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PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL PAPERS

Kaplan, S. and Rabadi, G. “A Simulated Annealing and Meta-RaPS Algorithms for the Aerial Refueling Scheduling Problem with Due Date-to-Deadline Windows and Release Time”, In Press, Engineering Optimization

Deller, S., Rabadi, G., Tolk, A., and Bowling S. “Organizing for Improved Effectiveness in Networked Operations”, In Press, Military Operations Research Journal (MORS)

 

Kaplan, S., and Rabadi, G. (2012),Exact and Heuristic Algorithms for the Aerial Refueling Parallel Machine Scheduling Problem with Due Date-to-Deadline Window and Ready Times”, Computers & Industrial Engineering, V. 62, No. 1, P. 276 – 285

 

Bowling, R.S., Rabadi, G., Khasawneh, M., Shearer, N. and Zhang, J. (2012) “Initiative Mapping Methodology for Systems-of-Systems Applications”, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, V. 10, No.1, P. 75 – 95

 

Garcia, C. and Rabadi, G. (2011) “A Meta-RaPS Algorithm for Spatial Scheduling with Release Times”, International Journal of Planning and Scheduling, V. 1, No.1/2, P. 19 – 31

 

Garcia, C. and Rabadi, G. (2011) “Optimizing Coordinated Multi-Team Volunteer Scheduling: A Combined Constraint Programming and Goal Programming Approach”. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering V. 9, No 2, P. 183 – 193

 

Arin, A., Rabadi, G., and Unal, R. (2011), “Comparative Studies on Design of Experiments for Tuning Parameters in a Genetic Algorithm for a Scheduling Problem”, International Journal of Experimental Design and Process Optimisation, V. 2, No. 2, P. 102 – 124

 

Arnaout, J-P, Rabadi, G. and Musa, R. (2010) “A Two-stage Ant Colony Optimization to Minimize the Makespan on Unrelated Parallel Machines with Sequence-Dependent Setup Times”, In Press and Available On-Line, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing

Keating, C., Rabadi, G., Landaeta, R. and Bowling, S. R. (2009) "System of Systems Engineering for Border Security and Immigration: Methodologies, Processes, & Tools", International Journal of System of Systems Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 414 – 444

 

Deller, S.T., Bell, M.I., Bowling, S.R., Rabadi, G ., and Tolk, A. (2009) “ Applying the Information Age Combat Model: Quantitative Analysis of Network Centric Operations ”, The International Command and Control (C2) Journal., Vol. 3, No. 1

 

Tolk, A., Rabadi, G., Merino, D. (2009) “Embedding Simulation Education into the Engineering Management Body of Knowledge”, International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, Vol. 5, No. 1, P. 14 - 19

 

Arnaout, J-P and Rabadi, G. (2008) “Rescheduling of Unrelated Parallel Machines Under Machine Breakdowns”, International Journal of Applied Management Science, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 75 – 89.

 

Landaeta, R., Rabadi, G., and Mun, J., and Levin, D. (2008) “Identifying Sources of Resistance to Change in Healthcare”, International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management (IJHTM), Vol. 9, No. 1, P. 74 – 95

Kaylani, A., Mollaghasemi, M., Cope, D., Fayez, S., Rabadi, G., Steele, M. (2008). “A generic environment for modelling future launch operations—GEM-FLO: a success story in generic modelling”, Journal of the Operational Research Society,Vol. 59, No.10, P. 1312-1320

  

Rabadi, G ., Anagnostopoulos, G., and Mollaghasemi, M. (2007)   A Heuristic Algorithm For The Just-In-Time Single Machine Scheduling Problem With Setups: A Comparison With A Simulated Annealing”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 32, No. 3-4, P. 326 – 335

 

Arnaout, J-P and Rabadi, G. (2007), “Predictable Scheduling With Learning Capability for The Unrelated Parallel Machine Problem”, International Journal of Operations & Quantitative Management. Vol. 13, No. 2, P. 115 – 127

 

 

Rabadi, G., Moraga, R., and Al-Salem, A.(2006), Heuristics for the Unrelated Parallel Machine Scheduling Problem with Setup Times”, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing.Vol. 17, p. 85-97

 

