Teaching
- Global Supply Chain and International Trade
- Sourcing & e-purchasing
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Disaster management
Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, Kingston University London, United Kingdom (2013)
- Ph.D. (Hons: Industrial Engineering), Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2001)
- M.Sc. (Hons: Industrial Engineering), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (1997)
- B.Sc. (Hons: Industrial Engineering), Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (1994)
Research interests
- Circular Economy
- Disaster management
- Humanitarian operations
- Healthcare operations
- Business Models for sustainability
Work Experience
- Aug. 2015- Aug. 2021 Associate Professor in Operations Management, Kingston Business School, Kingston University London
- Apr 2015-Feb 2018 Teaching Associate in Operations Research and Management Science, Cambridge Judge Business School, The University of Cambridge, UK (Part-time)
- Jan 2011-Jul 2015 Senior lecturer in Operations Management, Kingston University London
- Feb 2009-Sep 2010 Research Fellow (grade A) in Centre for Maritime Studies, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Kyoto University, Japan
- Apr 2007-Jan 2009 Associate Professor (tenured), Industrial Engineering & Management Systems Department, Amirkabir University of Technology
- Jul 2003-Apr 2007 Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Industrial Engineering & Management Systems Department, Amirkabir University of Technology
- Aug 2001-Jun 2003 Compulsory conscription, Military Logistics Centre, Tehran, Iran
- Sep 1997-Feb 2002 Teaching Fellow, Department of Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
Service
Editorial duties
- Senior Editor, Production and Operations Management (Disaster Management Department), Wiley
- Associate Editor: Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier
- Senior Editor: Decision Sciences (Socially Responsible Operations and the Circular Economy), Wiley
- Editorial Board: International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Emerald
- Associate Editor: Service Science, INFORMS
- Editorial Board: Operations Research Perspectives, Elsevier
Guest editor duties
- Managing Guest Editor of the European Journal of Operational Research, Special issue: The Role of Operational Research in the future epidemics/ pandemics, with Prof. Rubén Ruiz García (Universitat Politècnica de València) and Prof. Luk N. Van Wassenhove (INSEAD Technology and Operations Management) (2022)
- Guest Editor of Annals of Operations Research, Special issue: Decision Models for Sustainable Supply Chain Design and Management (2017)
- Managing Guest Editor of the Transportation Research Part E, Sustainability in Maritime Supply Chains: Challenges and Opportunities for Theory and Practice (2015)
Conferences
- Chair of POMS 2019 Conference (with Prof. Constantin Blome, the University of Sussex and Prof. Feryal Erhun, the University of Cambridge), Sussex, United Kingdom (2-4 Sep 2019)
- General chair of POMS 2023 Conference (with Prof. Constantin Blome, the Lancaster University Leipzig and Prof. Guillaume Roels, INSEAD), Paris, France (18-20 July 2023)
- Conference co-chair in POMS 32nd Annual Conference (with Funda Sahin, Bogdan Bichescu, Rakesh Mallipeddi) April 21 – April 25, 2022.
- “Disaster management” track chair (with Prof. Sushil Gupta) in POMS 31st Annual Conference, April 30 – May 5, 2021.
- Member of the Nominating Committee for POMS Elections (the POMS Executive Committee), 2020
- Member of the Core Selection Committee for POMS2020 (23-27 April 2020, Minneapolis, Minnesota)- Emerging Economies Doctoral Student Award (EEDSA)
Intellectual contributions
Publications in Refereed Journals
- Shaw, D., Zanjirani Farahani, R. and Scully, J. (2024), « Sustaining spontaneous volunteer groups following their response to a disaster », International Journal of Operations & Production Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-09-2023-0778
- Ismail Abdulrashid, Reza Zanjirani Farahani, Shamkhal Mammadov, Mohamed Khalafalla, Wen-Chyuan Chiang (2024) Explainable artificial intelligence in transport Logistics: Risk analysis for road accidents. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Volume 186, 103563
- Hamed Zamani, Fereshteh Parvaresh, Navid Izady, Reza Zanjirani Farahani (2024) Admission, discharge, and transfer control in patient flow logistics: Overview and future research. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Volume 191, 2024, 103722
- Reza Zanjirani Farahani, Rubén Ruiz, Luk N. Van Wassenhove (2023) Introduction to the special issue on the role of operational research in future epidemics/ pandemics, European Journal of Operational Research, Volume 304, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 1-8
- Reza Zanjirani Farahani, Nasrin Asgari, Luk N. Van Wassenhove (2022) Fast Fashion, Charities and the Circular Economy: Challenges for Operations Management, Volume 31, Issue3, 1089-1114
- Gupta, Sushil; Starr, Martin K.; Farahani, Reza Zanjirani; Asgari, Nasrin. Pandemics/Epidemics: Challenges and Opportunities for Operations Management Research, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management. Jan/Feb2022, Vol. 24 Issue 1, 23. 23
- Rezapour, Shabnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Morshedlou, Nazanin (2021) Impact of timing in post-warning prepositioning decisions on performance measures of disaster management: a real-life application. European Journal of Operational Research, 293(1), pp. 312-335.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Lotfi, M.M., Baghaian, Atefeh, Ruiz, Rubén and Rezapour, Shabnam (2020) Mass casualty management in disaster scene: a systematic review of OR&MS research in humanitarian operations. European Journal of Operational Research, 287(3), pp. 787-819.
