Ahad Ali, Ph.D. Associate Professor Director, Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering (BSIOE) Director, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering Lawrence Technological University 21000 West Ten Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 Tel: 248-204-2531, Fax: 248-204-2576 Email: aali@ltu.edu |
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Selected Journal Papers:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.