By Dr Hasan Turan

Journal articles

Turan HH; Kahagalage SD; El Sawah S, 2026, 'Leveraging simulation and robust decision-making to optimize military asset maintenance and workforce management', Journal of Defense Analytics and Logistics, 10, pp. 20 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JDAL-03-2025-0007

Turan HH; Kahagalage S; Elsawah S, 2026, 'Multi-objective robust decision-making approach to a joint problem under deep uncertainty in defence', RAIRO Operations Research, 60, pp. 1837 - 1862, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ro/2026068

Zhang D; Turan HH; Sarker R; Essam D, 2026, 'Distributionally robust lot-sizing with inventory-based financing using Wasserstein-profile inference', Computers and Industrial Engineering, 211, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2025.111617

Jalalvand F; Turan HH; Elsawah S, 2026, 'Machine learning integrated multi-objective simulation-based optimization for a personnel planning, asset management and fleet renewal problem', Computers and Industrial Engineering, 211, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2025.111564

Zhang D; Hüseyin Turan H; Sarker R; Essam D; Dai S; Zhang L, 2026, 'Two-stage newsvendor network problem: A data-driven distributionally robust optimization approach', Production and Operations Management, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10591478261469015

Turan HH, 2026, 'A System‐Level Simulation–Optimisation Framework for Repairable Spare Parts Sustainment', INCOSE International Symposium, 36, pp. 497 - 508, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/iis2.70145

Aly E; Rahman A; Turan HH; Elsawah S, 2026, 'RAIL: Regulation Aware Integration of Large Language Models', INCOSE International Symposium, 36, pp. 1182 - 1198, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/iis2.70183

Zhang D; Turan HH; Sarker R; Essam D, 2025, 'Integrating material and cash flows in centralized supply chains: A robust optimization perspective', International Journal of Production Economics, 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2025.109779

Aly E; Suprun E; Turan HH; Elsawah S, 2025, 'MBSE for robust decision support systems: A resilient, mission-centric reference model', Digital Engineering, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dte.2025.100044

Biswas S; Turan H; Elsawah S; Richmond M; Cao T, 2025, 'The future of military medical evacuation: literature analysis focused on the potential adoption of emerging technologies and advanced decision-analysis techniques', Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation, 22, pp. 279 - 308, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15485129231207660

Ali IM; Suprun E; Turan HH; Aly E; Turhan U; Elsawah S, 2025, 'Advanced mission engineering approach for diverse applications in the defense domain', Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15485129251375495

Zhang D; Turan HH; Sarker R; Essam D, 2025, 'Robust optimization approaches in inventory management: Part A—the survey', Iise Transactions, 57, pp. 818 - 844, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24725854.2024.2381713

Zhang D; Turan HH; Sarker R; Essam D, 2025, 'Robust optimization approaches in inventory management: Part B—the comparative study', Iise Transactions, 57, pp. 845 - 871, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24725854.2024.2381727

Bilican MS; Karatas M; Zheng YJ; Turan HH; Deveci M, 2024, 'A survey of shipping line Container Stowage Planning problems', Expert Systems with Applications, 255, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2024.124408

Kosanoglu F; Atmis M; Turan HH, 2024, 'A deep reinforcement learning assisted simulated annealing algorithm for a maintenance planning problem', Annals of Operations Research, 339, pp. 79 - 110, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10479-022-04612-8

Hamed MM; Turan HH; Elsawah S, 2024, 'Balancing supply diversification and environmental impacts: A system dynamics approach to de-risk rare earths supply chain', Resources Policy, 92, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2024.105038

Kahagalage SD; Turan HH; Elsawah S; Gary MS, 2024, 'Exploratory modelling and analysis to support decision-making under deep uncertainty: A case study from defence resource planning and asset management', Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.123150

Ali IM; Turan HH; Chakrabortty RK; Elsawah S, 2024, 'Multi-objective-based differential evolution for balancing production cost, diversity and aggregated performance attributes in product family design', Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, 36, pp. 175 - 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10696-022-09480-9

Elsawah S; Turan HH; Gordon L; Ryan MJ, 2024, 'A decision support methodology to support military asset and resource planning', Journal of Simulation, 18, pp. 154 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17477778.2023.2165460

Zhang D; Turan HH; Sarker R; Essam D, 2024, 'Integrating production, replenishment and fulfillment decisions for supply chains: a target-based robust optimisation approach', International Journal of Production Research, 62, pp. 4494 - 4529, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2023.2266063

Chakrabortty RK; Turan HH; Govindan K; Dessouky Y, 2024, 'Welcome Message from the Conference Chairs', Proceedings of International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering CIE, 2024-December

Ali IM; Biswas S; Turan HH; Chakrabortty RK; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2023, 'An integrated differential evolution algorithm for reconfigurable manufacturing systems', Applied Soft Computing, 149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2023.111025

Aly E; Elsawah S; Turan HH; Ryan MJ, 2023, 'Designing a pattern language to enhance model composability and reusability: An example with component-based probabilistic models', Environmental Modelling and Software, 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2023.105807

Biswas S; Chakrabortty RK; Turan HH; Elsawah S, 2023, 'Consideration of uncertainties in a dynamic modeling system integrated with a deep learning based forecasting approach', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 44, pp. 27 - 44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2023.04.003

Kahagalage S; Turan HH; Jalalvand F; El Sawah S, 2023, 'A novel graph-theoretical clustering approach to find a reduced set with extreme solutions of Pareto optimal solutions for multi-objective optimization problems', Journal of Global Optimization, 86, pp. 467 - 494, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10898-023-01275-y