- Gupta, Sushil, Starr, Martin K., Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Asgari, Nasrin (2020) Pandemics/epidemics: challenges and opportunities for operations management research. Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, ISSN (print) 1523-4614 (In Press)
- Mohri, Seyed Sina, Asgari, Nasrin, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Bourlakis, Michael and Laker, Benjamin (2020) Fairness in hazmat routing-scheduling: a bi-objective Stackelberg game. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 140, p. 102006.
- Gupta, Sushil, Starr, Martin, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Mahboob, Mahsa (2020) Prevention of terrorism: an assessment of prior POM work and future potentials. Production and Operations Management, 29(7), pp. 1789-1815.
- Amiri-Aref, Mehdi, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Hewitt, Mike and Klibi, Walid (2019) Equitable location of facilities in a region with probabilistic barriers to travel. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 127, pp. 66-85.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Fallah, Samira, Ruiz, Ruben, Hosseini, Sara and Asgari, Nasrin (2019) OR models in urban service facility location: a critical review of applications and future developments. European Journal of Operational Research, 276(1), pp. 1-27.
- Jafarian, Ahmad, Asgari, Nasrin, Mohri, Seyed Sina, Fatemi-Sadr, Elham and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2019) The inventory-routing problem subject to vehicle failure. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 126, pp. 254-294.
- Szeto, W. Y., Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Sumalee, Agachai (2017) Link-based multi-class hazmat routing-scheduling problem: a multiple demon approach. European Journal of Operational Research, 261(1), pp. 337-354.
- Rezapour, Shabnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Pourakbar, Morteza (2017)Resilient supply chain network design under competition: a case study. European Journal of Operational Research, 259(3), pp. 1017-1035.
- Asgari, Nasrin, Rajabi, Mohsen, Jamshidi, Masoumeh, Khatami, Maryam and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2017) A memetic algorithm for a multi-objective obnoxious waste location-routing problem: a case study. Annals of Operations Research, 250(2), pp. 279-308.
- Mohammaddust, Faeghe, Rezapour, Shabnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Mofidfar, Mohammad and Hill, Alex (2017) Developing lean and responsive supply chains: a robust model for alternative risk mitigation strategies in supply chain designs. International Journal of Production Economics, 183(C), pp. 632-653.
- Gupta, Sushil, Starr, Martin, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Matinrad, Niki (2016) Disaster management from a POM perspective: mapping a new domain. Production and Operations Management, 25(10), pp. 1611-1637.
- Asgari, Nasrin, Nikbakhsh, Eshan, Hill, Alex and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2016) Supply chain management 1982-2015: a review. IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, 27(3), pp. 353-379.
- Hajipour, Vahid, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Fattahi, Parviz (2016) Bi-objective vibration damping optimization for congested location-pricing problem. Computers & Operations Research, 70, pp. 87-100.
- Amiri-Aref, Mehdi, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Javadian, Nikbakhsh and Klibi, Walid (2016) A rectilinear distance location-relocation problem with a probabilistic restriction: mathematical modeling and solution approaches. International Journal of Production Research, 54(3), pp. 629-646.
- Khooban, Zohreh, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Miandoabchi, Elnaz and Szeto, W.Y. (2015) Mixed network design using hybrid scatter search. European Journal of Operational Research, 247(3), pp. 699-710.