Arnaout, J.P, Rabadi, G., and Mun, J. (2006), "A Dynamic Heuristic for the Stochastic Unrelated Parallel Machine Scheduling Problem", special issue on Scheduling in Manufacturing, Information, and Service Industries, International Journal of Operations Research, Vol. 3, No.2, P. 136 – 143

 

Abuhilal, L., Rabadi, G., and Sousa-Poza, A.(2006), “Supply Chain Inventory Control: A Comparison Among JIT, MRP, and MRP with Information Sharing Using Simulation”, Special Issue on Supply Chain management in Engineering Management Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2, P. 51-57

 

Duwayri, Z., Mollaghasemi, M., Nazzal, D., and Rabadi, G. (2006), “Scheduling Setup Changes at Bottleneck Facilities in Semiconductor Manufacturing”, in a special issue on Semiconductor manufacturing, Vol. 17, No. 7, P. 717-727, Production Planning and Control Journal.

 

Helal, M., Rabadi, G., Al-Salem, A.(2006), “A Tabu Search Algorithm to Minimize the Makespan for the Unrelated Parallel Machines Scheduling Problem with Setup Times, International Journal of Operations Research  , Vol. 3, No.3, P. 182 -192

 

Rabadi, G., Mollaghasemi, M., and Anagnostopoulos, G.C., (2004) “A Branch-and-Bound Algorithm for the Early/Tardy Machine Scheduling Problem with a Common Due-Date and Sequence-Dependent Setup Time”, Computers & Operations Research Journal, Vol. 31, No. 10, p. 1727-1751.

 

Keating, C., Rogers, R., Unal, R., Dryer, D., Sousa-Poza, A., Safford, R., Peterson, W., Rabadi, G. (2003), “System of Systems Engineering”, Engineering Management Journal, Vol. 15, No. 3, p.36-45.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

Rabadi, G., Pinto, C.A., Talley, W., and Arnaout, J-P (2007), “Port Recovery from Security Incidents: A Simulation Approach”, Chapter 5 (p. 83 – 94) in Bichou, Bell & Evans: Risk Management in Port Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Security, INFORMA/Lloyd’s List Publishing, London, UK.

 

Pinto, C. A., Rabadi, G., Talley, W. K. (2008) “Chapter 12: Port Security in the US”, a Chapter in edited book entitled“, Maritime Safety, Security and Piracy”, edited by W.K. Talley, P. 219 – 235, INFORMA LLP., London, U.K.

 

PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS

Rabadi, G. and Kaylani, H. (2010), “Towards a Center for Modeling and Simulation: The Case for Jordan” in Barjis, J., Narasipuram, M.M., & Rabadi, G. (Eds.) (2010). Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Enterprise & Organizational Modeling and Simulation, Hammamet, Tunisia. CEUR-WS, Volume 601, ISSN: 1613-0073, P. 99 - 112

Arnaout, G., Rodriguez-Velasquez, E., Rabadi, G., Musa, R. (2010), “Modeling Cross-Docking Operations using Discrete Event Simulation”, in Barjis, J., Narasipuram, M.M., & Rabadi, G. (Eds.) (2010), Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Enterprise & Organizational Modeling and Simulation, Hammamet, Tunisia. CEUR-WS, Volume 601, ISSN: 1613-0073, P. 113 – 120

 

Rodriguez-Velasquez, E., Arnaout, G.,  Rabadi, G. and Musa, R. (2010) “Modeling cross-dock networks with time constraints using simulation”, Proceedings of The IEEE Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium (SIEDS'10), Charlottesville, Virginia, P. 52 – 56

 

Shearer, N., Khasawneh, M., Jun Zhang, Bowling, S., and Rabadi, G. (2010), “Sensitivity Analysis of a large-scale system dynamics immigration model”, Proceedings of The IEEE Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium (SIEDS'10), Charlottesville, Virginia, P. 78 – 81.

