CURRICULUM VITAE

Ali Akbar SAFAVI

(Professor of Systems and Control Engineering)

(Updated December 2017)

 

Personal Details

 Date of Birth:  23  September 1964Nationality:  Iranian

Marital Status:  Married

Address (Iran ): Dept. of Power and Control Engineeing, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Shiraz University, Zand Ave.,  Shiraz, Iran.

Phone: (Work):   (-) 98 713 6133112Tel/Fax:Work->  (-) 98 713 2303081

E-mail:safavi@shirazu.ac.irHome Page :http://home.shirazu.ac.ir/~safavi/

 

Education

1996 The University of Sydney, Australia

Postdoctoral Fellowship:   Research on                                                                                                                                        - Wavelets and wavelet-based neural networks for process systems engineering

                            - Non-Linear Control Using Multi-Linear Models

                           - Non-Linear Model Predictive Control

 Other Duties: Co-Supervising PhD  andMEngSc students.

 

1993-1995 The University of Sydney, Australia

  PhD:  Process Systems Engineering

Thesis Title: ‘Wavelet-Based Neural Networks and Multiresolution Analysis with Applications to Process Systems Engineering’

 

1991-1992  The University of  NSW, Australia

MEngSc  in Electrical Engineering, Majoring in Systems and Control

 Thesis Title: ‘A Robust Iterative Control Design Approach’

 

1983-1987  ShahidChamran University, Ahwaz, Iran

BSc  in Electrical Engineering, Majoring in Power Systems                                                                                                                               

 

Academic Achievements

●      Winner of  IFAC’96 prize awarded by the Institute of  Engineers Australia for the work presented in IFAC’96 (1996).

●      Winner of the “ best paper”  award, Electronic Learning Conference, ZanjanUniuversity, Zanjan, Iran , for the paper titled “An introduction to standards and criteria for digital contents” , May 2006,

●      Best Industrial Researcher of Shiraz University and Fars Province, December 2017

Sabbatical Leaves

1997       The University of Sydney, Australia (Three Months)

  Dept. of Chemical  Engineering, Advanced Control Laboratory

  Research: Wavelet Based Modeling and Control

  Coordinator: Prof. Jose Romagnoli

 

2004-2005  Queen Mary, University of  London, UK (Nine Months)

  Dept. of  Engineering, Advanced Control Laboratory

  Research: Web-Based and Networked based Control and Monitoring

  Coordinator: A/Prof. Henri Huijberts

 

Developed Software

 Experience with UNIX, VMS, and networking facilities,  LabVIEW, MATLAB, FORTRAN, and C++. Developed  the following MATLAB toolboxes,

1.   WAVE-NET Toolbox (by Safavi and Romagnoli): To perform several wavelet  and wavelet-based neural   networks design and analysis (1996) .

2. - MPC-PLUS Toolbox (by   Odenthal, Safavi, Romagnoli): To study and design  Model Predictive Control (1997).

3.   - SIMU-CONTROL Toolbox (by   Brett, Safavi, Palizban, Romagnoli (1997) and extended by Safavi, Hosseini, Homayooni, 2000 ): To perform several advanced control techniques within Matlab/Simulink environment .

4.   APCON-GUI Toolbox (By Safavi, Shojaee, and Hasanly): To perform linear and advanced process control using GUI facilities of MATLAB (2000).

 

Some Major Responsibilities

 

 

2017 Shiraz University, Iran

General Chair of the Fifth International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, and Automation, (ICCIA-2017)  Nov. 21-23,  2017, Shiraz , Iran.

 

2017-Till  NOW ASEA-UNINET

Iran’s Coordinator in the Europe-Asia University Network (ASEA-UNINET)

 

2014-Till  Nov. 2017 Shiraz University, Iran

Vice-Chancellor for Planning and development

 

2014-Till  Nov. 2017 Shiraz University, Iran

The Head, Shiraz University International Council

 

2013 Shiraz University, Iran

General Chair of the Fifth(International) Conference on Information and Knowledge Technology (IKT2013)  May 28-30,  2013, Shiraz , Iran.

 

2012 Shiraz University, Iran

Program Chair of the Forth International Conference on 4th  International Conference on e-Learning and e-Teaching (ICELET 2011)  Feb. 13-14,  2011, Shiraz , Iran.

 

2012-now, Iran                                                                                                                                     

               The Deputy President, The e-Learning Association of Iran (YADA)

 

2012-now, Iran                                                                                                                                     

The Head of International Relation, Iranian Society of Instrumentation and Control Engineers (ISICE)

 

2011-now Iran

Founder and Director of first Tele-Medicine System of IRAN

 

2012 Shiraz University, Iran

General Chair of the Second International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, and Automation, (ICCIA-2011)  December 27-29,  2011, Shiraz , Iran ,

 

2010-2012 Vice-Presidency for Research and Technology, Member of ICT Headquarter

Member of  the IT workgroup

 

2008-2011 Shiraz University, Iran

The Head , Dept. of Power and Control Eng., School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

 

2002-2006 Shiraz University, Iran

Chancellor’s Advisor & Representative on ICT Affairs,

 

2006-now Shiraz, Iran

   ICT Advisor of Fars Commerce Organization,

 

2004-2008 Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, Iran

Member of the IT and e-Learning committee of the Ministry,

 

 

 

2003-2004 Iran

Director of Fars Province Sustainable Development Project (Supported by the  United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)),

 

2003-2005 Iran

Managing Director of Research and Educational Institute of Shiraz University,

 

2003-2005 Iran

Founder and Director of Iran’s First Virtual University,

 