- Davarzani, Hoda, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Rahmandad, Hazhir (2015) Understanding econo-political risks: impact of sanctions on an automotive supply chain. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 35(11), pp. 1567-1591.
- Rezapour, Shabnam, Hassani, Ashkan and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2015) Concurrent design of product family and supply chain network considering quality and price. Transportation Research Part E Logistics and Transportation Review, 81, pp. 18-35.
- Khatami, Maryam, Mahootchi, Masoud and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2015) Benders’ decomposition for concurrent redesign of forward and closed-loop supply chain network with demand and return uncertainties. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 79, pp. 1-21.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam, Drezner, Tammy, Moharerhaye Esfahani, Ameneh and Amiri-Aref, Mehdi (2015) Locating and capacity planning for retailers of a new supply chain to compete on the plane. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 66(7), pp. 1182-1205.
- Rezapour, Shabnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Fahimnia, Behnam, Govindan, Kannan and Mansouri, Yalda (2015) Competitive closed-loop supply chain network design with price-dependent demands. Journal of Cleaner Production, 93, pp. 251-272.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rashidi-Bajgan, Hannaneh, Fahimnia, Behnam and Kaviani, Mohammad Reza (2015) Location-inventory problem in supply chains: a modeling review. International Journal of Production Research, 53(12), pp. 3769-3788.
- Rezapour, Shabnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Zhang, Ding and Mohammddust, Faegheh (2015) Strategic design of competing supply chain network for markets with deterministic demands. IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, 66(2), pp. 265-277.
- Miandoabchi, Elnaz, Daneshzand, Farzaneh, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Szeto, W.Y. (2015) Time-dependent discrete road network design with both tactical and strategic decisions. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 66(6), pp. 894-913.
- Ahmadi-Javid, Amir, Ardestani-Jaafari, Amir, Foulds, Leslie R., Hojabri, Hossein and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2015) An algorithm and upper bounds for the weighted maximal planar graph problem. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 66(8), pp. 1399-1412.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Szeto, Wai Yuen and Ghadimi, Saeed (2015) The single facility location problem with time-dependent weights and relocation cost over a continuous time horizon. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 66(2), pp. 265-277.
- Hosseini, Sara, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Dullaert, Wout, Raa, Birger, Rajabi, Mohsen and Bolhari, Alireza (2014) A robust optimization model for a supply chain under uncertainty. IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, 25(4), pp. 387-402.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Hassani, Ashkan, Mousavi, Seyyed Mostafa and Bakhshayeshi Baygi, Mohammad (2014) A hybrid artificial bee colony for disruption in a hierarchical maximal covering location problem. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 75, pp. 129-141.
- Rezapour, Shabnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Dullaert, Wout and Bruno, De Borger (2014) Designing a new supply chain for competition against an existing supply chain. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 67, pp. 124-140.
- Najafi, Mehdi and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2014) New forecasting insights on the bullwhip effect in a supply chain. IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, 25(3), pp. 259-286.
- Zolfagharinia, Hossein, Hafezi, Maryam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Fahimnia, Behnam (2014) A hybrid two-stock inventory control model for a reverse supply chain. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 67, pp. 141-161.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam, Drezner, Tammy and Fallah, Samira (2014) Competitive supply chain network design: an overview of classifications, models, solution techniques and applications. Omega, 45, pp. 92-118.
- Rezapour, Shabnam and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2014) Supply chain network design under oligopolistic price and service level competition with foresight. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 72, pp. 129-142.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Hekmatfar, Masoud, Fahimnia, Behnam and Kazemzadeh, Narges (2014) Hierarchical facility location problem: models, classifications, techniques, and applications. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 68, pp. 104-117.
- Miandoabchi, Elnaz, Daneshzand, Farzaneh, Szeto, W.Y. and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2013) Multi-objective discrete urban road network design. Computers & Operations Research, 40(10), pp. 2429-2449.
- Hamzeei, Mahdi, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Rashidi-Bejgan, Hannaneh (2013) An exact and a simulated annealing algorithm for simultaneously determining flow path and the location of P/D stations in bidirectional path. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 32(4), pp. 648-654.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Hekmatfar, Masoud, Boloori, Alireza and Nikbakhsh, Ehsan (2013) Hub location problems: a review of models, classification, solution techniques, and applications. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 64(4), pp. 1096-1109.
- Ghadimi, Saeed, Szidarovszky, Ferenc, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Yousefzadeh Khiabani, Alireza (2013) Coordination of advertising in supply management with cooperating manufacturer and retailers. IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, 24(1), pp. 1-19.
