Selected Journal Papers:

1. Devdas Shetty and Ahad Ali, A New Design Tool for DFA/DFD based on Rating Factors, Assembly Automation, 2015, in-press.

   A. Pandian and A. Ali, Automotive Assembly Line Throughput Forecasting using ANN Modeling, Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2015, in-press.

   D. Johnson and A. Ali, Modeling and Simulation of Landmine and Improvised Explosive Device Detection with Multiple Loops, Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology, vol. 12,  no. 3,  pp. 257-271, 2015.  

2. Ertunga C. Ozelkan, M. D. Sarder and Ahad Ali, Back to Fundamentals for a Successful Lean Six Sigma Enterprise Transformation: An Introduction to Jet Special Issue on Case Studies in Lean Enterprise Transformation, Journal of Enterprise Transformation, 4:1–4, 2014. DOI: 10.1080/19488289.2014.899837.

3. Ozelkana, C., A. Ali, and M. D. Sarder, Lean Enterprise Transformation is a Business Necessity for Sustainable Growth, Journal of Enterprise Transformation, vol. 3,  no. 3, pp. 133-135, 2013.

4. D. Shetty, L. Manzione, and A. Ali (2012) Survey of Mechatronic Techniques in Modern Machine Design, Journal of Robotics, vol. 2012, Article ID 932305, 9 pages doi:10.1155/2012/932305.

5. T. Pandit and A. Ali, Simulation and reliability analysis of laser-welded blanks after metal surface finishing process, International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 1-11, 2012. .

6. A. Pandian and A. Ali, Performance Measurement of an Automotive BIW Robotic Assembly: ARMA Modeling, Measuring Business Excellence, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp.3 – 21, 2013.

7. A. Ali, Simulation Intelligence and Modeling for Manufacturing System Uncertainties, International Journal of Modeling, Simulation and Scientific Computing, vol. 3, no. 3, 1250013 (22 pages), 2012.

8. S. Krstovski and A. Ali, Productivity Improvement in Subsystem of Assembly Process Utilizing Simulation, International Journal of Modeling in Operations Management, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 227–241, 2012.

9.  M. Gojcaj, and A. Ali, Design, Simulation and Improvement of the End-of-Line Conveyor System for Car Rear Seatbacks Manufacturing, International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 222-235, 2011.

10. A. Ali, N. Santini, and M. A. Rahman, Kanban Supplier System as a Standardization Method and WIP Reduction, Special Issue of the International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, vol. 11, nos. 1/2, pp.179 -188. 2012.

11. V. Cook, and A. Ali, End-of-line inspection for annoying noises in automobiles: trends and perspectives, Applied Acoustic, vol. 73, no. 3, pp. 265-275, 2012.

12. E. Hossain, M. R. Khan, and Ahad Ali, Design and Data Analysis for a Walking Support System for Visually Impaired People, International Journal of Advanced Mechatronic Systems, 2011 - vol. 3, no. 5/6  pp. 384 - 397.

13. Q.K. Hassan, K.M. Rahman, A.S. Haque, and A. Ali, Solar energy modelling over a residential community in the City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. International Journal of Photoenergy, volume 2011, Article ID 216519, 8 pages, 2011. Link 

14. K. Altayib and A. Ali, Improvement for Alignment Process of Automotive Assembly Plant Using Simulation and Design of Experiments, International Journal of Experimental Design and Process Optimisation, vol. 2, no.2  pp. 145 - 160, 2011.

15. D. Shetty, A. Ali, and J. Hill, Instrumentation for Vibration Measurement and Monitoring, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 405-411, 2011 .

16. J. Blake, and A. Ali, Simulation analysis and performance improvement of engine assembly line, International Journal of Process Systems Engineering, vol. 1, nos. 3/4, pp. 288-301, 2011.

17. Q. K. Hassan, A. Ali, N. Sekhon, and X. Wang, Analysis of Potential Wind and Solar Energy at Selected Airport Locations in Canada, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, vol. 9, no.2  pp. 150 – 162, 2011.

18. E. Hossain, R. Khan, R. Muhida and A. Ali, State of the Art Review on Walking Support System for Visually Impaired People, International Journal of Biomechatronics and Biomedical Robotics, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 232–251, 2011.

19. E. Hossain, R. Khan, R. Muhida, and A. Ali, Analysis and Implementation for a Walking Support System for Visually Impaired People, International Journal of Intelligent Mechatronics and Robotics, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 46-62, 2011.

