By Professor Sami Kara

Journal articles

Li W; Winter M; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2012, 'Eco-efficiency of manufacturing processes: A grinding case', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 61, pp. 59 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2012.03.029

Li W; Kara S, 2011, 'An empirical model for predicting energy consumption of manufacturing processes: a case of turning process', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B - Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225, pp. 1636 - 1646, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2041297511398541

Hermann C; Kara S; Thiede S, 2011, 'Dynamic life cycle costing based on lifetime prediction', International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 4, pp. 224 - 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2010.549245

Kara S; Ibbotson S, 2011, 'Embodied energy of manufacturing supply chains', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 4, pp. 317 - 323, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2011.03.006

Herrmann C; Thiede S; Kara S; Hesselbach J, 2011, 'Energy oriented simulation of manufacturing systems – Concept and application', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 60, pp. 45 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2011.03.127

Kornfeld BJ; Kara S, 2011, 'Project portfolio selection in continuous improvement', International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 31, pp. 1071 - 1088, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01443571111172435

Kara S; Li W, 2011, 'Unit process energy consumption models for material removal processes', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 60, pp. 37 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2011.03.018

Anderberg SE; Kara S; Beno T, 2010, 'Impact of energy efficiency on computer numerically controlled machining', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224, pp. 531 - 541, http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM1712

Kara S; Manmek S; Herrmann C, 2010, 'Global Manufacturing and the Embodied Energy of Products', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 59, pp. 29 - 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2010.03.004

Manmek S; Kaebernick H; Kara S, 2010, 'Simplified environmental impact drivers for product life cycle', International Journal of Sustainable Manufacturing, 2, pp. 30 - 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSM.2010.031619

Vass J; Randall RB; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2010, 'Vibration-based approach to lifetime prediction of electric motors for reuse', International Journal of Sustainable Manufacturing, 2, pp. 2 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSM.2010.031618

Kara S, 2009, 'Life cycle engineering: Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 1, pp. 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2009.07.001

Wangphanich P; Kara S; Kayis B, 2009, 'Analysis of the bullwhip effect in multi-product, multi-stage supply chain systems- a simulation approach', International Journal of Production Research, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207540902950852

de Davis G; Arinc F; Barber TJ; Bennacer R; Donnelley E; El Ganaoui M; Fossa M; Kowalewski T; Kara S; Menezo C; Menictas C; Minkowycz W; Obrart A; Reizes JA; Spalding B; Wolfshtein M; Yuen R, 2009, 'Professor Eddie Leonardi (1952-2008) In Memoriam', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 52, pp. 2921 - 2922

Kara S; Manmek S; Kaebernick H; Ibbotson SM, 2008, 'Assessment of products for optimal lifetime', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 57, pp. 1 - 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2008.03.116

Jeswiet J; Kara S, 2008, 'Carbon emissions and CES [trademark] in manufacturing', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 57, pp. 17 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2008.03.117

Duflou JR; Seliger G; Kara S; Umeda Y; Ometto A; Willems B, 2008, 'Efficiency and feasibility of product disassembly: A case-based study', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 57, pp. 583 - 600

Kara S; Kayis AB, 2008, 'Proactive logistics risk management - a system dynamics modelling approach', International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, 10, pp. 224 - 237

Hanafi J; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2008, 'Reverse logistics strategies for end-of-life products', International Journal of Logistics Management, 19, pp. 367 - 388

Kaebernick H; Kara S, 2007, 'Reuse and Recycling Technologies', , pp. 249 - 282, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470168202.ch7

Ibbotson SM; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'A methodology to analyse the critical design parameters for reuse', International Journal of Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing, 13

Kara S; Manmek S; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'An integrated methodology to estimate the external environmental costs of products', CIRP Annals 2007-Manufacturing Technology, 56, pp. 9 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2007.05.004

Kara S; Kayis AB, 2007, 'Competing on capabilities - an analysis of supply chain flexibility in Australian Manufacturing Industry.', International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, 7, pp. 79 - 99

Mazhar MI; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'Remaining life estimation of used components in consumer products: Life cycle data analysis by Weibull and artificial neural networks', Journal of Operations Management, 25, pp. 1184 - 1193, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jom.2007.01.021

Kara S; Rugrungruang F; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'Simulation modelling of reverse logistics networks', International Journal of Production Economics, 106, pp. 61 - 69, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.04.009

Kara S; Kayis AB, 2007, 'The effect of uncertainty and resource constraints on concurrent engineering projects', International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling (IJSPM), 3, pp. 127 - 133