- Hamzheei, Mahdi, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Rashidi, Hannaneh (2013) An ant colony-based algorithm for finding the shortest bidirectional path for automated guided vehicles in a block layout. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 64(1-4), pp. 399-409.
- Abginehchi, Soheil, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Rezapour, Shabnam (2013) A mathematical model for order splitting in a multiple supplier single-item inventory system. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 32(1), pp. 55-67.
- Fahimnia, Behnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Sarkis, Joseph (2013) Integrated aggregate supply chain planning using memetic algorithm: a performance analysis case study. International Journal of Production Research, 51(18), pp. 5354-5373.
- Asgari, Nasrin, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Goh, Mark (2013) Network design approach for hub ports-shipping companies competition and cooperation. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 48, pp. 1-18.
- Baghalian, Atefeh, Rezapour, Shabnam and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2013) Robust supply chain network design with service level against disruptions and demand uncertainties: a real-life case. European Journal of Operational Research, 227(1), pp. 199-215.
- Mousavi, Mostafa, Bakhshayeshi Baygi, Mohammad, Miandoabchi, Elnaz, Asgari, Narin and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2013) A mechanism for determining tanker truck transport rates: a case of oil products supply chain. Management, 3(4), pp. 206-217.
- Fahimnia, Behnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Marian, Romeo and Luong, Lee (2013) A review and critique on integrated production–distribution planning models and techniques. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 32(1), pp. 1-19.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Miandoabchi, Elnaz, Szeto, W.Y. and Rashidi, Hannaneh (2013) A review of urban transportation network design problems. European Journal of Operational Research, 229(2), pp. 281-302.
- Miandoabchi, Elnaz, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Wai Yuen, Szeto (2012) Bi-objective bimodal urban road network design using hybrid metaheuristics. Central European Journal of Operations Research, 20(4), pp. 583-621.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Fadaei, Moslem (2012) A MCDM-based model for vendor selection: a case study in the particleboard industry. Journal of Forestry Research, 23(4), pp. 685-690.
- Miandoabchi, Elnaz, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Dullaert, Wout and Szeto, W.Y. (2012) Hybrid evolutionary metaheuristics for concurrent multi-objective design of urban road and public transit networks. Networks and Spatial Economics, 12(3), pp. 441-480.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Asgari, Nasrin, Heidari, Nooshi, Nia, Mahtab and Goh, Mark (2012) Covering problems in facility location: a review. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 62(1), pp. 368-407.
- Boloori Arabani, Alireza and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2012) Facility location dynamics: an overview of classifications and applications. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 62(1), pp. 408-420.
- Rashidi, Hannaneh and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2012) A hybrid ant colony system for partially dynamic vehicle routing problem. American Journal of Operational Research, 2(4), pp. 31-44.
- Miandoabchi, Elnaz and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2011) Optimizing reserve capacity of urban road networks in a discrete Network Design Problem. Advances in Engineering Software, 42(12), pp. 1041-1050.
- Rezapour, Shabnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Miandoabchi, Elnaz (2011) A machine-to-loop assignment and layout design methodology for tandem AGV systems with single-load vehicles. International Journal of Production Research, 49(12), pp. 3605-3633.
- Rezapour, Shabnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Ghodsipour, Seyed Hassan and Abdollahzadeh, Sohrab (2011) Strategic design of competing supply chain networks with foresight. Advances in Engineering Software, 42(4), pp. 130-141.
- Torfi, Fatemeh, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Mahdavi, Iraj (2011) Fuzzy least-squares linear regression approach for estimation of stochastic demand in the vehicle routing problem. Applied Mathematics, 2(1), pp. 64-73.
- Naimi Sadigh, Ali, Karimi, Behrooz and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2011) A game theoretic approach for two echelon supply chains with continuous depletion. International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, 6(6), pp. 408-412.
- Rezapour, Shabnam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Drezner, Tammy (2010) Strategic design of competing centralized supply chain networks for inelastic demand. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 62, pp. 1784-1795.
- Safaei, A.S., Moattar Husseini, S.M., Z.-Farahani, Reza, Jolai, F. and Ghodsypour, S.H. (2010) Integrated multi-site production-distribution planning in supply chain by hybrid modelling. International Journal of Production Research, 48(14), pp. 4043-4069.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Steadie Seifi, Maryam and Asgari, Nasrin (2010) Multiple criteria facility location problems: a survey. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 34(7), pp. 1689-1709.