20. A. Pandian and A. Ali, Automotive Robotic Body Shop Simulation for Performance Improvement using Plant Feedback, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 269-291, 2011. 

21. J. Polubinski, and A. Ali, Simulation Analysis of Commercial Truck Spiral Bevel Gear Process, International Journal of Modeling and Operations Management, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 197 - 207, 2010.

22. A. Ali, H. Seifoddini, and J. Lee, Efficient Material Allocation in High-Mix Low-Volume Manufacturing, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 101-116, 2010.

23. W. Moir, and Ahad Ali, Conveyor Stop for Quality Simulation Analysis, Journal of Modelling and Simulation of Systems, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 197-203, 2010. Link

24. A. Pandian and A. Ali, A Review of Recent Trends in Machine Diagnosis and Prognosis Algorithms, International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications, vol. 2, pp. 321-329, 2010. Link

25. D. Shetty, A. Ali, and R. Cummings, A Model to Assess Lean Thinking Manufacturing Initiatives, International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 310-334, 2010.

26. V. Cook, and A. Ali, Using net present value methods to evaluate quality improvement projects, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, vol. 27 No. 3,  pp. 333-350, 2010.

27. D. Shetty, and A. Ali, A Model for the Total Productive Manufacturing Assessment and Implementation, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, vol.8, no. 2, pp. 117-136, 2009.

28. M. Khadem, A. Ali and H. Seifoddini, Efficacy of Lean Metrics in Evaluating the Performance of Manufacturing System, International Journal of Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications and Practice, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 176-184, 2008.

29. A. Ali, Z. Chen and J. Lee, Web-enabled platform for distributed and dynamic decision making systems, International Journal Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 38, no. 11, pp. 1260-1270, 2007.

Selected Conference Papers: 

