Maryam Ashrafi - Amirkabir University of Technology

Professional Skills

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PMP Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Supervised PhD Theses

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Development of a forecast model for project success criteria using machine learning algorithms

MOHAMMADHOSSEIN HAGHIGHI

2024 Dec

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Development of a Resource-Constrained Multi-Project Scheduling Model considering Dynamic Allocation Using a Reinforcement Learning Approach

SAJAD SOLTAN

2025 Oct

Supervised MSc Theses

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Identifying The Rule Of The Priority Rule With The Best Performance To Solve The Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (RCPSP)

FATEME SADAT NAVABI

2024 Dec

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A mathematical model for R&D project portfolio selection, considering the balance of internal and external R&D

MOHAMMADREZA TEHRANCHI & MOHSEN AKBARPOUR SHIRAZI

2024 Sep

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IT Project portfolio selection based on strategic alignment under uncertainty by considering project synergy

SEYYED HOSSEIN ALAVI

2024 Sep

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Modeling of Critical Failure Factors (CFSs) in oil, gas, and petrochemical construction projects using Bayesian network

ABDOLLAH RABIEI POURSALIMI & MOHSEN AKBARPOUR SHIRAZI

2024 Sep

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Estimating the amount of contractual delay loss of contractors by case-based reasoning method

NADER BOZORGZADE V0STAKOLAEE & KavehM. Cyrus

2024 Sep

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Cost forecasting using earned value method by considering RPI & HPI under uncertain conditions

KIMIYA AJEL & S.HASSAN GHODSYPOUR

2024 Sep

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Employee Turnover Rate Prediction Using Past Behavior

MORVARID RAHIMI SHOUR MASTI

2024 Sep

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Evaluating churn prediction models in telecom industry and proposing solutions in order to enhance customer retention

HOSEIN AZIZI

2024 Sep

9

Dynamic Monitoring of Project Duration Using Activity Sensitivity Indices

HOSSEIN ALEMOMEN

2024 Feb

10

Development of an agent-based model for EPC projects time forecasting using project risk management

MOHAMMAD TAGHASI

2024 Feb

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Predicting project time and cost by considering the effects of project risks and the interdependence of risks using the concept of stratification

FATEMEH MOAZEMI GOODARZI & S.HASSAN GHODSYPOUR

2024 Feb

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Developing A Model For Project Portfolio Selection Considering Interdependencies Between Projects Using Graph Theory

SHIRIN FATEMI

2023 Mar

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Simultaneous monitoring of univariate normal process mean and variance using double sampling monitoring scheme

MOHAMMAD SADEGH KHATAEI & MAJID AMIN NAYERI

2023 Jan

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choosing optimal strategies to respond to project risks by considering the interactions of primary and secondary risks

MEHDI NOURI

2022 Sep

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Risk management in the process of new product development by providing a new method for classifying risks with using clustering and providing a more appropriate response to them (by reviewing a case study in the agricultural industry)

ALI FAGHIHI REZAEE

2022 Jul

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Project Cost Prediction by Combining the Earned Value Technique with the Fuzzy Approach and Risk Management by Adjusting Costs based on Project Market Value

NILOOFAR QANAVATI

2021 Dec

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Predicting project cost using artificial intelligence: Applying the XGBOOST method

GOLNAZ DANIKOO

2021 Oct

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Forecasting project time with Neural Networks approach considering risk and resource constraints

FATEMEH KHODAYARI

2021 Apr

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Megaproject Cost Forecasting Considering Project Risks

POUYA BEHRAVESH

2021 Apr

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Developing a Model For Project portfolio selection considering multi-projects interdependencies

ZAHRA GHALEEMAMQEISI

2021 Mar

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Designing a tourist destination recommendation model based on data mining methods

SHAHIN REZVANIAN & JAMAL SHAHRABI

2021 Mar

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Cost and time forecasting of project with EVM approach and considering risk and quality

FAEZE ZARE

2020 Jul

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resource - constraint project scheduling with definition of the relationship between activity duration time and resource

SAHAR KHAJESAEEDI

2020 Feb

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business process modeling and improvement using stochastic models

MAHDI NOORAFZA

2019 Oct

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Development of Markov Model to Assess Project Risk

SAJAD SOLTAN

2019 Oct

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Intellectual property valuation: developing a model for patent valuation

MOHAMAD MAHDI KHOJASTE SARKARDAR

2019 Feb

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Resilient project Portfolio Selection based on High Reliability Organizations Theory

MOHAMMAD REZA PISHVAEI

2019 Feb

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Dynamic Project Risk Assessment Using Bayesian Network based on parameter learning