- Pishvaee, Mir Saman, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Dullaert, Wout (2010) A memetic algorithm for bi-objective integrated forward/reverse logistics network design. Computers & Operations Research, 37(6), pp. 1100-1112.
- Abginehchi, Soheil and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2010) Modeling and analysis for determining optimal suppliers under stochastic lead times. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 34(5), pp. 1311-1328.
- Rezapour, Shabnam and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2010) Strategic design of competing centralized supply chain networks for markets with deterministic demands. Advances in Engineering Software, 41(5), pp. 810-822.
- Torfi, Fatemeh, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Rezapour, Shabnam (2010) Fuzzy AHP to determine the relative weights of evaluation criteria and a Fuzzy TOPSIS to rank the alternatives. Applied Soft Computing, 10(2), pp. 520-528.
- Dehghanian, Farzad, Mansour, Saeed and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2010) Applying interactive multi-objective decision making method in design of a sustainable recovery network to include different stakeholders’ preferences. World Applied Sciences Journal, 8(5), pp. 596-607.
- Jafari, D., Moattar Husseini, S. M., Fazel Zarandi, M. H. and Zanjirani Farahani, R. (2009) Coordination of order and production policy in buyer-vendor chain using PROSA holonic architecture. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 45(9-10), pp. 1033-1050.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Drezner, Zvi and Asgari, Nasrin (2009) Single facility location and relocation problem with time dependent weights and discrete planning horizon. Annals of Operations Research, 167(1), pp. 353-368.
- Hamedi, Maryam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Moattar Husseini, Mohammad and Esmaeilian, Gholam Reza (2009) A distribution planning model for natural gas supply chain: a case study. Energy Policy, 37(3), pp. 799-812.
- Miandoabchi, Elnaz and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2009) Solving the tandem AGV network design problem using tabu search: cases of maximum workload and workload balance with fixed and non-fixed number of loops. Journal of Industrial Engineering International, 5(8), pp. 37-51.
- Soleimani Sedehi, Mojtaba and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2009) An integrated approach to determine the block layout, AGV flow path and the location of pick-up/delivery points in single-loop systems. International Journal of Production Research, 47(11), pp. 3041-3061.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Laporte, Gilbert, Miandoabchi, Elnaz and Bina, Saman (2008) Designing efficient methods for the tandem AGV network design problem using Tabu search and genetic algorithm. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 36(9-10), pp. 996-1009.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Elahipanah, Mahsa (2008) A genetic algorithm to optimize the total cost and service level for just-in-time distribution in a supply chain. International Journal of Production Economics, 111(2), pp. 229-243.
- Zanjirani Farahani, R. Z., Pourakbar, M. and Miandoabchi, E. (2007) Developing exact and Tabu search algorithms for simultaneously determining AGV loop and P/D stations in single loop systems. International Journal of Production Research, 45(22), pp. 5199-5222.
- Pourakbar, Morteza, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Asgari, Nasrin (2007) A joint economic lot-size model for an integrated supply network using genetic algorithm. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 189(1), pp. 583-596.
- Hamzeei, M. and Zanjirani Farahani, R. (2007) Two optimal algorithms for finding bi-directional shortest path design problem in a block layout. Journal of Industrial Engineering International, 4(3), pp. 24-34.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Karimi, Behrooz and Tamadon, Sara (2007) Designing an efficient method for simultaneously determining the loop and the location of the P/D stations using genetic algorithm. International Journal of Production Research, 45(6), pp. 1405-1427.
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Asgari, Nasrin (2007) Combination of MCDM and covering techniques in a hierarchical model for facility location: a case study. European Journal of Operational Research, 176(3), pp. 1839-1858.
- Laporet, Gilbert, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Miandoabchi, Elnaz (2006) Designing an efficient method for tandem AGV network design problem using tabu search. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 183(2), pp. 1410-1421.
- Zanjirani Farahani, R., Laporte, G. and Sharifyazdi, M. (2005) A practical exact algorithm for the shortest loop design problem in a block layout. International Journal of Production Research, 43(9), pp. 1879-1887.