• Mohammad Anwar Rahman, Ahad Ali, and Asheka Rahman, Integrate Quality Factors in Supply Chains Using Bayesian Network Approach, IIE Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference, Atlanta, September 12-14, 2011.
• Donald M Reimer, Ahad Ali, and Sabah Razouk Abro, Relationship Between Student Competitive Activities and the Entrepreneurial Mindset, ASEE Annual Conference, Vancouver, AC 2011-19, June 26-29, 2011.
• Joseph M. Ogundu and Ahad Ali, Developing the Direct Relationships between Waste Reduction/Elimination and Operating Performance Measures, Proceedings of the 2011 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Reno, Nevada, May 21-25, 2011.
• Ahad Ali, and Daniel B. Elliott Modeling and Simulation of Great Lake and St. Lawrence Seaway System, Proceedings of the 2011 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Reno, Nevada, May 21-25, 2011.
• M. A. Rahman, A. Ali, and A. Rahman, Bayesian information update for retailer’s two-stage inventory model under demand uncertainty, Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 22 – 24, 2011, pp.  692-697.
• A. M. M. Mukaddes, M. Khadem, A. Ali and S. K. Shah, Developing an Employee Information System for Information Management in a Garment Industry, Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 22 – 24, 2011, pp. 426 - 431.
• A. Whitaker, M. B. Sarder, and A. Ali, A Literary Review of Distribution Based Logistics in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 22 – 24, 2011, pp. 972-977.   2010  
• Devdas Shetty, Lou Manzione, and Ahad Ali, Optimization in the Design of Smart Machine Tools Using Mechatronics Techniques, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, IIE Annual Conference and Expo, Cancún, Mexico, June 5-9, 2010.
• Devdas Shetty, Ahad Ali, and Robert Cummings, Assess Lean Model for Thinking Manufacturing Initiatives, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, IIE Annual Conference and Expo, Cancún, Mexico, June 5-9, 2010.
• Dan Tesolin, and Ahad Ali, Throughput Optimization of a Multi-Station, Parallel Machines Robotic Production Cell for Automotive Interior Trim Cover Material, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, IIE Annual Conference and Expo, Cancún, Mexico, June 5-9, 2010.
• Valerie Cook, and Ahad Ali, Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis to Product Design Target Setting, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, IIE Annual Conference and Expo, Cancún, Mexico, June 5-9, 2010.
• Joseph Ogundu, and Ahad Ali, Developing the Direct Relationships between Waste Reductions and Plant Operating Performance Measures in OEM Supplier Stamping Operations, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, IIE Annual Conference and Expo, Cancún, Mexico, June 5-9, 2010.
• MD B. Sarder, Ahad Ali, and Mohammad A. Rahman, Managing Material Flow at the US Shipbuilding Industry, International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 9-10, 2010.
• Ahad Ali and Devdas Shetty, Emerging Trends in e-Manufacturing, Web-enabled Integration and Smart Manufacturing, International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 9-10, 2010.
• Ahad Ali, Mohammad Khadem, and Neriliz Santini, Kanban Supplier System as a Standardization Method and WIP Reduction, International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 9-10, 2010.
• Quazi K. Hasaan, and Ahad Ali, Statistical Analysis of Renewable Energy in Canada, International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 9-10, 2010.
• A. Pandian and Ahad Ali, A Review of Recent Trends in Machine Diagnosis and Prognosis Algorithms, 8th International Conference on Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications, Coimbatore, India, December 09-11, 2009. pp. 1731-1736.
• Ahad Ali, Ryan Beebe, and Annamalai Pandian, Simulation of Fuel Tank Assembly and Process Analysis for Performance Improvement, Winter Simulation Conference, pp. 2154-2163, December 13-16, 2009.
• Mohammad M. Islam, Ahad Ali, and Joe Purtell, Enhanced Condition Assessment Methodologies of Buried Sewerage Infrastructure, ASCE Pipelines Conference, San Diego, August 15 – 19, 2009. Pipelines 2009: Infrastructure's Hidden Assets - Proceedings of the Pipelines 2009 Conference, 360, pp. 1417-1426.
• Ahad Ali, and Mohammad Rahman, Efficient Material Allocations in High-Mix Low-Volume Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami, May 30 – June 3, 2009.
• D. Reimer, and A. Ali, The Innovation Chase and Quest: A Case in Experiential Learning in Entrepreneurial Competitions, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.
• D. Reimer, D. W. Clarke, Sr., and A. Ali, Structured Approaches to Innovation for Enhancing Problem Solving Capabilities in Entrepreneurial Environments, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009.
• M. Rahman, M. Sarder, and A. Ali, Bayesian Approach to Improve Large Fluctuating Seasonal Forecasts, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami, May 30 - June 3, 2009. 
• V. Caryer Cook and Ahad Ali, Application of Spherical Beamforming in End-of-Line Inspection of Automobiles, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami, May 30 - June 3, 2009.
• V. Cook, and A. Ali, Spherical beamforming and BSR testing, SAE 2009 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition, St. Charles, IL, May 19 - 21, 2009.