2003-now Iran

Shiraz University  Representative on Iran’s National Project on  ICT (TAKFA),

 

2002-2006 Fars Province, Iran

Shiraz University  Representative on Fars Province ICT Council ,

 

2002 Shiraz University, Iran

General Chair of the First EurAsian Conference on Information and Comuication Technology (ICT-2002)  October 2002, Shiraz , Iran ,

 

2000-2002 Shiraz University, Iran

Vice-Chancellor for Student and Cultural Affairs,

 

1999-2000 Shiraz University, Iran

Vice-Chancellor for Technical and Developments Affairs,

 

1999. Faculty of Electronic Industry, Shiraz University, Iran

Dean of the Faculty

 

 

Work Experience

2010    Department of Power and Control  Eng, School of Electrical Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran

Academic Staff (Professor)

 

2006- now   Department of Electrical  Eng, School of Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran

Academic Staff (Associate Professor)

 

2002- 2005   Department of Electrical  Eng, School of Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran

Academic Staff (Assistant Professor)

 

1997- 2002   Department of Control Eng, Faculty of Electronic Industry, Shiraz University, Iran

Academic Staff (Assistant Professor)

 

1993-1995 The University of Sydney, Australia

Supervised undergraduate theses, Tutored undergraduate courses and laboratories

 (Computing for Chemical Engineers, Process Control, Advanced Process Control, etc.).

 

1990  SakhtemanvaSanat Engineering Bureau, Shiraz, Iran

   Design of  electrical systems of Kerman’s Silo Project, Supervision of Kerman’s Silo    construction.

 

 

 1987-1988 Jahad Engineering Bureau, ShahidChamran University, Ahwaz, Iran

Design and Supervision of Electrical Systems.

 

 1987    South-West Engineering Bureau, Ahwaz, Iran

Design and Supervision of Power  Distribution Systems.

 

 1986-1987 Iran’s Petrochemical Industries, Shiraz Engineering Office, Shiraz, Iran   Preparing a research        report on electrical motors and their ordering procedure (this is currently  being used in several engineering  offices in Shiraz).

 

Research Interests

Optimal Control, Non-Linear Model Predictive Control, Multiple–Model Based Control, Internal Model Control, System       Identification, Process Control, Wavelets, Wavelet-Based Neural Networks, Data Monitoring and  Analysis, Web-Based Control, IT Applications, Network Control, Remote and Virtual Laboratories, Chaos Modeling and Control, e-Learning, e-Commerce, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Automative Control.

 

Activities and General Interests

Soccer (high level, regularly play)

Volleyball (high level, regularly play)

Chess (high level, occasionally play)                                                                                                                                    

Poetry (high level in Farsi)

 

Courses Taught

Postgraduate:   Multivariable Control, Optimal Control, Fuzzy Control,  Model Predictive Control, System Identification, Special Topics on Control (i.e. Wavelets , Neural Nets,  …).

Undergraduate: Linear Control, Industrial Control, Computer Applications in Control, Programmable Logic Controllers.

 

 

Some of the Research Project , Carried out

1.      Applications of Wavelets and Multiresolution Analysis to Process Control (1997-1999).

2.      Multiple Models for Optimization and Control of Non-linear Systems (1998-2000).

3.      E-Learning and standards for digital contents (2005-2006).

4.      Feasibility study of control system improvements for the Gas Turbines of Iranian Natural Gas Company (2006-2007).

5.     A virtual and remote laboratory for researchers in industry & academia and for university and

school students (2006-2008).

6.      Identification and Monitoring of the Main production System of Golijeh Factory (2008-2009).

7.      Design and Implementation of Road Monitoiring Systems Networks (2008-2009

8.      Initial evaluation, project and sub-project definitions for integrated automation of the distribution section projectof Fars Natural Gas Company (2011-2012)

 

 

Some of the Presented Seminars

 

1.     Model Predictive Control  Using Dynamic Wave-Nets , Shiraz University, (April, 1998)

2.     Multiple Model Control Techniques, Shiraz University (December, 1998)

3.     Wave-Net Learning  Algorithms, Shiraz University (April, 1999)

4.     Intelligent Forecasting of Rainfall and Temperature of Shiraz City (Fall 2002)

5.     The Future of Control Engineering, Shiraz University (Fall 2003)

6.     Web-Based Control and Monitoring, Shiraz University (Fall, 2005)

7.     Applications of ICT to National Roadway Network (National Meeting of Transportation Systems, Fall 2009).

8.     Wireless Sensor Networks and Their Application (Keynote Speech, Automation and Instrumentation Conference, May 2010, Tehran, Iran)

 

Publications                                                                            

(Professor Ali Akbar SAFAVI) Updated December 2017

 

Inventions:

1.     B. Safarinezhadian,  P. Karimaghaee, A. A. Safavi, ‘Design and manufacturing of a laser scanner to collect topographic data of soil surface”, Iran’s Intelectual Properties Department, No. 33126, (2005).

 

2.     A.A. Safavi, M. Mokhtarzadegan, E. Keikha, "Electronic Life Guard System", Iran’s Intelectual Properties Department, No. 41061, (2007).

 

Books and Book Chapters:

1.     A.A. Safavi, "The lovely old days: Poems", September 2009, publication (In Farsi)

2.     A.A. Safavi, "E-Learning: From theory to practice", Pejoheshgaran Nashr Daneshgahi Publications, Iran (September2009) (In Farsi) .