Chapters, Cases, Readings, Supplements
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam and Kardar, Laleh, eds. (2012) Supply chain sustainability and raw material management: concepts and processes. Hershey, U.S.: IGI Global. 367p. ISBN 9781613505045
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam and Kardar, Laleh, eds. (2011) Logistics operations andmanagement: concepts and models. London, U.K.: Elsevier. 486p. (Elsevier Insights) ISBN 9780123852021
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Hekmatfar, Masoud, eds. (2009) Facility location: concepts, models, algorithms and case studies. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag. 549p. (Contributions to Management Science) ISSN (print) 1431-1941 ISBN 9783790821505
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Asgari, Nasrin and Davarzani, Hoda, eds. (2009) Supply chain and logistics in national, international and governmental environments. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag. 316p. (Contributions to Management Science) ISSN (print) 1431-1941 ISBN 9783790821550
Book Section
- Najafi, Mehdi and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2012) Bullwhip effect analysis in a supply chain. In: Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam and Kardar, Laleh, (eds.) Supply chain sustainability and raw material management: concepts and processes. Hershey, U.S.: IGI Global. pp. 263-284. ISBN 9781613505045
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Dadgostari, Faraz and Tirdad, Ali (2012) Future trends in SCM. In: Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam and Kardar, Laleh, (eds.) Supply chain sustainability and raw material management: concepts and processes. Hershey, U.S.: IGI Global. pp. 82-100. ISBN 9781613505045
- Nikbakhsh, Ehsan and Zanjirani Farahani, Reza (2011) Humanitarian logistics planning in disaster relief operations. In: Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam and Kardar, Laleh, (eds.) Logistics operations and management: concepts and models. London, U.K.: Elsevier. pp. 291-332. (Elsevier Insights) ISBN 9780123852021
- Hamedi, Maryam, Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Esmaeilian, Gholamreza (2011) Optimization in natural gas network planning. In: Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam and Kardar, Laleh, (eds.) Logistics operations and management: concepts and models. London, U.K.: Elsevier. pp. 393-420. (Elsevier Insights) ISBN 9780123852021
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam and Kardar, Laleh (2011) Overview. In: Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam and Kardar, Laleh, (eds.) Logistics operations and management: concepts and models. London, U.K.: Elsevier. pp. 3-10. (Elsevier Insights) ISBN 9780123852021
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Bakhshayshi Baghi, Mohammad and Mousavi, Seyyed Mostafa (2011) Risk management in gas networks: a survey. In: Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Rezapour, Shabnam and Kardar, Laleh, (eds.) Logistics operations and management: concepts and models. London, U.K.: Elsevier. pp. 421-440. (Elsevier Insight) ISBN 9780123852021
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Abedian, Maryam and Sharahi, Sara (2009) Dynamic facility location problem. In: Zanjirani Farahani, Reza and Hekmatfar, Masoud, (eds.) Facility location: concepts, models, algorithms and case studies. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag. pp. 347-372. (Contributions to Management Science) ISSN (print) 1431-1941 ISBN 9783790821505
- Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Asgari, Nasrin and Davarzani, Hoda (2009) Overview. In: Zanjirani Farahani, Reza, Asgari, Nasrin and Davarzani, Hoda, (eds.) Supply chain and logistics in national, international and governmental environments. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag. pp. 1-20. (Contributions to Management Science) ISSN (print) 1431-1941 ISBN 9783790821550
Awards and grants
- Research funding (200k€) from the Rennes Metropole (France), Operations Models and Artificial Intelligence to Manage Disasters, (2021-2023)
- 2022 Conference chair in POMS 32nd Annual Conference (with Funda Sahin, Bogdan Bichescu, Rakesh Mallipeddi) April 21 – April 25, 2022.
- 2021 “Disaster management” track chair (with Prof. Sushil Gupta) in POMS 31st Annual Conference, April 30 – May 5, 2021.
- 2020 Member of the Nominating Committee for POMS Elections (the POMS Executive committee)
- 2019 Member of the Core Selection Committee for POMS2020 (23-27 April 2020, Minneapolis, Minnesota)- Emerging Economies Doctoral Student Award (EEDSA)
- 2017 Emerald Citations of Excellence for the OMEGA paper Competitive Supply Chain Network Design
- 2014 Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing for European Journal of Operational Research
- 2013 Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing for Transportation Research Part E
- 2012 The 1st RUNNER UP award in EuroMA 2012 conference, Amsterdam- The Netherlands
- 1997 BEST PAPER award in DSI (Decision Science Institute) Conference, Sidney- Australia