradeoff', Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.swevo.2023.101357

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D; Coello Coello CA, 2023, 'Revisiting Implicit and Explicit Averaging for Noisy Optimization', IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 27, pp. 1250 - 1259, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TEVC.2022.3201090

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D; Coello CAC, 2022, 'Static and Dynamic Multimodal Optimization by Improved Covariance Matrix Self-Adaptation Evolution Strategy with Repelling Subpopulations', IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 26, pp. 527 - 541, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TEVC.2021.3117116

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D; Coello CAC, 2022, 'PyDDRBG: A Python framework for benchmarking and evaluating static and dynamic multimodal optimization methods', SoftwareX, 17, pp. 100961, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2021.100961

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D; Coello CAC, 2021, 'A Novel Parametric benchmark generator for dynamic multimodal optimization', Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, 65, pp. 100924, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.swevo.2021.100924

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D; Coello Coello CA, 2021, 'Adaptive Multilevel Prediction Method for Dynamic Multimodal Optimization', IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 25, pp. 463 - 477, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TEVC.2021.3051172

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D; Coello CAC, 2021, 'A heredity-based adaptive variation operator for reinitialization in dynamic multi-objective problems', Applied Soft Computing, 101, pp. 107027, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2020.107027

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D; Coello Coello CA, 2021, 'Weighted pointwise prediction method for dynamic multiobjective optimization', Information Sciences, 546, pp. 349 - 367, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2020.08.015

Ahrari A; Blank J; Deb K; Li X, 2021, 'A proximity-based surrogate-assisted method for simulation-based design optimization of a cylinder head water jacket', Engineering Optimization, 53, pp. 1574 - 1592, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2020.1808972

Mahmud F; Zaman F; Ahrari A; Sarker R; Essam D, 2021, 'Genetic Algorithm for Singular Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problems', IEEE Access, 9, pp. 131767 - 131779, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3114702

Ahrari A; Atai AA; Deb K, 2020, 'A customized bilevel optimization approach for solving large-scale truss design problems', Engineering Optimization, 52, pp. 2062 - 2079, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2020.1740690

Ahrari A; Deb K, 2018, 'A Novel Class of Test Problems for Performance Evaluation of Niching Methods', IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 22, pp. 909 - 919, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TEVC.2017.2775211

Ahrari A; Lei H; Sharif MA; Deb K; Tan X, 2017, 'Reliable underwater dipole source characterization in 3D space by an optimally designed artificial lateral line system', Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3190/aa69a4

Ahrari A; Lei H; Sharif MA; Deb K; Tan X, 2017, 'Design optimization of an artificial lateral line system incorporating flow and sensor uncertainties', Engineering Optimization, 49, pp. 328 - 344, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2016.1168108

Ahrari A; Kramer O, 2017, 'Finite life span for improving the selection scheme in evolution strategies', Soft Computing, 21, pp. 501 - 513, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00500-015-1805-3

Ahrari A; Deb K; Preuss M, 2017, 'Multimodal optimization by covariance matrix self-adaptation evolution strategy with repelling subpopulations', Evolutionary Computation, 25, pp. 439 - 471, http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/EVCO_a_00182

Ahrari A; Deb K, 2016, 'An improved fully stressed design evolution strategy for layout optimization of truss structures', Computers and Structures, 164, pp. 127 - 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2015.11.009

Ahrari A; Shariat-Panahi M, 2015, 'An improved evolution strategy with adaptive population size', Optimization, 64, pp. 2567 - 2586, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02331934.2013.836651

Ahrari A; Atai AA; Deb K, 2015, 'Simultaneous topology, shape and size optimization of truss structures by fully stressed design based on evolution strategy', Engineering Optimization, 47, pp. 1063 - 1084, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2014.947972

Ahrari A, 2013, 'A requirement for the mutation operator in continuous optimization', Optimization Letters, 7, pp. 1681 - 1690, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11590-012-0514-4

Ahrari A; Atai AA, 2013, 'Fully stressed design evolution strategy for shape and size optimization of truss structures', Computers and Structures, 123, pp. 58 - 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2013.04.013