 

Kaplan, S., and Rabadi, G. (2010). “Aerial Refueling Process Rescheduling Under Job Related Disruptions”, Proceedings of the Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM) World 2010 Conference, Hampton, VA, Oct 13-15, 2010

Kaplan, S., Arin, A., and Rabadi, G.(2010) “Meta-Raps Algorithm for Aerial Refueling Process Scheduling Problem”, Proceedings of the Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM) World 2010 Conference, Hampton, VA, Oct 13-15, 2010

Arin, A., Rabadi, G., and Unal, R. (2009), “Tuning Parameters In Heuristics By Using Design Of Experiments Methods”, Proceedings of Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM) World 2009 Conference & Expo, October 14 -16, 2009, P. 73- 78, Virginia Beach, VA

 

 

Garcia, C. and Rabadi, G. (2009) “Optimization Model for Scheduling Problems with Two-Dimensional Spatial Resource Constraints”, Proceedings of Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM) World 2009 Conference & Expo, October 14 -16, 2009, P. 307-312, Virginia Beach, VA

 

Deller, S., Rabadi, G., Bell, M., Bowling, S., Tolk, A. (2009), “Modeling the Information Age Combat Model: An Agent-Based Simulation of Network Centric Operations, Proceedings of Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM) World 2009 Conference & Expo, October 14 -16, 2009, P. 9 - 15, Virginia Beach, VA

 

Rabadi, G ., Bowling, S. R., Keating, C., and Unal, R. (2009), “Sensitivity Analysis Framework for Large and Complex Simulation Models”, the Proceedings of the 2009 Summer Computer Simulation Conference, July 13 -16, 2009, Istanbul, Turkey

 

Derbes, D., Rabadi G., and Musa, R. (2009) “Transportation Problem for a Cross-Dock Network with Time Constraints”, the Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami, FL, 2009, P.1393 – 1398.

Arnaout, J-P, Musa, R., and Rabadi, G. (2008) “Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm to Parallel Machine Scheduling Problem with Setups”, Proceeding of the 4th IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE), Washington DC, August 23 – 26, 2008, P. 578 – 582.

 

Bowling, S. R., Rabadi, G., Keating, C. (2006), “An Integrated Framework for Modeling and Simulation of the U.S. Southern Border: A Border Patrol Perspective”, Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, May 20 – 24, 2006.

 

Taslicali, A., Landaeta, R., Unal, R., & Rabadi, G. (2006) “Understanding Managerial Differences and Similarities between AHP and ANP: An Empirical Study,” in the Proceeding of the 26th National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 

 

Nazikkol, S., Landaeta, R., Unal, R., & Rabadi, G. (2006) “An Empirical Investigation of the Effectiveness of Crisis Management Strategies,” Proceeding of the 26th National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management

 

Arnaout, J-P., and Rabadi, G. (2005),Minimizing the Total Weighted Completion Time on Unrelated Parallel Machines with Stochastic Times”, In M. E. Kuhl, N. M. Steiger, F. B. Armstrong, and J. A. Joines, (eds.), Proceedings of the 2005 Winter Simulation Conference, p. 2141 – 2147. 

 

Lepsch, RA., Chytka, TM., Morris, WD., Reeves, JD., Rabadi, G. (2005), “Launch Vehicle Economic Evaluation Using Discrete Event Simulation Based Methodology”, Proceedings of the AIAA Space 2005 Conference, Long Beach, California.

 

Mun, J.H., Rabadi, G., Levin, D., Bogue, V., McKenna, T., and Vergara, J., (2004) “Smoothing the Patient Flow within Healthcare System”, Proceeding of the 25th National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management, p. 363 – 367

 

Tsoy, G., Arnaout, J-P, Smith, T., and Rabadi, G. (2004), “A Genetic Algorithm Approach for Surgical Operating Rooms Scheduling Problem, Proceeding of the 25th National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management, p. 299 – 304

 

Rabadi, G., Chytka, T. Morris, W.D., White, N., Unal, R. (2004) “Architectural Simulation Model for Operations of Future Launch Systems”, Proceeding of the 25th National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management, p. 283 – 289

 

Bedoya, L., and Rabadi, G., (2003), “A Multi-agent Approach  for the Job Shop Scheduling Problem with Earliness and Tardiness”, Proceeding of the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (IEEE SMC), p 1217-1222, Washington D.C.

 

Keating, C, Peterson, W., and Rabadi, G. (2003), “Framing of Complex System of Systems Engineering Problems”, Proceeding of the 24th National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management, p8-15, St. Louis, Missouri.