3.     A.A. Safavi, Mohammad Rezvani," Foundations and Methods in Industrial Control", Pejoheshgaran Nashr Daneshgahi Publications, Iran (April- 2009) (In Farsi).

4.     A.A. Safavi, H. Shojaee, “ Programmable Logic Controllers”, Nas Publications, Tehran, Iran (2005) (Farsi Translation).

5.     M.J. Nazemosadat, P.Setoodeh, and A.A. Safavi, " Improving a Neural Network Models for Forecasting Seasonal Precipitation in Southwestern Iran", A book chapter in the Atmospheric Science (AS) Volume of Advances in Geosciences (ADGEO) which is to be published by World Scientific Publishing Company, Editor-in-Chief, Prof. J.H. Oh, (http://ads.harvard.edu), Indices  " Advances in Geosciences Journal  , Vol. 16, No.  133-145.   May 2010. (International Book Chapter).

6.     Hassan Moghbelli, Akbar Rahideh and Ali A Safavi, "Using Wavelet Based Neural Networks for Feedback Signals Estimation of a Vector Controlled Induction Motor Drive", Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Advances in Neural Networks – ISNN 2009 -DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-01507-6_96 (2009) (International Book Chapter).

7.     M. Dehghani, M. Eghtesad, A. A. Safavi, A. A. Khaiatian, and M. Ahmadi, "  Neural Network Solutions for Forward Kinematics Problem of HEXA Parallel Robot", Chapter 15, "Parallel Manipulators: New Developments, Edited by Jee- Hwan Ryu, I-Tech Education and Publishing, Austria, April 2008. (International Book Chapter).

 

 

Journals:

 

 

1.      N. Sharafi, A.A. Safavi, “Augmented pattern search based multi-agent model predictive control of rhine-meuse delta”, Asian Journal of Control, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 1-9, January 2017. (ISI)

2.      S.V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi, M.H. Khooban, S. Pourdehi, V. Ghaffari, “A robust control strategy for a class of distributed network with transmission delays LMI-based model predictive controller”, COMPEL: the international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, Vol. 35, No.5, pp. 1786-1813, 2016. (ISI)

3.     S.V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi, M. Kazerooni, “Decentralized fault tolerant model predictive control of discrete-time interconnected nonlinear systems”, Journal of The Franklin Institute, Engineering and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 351, Issue 3, pp. 1644-1656, March 2014. (ISI)

4.     M. kordestani, A.A. Safavi, N. Sharafi, M. Saif, “Novel multi-agent model predictive control performance indices for monitoring of a large scale distributed water system” IEEE Systems Journal, Vol. pp, No. 99, Pp. 1-9, 28 december, 2016.

5.     M. Zamani, A.A. Safavi, S.vahid Naghavi “Performance Review of the Oil Cycle of Parabolic Shiraz Solar Power Plant Part I: Modeling and Monitoring” Tabriz University Journal of Mechanical Engineering, VoI. 45, Pp. 61-67, Spring 2014 (in Persian).

6.     M. Jafari, A.A. Safavi “Improvement of Modeling Quality Through Monitoring Techniques” IJST, Transactions of Electrical Engineering, Vol. 39, No. E1, pp 101-113, Printed in The Islamic Republic of Iran, 2015. (ISI)

7.     A.  Zamani, A. Piruz Kolahi Azar , A.A. Safavi  “ Wavelet – Based Multifractal Analysis of Earthquakes Temporal Distribution in Mammoth Mountain volcano , Mono county, California ”, Acta Geophysica, Volume 62, Issue 3, pp 585–607, June 2014.

8.     Ashkan Sami, Abdullah Khalili, A.A. Safavi, Mahdi Azimi “ Employing Secure Coding Practices into Industrial Applications :A Case Study ”, Empirical Software Engineering, February 2016, Volume 21, Issue 1, pp 4–16, 2014.

9.     S. V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi, M. Kazerooni “Decentralized fault tolerant model predictive control of discrete – time interconnected Journal of the Franklin Institute” Journal of the Franklin Institute, Pages 1644–1656, , March 2014.

10.  A. Safavi, “Active Noise Control System via Multi-Agent Credit Assignment”, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy System, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 1051-1063, 2014. (ISI )

11.  A. Zamani, M.RezaSorbi, A.A. Safavi“Application of neural network and ANFIS model for earthquake occurrence in Iran”, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp 71-85,  June 2013, (ISI).

12.  V. Ghaffari, S. V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi “Robust Model Predictive Control of a Class of Uncertain Nonlinear Systems With Application To Typical CSTR Problems”, Journal of Process Control, 15 January 2013.  (ISI )

13.  M. A. Nematollahi, M. Farid, M.R. Hematiyan, A.A. Safavi,” CrackDetection In Beam-Like Structures Using A Wavelet-Based Neural etwork”, Part G; Journal of Aerospace Engineering, vol.226, No. 1243-1245, October, 2012. (ISI )

14.  Zahra Kazemi, A.A Safavi, Saber Pouresmaeeli “Advanced Online Monitoring of Fars Province Gas Pressure Reduction Stations Based on Distributed Control System of PCS7”, The Modares Journal of Electrical Engineering, Vol. 12, No.1, Pages 17-23, Spring 2012.