Ali IM; Turan HH; Elsawah S, 2023, 'A military fleet mix problem for high-valued defense assets: A simulation-based optimization approach', Expert Systems with Applications, 213, pp. 118964, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2022.118964

Fowler J; Sawah SE; Turan HH, 2023, 'Recent advances in simulation-based optimization for operations research problems', Annals of Operations Research, 320, pp. 545 - 546, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10479-022-05122-3

Salim H; Sahin O; Elsawah S; Turan H; Stewart RA, 2022, 'A critical review on tackling complex rare earth supply security problem', Resources Policy, 77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2022.102697

Tektaş B; Turan HH; Kasap N; Çebi F; Delen D, 2022, 'A Fuzzy Prescriptive Analytics Approach to Power Generation Capacity Planning', Energies, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15093176

Biswas S; Ali I; Chakrabortty RK; Turan HH; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2022, 'Dynamic modeling for product family evolution combined with artificial neural network based forecasting model: A study of iPhone evolution', Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121549

Akl AM; El Sawah S; Chakrabortty RK; Turan HH, 2022, 'A Joint Optimization of Strategic Workforce Planning and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling: A Simulation–Optimization Approach', Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2021.108175

Turan HH; Jalalvand F; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2022, 'A joint problem of strategic workforce planning and fleet renewal: With an application in defense', European Journal of Operational Research, 296, pp. 615 - 634, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2021.04.010

Turan HH; Kahagalage SD; Jalalvand F; El Sawah S, 2021, 'A multi-objective simulation–optimization for a joint problem of strategic facility location, workforce planning, and capacity allocation: A case study in the Royal Australian Navy', Expert Systems with Applications, 186, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.115751

Turan HH; Jalalvand F; Kahagalage S; El Sawah S, 2021, 'Integrating decision maker preferences to a risk-averse multi-objective simulation-based optimization for a military workforce planning, asset management and fleet management problem', Computers and Industrial Engineering, 162, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2021.107752

Turan HH; Atmis M; Kosanoglu F; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2020, 'A risk-averse simulation-based approach for a joint optimization of workforce capacity, spare part stocks and scheduling priorities in maintenance planning', Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2020.107199

Turan HH; Elsawah S; Ryan MJ, 2020, 'A long-term fleet renewal problem under uncertainty: A simulation-based optimization approach', Expert Systems with Applications, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2019.113158

Turan HH; Sleptchenko A; Pokharel S; ElMekkawy TY, 2020, 'A sorting based efficient heuristic for pooled repair shop designs', Computers and Operations Research, 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2020.104887

Turan H; Kosanoglu F; Atmis M, 2020, 'A multi-skilled workforce optimization in maintenance logistics networks by multi-thread simulated annealing algorithms', International Journal of Production Research, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2020.1735665

Turan HH; Kasap N; Delen D; Savran H, 2019, 'Volume discount strategies for the provider selection problem in telecommunications under uncertainty', Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 37, pp. 2991 - 3015, http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-190085

Turan H; Sleptchenko A; Pokharel S; ElMekkawy TY, 2018, 'A Clustering-Based Repair Shop Design for Repairable Spare Part Supply Systems', Computers and Industrial Engineering, 125, pp. 232 - 244, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2018.08.032

Kasap N; Turan HH; Savran H; Tektas-Sivrikaya B; Delen D, 2018, 'Provider selection and task allocation in telecommunications with QoS degradation policy', Annals of Operations Research, 263, pp. 311 - 337, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10479-016-2213-5

Sleptchenko A; Turan H; Pokharel S; ElMekkawy T, 2017, 'Cross-Training Policies for Repair Shops with Spare Part Inventories', International Journal of Production Economics, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2017.12.018

Sivrikaya BT; Cebi F; Turan HH; Kasap N; Delen D, 2017, 'A fuzzy long-term investment planning model for a GenCo in a hybrid electricity market considering climate change impacts', Information Systems Frontiers, 19, pp. 975 - 991, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10796-016-9707-1

Turan HH, 2017, 'Stochastic fuzzy multi-objective backbone selection and capacity allocation problem under tax-band pricing policy with different fuzzy operators', Soft Computing, 21, pp. 4085 - 4110, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00500-016-2057-6

Kasap N; Sivrikaya BT; Turan HH; Delen D, 2017, 'A hybrid heuristic approach to provider selection and task allocation problem in telecommunications with varying QoS levels', International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 10, pp. 866 - 881, http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/ijcis.2017.10.1.58

Turan HH; Kasap N; Delen D; Serarslan MN, 2016, 'Stochastic Capacity Acquisition and Allocation Model for Bandwidth Brokers under Fuzzy Volume Based Pricing Scheme', International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 9, pp. 227 - 244, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/18756891.2016.1149998

Turan HH; Kasap N; Savran H, 2014, 'Using heuristic algorithms for capacity leasing and task allocation issues in telecommunication networks under fuzzy quality of service constraints', International Journal of Systems Science, 45, pp. 307 - 324, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207721.2012.720298

Turan HH; Kasap N; Savran H, 2014, 'A bandwidth sourcing and task allocation model in telecommunications under stochastic QoS guarantees', Applied Soft Computing Journal, 24, pp. 1112 - 1123, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2014.08.014

Turan HH; Serarslan MN; Kasap N, 2014, 'A fuzzy stochastic model for telecommunications bandwidth brokers under probabilistic QoS measures', Applied Mathematical Modelling, 38, pp. 12 - 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2013.05.057

Turan HH; Kasap N; Serarslan MN, 2013, 'Single period profit maximization problem for intermediaries in telecommunication networks under stochastic bandwidth demand', Journal of Multiple Valued Logic and Soft Computing, 21, pp. 287 - 315

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