• A. Ali, H. ElMaraghy, W. Abul-Kader, and J.A. Nooks, New Assembly Line Capacity Identification, Production Flow Analysis and Transportation Requirements for Automotive Manufacturing using Simulation, Midwest Decision Sciences Institute (MWDSI) 37th Annual Meeting, Oxford, Ohio, April 16-18, 2009.
• A. Ali, X. Chen, Z. Yang, J. Lee, and J. Ni, Optimized Maintenance Design for Manufacturing Performance Improvement Using Simulation, 2008 Winter Simulation Conference, Miami, December 7-10, 2008.
• M. Khadem and A. Ali, Modeling and Simulation for Car Battery Manufacturing for Cost Effectiveness, The 11th IASTED International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control (ISC 2008), November 16 - 18, 2008.
• E. Hossain, R. Muhida, and Ahad Ali, Efficiency Improvement of Solar Cell Using Compound Parabolic Concentrator and Sun Tracking System, IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference (EPEC 2008), Vancouver, Canada, October 6 - 7, 2008. 
• M. Khadem, and A. Ali, Shop Floor Modeling and Simulation for Performance Improvement for Car Battery Manufacturing, IJIE 13th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications & Practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 7- 10, 2008.
• A Ali, Izlal Haider, and Walid Abdul-Kader, Label Printing Simulation for Cycle Time Reduction, 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, IIE Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 17-21, 2008.
• A. Ali and R.de Souza, Modeling and Simulation of Hard Disk Dive Final Assembly Using a HDD Template, 2007 Winter Simulation Conference, Washington DC, December 9-12, 2007.
• I. Haider, A. Ali, L.P. Oriet, and J. A. Nooks, Redesign Auto Door Using Modularization and Ultra Light Steel Auto Body Structure, Proceedings of 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Seattle, Washington, November 11-15, 2007.
• A. Ali, H. J. Carlo and V. Cesani, Distributed Intelligent Simulation and Decision Support System for Battlefield Management, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN. May 19-23, 2007.
• I. Haider, A. Ali, L.P. Oriet, and J.A. Nooks, Redesign Efficient Vehicle, The 17th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Philadelphia, USA, June 18-20, 2007. 
• A. Ali and R. de Souza, Modeling and Simulation of Hard Disk Dive Final Assembly Using a HDD Template, Winter Simulation Conference, Washington DC, 2007. 
• A. Ali, H. Seifoddini and J. Lee, Global Logistics Intelligent Decision System of Medical Equipment Manufacturing, IFIP TC8 International Conference on Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems, October 14-16, Beijing, China, 2007. 
• I. Haider, A. Ali, L.P. Oriet and J. A. Nooks. Redesign Auto Door Using Modularization and Ultra Light Steel Auto Body Structure, Proceedings of the 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-15, Seattle, Washington, 2007.
• A. Ali and H. Seifoddini, Simulation Intelligence and Modeling for Manufacturing Uncertainties, Winter Simulation Conference, Monterey, CA, December 3-6, 2006.
• A. Ali, E. Nikolaidis and H. Seifoddini, Manufacturing Systems Uncertainty Modeling and Prediction for Scheduling Optimization, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, May 20-24, 2006.
• A, Ali, H. Seifoddini, and H. Sun, Intelligent modeling and simulation of flexible assembly systems, Proceedings of the 2005 Winter Simulation Conference, ed. M. E. Kuhl, N. M. Steiger, F. B. Armstrong, and J. A. Joines, 1350-1358, Orlando, Florida, 2005.
• A. Ali, H. Seifoddini and H. Sun, Intelligent Dynamic Production Scheduling in High Mix Low Volume Manufacturing Systems under Uncertain Environment, 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2005), Orlando. FL, November 5 - 11, 2005.
• A. Ali, J. Lee And H. Seifoddini, Multi Constraint Based Product Mix and Dynamic Scheduling for Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Proceedings of the 2004 Japan-USA Symposium on Flexible Automation (JUSFA 2004), Denver, Colorado, July 19-21, 2004.
• A. Ali, J. Lee, M. Khadem and H. Seifoddini, Intelligent Production Scheduling for Medical Equipments in Global Logistics Environment, Proceedings of the 13^th Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC 2004), Houston, Texas, May 15-19, 2004.
• A. Ali, M. Khadem, H. Seifoddini and J. Lee, Optimal System Design of Flexible Assembly Systems, Proceedings of the 13^th Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC 2004), Houston, Texas, May 15-19, 2004.
• A. Ali, Z. Chen and J. Lee, Web-enabled Device-To-Business (D2B) platform for real-time decision making, Proceedings of the 12^th Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC 2003), Portland, Oregon, May 18-20, 2003.
• Z. Hossain and A. Ali, Association Rule Descriptive Language in Data Mining, Proceedings of the 12^th Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC 2003), Portland, Oregon, May 18 - 20, 2003.
• A. Ali, J. Lee, and J. Ni, E-Manufacturing Systems for e-Business Transformation, Proceedings of the 3^rd International Conference of Mechanical Engineers and 8^th paper meet on e-Manufacturing, Dhaka, pp. 2-14, March 20-22, 2003.
