• Moloodpoor M, Mortazavi A (2026) Optimal Design of Heat Exchanger Systems Using Marathon Runner Algorithm. In: Kale IR, Bureerat S, Rao RV, editors. Optimization Methods for Finite Element Analysis and Design. 1st ed. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis Group; p. 18. doi: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003564911 

• Mortazavi A (2026) Optimal Design of Frame Structures Based on the Finite Elements Analysis Using Fuzzy Jaya Algorithm. In: Kale IR, Bureerat S, Rao RV, editors. Optimization Methods for Finite Element Analysis and Design. 1st ed. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis Group;  p. 12. doi: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003564911 

• Mortazavi A, (2023) Improved Drosophila Food-Search Algorithm for Structural and Mechanical Optimization Problems. In: Kale, I.R., Sadollah, A. (eds) Optimization Methods for Structural Engineering. Engineering Optimization: Methods and Applications. Springer, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-99-2378-6_4 

• Mortazavi A, Togan V., (2021) Metaheuristic Algorithms for Optimal Design of Truss Structures. In: Nigdeli SM, Bekdaş G, Kayabekir AE, Yucel M, editors. Advances in Structural Engineering—Optimization: Emerging Trends in Structural Optimization. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 199-220, doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-61848-3_7

• Mortazavi A., Togan V., (2021) Nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithms for engineering optimization applications, Springer Tracts in Nature-Inspired Computing (STNIC), Springer, 111-134, doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6773-9_6

• Moloodpoor M, Mortazavi A, Kartal M E, (2021) Optimization of Heat Exchanger Systems Using a Fuzzy Reinforced Swarm Intelligence, Heat Transfer Research, 53, 

doi: http://doi.org/10.1615/HeatTransRes.2022041703  

• Mortazavi A, Moloodpoor M, (2021) Differential Evolution Method Integrated with a Fuzzy Decision-Making Mechanism and Virtual Mutant Agent: Theory and Application, Applied Soft Computing, 112: 107808  

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2021.107808

• Mortazavi A, (2021) Interactive fuzzy Bayesian search algorithm: A new reinforced swarm intelligence tested on engineering and mathematical optimization problems, Expert Systems with Applications, 187: 115954 

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.115954 

• Mortazavi A, Seker S, Enhanced Quadratic Approximation Integrated with Butterfly Optimization: A New Search Algorithm Tested on Structural and Mathematical Problems, Revista de la Construcción. Journal of Construction, 20(2) (2021) 215-235

doi: https://doi.org/10.7764/RDLC.20.2.215  

• Mortazavi A, (2021) Solving structural optimization problems with discrete variables using interactive fuzzy search algorithm, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 79(2): 247-265 

doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/sem.2021.79.2.247

• Mortazavi A, Moloodpoor M, (2021) Enhanced Butterfly Optimization Algorithm with a New fuzzy Regulator Strategy and Virtual Butterfly Concept, Knowledge-Based Systems, 228: 107291 

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2021.107291

• Moloodpoor M, Mortazavi A (2021). Simultaneous optimization of fuel type and exterior walls insulation attributes for residential buildings using a swarm intelligence, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology,

doi: https://doi.org 10.1007/s13762-021-03323-0

• Mortazavi A (2021). Bayesian Interactive Search Algorithm: A New Probabilistic Swarm Intelligence Tested on Mathematical and Structural Optimization Problems, Advances in Engineering Software. 155 (2021) 102994.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2021.102994

• Moloodpoor M, Mortazavi A, Ozbalta N (2021). Thermo-Economic Optimization of Double Pipe Heat Exchanger Using a Compound Swarm Intelligence, Heat Transfer Research. 2021,03:7

doi: 10.1615/HeatTransRes.2021037293

• Mortazavi A (2020). A new fuzzy strategy for size and topology optimization of truss structures. Applied Soft Computing. (2020), 93:106412.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2020.106412

• Mortazavi A (2020). Size and layout optimization of truss structures with dynamic constraints using the interactive fuzzy search algorithm, Engineering Optimization. 2020:1-23.

doi: 10.1080/0305215X.2020.1726341

• Mortazavi A (2020). Large-scale structural optimization using a fuzzy reinforced swarm intelligence algorithm, Advances in Engineering Software 142:102790

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2020.102790

• Mortazavi A (2019). Interactive fuzzy search algorithm: A new self-adaptive hybrid optimization algorithm, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence 81  270-282.

doi: 10.1016/j.engappai.2019.03.005

• Mortazavi A, Toğan V, Moloodpoor M. (2019). Solution of structural and mathematical optimization problems using a new hybrid swarm intelligence optimization algorithm. Advances in Engineering Software;127:106-23.

doi: 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2018.11.004

• Moloodpoor M, Mortazavi A, Ozabalta N, (2019). Thermal Optimization of Parabolic Trough Collectors via a Swarm Intelligence Optimizer. Solar Energy 181,

doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2019.02.008

• Mortazavi A, Toğan V, Nuhoğlu A (2018). Interactive search algorithm: A new hybrid metaheuristic optimization algorithm. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence 71,  275-292,

doi: 10.1016/j.engappai.2018.03.003

• Mortazavi A, Togan V, Daloglu A,  Nuhoğlu A (2018). Comparison of Two Metaheuristic Algorithms on Sizing and Topology Optimization of Trusses and Mathematical Functions. Gazi University Journal of Science 31(2) 416-435.

URL: https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/gujs/issue/37206/281453

• Mortazavi A, and Togan V, Nuhoğlu A (2017). Weight minimization of truss structures with sizing and layout variables using integrated particle swarm optimizer. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management,

doi: 10.3846/13923730.2017.1348982

• Mortortazavi A, and Toğan V (2017). Triangular units based method for simultaneous optimizations of planar trusses. Advances in Computational Design 2(3): 195-210

doi: 10.12989/acd.2017.2.3.195

• Mortazavi A, Toğan V, Nuhoğlu A (2017) An integrated particle swarm optimizer for optimization of truss structures with discrete variables. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 61:359-370

doi:10.12989/sem.2017.61.3.359 

• Mortazavi A, Toğan V (2017). Sizing and layout design of truss structures under dynamic and static constraints with an integrated particle swarm optimization algorithm. Applied Soft Computing 51:239-252

doi:10.1016/j.asoc.2016.11.032

• Mortazavi A, Toğan V (2016). Simultaneous size, shape, and topology optimization of truss structures using integrated particle swarm optimizer. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 54:715-736

doi:10.1007/s00158-016-1449-7

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• Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) Artificial Neural Network modeling

• Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems

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• The latticed structural systems optimization

• Cable reinforced hybrid steel truss structures optimization

• Composite and functionally graded (FG) materials laminate/multilayer analyses and optimization

• Single-layer latticed dome structures specifications and structural behavior

• Tracing post-buckling behavior of structures using Lagrangian methods combined with arc length control mechanisms

• Micro analyzing of ball joint connections (MERO)

• Finite elements method (FEM) to solve differential equations and their application in structural/mechanical problems

• Mesh Free (MF) modeling and analyzing and especially its structural/mechanical applications

• Beams and plates theories and developments (e.g. Euler Bernoulli, Timoshenko and higher-order theories)

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• Journal of Expert Systems with Applications; 2019

• Journal of Soft Computing; 2019, 2020

• Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation; 2018-2019

• Journal of American Journal of Civil Engineering; 2019

• Journal of Advances in Structural Engineering; 2020

• Journal of Engineering Computations; 2020

• Journal of Applied Soft Computing; 2020

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• Journal of Advances in Computational Design; 2021

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