Ahrari A; Atai AA, 2013, 'EFFICIENT SIMULATION FOR OPTIMIZATION OF TOPOLOGY, SHAPE AND SIZE OF MODULAR TRUSS STRUCTURES', International Journal of Optimization in Civil Engineering, 3, pp. 209-223 - 223, http://ijoce.iust.ac.ir/article-1-128-en.html

Ahrari F; Ramazanzadeh BA; Sabzevari B; Ahrari A, 2012, 'The effect of fluoride exposure on the load-deflection properties of superelastic nickel-titanium-based orthodontic archwires.', Australian orthodontic journal, 28, pp. 72 - 79

Ramazanzadeh BA; Ahrari F; Sabzevari B; Zebarjad SM; Ahrari A, 2011, 'Effects of a simulated oral environment and sterilization on load-deflection properties of superelastic nickel titanium-based orthodontic wires.', International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.), 22, pp. 13 - 21

Ahrari A; Ahrari R, 2010, 'On the utility of randomly generated functions for performance evaluation of evolutionary algorithms', Optimization Letters, 4, pp. 531 - 541, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11590-010-0181-2

Ahrari A; Atai AA, 2010, 'Grenade Explosion Method - A novel tool for optimization of multimodal functions', Applied Soft Computing Journal, 10, pp. 1132 - 1140, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2009.11.032

Ahrari A; Saadatmand MR; Shariat-Panahi M; Atai AA, 2010, 'On the limitations of classical benchmark functions for evaluating robustness of evolutionary algorithms', Applied Mathematics and Computation, 215, pp. 3222 - 3229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2009.10.009

Ahrari A; Shariat-Panahi M; Atai AA, 2009, 'GEM: A novel evolutionary optimization method with improved neighborhood search', Applied Mathematics and Computation, 210, pp. 376 - 386, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2009.01.009

Conference Papers

Ahrari A; Fieldsend JE; Preuss M; Li X; Epitropakis MG, 2024, 'Experimental Setup for GECCO 2024 Competition on Benchmarking Niching Methods for Multimodal Optimization', in GECCO 2024 Companion - Proceedings of the 2024 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference Companion, pp. 5 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3638530.3664055

Ahrari A; Fieldsend J; Preuss M; Li X; Epitropakis M, 2024, 'New Tunable Test Problems for Benchmarking Niching Methods for Multimodal Optimization', in GECCO 2024 - Proceedings of the 2024 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference, pp. 4 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3638529.3654016

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D; Coello Coello CA, 2021, 'Modular Analysis and Development of a Genetic Algorithm with Standardized Representation for Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling', in 2021 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2021 - Proceedings, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), ELECTR NETWORK, pp. 612 - 619, presented at 2021 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), ELECTR NETWORK, 28 June 2021 - 01 July 2021, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC45853.2021.9504950

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D; Coello CAC, 2020, 'Towards a More Practically Sound Formulation of Dynamic Problems and Performance Evaluation of Dynamic Search Methods', in 2020 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence, SSCI 2020, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), ELECTR NETWORK, pp. 1387 - 1394, presented at 2020 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence (SSCI), ELECTR NETWORK, 01 December 2020 - 04 December 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SSCI47803.2020.9308464

Ahrari A; Elsayed S; Sarker R; Essam D, 2019, 'A New Prediction Approach for Dynamic Multiobjective Optimization', in 2019 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2019 - Proceedings, IEEE Xplore, Wellington, New Zealand, New Zealand, pp. 2268 - 2275, presented at Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), Wellington, New Zealand, New Zealand, 10 June 2019 - 13 June 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2019.8790215

Ahrari A; Deb K; Mohanty S; Hattel JH, 2017, 'Multi-objective optimization of cellular scanning strategy in selective laser melting', in 2017 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2017 - Proceedings, pp. 2730 - 2737, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2017.7969639

Ahrari A; Lei H; Sharif MA; Deb K; Tan X, 2016, 'Optimum design of artificial lateral line systems for object tracking under uncertain conditions', in GECCO 2016 Companion - Proceedings of the 2016 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference, pp. 123 - 124, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2908961.2909040

Ahrari A; Lei H; Sharif MA; Deb K; Tan X, 2015, 'Design optimization of artificial lateral line system under uncertain conditions', in 2015 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2015 - Proceedings, pp. 1807 - 1814, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEC.2015.7257106

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