Supply chain design and operations; system modeling and optimization; robust and stochastic optimization; machine learning for constrained optimization
Pre-prints and working papers (* indicates student co-author)
Kim, J.*, Khir, R. (2024). Optimizing Two-tier Robotic Sorting Systems for Parcel Delivery. In preparation.
Jackovic, R*, Khir, R. Sanders, R. (2024). Financial Risk in Supply Chains: Predicting Bankruptcy in Private Firms Using Public Data. In preparation.
2024 IISE Best Student Paper Award, Engineering Economy Division. For advisee, Ryan Jackovic.
Chen, W.*, Khir, R., Van Hentenryck, P. (2023). Two-Stage Learning for the Flexible Jop Shop Scheduling Problems. In preparation.
Khir, R., Erera, A. & Toriello, A. (2022). Dynamic workload balancing with limited adaptability for facility logistics. In preparation.
2022 IISE Best Paper Award, Supply Chain and Logistics Division, Facilities Design and Planning Track.
Publications
Ojha, R.*, Chen, W.*, Zhang, H.*, Khir, R., Erera, A., Van Hentenryck, P. (2025). Optimization-based Learning for Outbound Load Planning in Parcel Delivery Service Networks. Forthcoming in Transportation Science.
Kim, Y.*, Khir, R., Lee, S. (2025). Enhancing Genetic Algorithm with Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Last-Mile Routing. IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, doi: 10.1109/TEVS.2025.3562243.
Zhang, X.*, Khir, R., Crossley, W. (2025). Joint Optimization of Aircraft Design-Valuation-Allocation for Sustainable Aviation. Accepted at AIAA AVIATION Forum. doi: 10.2514/6.2025-3573.
Alghool, D.*, Khir, R., & Haouari, M. (2024). Optimization and Assessment of Solar-Assisted Cooling Systems: a Multi-Criteria Framework and Comparative Study. Energy Conversion and Management: X. 22, 100530.
Khir, R., Erera, A. & Toriello, A. (2022). Robust planning of sorting operations in express delivery systems. European Journal of Operational Research, 306(2), 615-631.
2020 IISE Best Student Paper Award, second place, Logistics and Supply Chain Division.
Khir, R., Erera, A. & Toriello, A. (2021). Two-stage sort planning for express parcel delivery. IISE Transactions, 53:12, 1353-1368, DOI: 10.1080/24725854.2021. 1889078
2023 IISE Transactions Best Application Paper Award, Supply Chain and Logistic Focus issue.
Montreuil, B., Shannon, B., Faugere, L., Khir, R., & Derhami, S. (2018). Urban Parcel Logistics Hub and Network Design: The Impact of Modularity and Hyperconnectivity. In Progress in Material Handling Research. 14th International Material Handling Research Colloquium.
Al-Noaimi, F., Khir, R., & Haouari, M. (2019). Optimal design of a district cooling grid: structure, technology integration, and operation. Engineering Optimization, 51(1), 160-183.
Khir, R., & Haouari, M. (2015). Optimization models for a single-plant district cooling system. European Journal of Operational Research, 247(2), 648-658.
Khir, R., & Musharavati, F. (2014). Perspectives on Sustainability in Natural-Gas-Liquids Operations Through a Cleaner Production Framework. In Progress in Sustainable Energy Technologies Vol II (pp. 431-451). Springer.
Van Hentenryck, P., Chen, W., Khir, R., Erera, A., Ojha, R., Optimization-based Learning for Dynamic Load Planning in Trucking Service Networks. Filed.