SHEIDA AHMADI & MOHSEN AKBARPOUR SHIRAZI

2018 Oct

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Project Portfolio Selection with Consideration of Social and Environmental Impacts

AMIR TEYMOURI

2018 Feb

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Portfolio Selection with consideration of interdependence between projects

MOHAMMAD MAHDI NABATI

2018 Feb

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Estimating the Total Cost of Project Using a Data-driven Approach and the Application of the Earned Value Management Concept in the Markov Chain

SEPIDEH KARIMI

2026 Jun

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Project risk modeling and prediction using machine learning algorithms

RAZIYE BAKHSHAIE

2026 Jun

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Investigating the impact of privatization on the economic aspects of Irans petrochemical industry: a case study of 4 petrochemicals in Iran

SEYEDHOSEIN MOUSAVITABAR

2026 Jun

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Identifying and prioritizing behavioral biases of managers in the management of construction projects with a statistical approach

ALI TAMADONI

2025 Jan

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Measuring and predicting organizational agility using a multi-stage data envelopment analysis(DEA) method

AYDA TAZAKOR

2025 Feb

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Developing a decision making model for project risk management: a case study in oil and gas projects

MARYAM MOBINI & MOHSEN AKBARPOUR SHIRAZI

2025 Apr

Books

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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) and The Standard for Project Management

Ashrafi Maryam ، KHAJESAEEDI SAHAR ، SOLTAN SAJAD

Iran

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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) and The Standard for Project Management

Ashrafi Maryam ، KHAJESAEEDI SAHAR ، SOLTAN SAJAD

Iran

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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) and The Standard for Project Management

Ashrafi Maryam ، KHAJESAEEDI SAHAR ، SOLTAN SAJAD

Iran

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Advances of Machine Learning in Clean Energy and the Transportation Industry, Chapter 2: Developing a Bayesian Network to Model Environmental, Organizational, and Human Risk Factors: a Case Study on Wind Turbines

Ashrafi Maryam

USA

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Advances of Machine Learning in Clean Energy and the Transportation Industry

Ashrafi Maryam

USA

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Governments Management in Research (Investigating Selected Countries: Germany. Sweden, Japan, USA, Turkey, and Iran)

Ashrafi Maryam ، Mohammad Abbassi

Iran

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Journal Papers

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GHOLAMI MONA ، Ashrafi Maryam ، FADAI DAWOD, "An Integrated Fuzzy-Cloud based Z-number Decision Framework for New Product Idea Selection", International Journal of Research In Industrial Engineering, 2026 Aug vol. 3, no. 15, pp.548-575, 2026.

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GHOLAMI MONA ، Ashrafi Maryam ، FADAI DAWOD, "A novel hybrid Z-IT2F FUCOM-MARCOS approach for sustainable solar site selection", Applied Soft Computing, 2026 Jun vol. 198, no. , pp.115280-115296, 2026.

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SOLTAN SAJAD ، Ashrafi Maryam ، NAZERFARD EHSAN, "A novel deep reinforcement learning method for solving resource-constrained multi-project scheduling problem: twin delayed deep deterministic policy gradient", Computers and Industrial Engineering, 2026 Jun vol. 217, no. , pp.112048-112066, 2026.

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SOLTAN SAJAD ، Ashrafi Maryam, "A new optimization model for multi-project scheduling considering dynamic resource allocation", Soft Computing, 2025 Sep vol. , no. , pp.-, 2025.

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MOAZEMI GOODARZI FATEMEH ، Ashrafi Maryam ، GHODSYPOUR S.HASSAN, "Increasing the accuracy of predicting project time and cost by applying the effects of project risks and considering the interdependence of risks using the concept of stratification", , 2025 Aug vol. 11, no. 1, pp.156-211, 2025.

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Ashrafi Maryam ، FAGHIHI REZAEE ALI, "New Product Development Risk Analysis Based on Business Value Using K-Means Clustering", Journal of The Knowledge Economy, 2025 Jun vol. , no. , pp.-, 2025.

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PISHVAEI MOHAMMAD REZA ، Ashrafi Maryam ، HAGHIGHI MOHAMMADHOSSEIN, "Developing a resilient project portfolio optimization model: a tool for an automotive part manufacturer against uncertainties", Journal of The Operational Research Society, 2025 Feb vol. , no. , pp.1-18, 2025.

