Behin Elahi, Ph.D.

Book Chapters:

1. Elahi, B., Amiri Tokaldany, S., “Application of Internet of Things-Aided Simulation and Digital Twin Technology in Smart Manufacturing”, in Advances in Mathematics for Industry 4.0, edited by Ram, M., Academic Press. Elsevier publication, pp. 335-359.
2. Alasti, H., Elahi, B., Mohammadpour, A., “Risk-Preventative Workforce Training Using Virtual Reality in Automated Robotic Sites” in Simulation for Industry 4.0, Past, Present, and Future, edited by Gunal, M., publisher: Springer , 2019.
3. 3. Franchetti, M., Elahi, B., Ghose, S., “Green Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation”, in Green and Lean Management, edited by Machado C. and Davim J.P., publisher: Springer, pp.1-16. 2017.

Book:

1. M. Franchetti, Elahi, B., S. Ghose (2016), “Value Creation through Sustainable Manufacturing: Practical Implementation Roadmap”, First Edition, Industrial Press, South Norwalk, CT, ISBN: 9780831135218.

Refereed Journal Publications: (12 in-print, 1 under review):

1. Elahi, B., “Evaluation of Waste Disposal Alternatives in a Healthcare System”, To be submitted for the Journal of Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Elsevier.
2. Elahi, B., Deheshvar, A., Franchetti, M., Amiri Tokaldany, S., “Optimal Performance Evaluation of Adaptive X Control Charts”, Journal of Industrial Engineering International, Springer , (Accepted for publication)
3. Cochran, D. S., Swartz, J., Elahi, B., Smith, J., “Using a Collective System Design Technique to Improve a Regional Medical Center Emergency Room Performance”, Journal of Medical Systems , 42(12), 242 (1-8), 2018.
4. Rojas-Downing, M., Nejadhashemi, A.P., Elahi, B., Cassida, K.A., Daneshvar, F., J. Hernandez-Suarez, S.J., Abouali, M., Herman, M.R., Masraf, S.A.D.A., Harrigan, T., “Food Footprint as a Measure of Sustainability for Grazing Dairy Farms”, Environmental Management, Springer, 62(6), pp.1073-1088, 2018.
5. Daneshvar, F., Nejadhashemi, A.P., Adhikari, U., Elahi, B., Abouali, A., Herman, M.R., Martinez-Martinez, E., Calappi, T.J., Rohn, B.G., “Evaluating the Significance of Wetland Restoration Scenarios on Phosphorus Removal”, Journal of Environmental Management, Elsevier , 192, 184-196, 2017.
6. Akhavan, P., Elahi, B., and Jafari, M. (2014), “A new integrated knowledge model in supplier selection: The case of an Asian automotive supply chain”, Journal of Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues 7(4), 333-368.
7. Mazdeh, M.M., Razavi, S.M., Hesamamiri, R., Zahedi, M.R., and Elahi, B., (2013), “An empirical investigation of entrepreneurship intensity in Iranian state universities”, Higher Education, Springer 65 (2), 207-226.
8. Elahi, B., Seyed-Hosseini, S. M., and Makui, A. (2011), “A fuzzy compromise programming solution for supplier selection in quantity discounts situation”, International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Production Research 22(2), 107–114.
9. Seyed-Hosseini, S. M., Elahi, B., and Makui, A. (2011), “Proposing a Mathematical Programming Model for Optimization of Supply Chain Scheduling”, Academy of Business Research Journal (ABRJ) 1, 64–75.
10. Badkoobehi, H., Elahi, B., and Makui, A. (2011), “A Novel Economic Modeling for Supply Chain Planning: A Three-Echelon Supply Chain”, Business Research Yearbook XVIII (2), 433–439.
11. Elahi, B., Pakzad-Jafarabadi, Y., Etaati, L., and Seyedhosseini, S. M. (2011), “Optimization of supply chain planning with considering defective rates of products in each echelon,” Technology and Investment 2 (3), 211–221.
12. Seyedhosseini, S.M., Elahi, B., and Akhlaghy, A. (2011) “Proposing a Non-Linear Mathematical Model for Order Splitting in a Supply Chain with Perishable Products: Solving by Genetic Algorithm”, International Journal of Business Research: special issue of the international academy of business and economics 11(4), 104-111.
13. Seyed-Hosseini, S.M., Elahi, B., and Barzinpour, F. (2010), “Multi-Supplier, Product and Buyer, Mixed Integer Order Splitting in a Two-Echelon Supply Chain”, Journal of International Management Studies: special issue of the international academy of business and economics 10 (3), 171-178.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Conference & Symposium Research Papers: (22 papers):