 

 

Bedoya, L., and Rabadi, G., Sousa-Poza, A., Keating, C., Peterson, W. (2003), “A Tabu Search Approach for the Job Shop Scheduling Problem with Earliness and Tardiness”, Proceeding of the 24th National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management, p420-425, St. Louis, Missouri.

  

Anagnostopoulos, G.C., and Rabadi, G. (2002)“A Simulated Annealing Algorithm for the Unrelated Parallel Machine Scheduling Problem”, Proceeding of the World Automation Congress (WAC), Orlando, Florida.

 

Sousa-Poza, A., Keating, C., Peterson, W., and Rabadi, G. (2002) “Boundary Setting: Inherent Problems and Solutions for an ISO 9001 Based Quality Management System”, Proceeding of the 23rd Annual American Society for Engineering Management, Tampa, Florida, pp. 162-168.

 

Moraga, R. and Rabadi, G. (2002) “Application of Simulated Annealing to Parallel Machine Scheduling Problems: A Literature Review”, Proceeding of the Latin-Iberian American Congress of Operations Research (CLAIO), Concepción, Chile.

 

Cates, G. R., Steele, M. J., Mollaghasemi, M., and Rabadi, G. (2002). “Modeling the Space Shuttle”. In E. Yücesan, C.-H. Chen, J. L. Snowdon, and J.M. Charnes (eds.), Proceedings of the 2002 Winter Simulation Conference, 754-762.

 

Steele, M. J., Mollaghasemi, M., Rabadi, G., and Cates, G. R. (2002). “Generic Simulation Models of Reusable Launch Vehicles”. In E. Yücesan, C.-H. Chen, J. L. Snowdon, and J. M. Charnes (eds.), Proceedings of the 2002, Winter Simulation Conference, 747 – 753.

 

Rabadi, G., Anagnostopoulos, G.C., and Mollaghasemi, M. (2002) “A Simulated Annealing Algorithm for a Scheduling Problem with Setup Times”, Proceeding of Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, Florida.

 

Rabadi, G. (2001) “Application of Constraint Programming to a Scheduling Problem with a Common Due Date and Setup Times”, Proceeding of the 1st International Industrial Engineering Conference, Amman, Jordan pp. 275-284.

 

Duwayri, Z., Mollaghasemi, M., Rabadi, G., and Nazzal, D. (2001) “Dispatching Rule to Schedule  Setup Changes at Bottleneck Facilities in Semiconductor Fabs”, Proceeding of the 1st International Industrial Engineering Conference, Amman, Jordan, pp. 233-240.

 

Kaylani, A., and Rabadi, G. (2001) “Application of Industrial Engineering Practices to Software Development Using Database Representation of the Software Process”, Proceeding of the 1st International Industrial Engineering Conference, Amman, Jordan, pp. 425-432.

 

Cates, G., Mollaghasemi, M., Rabadi, G., and Steele, M. (2001) “Macro-Level Simulation Model of Space Shuttle Processing”, Military, Government and Aerospace Simulation Proceeding, Part of 2001 Advanced Simulation Technologies Conference, Sponsored by The Society for Computer Simulation International (SCS) Vol. 33, No. 4, pp. 143-148.

 Salem, A., Anagnostopoulos, G.C., and Rabadi, G. (2000) “A Branch-and-Bound Algorithm for Parallel Machine Scheduling Problems”, Proceeding of Harbour, Maritime & Multimodal Logistics Modeling and Simulation Workshop, a publication of the Society for Computer Simulation International (SCS), Portofino, Italy, pp. 88-93.

 PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Pinto, C. A., Rabadi, G., Talley, W., and Arnaout, J-P (2006) “Risk, Resiliency, and Port Security: A framework Towards Continuity of Competitiveness in Port Operation” t, Annual Meeting of the Society for Risk Analysis, December 3-6, 2006 Baltimore, Maryland

Rabadi, G. (2005) “Development of the Architectural Simulation Model for Future Launch Systems and its Application to an Existing Launch Fleet”, Presented at NASA Langley Research Center.

Bedoya, L., Correa, Y., and Rabadi, G. (2004) “Dynamic Scheduling in Assembly Flow Shop Environments Considering Earliness and Tardiness”, INFORMS Denver, Colorado.

