Publications

1. Imam, M.H., “Interactive Graphics for SAP Using DEC10”, Proc. of First SAP Users Conference, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, June 1976.

2. Imam, M.H., Weingarten, V.I. and Pusscher E., “Free Vibration of Elliptical Plates with Fixed Edges”, Proc. of Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, May 1977.

3. Imam, M.H., “Eight Node Elasticity Finite Element for Stress, Vibration and Buckling”, Ph.D. Dissertation, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, June 1977

4. Imam, M.H., “Eight Node Elasticity Finite Element for Stress, Vibration and Buckling”, Ph.D. Dissertation, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, June 1977

5. Imam, M.H., “Variable Node Asymmetric Body of Revolution Element”, Proc. of Second SAP Users Conf., Los Angeles, USA June 1977.

6. Imam, M.H., “Variable Node Plane Stress, Plane Strain, Body of Revolution Element with Asymmetric Vibration Modes and Geometric Stiffness”, SAP Newsletter, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, Sept. 1977

7. Imam, M.H., “Variable Node Plane Stress, Plane Strain, Body of Revolution Element of SAPV-2”, SAP Technical Memo, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, Sept. 1977

8. Imam, M.H., “Asymmetric Static and Dynamic Analysis Using Isoparametric Body of Revolution Element”, Proc. of Third SAP Users Conf. on Computer Methods in Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, June 1978.

9. Imam, M.H., “The Use of Subspace Iteration Method for Eigen-value Solution in Structural Optimization Problems”, General Motors Research Laboratories Publication EM419, Warren, Michigan, USA, May 1979.

10. Imam, M.H., “Shape Optimization of Simple Three-Dimensional Beams”, General Motors Research Laboratories Publication No. EM­476, Warren, Michigan, USA, August 1980.

11. Imam, M.H., “Three-Dimensional Shape Optimization”, International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol-18, 661-673, USA, 1982

12. Imam, M.H., “Three Dimensional Shape Optimization”, Proc. of AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS 22nd Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, USA, (Work in Progress Session), April, 1981.

13. Imam, M.H., “Application of Shape Optimization to the Engine Main Bearing Cap”, General Motors Research Laboratories Publication No. Em-521, Warren Michigan, USA, Oct, 1981.

14. M. H. Imam, Application of shape optimization to the engine main bearing cap, ASME Computational Engineering Conference, Vol. 3, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, 1982, pp. 119–126.

15. Imam, M.H., “Minimum Weight Design of 3-D Solid Components”, Computers in Engineering - Vol. 3, G00217, Proceedings of ASME Second International Conference, San Diego, California, USA, August 1982

16. Burmawi, M.Y., Mir, M., Imam, M.H., “Recent Trends in Computer-Aided Architecture and Architectural Education”, 2nd Saudi Engineers Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, 1985.

17. Mir, M. and Imam, M.H., “Determination of Assured Tripping Zone for Non-Pilot Distance Relays Considering System Uncertainties”, Proceedings of the Int'l. Symposium on Electric Power Systems in Fast Developing Countries, King Saud University, Riyadh, pp. 65-69, March 1987.

18. Mir, M. Imam, M.H., “Analytical Approach to Computer-Aided Architectural Floor-Plan Design”, Proceedings of the 10th National Computer Conference, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Feb. 1988.

19. Mir, M., Imam, M.H., “A Mathematical Technique for the Optimum Reach Setting of Distance Relays Considering System Uncertainties”, J. Electric Power Systems Research, 17, 1989, pp. 101-108.

20. Mir, M., Imam, M.H., “Optimal Placement for Hierarchical VLSI layout Design”, J. Microprocessing and Microprogramming, Vol. 25, pp. 177-182, 1989.

21. Imam, M. H., Mir, M., “Nonlinear Programming Approach to Automated Topology Optimization”, J. Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 107-115, 1989.

22. Mir, M., Imam M.H., “Limits to Zones of Simultaneous Tripping in Multi-Terminal Lines”, Proceedings of the 4th IEE Intl. Conf. on Developments in Power System Protection, April 1989, pp. 326-330.

23. Imam, M.H., Mir, M., “Computer-Aided Topology Optimization Applied to Multi-Row Schematics”, Journal of Umm Al-Qura University, Vol. 3, No. 4, 1990, pp. 322-335.

24. Mir, M., Imam, M.H., “A Gradient-Based Method for Module Placement”, J. Computers & Electrical Engineering, Vol. 16, No. 2, 1990, pp. 109-113.

25. Mir, M., Imam, M.H., “Topology Optimization of Arbitrary Size Blocks Using A Bivariate Formulation”, J. Computer-Aided Design, Vol.24, No. 10, Oct. 1992, pp. 556-563.

26. Imam, M.H., Mir, M., “Automated Layout of Facilities of Unequal Areas”, J. Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 24, No.3, pp. 355-366, 1993.