15.  F. Barghi, A.A. Safavi, “An Intelligent Control Policy for Fuel Injection Control Of CNG Engines” IJST, Transactions of Engineering, Vol. 36, No. E1, pp 83-94, Shiraz University, 2012 (ISI )

16.  M. A.Nematollahi,M Farid, M R Hematiyan, A. A. Safavi, “Crack detection8. inbeam-like structures using a wavelet-based neural network”, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, December 7, 2011. (ISI)

17.   Afrooz.Ebadat, Navid.Noroozi, Ali. Akbar Safavi, Seyyed.HosseinMousavi, "New fuzzy wavelet network for modeling and control: The Modeling Approach", Journal of Commun. Nonlinear Sci. Numer. Simulation, Vol. 16, p.p 3385-3396, August 2011. (ISI)

18.  SeyyedHosseinMousavi, NavidNoroozi, Ali Akbar Safavi, AfroozEbadat, "Modeling and Control of Nonlinear Systems Using Novel Fuzzy Wavelet Networks: The output adaptive control approach", Journal of Commun. Nonlinear Sci. Numer. Simulation, Vol. 16, pp. 3798-3814, September 2011( ISI )

19.  Nematollahi, M. A., Safavi, A. A., Hajabasi, M. A., Hematiyan, M. R., Inverse Kinematics Solution of Hyper-Redundant Robot Manipulators Using Wavelet-Based Neural Network (in Farsi), Journal of Electrical Eng. (Tabriz, IRAN), pp. 57-68, Vol.40, No.1, 2010 (ISI )

20.   B. RanjbarSahraei, A. Nemati, A.A. Safavi, "Real-Time Parameter Identification for Highly Coupled Non-Linear Systems using Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization", Dynamics of Continuous, Discrete and Impulsive Systems Journal(DCDIS)MECHANIKA, No. 6(86), pp. 43-49 ,2010. ( ISI )

21.   . N.Noroozi, P. Karimaghaee, A.A. Safavi , A. Bhaya ,"Finite-timestable versions of the continuous Newton method and applications to neural networks ",  Journal DCDIS-B , Vol. 18,  p.p 171-196, 2010 (ISI )

22.   MeisamPoorahmadi-Nakhli, Ali Akbar Safavi , "Path Characteristic Frequency Based Fault Locating in Radial Distribution Systems Using Wavelets and Neural Networks", IEEE Transactions on Power Delinery, Vol. 26, p.p 772-781, 2010.(ISI)

23.   .N. Noroozi, M. Roopaei, P. Karimaghaei, A.A. Safavi, "Simple adaptive variable structure control for unknown chaotic systems”, Journal of Commun. Nonlinear Sci. Numer. Simulation, Vol. 15, 707–727, 2010. (ISI)

24.   F. Barghi, A. A.Safavi, J. Zarrinchang, "Control engineering challenges on the reduction of vehicle's environmental effects", Artificial Intelligent Journal, ISNN No. : 1735 3939, Vol. 13, p.p 18-20, Iran, 2009.

25.   .F. Barghi, A. A.  Safavi, J. Zarrinchang, "CNG challenges in vehicles",Artificial Intelligent Journal, ISNN No. : 1735 3939, Vol. 13,  p.p 47-51, Iran, 2009.

26.   .V. Zakeri, V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi, "Real-Time Wave-Net Models for Nonlinear Time-Varying Experimental Processes", Journal Computers and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 33, PP. 1379–1385, 2009. (ISI)

27.   M. Taheri, A.A. Safavi, M.R. Kharazmi, "A new multi-agent approach based on reinforcement learning for network traffic shaping and memory allocations in routers", Iranian Journal of Information and Communication Technology, Vol.1 No.2, p.p. 19-30, 2009. (In Farsi)

28.   .A.A. Safavi, E. Keikha, M. Mastaly, "Networked-based real-time control and monitoring with the aid of MATLAB and LabVIEW”, Iranian Academy of Science Journal on Engineering Education, Vol. 10, No. 38, 2008. (In Farsi)

29.   .A. A. Safavi, "Developing Countries and e-Learning Program Development", Journal of Global Information Technology Management, Vol. 11, No. 3, p.p 47-65, 2008.

30.   .A. Salehi, A.R. Seifi, A.A. Safavi, "Combined-Cycle plant simulation toolbox for power plant simulator", Pacific Journal of Science and Technology. Vol. 9, No.1, p.p 97-109, 2008.

31.   .S. V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi, "Novel Synchronization of Discrete-Time Chaotic Systems Using Neural Network Observer", CHAOS (AnInterdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, American Institute of Physics), Vol. 18, p.p 033110-9, 2008.(ISI)

32.   B. Safarinezhadian, P. Karimaghaee,  A. A. Safavi,  M. J. Abedini,"Analysis of Laser-Scanned Topographic Data Using Wavelet Methods, Journal of Instrumentation Science & Technology,  Vol. 36, No. 3, May 2008. (ISI)

33.   N. Samani,  M. Gohari-Moghadam ,  A.A. Safavi, "A simple neural network model for the determination of aquifer parameters", Journal of Hydrology, Vol. 340, p.p  1– 11, March 2007. (ISI)

34.   A.A. Safavi, M. Bawaghar, H. Ghaffari, "E-Content criteria and standards from e-learning perspective", Iranian Ministry of Science and Higher Education ,  Journal of Research and Planning in Higher Education, Vol. 13, No. 1, p.p 27-52, May 2007.

35.   Safavi, Salehi, Motamedi, Keikha, Naghavi, Ghaffari, "The first Iranian virtual laboratory  for control engineers",  Iranian Academy of Science Journal on Engineering Education, Vol. 9,  No. 34, p.p 57-76, 2007.