1. Elahi, B.,, Lambert, D. (May 30-June 02, 2020). Statistical Process Control of Glenosphere Implants to Enhance Shoulder Arthroplasty. Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) 2020 Annual Conference and Expo, Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) New Orleans, LA. (Abstract is accepted)
2. Elahi, B., Alasti, H., Mohammadpour, A. (April 23-24, 2020). Application of Proximity Sensors to Enhance Ambient Awareness for a Six-Axis Robot Arm. 14th International Conference on Mechatronic Sensors, Resistivity, and Resistance (ICMSRR 2020), Boston, MA. (Abstract and paper are accepted)
3. Elahi, B., Wooten, W. (May18-21, 2019). A Novel Optimization Planning Model in Green Supply Chain Networks. Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) 2019 Annual Conference and Expo, Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) Proceeding, Orlando, FL.
4. Ottah E., Elahi, B. (March 17-20, 2019). The Effect of Heat Treatment Techniques on the Mechanical Properties of a Medium-Carbon Steel. In Industry Engineering & management Systems (IEMS) 25th Annual International Conference Proceeding, Clearwater, FL.
5. Elahi, B., Leeth, R. (March 17-20, 2019). Using the Design of Experiment Technique to Improve the Ultimate Tensile Strength and Ductility of the Cold Drawn L-605® Wire. In Industry Engineering & management Systems (IEMS) 25th Annual International Conference Proceeding, Clearwater, FL.
6. Cochran, D. S., Elahi, B., and Spurlock, T. (May 2017). “System Re-Design of First Tier Automotive Value Stream”, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) 2017 Annual Conference and Expo, Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference (ISERC) Proceeding, Pittsburgh, PA.
7. Rojas-Downing, M.M., Nejadhashemi, A.P., Elahi, B., Cassida, K.A., Daneshvar, F., Hernandez-Suarez, J.S., Abouali, M., Herman, M.R., Al Masraf, S.A.D. and Harrigan, T., (July 29-August 01, 2018). A New Measure to Address Sustainability on Dairy Production. In ASABE Annual International Conference Proceeding, Detroit, MI.
8. Elahi, B., (June 2019) “Implementation of a Project-Based Learning Approach, Case study of “Measurement and Evaluation Techniques in Industrial Engineering”, ASEE 2019, the 126th Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, FL.
9. Elahi, B., (June 2018). “Lesson Learned from Students’ involvement in a Research Project on Evaluation of Recycling Opportunities and Waste Disposal Alternatives in a Health Care System”, ASEE 2018, Proceedings of the 125th Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah.
10. Elahi, B., (April 2018) “Student Involvement in a research project: Using Design of Experiment to Improve Cutting Glass Process in an Auto-Glass Manufacturing Company”, Illinois-Indiana ASEE Section Regional Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
11. Elahi, B., (June 2017) “Implementation of a Learning Assessment: Case study of Applied Statistics Course in Industrial Engineering”, ASEE 2017, Proceedings of the 124th Annual Conference & Exposition , Columbus, Ohio.
12. Elahi, B., (October 2019) “A Successful Project-Based Learning Experience: Case Study of Fort Wayne Metal Research Project”, 4th Annual Alliance Teaching Showcase, PFW.
13. Elahi, B., (September 2018) “Project-Based Learning Approach in Higher Education Case study of “Measurement and Evaluation in Industrial Technology” Course (IT 507)” 3rd Annual Alliance Teaching Showcase, PFW.
14. Elahi, B., (September 2017) “Undergrad Student Involvement in Research Project Case study of Applied Statistics Course in Engineering Technology” poster presentation, 2nd Annual Alliance Teaching Showcase, PFW.
15. Franchetti, M., Elahi, B., and S. Ghose. “Value Creation by Sustainable Manufacturing”, Air & Waste Management Association’s 110th Annual Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, LA, June 2016.
16. Elahi, B., Franchetti, M. “A Multi-Objective Proposed Mathematical Model for a Health Care Supply Chain with Perishable Product”, IIE Annual Conference and Exhibition, Nashville, TN, June 2015.
17. Elahi, B., Franchetti, M., “A New Guideline for Improving Quality Control in Production and Statistical Processes”, Midwest graduate research symposium, Toledo, OH, March 2015.
18. Elahi, B., Franchetti, M. “A new optimization model for closed-loop supply chain networks”, IEEE International Technology Management Conference (ITMC), Chicago, Illinois, pp. 1-9., June 2014.
19. Elahi, B., Franchetti, M. “Optimization Modeling for Green Supply Chain Planning”, Air & Waste Management Association’s 107th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Chicago, IL, June 2013.
20. Elahi, B., Etaati, L., and Seyed-Hosseini, S.M. “An Integrated Modeling for Supplier Selection and Optimal Lot Sizing: A Case Study of Four-Echelon Supply chain”, IEEE International Technology Management Conference (ITMC), pp. 877 – 884, San Jose, CA, June 2011.
21. Elahi, B., Seyed-Hosseini, S.M., and Makui, A. “A New Strategic Modeling Approach for Optimization of a Four-Echelon Supply Chain”, proceeding of the 6th International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems (ICLS 2011), pp.281-293, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, March 2011.
22. Elahi, B., Seyed-Hosseini, S.M., and Makui, A. “Developing A New MCDM Approach for Selecting Suppliers in a Supply Chain under Uncertain Environment”, proceeding of the 6th International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems (ICLS 2011), pp.655–667, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, March 2011.