• Z. Hossain and A. Ali, Indexing for Efficient valuation of Queries in Data Warehouse, Proceeding of the 3^rd International Conference of Mechanical Engineers and 8^th paper meet on e-Manufacturing, pp. 317-326, Dhaka, March 20-22, 2003.
• Z. Hossain and A. Ali, Association rule descriptive language, Proceeding of the 3^rd International Conference on Data Mining Methods and Databases for Engineering, Finance and Other Fields, Bologna, Italy, September 25 - 27, 2002.
• A. Ali, Z. Chen, J. Lee and M. Koc, Web-Enabled Device-To-Business (D2B) Platform for Distributed and Dynamic Decision Making Systems, Proceeding of the 5^th International Conference on Managing Innovations in Manufacturing (MIM 2002), Milwaukee, WI, pp. 157-165, September 9-11, 2002.
• Z. Hossain and A. Ali, Unified Descriptive Language for Association Rules in Data Mining, Proceeding of the 2^nd International Workshop on Intelligent Systems Design and Applications (ISDA 2002), Atlanta, August 7 - 8, 2002.
• A. Ali, Z. Chen, J. Lee and M. Koc, Intelligent Web-enabled Platform for Tether-Free Monitoring Systems, Proceeding of the 11^th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC 2002), Orlando, Florida, May 19 - 21, 2002.
• A. Ali, M.N.A. Moral, and S. C. Bhattacharya,  Biomass Briquetting Technology with Preheating, Proceeding of the ASME International 36^th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2001), Savannah, GA, July 29 - August 2, 2001.
• A. Ali and A. Kumar, Intelligent modeling and information management for internal supply chains, Proceedings of the 12^th Information Resources Management Association (IRMA) International Conference, Toronto, Canada, May 20-23, 2001.
• J. Lee, S.A. Ali and M. Koc, E-Manufacturing - Its Elements and Impact, Proceeding of the 10^th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC), Dallas, May 20-22, 2001.
• A. Ali, and A. Kumar "Intelligent Decision System for Product Mix and Material Match", Proceeding of the 10^th Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC 2001), Dallas, May 20-22, 2001.
• A. Ali, M.N.A. Moral, and S. C. Bhattacharya,  Biomass Briquetting Technology with Preheating as an Alternative Fuel, Proceeding of the 23^rd Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Breckenridge, Colorado, May 6-9, 2001.
• A. Ali and A. Kumar, Intelligent Modeling and Management for Internal Supply Chains, Proceeding of the 30^th Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute, Vancouver, Canada, April 3-7, 2001.
• Y. Fu, R. de Souza, A. Ali, and J. Wu, Multi-agent enabled integration and collaboration toward a synchronized supply chain, Proceeding of the International ICSC Symposium on Multi-Agents and Mobile Agents (MAMA) in Virtual Organizations and E-Commerce, Wollongong, Australia, vol. 1, pp. 425-431, December 11-13, 2000.
• A. Ali, R. de Souza and A. Kumar, Intelligent Modelling and Simulation Environment for PCB Assembly, Proceeding of the International ICSC (International Computer Science Conventions) Congress on Intelligent Systems and Applications (ISA2000), University of Wollongong, Australia, vol. 2, pp. 937-943, December 12-15, 2000.
• M. Xiong, A. Ali and R. de Souza, WOPS: A Practical Web-based Order Processing System, Proceeding of the 11^th International Conference on Information and Intelligent Systems (iis2000), Varadin, Croatia, pp. 233 - 240, Sept. 20 - 22, 2000.
• M. Xiong, A. Ali and R. de Souza, Design and implementation of web-based ATP system, Proceeding of the 4^th International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation, Orlando, FL pp.564-569, July 30-August 2, 2000.
• A. Ali, Z.Z. Ying and R. de Souza, Real Time Dynamic Modelling and Simulation of HDD Assembly for Internal Supply Chain, Proceeding of the 3^rd International Engineering Conference, Mansoura University, Egypt, pp. 1-6, April 11-13, 2000.
•  A. Ali, Z.Z. Ying, Y.H. Peng and R. de Souza, Product Mix and Material Based on Genetic Optimization, Proceeding of the Rensselaer's 6^th International Conference on Agile Intelligent and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, RPI, New York, October 7-9, 1998.

Selected Magazine Articles:

Fighting Failure with the Internet: Web-based Collaborative Methods facilitate the FMEA Process, Valerie Cook and Ahad Ali, Industrial Engineer, vol. 43, no. 6, pp. 31-36, June 2011.

1.    A strategy for shorter breakdowns - A ‘mini-Six Sigma approach’ can resolve downtime problems, Saso Krstovski and Ahad Ali, Industrial Engineer, vol. 44, no. 8, pp. 35-39, August 2012. 

Book Chapter:

• A. Ali, H. Seifoddini, and J. Lee, Global Logistics Intelligent Decision System of Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems II Volume 1, IFIP International Federation for Information Processing, Volume 254, pp. 111-124, Springer, 2008.

Research Report:

•  A simulation project at Automotive Manufacturing for whole assembly system to identify their performances including logistics for existing and new plant, University of Windsor, July 2004.

• A. Ali, Special Report on Biomass Briquetting Technology With Preheating, Renewable Energy Technology In Asia: A Regional Research and Dissemination Programme, Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), Energy Program, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, October 1997.