27. Mir, M., Imam, M.H. , “Performance Evaluation of Digital Relays”, Proceedings of JIPSC-93 Conference, Jordan, pp. 182-192, Oct. 1993.

28. Mir, M. , Imam, M.H. , “Impact of Post-Fault Noise on Digital Distance Relays”, Arabian J. Science & Industry, Vol. 20, No. 4B, pp. 791-798, 1995

29. Imam, M.H. and Mir, M., “Shape Optimization of Insulator Sheds”, J. Engineering Optimization, Vol. 25, pp. 99-113, 1995.

30. Mir, M., Imam, M.H., “Computer-aided Design of Longrod Insulators”, SM 396-2 PWRD, Proceedings of IEEE/PES Summer Meeting, July 1995.

31. Imam, M.H., “Topology Optimization as an Automated Structural Design Tool for Minimizing the Degradation of Building Systems”, Symposium of Building Maintenance and Public Structures, Umm Al-Qura University, March 1996.

32. Mir, M. and Imam, M.H., “Analytical Annealing for Macrocell Placement Optimization”, J. Computers & Electrical Engineering, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 169-177, 1996.

33. Imam, M.H., Al-Shihri, M., “Optimum Topology of Structural Supports,” Computers & Structures, Vol. 61, No. 1 , pp.147-154 ,1996.

34. Imam, M.H., Mir, M., “Design of Optimum Umbrella Structure for Pilgrims’ Tents,” J. Umm Al-Qura University, Vol. 13, 1996.

35. Mir, M, Imam, M.H., “A Semi-Analytic Technique for Macrocell Placement”, Proceedings of 15th National Computer Conference, pp. 829-838, KFUPM, 1997.

36. Mir, M, Imam, M.H., “A Review of Analytical Techniques for Building-Block Layout Optimization”, Proceedings of 15th National Computer Conference, pp. 859-866, KFUPM, 1997.

37. Imam, M. H., “An Improved Genetic Algorithm for Continuous Domain Structural Optimization”, Civil Engineering Research Magazine, Al-Azhar University, Vol. 19 No. 6, pp. 762-771, 1997.

38. Imam, M. H., Mir, M., “Cluster Boundary Search Algorithm for Building-Block Layout Optimization,” J. Advances in Engineering Software, Vol. 29, No. 2, pp. 165-173, 1998.

39. Imam, M. H., “Shape Optimization of Umbrella-Shaped Concrete Shells Subjected to Self-Weight as the Dominant Load”, Computers & Structures, Vol. 69, pp. 513-524, 1998.

40. Imam, M. H., “Optimum Floorplan Topology for Minimizing the Damaging Effects of Live Loads in Building Structures,” Computers & Structures, Vol. 71, pp. 163-172, 1997.

41. Mir, M., Imam, M.H., “A Heuristic-cum-Analytic Technique for Building Block Optimization”, Journal of Umm Al-Qura University Journal, Vol. 16(2), pp. 57-91, 1998.

42. Imam, M.H., M. A. Al-Shihri, “A primitive cross-over for improving the reliability of genetic algorithm for structural optimization,” in Computational Engineering using metaphors from nature, Editor: B. H. V. Topping, Civil-Comp Press, UK, 2000.

43. A. Al-Khomairi, Imam, M.H., “Gene therapy for improving the performance of GA in pipe network optimization,” in Computational Engineering using metaphors from nature, Editor: B. H. V. Topping, Civil-Comp Press, UK, 2000.

44. Mir, M. and Imam, M.H., “A hybrid optimization approach for layout design of unequal-area facilities”, J. Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 39, pp. 49-63, 2001.

45. Nahhas, T. M., and Imam, M.H. “Three-Dimensional Structural Modeling of Multi-Storey Buildings for Obtaining Moment Envelopes”, Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing, Paper 16, Oct. 2001.

46. A.R. Ahmad, O. Basir, K. Hassanein, M.H. Imam, “A Placement Algorithm for Efficient Generation of Superior Decision Alternatives in Layout Design” ,Proceedings of the 5th Int’l Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management (ICOQM-V), Seoul, Korea, Oct. 2004.

47. Ahmad, A., Basir, O., Hassanein, K., Imam, M. H., “Improved Placement Algorithm for Layout Optimization”, The 2nd International Industrial Engineering Conference (IIEC2004), December 19-21, 2004, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2004.

48. Saif, M. A. and Imam, M.H. , "Computer Aided Layout Optimisation Model for Minimizing Traffic Volume ", The Fourth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, B.H.V. Topping and C.A. Mota Soares, (Editors), Civil-Comp Press, Stirling, United Kingdom, paper 49, 2004.

49. T.M. Nahhas and M.H. Imam, “Sensitivity Of Seismic Structural Response Of Multi-Storey Buildings to IBC-Compliant Response Spectra”, Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Edited by: B.H.V. Topping and C.A. Mota Soares, 2004.