36.   A. A. Safavi,’Comments on "Volterra Kernel Identification Using Triangular Wavelets", Journal of Vibration and Control, SAGE Publications, Vol. 13, No. 6, pp 839-846, June 2007. (ISI)

37.   .A. A. Safavi,  Iman Shames , NimaNajmaei, Mohammad Zamani,"A New Adaptive and Intelligent Traffic Shaper for High Speed Networks",The Iranian Journal of Information Science and Technology, Vol. 5, No. 2, 67-82, 2007 .

38.   Aminzadeh,  A.A. Safavi,  A. Khayatian, "A real-time control and identification of a thermal-process based on a multiple-modeling approach", The special issue on Advanced Control and Real-Time Systems,  Developments in Chemical Engineering and Mineral Processing Journal, Vol. 13(3/4),  pp 221-232, 2005.

39.   H. Moghbelli, A. Rahideh, A.A. Safavi, "Vector Control of Induction Machines Using Wavenet Based Controller For Traction Applications", Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 29, No. B1, pp 23-31, 2005. (ISI)

40.   P. Setoodeh, A.A. Safavi, M.J. Nazemsadat, "Intelligent forecasting of rainfall and temperature of Shiraz city using neural network", Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 28, No. B1, pp 165-174, 2004. (ISI)

41.   D. Wang, A.A. Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, "Wavelet-based adaptive robust M-estimator for non-linear system identification",  AIChE Journal, Vol. 46, No. 8,  p.p 1607-1615,  August 2000. (ISI)

42.   A.A. Safavi, A. Nooraii, J.A. Romagnoli, "A hybrid model formulation for a distillation column and the on-line optimisation study", (IFAC ) Journal of Process Control , Vol. 9, p.p 125-134, 1999. (ISI)

43.   A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, "Application of wavelet-based neural networks to modelling and optimisation of an experimental distillation column",  (IFAC Journal of) Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 10, No. 3, 301-313, 1997. (ISI)

44.   A.A.  Safavi, J. Chen, J.A. Romagnoli, "Wavelet based  density estimation  and application to process  monitoring",  AIChE Journal, Vol. 43, No. 5, p.p 1227-1241, 1997. (ISI)

45.   A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, " Comments on the non-linear black box modelling in system identification: a unified overview", IFAC Journal of automatica, Vol. 33, No.  6, p.p 1197-1198, June 1997. (ISI)

46.   A.A. Safavi, J.A.  Romagnoli, "Wavelets: a brief  introductions toconcepts,  implementations,  and applications", OFOGH The Journal of Computer Science and Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp 93-103, 1995.

 

 Conferences:

 

1.      M. Kordestani, A.A. Safavi, A. Sadrzadeh, “A new method to diagnose the type and location of disturbances in Fars power distribution systems”, Proceeding of 24th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), May 2016.

2.      M. Kordestani, A.A. Safavi, “An advanced multiple model based control of an industrial steam turbine using fast version of GPC”, Proceeding of 24th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), May 2016.

3.      Z. Kazemi, A.A. Safavi, S. Pouresmaeeli, “An online approach for fault detection and diagnosis of gas pressure reduction stations based on DCS-PCS 7”, Proceeding of 24th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), May 2016.

4.      H. Asadipooya, A.A. Safavi, “Enhancement of model predictive control implementation on a DCS PCS 7”, Proceeding of 24th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), May 2016.

5.      H.R. Javanmardi, M. Dehghani, A.A. Safavi, R. Abolpour, “Model predictive control of a class of uncertain nonlinear discrete time systems: The LMI approach”, Proceeding of 24th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), May 2016.

6.     Reyhane Mokhtarname, A.A Safavi, Mohammad Ali Hassanpour, Mohammad Mehdi Arefi “Real Time Design and Implementation of Industrial Generelized Predictive Control on Two Semi-Industrial Processes” University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, 17-19 Feb. 2015.

7.     M. Zamani, A.A Safavi, and S.Vahid Naghavi, “ Evaluation of control structures based on PID controllers on the Performance of Shiraz solar power plant oil cycle ” , The 3rd International Congress on Electric Industry Automation (ICEIA 2015) , Shiraz, Iran, 24-25 February 2014. (in Persian).

8.     S.Vahid Naghavi, A.A Safavi, and S. Pourdehi,“ Decentralized Observer – Based Robust Model Predictive Control for a Class of Distributed Networked Systems (IMCAS 14)”, Istanbul, Turkey, Dcember 15-17,2014.

9.     M. Zamani, A.A Safavi, and S.Vahid Naghavi, “Evaluation of control structures based on PID controllers on the Performance of Shiraz solar power plant oil cycle”, The 3rd International Congress on Electric Industry Automation (ICEIA 2015), Shiraz, Iran, 24-25 February 2014. (in Persian)

10.  S.Vahid Naghavi, A.A Safavi, and V. Ghaffari “Developing a robust model predictive controller for a class of distributed networked systems with Modeling, Simulation and Applied Optimization (ICMSAO 2015)”, Istanbul, Turkey, May 27-29, 2015.

11.  Rehyane Mokhtarname, A.A Safavi, Mohammad Ali Hassanpour, Mohammad Mehdi Arefi,“Design and implementation of an Industrial Generalized predictive controiier on Multivariable processes via programmable Logic Controllers” Proceeding of the 10th Asian Control Conference 2015 (ASCC 2015), 31st May - 3rd June 2015.

12.  V. Ghaffari , S. V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi “An LMI Framework to Design Robust MPC for a class of Nonlinear Uncertain Systems” ,Control Conference (ASCC) , June 2013.

13.  H. Roshanshah, M. B. Jowkar, A. A. Safavi, “Tourists in the museum guide system based on mobile phone and Using a combination of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and wireless sensor networks (WSN)” , Proceeding of IKT2013, Shiraz, Iran.