Kara S; Pornprasitpol P; Kaebernick H, 2006, 'Selective disassembly sequencing: A methodology for the disassembly of end-of-life products', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 55, pp. 37 - 40

Kara S; Kaebernick H; Pornprasitpol P, 2005, 'A selective disassembly methodology for end-of-life products', Assembly Automation, 25, pp. 124 - 134

Kara S; Mazhar MI; Kaebernick H; Ahmed A, 2005, 'Determining the reuse potential of components based on life cycle data', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 54, pp. 1 - 4

Kara S; Kayis AB, 2005, 'The effect of the learning process in concurrent engineering projects', Concurrent Engineering - Research and Applications, 13, pp. 209 - 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1063293X05056473

Kayis AB; Kara S, 2005, 'The supplier and customer contribution to manufacturing flexibility: Australian manufacturing industry`s perspective', Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 16, pp. 733 - 752, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17410380510626169

Kara S; Mazhar MI; Kaebernick H, 2004, 'Lifetime prediction of components for reuse: an overview.', International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, 4, pp. 323 - 348

Kara S; Kayis AB, 2004, 'Manufacturing flexibility and variability: an overview', Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 15, pp. 466 - 478

Mazhar MI; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2004, 'Reuse potential of used parts in consumer products: assessment with Weibull analysis', International Journal of Production Engineering and Computers, 6, pp. 113 - 118

Kaebernick H; Kara S; Sun M, 2003, 'Sustainable product development and manufacturing by considering environmental requirements', Robotics and Computer - Integrated Manufacturing, 19, pp. 461 - 468

Kara S; Kayis B; O'Kane S, 2002, 'The role of human factors in flexibility management: A survey', Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 12, pp. 75 - 119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hfm.10004

Kaebernick H; Anityasari M; Kara S, 2002, 'A technical and economic model for end-of-life (EOL) options of industrial products', International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 1(2), pp. 171 - 183

Kara S; Kayis B; Kaebernick H, 2001, 'Concurrent Resource Allocation (CRA): A Heuristic for Multi-Project Scheduling with Resource Constraints in Concurrent Engineering', Concurrent Engineering, 9, pp. 64 - 73, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/106329301772625448

Kara S; Kayis B; Kaebernick H, 2001, 'Concurrent Resource Allocation (CRA): A Heuristic for Multi-Project Scheduling with Resource Constraints in Concurrent Engineering', Concurrent Engineering, 9, pp. 64 - 73, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1063293x0100900107

Kara S; Kayis AB; Kaebernick H, 2001, 'Concurrent resource allocation (CRA): a heuristic for multi-project scheduling with resource constraints in concurrent engineering.', Concurrent Engineering - Research and Applications, pp. 64 - 73

Kara S; Kayis AB; Kaebernick H, 1999, 'Modelling concurrent engineering projects under uncertainty', Concurrent Engineering - Research and Applications, pp. 269 - 274

Kara S; Kayis B; Kaebernick H, 1997, 'Resources for new product development in Australia', Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 7, pp. 237 - 249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1520-6564(199722)7:3<237::AID-HFM5>3.0.CO;2-4

Kara S; Kayis AB; Kaebernick H, 1997, 'Resources for new product development in Australia', Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, pp. 1 - 13

Winter M; Li W; Kara S; Herrmann C, 'Determining optimal process parameters to increase the eco-efficiency of grinding processes', Journal of Cleaner Production, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.10.031

Conference Papers

Shahrabifarahani S; Lejeune M; Kara S, 2025, 'Green Certifications to Achieve Climate Targets', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 1107 - 1112, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.12.106

Foo G; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2022, 'Challenges of robotic disassembly in practice', in Procedia CIRP, Leuven, Belgium, pp. 513 - 518, presented at 29th CIRP Life Cycle Engineering Conference, Leuven, Belgium, 04 April 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2022.02.085

Wang X; Liu A; Kara S, 2022, 'An ontology-based product usage context modeling method for smart customization', in Procedia CIRP, Virtual event, pp. 641 - 646, presented at 32nd CIRP Design Conference (CIRP Design 2022) - Design in a changing world, Virtual event, 28 March 2022 - 30 March 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.307

Lunetto V; Priarone PC; Kara S; Settineri L, 2021, 'A comparative LCA method for environmentally friendly manufacturing: Additive manufacturing versus Machining case', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 406 - 411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2021.01.125

Moshrefi S; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2021, 'Eco-efficiency limits of product technologies towards achieving science-based targets', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 488 - 493, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2021.01.139

Blankemeyer S; Wiens D; Wiese T; Raatz A; Kara S, 2021, 'Investigation of the potential for an automated disassembly process of BEV batteries', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 559 - 564, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2021.01.151

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