50. A.R. Ahmad, O. Basir, K. Hassanein, M.H. Imam, “Decision Preferences, Constraints, and Evaluation Objectives in Layout Design: A Review of Modeling Techniques”, Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Operations Quantitative Management, October 25-27, 2004.

51. Abdul-Rahim Ahmad, Otman Basir, Khaled Hassanein, Muhammad Hasan Imam, “A Hierarchical Placement Strategy for Generating Superior Layout Decision Alternatives”, International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management (Invited Paper) - Vol. 11 (1), pp. 1-20, Dec. 2005.

52. Ahmad, A., Basir, O., Hassanein, K., Imam, M. H., “An Effective Module Placement Strategy for Genetic Algorithms based Layout Optimization”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 44 (8), 2006.

53. A.R. Ahmad, O. Basir, K. Hassanein, M.H. Imam, “An efficient, effective, and robust decoding heuristic for metaheuristics-based layout …design” International Journal of Production Research, Volume 44, Number 8, Number 8/15 April 2006 , pp. 1545-1567(23)

54. M. Velasquez, A.R. Ahmad, M.H. Imam, “Online Vs Offline Video Rental: A Comparative Study of Carbon Footprints” Proceedings of the International Online Conference on Management Control & Sustainable Development (MCSD 2009), Malaysia, November 21-22, 2009.

55. M. Velasquez, A.R. Ahmad, M. Bliemel, M.H. Imam, “Online Vs Offline Video Rental: A Comparative Study of Carbon Footprints” [International Journal of Global Business and Management Research, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 1-12, 2010]

56. M.H. Imam and Imran A. Tasadduq, “An Extremely Simple Operation for Drastic Performance Enhancement of Genetic Algorithms for Engineering Design Optimization”, International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST), vol. 2, no. 11, pp. 6031–6046, November, 2010

57. Imran A. Tasadduq, M.H. Imam, Abdul-Rahim Ahmad, “A Novel Metasearch Algorithm for Facility Layout Optimization”, Proc. of the 41st International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, 23–26 October, 2011, Los Angeles.

58. M.H. Imam and Imran A. Tasadduq, “Evaluating the Satisfaction of ABET Student Outcomes from Course Learning Outcomes through a Software Implementation”, International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology (IJQAETE), vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 21–33, 2012

59. M.H. Imam and Imran A. Tasadduq, “Satisfaction of ABET Student Outcomes”, Proc. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 17–20, April, 2012

60. Imran A. Tasadduq, M.H. Imam, A.R. Ahmad, “A Novel Adaptive Boundary Search Algorithm for Solving Facility Layout Problems” Proc. of the 43rd Atlantic Schools of Business Conference (ASB-2013), pp. 220-234, Antigonish, Canada, Sept. 27 –29, 2013

61. A.R. Ahmad, Imran A. Tasadduq, M.H. Imam, K.B. Shaban, “Automated Knowledge Discovery in Facility Layout Planning”, Proc. of the Twenty Fourth International Business Information Management Association (IBIMA-24), Milan, Italy, Nov. 6-7, 2014

62. A.R. Ahmad, Imran A. Tasadduq, M.H. Imam, K.B. Shaban, “Automated Discovery and Utilization of Tacit Knowledge in Facility Layout Planning and Optimization”, Journal of Software and Systems Development, Volume 2015 (2015), Article ID 369029, Journal of Software and Systems Development.

63. I.A. Tasadduq, M.H. Imam, A. Ahmad, “A hybrid algorithm for optimising facility layout”, S. Afr. J. Ind. Eng. vol.26 n.1 Pretoria May. 2015

64. MH Imam, IA Tasadduq, AR Ahmad, FM Aldosari, “An Expert System for Assessment of Learning Outcomes for ABET Accreditation”, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Social, Behavioral, Educational, Economic, Business and Industrial Engineering 10(1), 279-282, 2016

65. MH Imam, IA Tasadduq, AR Ahmad, F Aldosari, “Obtaining ABET Student Outcome Satisfaction from Course Learning Outcome Data Using Fuzzy Logic”, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education 13 (7), 3069-3081, 2017

66. MH Imam, IA Tasadduq, MH Khan, AR Ahmad, F Aldosari, SV Shaikh, “eCOOL: An Expert System based Approach to Designing Effective Assessments for Course Outcomes and Learning”, Transylvanian Review 1 (4), 2017

67. MH Imam, IA Tasadduq, MH Khan, AR Ahmad, F Aldosari, “Assessment Design Through An Expert System And Its Application to A Course of Hydraulics, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association, 2017

68. MH Imam, IA Tasadduq, AR Ahmad, F Aldosari, H Khan, “Automated Generation of course Improvement Plans Using Expert System”, International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology 6(1), 1-12, 2017