14.  Khalili, M. Keikha, A. Sami, A. A. Safavi, “Recovery Scheme for Industrial Control Systems” Proceeding of IKT 2013, Shiraz, Iran.

15.  A.A. Safavi, A. KavehTalavaki, A.A. Safavi, “Developing a Conceptual Model for Establishing Virtual Laboratories”, Proceeding of ICELET 2013, Shiraz, Iran.

16.  Safavi, A.A. Safavi, P. Veisi,” A Remote and Virtual PLC’s Laboratory via Smartphones”, Proceeding of ICELET 2013, Shiraz, Iran.

17.   M. Salimifard , A.A. Safavi , M.H. Shahed ,” A GOBF – Wavelet Wiener Model for. Identification of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems”, Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz, Iran.

18. V. Ghafari, A.A. Safavi, “Robust Model Predictive Control for a Class of Uncertain. Nonlinear Systems: An LMI Approach”, Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz, Iran.

19.   Z. Ghazi, A.A. Safavi, M. Salimifard, “Improving MPC Based Teleoperation Systems by Employing Intelligent Optimization Algorithms”, Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz, Iran.

20.   A.Ghadamyari, A.A. Safavi, “Self Organizing Map (SOM) Neural Network Based on. Novel Fuzzy Wavelet for Nonlinear Function Approximation”, Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz, Iran.

21.  P. Kharazmi, A.A. Safavi, “A Novel Online Wave-net Based Model for Motorway Traffic Modeling” , Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz , Iran.

22.  S. Azadi, A.A. Safavi, “S-Transform Based P-Wave Arrival Times Measurements toward Earthquake Locating, “Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz , Iran.

23.  M. Jafari, A.A. Safavi, “Incorporating Second Order Statistics in Process Monitoring “Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz , Iran.

24.   M. Khayatian, P. Kharazmi, A.A. Safavi, “Sensorless Speed Estimation of AC Machines Using In-phase Method”, Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz , Iran.

25.  V. Naghavi, N. Noroozi, A.A. Safavi, “Time-Scale Separation Based Synchronization of Two Non-identical Chaotic Neural Networks“ Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz , Iran.

26.   M.M. Naserimojarad, A.A. Safavi, A. Tadayoninejad, A.B. Koukhdan, “Online Torque Estimation of Internal Combustion Engines Using Neural Networks”, Proceeding of ICCIA 2011, Shiraz , Iran.

27.   M.Jafari, A.A. Safavi, “Simultaneous on-line monitoring and wave-net learning”    .Electrical Engineering (ICEE), 18th Iranian Conference, Isfahan,Iran 11-13 May 2010.

28.   A.A. Safavi, A. keshavarz-Haddad, S. Khoubani, S. Mosharraf-Dehkordi, A. DehghaniPilehvarani, F. Tabei, “A Remote Elderly Monitoring System with Localizing based on Wireless Sensor Network”2010International Conference On Computer Design And Appliations (ICCDA 2010)

29.   A.Sarvestani, A.A. Safavi, “A Novel Optimal Energy Management Strategy Based on Fuzzy Logic for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle” Control ,Instrumentation and Automasion Conference, TarbiatModarres University, Tehran, Iran,26-27May 2010.

30.   Z. Ghazi, A.A.Safavi, " Tracking improvement of  tele-operation systems", The third national conference on commanding and control, Tehran, Iran, 2009. (In Farsi)

31.   N. Noroozi, P. Karimaghaee, A. A. Safavi, A. Bhaya, "Real-time robust and adaptive solutions to zero finding problems with uncertainty", IEEE conference on Decision and Control, China,  Dec. 2009.

32.   N. Noroozi, P. Karimaghaee, A. A. Safavi, A. Bhaya, "Finite time stable versions of the continuous Newton method and applications to neural networks", IFAC Inter. Conf. on Intelligent Cont. Sys. and Sig. Proc., Sep. 2009.

33.   AhadSoltaniSarvestani, Ali Akbar Safavi, “A Novel Optimal Energy Management Strategy Based on Fuzzy Logic for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle” ,India,2009

34.   N. Noroozi, P. Karimaghaee, A.A. Safavi, A. Bhaya "On the Finite Time Convergence of Continuous Newton's Method", 17th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering,  Tehran, Iran, Control Volume, May,  2009.

35.   A. Dabiri, A. A. Safavi, "Modification of Motorway Traffic Flow Modelling Using Principle Component Analysis and Neural Network", 17th International Conference on Electrical Engineering,  Tehran, Iran, Control Volume, May,  2009., (In Farsi).

36.   Shahabinia, A., M.J.  Dehghani, A.A. Safavi, A. Tashk, "Implementation of wireless biosignal processing and monitoring", Proceeding of WASET, pp 81-86, 2009.

37.   Dehghani, M.J., A. Shahabinia, M. Afshang, A.A. Safavi, "Power quality classification method using LVQ artificial neural network with fuzzy clustering improvement", Proceeding of WASET, pp 66-70, 2009

38.   S. V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi, “A Neural Network Observer-Based Approach for Synchronization of   Discrete-Time Chaotic Systems”, IFAC World Congress, Korea, July, pp 3515-3520, 2008.

39.   M. MastaliMajdabadi, A.A. Safavi, ” An Easy to Interpret Fault Detection Approach for Multivariable Statistical Process Monitoring”, Proceeding of 15th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering,  Tehran, Iran, Control Volume, May,  2008.