Rabadi, G. (2004) “ Operational Simulation Modeling for Architectures of Future Space Launch Vehicles, The 6 th Annual Industrial Engineering Simulation Solution Conference (IE SimSol), Orlando, Florida

Rabadi, G. (2003) “ A Discrete-Event Simulation Model to Assess Operations and Support Cost of Launch System Architectures”, NASA Faculty Fellowship Program Finalist Presentation in the Best Research Presentation Competition.

Rabadi, G., Mollaghasemi, M., Cates, G., and Steele, M. (2001) “A Discrete-Event Simulation Model for the Space Shuttle Ground Processing Operations at Kennedy Space Center, Simulation and Modeling for Acquisition, Requirements and Training (SMART) Conference, Orlando, Florida.

Rabadi,G., Salem, A., and Anagnostopoulos, G.C. (2001) “ A Branch-and-Bound for a Parallel Machine Scheduling Problem with Setup Times”, INFORMS Miami, Florida.

Rabadi, G., and Mollaghasemi, M. (2000) “A New Heuristic for the Ion Implanters Scheduling Problem in a Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Plant”, San Antonio, Texas

Rabadi, G., and Mollaghasemi, M. (1999) " A New Heuristic to Solve the Early/tardy Problem with Sequence-Dependent Setup Times", INFORMS Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rabadi, G., and Mollaghasemi, M. (1999) “ A New Branch-and-Bound Algorithm to Solve the Just-In-Time Scheduling Problem”, INFORMS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rabadi, G., and Mollaghasemi, M. (1998) " Determination of Optimal Due Dates & Sequence to Minimize Earliness & Tardiness with Sequence-Dependent Setup Times", INFORMS Montreal, Canada.

Rabadi, G., and Mollaghasemi, M. (1997) " Application of Genetic Algorithm to the Early/Tardy Problem with Sequence-Dependent Setup Times", INFORMS San Diego, California.

  

TECHNICAL REPORTS

 

Rabadi, G., Bowling, S. R., and Keating, C. (2007) “Sensitivity Analysis for the Secure Border Initiative System Dynamics Simulation Model”, grant # 763641, Agency: MITRE and DHS, Pages: 21, Figures: 6, Tables: 9.

 

Konwin, K., Keating, C., Rabadi, G., and Bowling, S. (2007) “Risk-Based Capability Assessment for the Secure Border Initiative System Dynamics Simulation of Immigration to the U.S.”, grant # 763641, Agency: MITRE and DHS, Pages: 18, Figures: 6, Tables: None.

 

Keating, C. and Rabadi, G. (2007) “System of Systems Engineering for Border Security and Immigration: Methodologies, Processes and Tools”, grant # 775021, Agency MITRE and DHS, Pages: 49, Figures: 6, Tables: 6.

 

Bowling, S.R., Rabadi, G., Keating, C. (2007), “Sensitivity Analysis for the Secure Border Initiative System Dynamics Immigration Model“, Agency MITRE and DHS, Pages: 83, Figures: 71, Tables: 47.

 

Rabadi, G., (2006) “The Border Control Simulation Learning Environment (BSim), Technical Report, grant # 247591, Dept. Homeland Security, Pages: 26, Figures: 19, Tables 1.

 

Pinto, C. A., Rabadi, G., Talley, W., and Arnaout, J-P (2006),”Security Risk Analysis of Norfolk International Terminals”, Final Report for grant #560011, Agency: Virginia Port Authority, Pages: 20, Figures: 4, Tables: 2.

 

Rabadi, G., (2005) “Development of the Architectural Simulation Model for Future Launch Systems and Its Application To an Existing Launch Fleet”, Final report for grant #140435, Agency: NASA, Pages: 24, Figures: 4, Tables: 5.

 

Unal, R., and Rabadi, G. (2003) “Development of A Simulation Approach For Launch Vehicle Operations & Support Assessment”, Final report for grant #124161, Agency: NASA, Pages: 20, Figures:4, Tables: 3, References: 6.

 

Rabadi, G., (2003) “A Discrete-Event Simulation Model to Assess Operations and Support Cost of Launch System Architectures” Final report for NASA/ASEE Faculty Fellowship Program, Agency: NASA, Pages: 13, Figures:4, Tables: 3.

 

 

 

 
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