40.   F. Barghi, A. A.  Safavi, J. Zarrinchang, “CNG challenges in vehicles”, National Conference on Fuel, Energy, and Environment, May 2008, Tehran, Iran.

41.   E. Nikoee, S.A. Anvar, A.A. Safavi,"A multi-fractal approach to erthquaketi-me-series data using wavelets", The first Iranian Conference on Erthquake Prediction, Nov. 2008.

42.   A.A. Safavi , N. Noroozi, "A new fuzzy wavelet network for systems modeling" Proceeding of  15th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Tehran, Iran, Control Volume, May,  2008. (In Farsi)

43.   N. Noroozi, A.A. Safavi, "A new fuzzy wavelet network for systems modeling" Proceeding of  15th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering,  Tehran, Iran, Control Volume, May,  2008.(IN FARSI)

44.   M. Dehghani, M. Mastali, F. Esmaeilzadeh, A.A. Safavi, ' Dynamic Modeling of the Essential Oil Extraction Based On Artificial Neural Networks ', INES 2008, The 12th International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems,  February 25–29, Miami,  USA, 2008.   

45.   A. A. Safavi, A. Dabiri, M. Rezaei, H. Ghafari, E. Keikha, "Virtual and Remote Control Laboratories and Their Place in e-Learning", 2nd Electronic Learning Conference, Sistan and Balouchistan University, Zahedan, Iran, Nov.2007. (In Farsi)

46.   A. A. Safavi, M. Mohammadi, "Accerditation of e-Learning programmes in Iran", 2nd Electronic Learning Conference, Sistan and Balouchistan University, Zahedan, Iran, Nov.2007. (In Farsi)

47.   Akbar Rahideh, Ali Akbar Safavi, M HasanShaheed, " NN-Based Modelling of a 2DOF TRMS Using RPROP Learning Algorithm", Proceedings of the European Control Conference 2007, Kos, Greece, July 2-5, 2007.

48.   V. Zakeri, V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi, " A Comprehensive Study for Real-Time Learning of Wave-Net Models of a Nonlinear Time-Varying Experimental Process", Proceedings of the 15th Med. Conf. on Control and Automation, July 27-29, Athens, Greece, 2007.

49.   A.A. Safavi, V. Zakeri, ” On-line learning and model improvement with wave-nets”, Proceeding of  15th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering,  Tehran, Iran, Control Volume, pp 42-48, May,  2007.

50.   Akbar Rahideh, Ali Akbar Safavi, M HasanShaheed, ” Applications of neural networks to modeling of a 2DOF TRMS", Proceeding of  15th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering,  Tehran, Iran, Control Volume, pp 86-92, May,  2007.

51. V. Zakeri, V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi, “ Real time on-line learning and improvement of wave-net models of a time varying experimental process with L2 approach”, ICMSAO 2007, UAE.

52.   S. V. Naghavi, A.A. Safavi, “A wedding of neural network observers and LPV formulation to solve synchronization problem of discrete-time chaotic systems”, ICMSAO 2007, UAE.

53.   Iman Shames, NimaNajmaei, Mohammad Zamani, A. A. Safavi, “Application of reinforcement learning in development of a new adaptive intelligent traffic shaper”, The 5th IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA,06), USA, pp. 117-122, Dec. 2006.

54.   Iman Shames ,NimaNajmaei, Mohammad Zamani, A. A. Safavi,“A new intelligent traffic shaper for high speed networks”, The 18th IEEE International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence, USA, pp. 563-567, Dec. 2006.

55.   A. Rahideh, MH. Shaheed, A.A. Safavi, “Model predictive control of a twin rotor MIMO system”, IEEE MMAR, Poland, pp. 453-456, August 2006.

56.   A.A. Safavi, M.H.Shafiee, T. Binazadeh, “ A new approach to nonlinear system identification based on wavelets and hambo OBF”,   The 11th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Tehran, Iran, Jan. 2007.

57.   A.A. Safavi, A. Khayatian, A. Aminzadeh,Y.M. Talukder, M.H. Shaeed, H.J.C. Huijberts, “ A Stable real-time optimal multiple model based control of a nonlinear process”  , Proceeding of  16th  IFAC Congress,  Prague, Czech Republic,  July 2005.

58.   .A. Safavi, ‘A short report on the e-learning programs in the I.R. of Iran’, (UNESCO) International Conference on Distance Learning: problems and perspectives of development, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 28-29 October, 2005.      

59.   A.A. Safavi, ” Web-Based Control and Monitoring Systems: The new challenge”, Proceeding of  12th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Vol 1, Mashad, Iran, pp 119-125, May,  2004.

60.   A. Salehi, A.A. Safavi, A.R. Seifi  ” A hybrid model based gas power plant simulator”, Proceeding of  12th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Vol 1, Mashad, Iran, pp 341-347, May,  2004.

61. Moghbelli, H., Rahideh, A.; Safavi, A.A. “Vector Control of Induction Machines Using Wavenet Based Controller for Traction Applications”, - IAS Annual Meeting (IEEE Industry Applications Society), v 2, , p 761-767, 2003.

62.   A. Aminzadeh, A.A. Safavi, A. Khayatian, “A real-time multiple-model based  control and identification of a non-linear process.” Proceeding of the European Control Conference, Cambridge, UK, September 2003.

63.   A. Aminzadeh, A.A. Safavi, A.R. Seifi, “ Development of a hybrid simulator of a fossil fuel steam power plant”, Proceeding of the European Control Conference, Cambridge, UK, September 2003.

64.   A. Aminzadeh, A.A. Safavi, A. Khayatian,”A real-time control and identification of a thermal process based on a multiple modeling approach” 11th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Vol. 3, 540-549, Shiraz, May,  2003.

65.   N. Bigdeli, A. A. Safavi, and G. Rakhshandehroo, “Water Pollution Modeling Using Neural Networks”, 11th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Vol. 3, 475-481, Shiraz, May,  2003.

66.   A.Aminzadeh, A.A. Safavi, A.R. Seifi, “ Development of a fossil fuel steam power plant simulator based on hybrid modeling”,  11th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Vol. 3, 459-467, Shiraz, May,  2003.

67.   P.Setoodeh,  A.A.Safavi,  M.J.Nazemsadat, "Forecasting rainfall and temperature of shiraz city using neural network models",10th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Vol. 3, 549-555, Tabriz, May,  2002.

68.   A. A. Safavi, A. Jahanmiri, A. Sadeghzadeh, “Model predictive control of amulticomponent distillation column and its stability analysis”, Proceeding of the International Conference on System Identification and Control Problems (SICPRO), 1746-1754, Moscow, Russia, September 2000.

69.   A.A. Safavi,H. Shojaie, K. Hasanly“APCONGUI : An environment to study advanced  control in MATLAB”, Proceeding of the International Conference on System Identification and Control Problems (SICPRO),  1755-1760, Moscow, Russia, September 2000.

70.   A.R. Khayatian , A.A. Safavi, “Model predictive control of switched mode convertors”, Proceeding of the International Conference on System Identification and Control Problems (SICPRO), 1740-1745, Moscow, Russia, September 2000.

71.   A.A.  Safavi, D. Wang,  J.A. Romagnoli,“ Non-linear system identification  usingwavelet based   adaptive robust M-estimators ”Proceeding of 14th IFC Congress,  Beiging, P.R. China, Vol. N, 181-186, July 1999.

72.    A. Bakhtazad, A.A.  Safavi, M.J. Dehghani,  J.A. Romagnoli,“ Recovery of process noisy data using  wavelets” 6th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, IV33-IV38, Tehran, May,  1998.

73.   D. Wang, A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, “ A wavelet  based adaptive robust M-estimator for non-linear system identification” 6th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, I113-I118, Tehran, May,  1998.

74.   A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli,“ A model predictive control  study based on dynamic wave-nets”Procedding of the third National Chemical Engineering  Congress , 177-182, Ahwaz, Iran, March 1998.

75.   A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, “ On the two practical issues in system identification. with wavelets” 11th IFAC  Symposium on System Identification , Fokuoka, Japan, Vol 1, 21-26, July  1997.

76.   H.A. Palizban, A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, “A non-linear control design approach based on multi linear models”, American Control Conference, USA, Vol. 1, June 1997.

77.   H.A. Palizban, A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, “A practical method for controlling non-linear processes using multi-model techniques”, (IASTED) Control’97, Cancum, Mexico, 345-348, May 1997.                                                                                                                                     

78.   A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli,“ On the learning algorithm for wave-nets”, Fifth IranianConference on Electrical Eng., Tehran, Iran, Computer Volume, pp. 3-40 --3-48, May  1997.

79.   J. Chen, A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli,“ On the implementation of temporal redundancies in data reconciliation”,  Fifth Iranian Conference on Electrical Eng., Tehran, Iran, Computer Volume, pp. 3-1 --3-7 May  1997.

80.   H.A. Palizban, A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli,“ A model predictive control design technique based on multi linear models”, Fifth Iranian Conference on Electrical Eng., Tehran, Iran, Control Volume, pp. 4-254 --4-262  May  1997.

81.   Z. Boger, A.A. Safavi, S. Norquay, J.A. Romagnoli, “Artificial neural networks in distillation process modelling”, AIChE Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, November 1996.

82.   A.A Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, “Model predictive control  using dynamic wave-netmodels”,  Proceeding of  CHEMECA, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 2, 67-71,  September 1996.

83.   H.A. Palizban, A.A Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, “A non-linear control technique based onmulti-linear models”, Proceeding  of  CHEMECA, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 2, 169-174, September 1996.

84.   A.A.  Safavi, J. Chen, J.A. Romagnoli,“ Application of wavelets to density estimation for process  monitoring”,  Proceeding of  13th  IFAC Congress,  San Francisco, USA, Vol. M, 247-252, July 1996.

85.   A.A Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, “ Wave-nets for non-linear dynamic modelling and control”,  Proceeding of  World  Automation Congress, Montpellier, France,  565-570,  May 1996.

86.   A.A.  Safavi, J.A. Romagnoli, “Application of wave-nets to modelling and optimisation of a multidimensional chemical process”, IEEE Conference on NN’s Perth, Australia, Vol. 4, 1724-1728, November 1995.

87.   A.A Safavi,  G.W Barton, J.A. Romagnoli, “Application of wave-nets to process modelling and  optimisation”, Proceeding of  CHEMECA, Perth, Australia, Vol. 2, 625-632,  September 1994.

88.   for system identification”,  Proceeding of the  Asian Control Conference, Tokyo,Japan, Vol. 1, 77-80, July 1994.

89.   L.R. Castro, A.A. Safavi, G.W.  Barton,  J.A. Romagnoli, “ Wave-nets and their  potential application in engineering modelling”, Proceeding of APCChE& CHEMECA, Melbourne, Australia, Vol. 3, 193-198,  September 1993

90.   A.A. Safavi, “A robust iterative control design approach”, Proceeding of IranianConference on Electrical Engineering, May 1993.