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Homa Arshadi ، Mostafa Hosseini Golkar ، Zohreh Zahedi ، Ashrafi Maryam ، Maryam Okhovati, "Bridging the Gap: Scenario Planning for Science and Technology in Breast Cancer", Medical Journal of Islamic Republic of Iran, 2025 Feb vol. , no. , pp.-, 2025.

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SOLTAN SAJAD ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Application of reinforcement learning for integrating project risk analysis and risk response planning: A case study on construction projects", Journal of Project Management, 2024 Nov vol. 10, no. 1, pp.71-86, 2024.

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HAGHIGHI MOHAMMADHOSSEIN ، Ashrafi Maryam, "A novel framework for risk management of software projects by integrating a new COPRAS method under cloud model and machine learning algorithms", Annals of Operations Research, 2023 Nov vol. 0, no. 0, , 2023.

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SOLTANI ROYA ، Ashrafi Maryam ، SEYED ESFAHANI MIRMEHDI ، Hamid Farvaresh, "Competitive pricing of complementary telecommunication services with subscriber churn in a duopoly", Expert Systems With Applications, 2023 Sep vol. 237, no. 12, pp.14-47, 2023.

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HAGHIGHI MOHAMMADHOSSEIN ، Ashrafi Maryam ، NAZERFARD EHSAN, "A novel fuzzy Bayesian network-based approach for the project time-cost-quality trade-off problem", Aut Journal of Modeling and Simulation, 2023 Feb vol. 54, no. 2, pp.185-196, 2023.

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HAGHIGHI MOHAMMADHOSSEIN ، Ashrafi Maryam, "A new qualitative and quantitative analytical approach for risk management in energy project time-cost trade-off problem under interval type-2 fuzzy uncertainty: A case study in the gas industry", Energy Reports, 2022 Oct vol. 8, no. 0, pp.12668-12685, 2022.

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LOTFIAN DELOUYI FAHIME ، GHODSYPOUR S.HASSAN ، Ashrafi Maryam ، Amirali Saifoddin, "Environmental analysis for the selection of long-distance natural gas pipeline routes using MACBETH", Management of Environmental Quality, 2021 Sep vol. 33, no. 2, pp.241-256, 2021.

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LOTFIAN DELOUYI FAHIME ، GHODSYPOUR S.HASSAN ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Dynamic Portfolio Selection in Gas Transmission Projects Considering Sustainable Strategic Alignment and Project Interdependencies through Value Analysis", Sustainability(Switzerland), 2021 May vol. 13, no. 10, pp.5584-5609, 2021.

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KHOJASTE SARKARDAR MOHAMAD MAHDI ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Intellectual property valuation: developing a model for patent valuation", International Journal of Nonlinear Analysis and Applications, 2021 Apr vol. 12, no. 1, pp.243-254, 2021.

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NABATI MOHAMMAD MAHDI ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Modeling projects interdependencies to measure their synergic impacts on a project portfolio", Journal of Project Management, 2021 Feb vol. 6, no. 3, pp.143-156, 2021.

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ABBASI DARYA ، Ashrafi Maryam ، GHODSYPOUR S.HASSAN, "A multi objective-BSC model for new product development project portfolio selection", Expert Systems With Applications, 2020 Dec vol. 162, no. 0, pp.1-12, 2020.

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Ashrafi Maryam, "Forward and backward risk assessment throughout a system life cycle using dynamic Bayesian networks: A case in a petroleum refinery", Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 2020 Aug vol. 0, no. 0, pp.1-26, 2020.

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SOLTAN SAJAD ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Predicting project duration and cost, and selecting the best action plan using statistical methods for earned value management", Journal of Project Management, 2020 Mar vol. 5, no. 3, pp.157-166, 2020.

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Mostafa Mirzaei Aliabadi ، Reza Esmaeili ، Iraj Mohammadfam ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Application of a Standardized Plant Analysis Risk-human Reliability Method to Pipeline Inspection Gauge Operations", Journal of Occupational Hygiene Engineering, 2019 Nov vol. 6, no. 3, pp.34-43, 2019.

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Mostafa Mirzaei Aliabadi ، Reza Esmaeili ، Iraj Mohammadfam ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) Using Standardized Plant Analysis Risk-Human (SPAR-H) and Bayesian Network (BN) for Pipeline Inspection Gauges (PIG) Operation: A Case Study in a Gas Transmission Plant", Health Scope, 2019 Jul vol. 8, no. 3, pp.1-14, 2019.

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Ashrafi Maryam ، Sadjad Anzabi Zadeh, "Lifecycle risk assessment of a technological system using dynamic Bayesian networks", Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 2017 Sep vol. 0, no. 0, , 2017.

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Ashrafi Maryam ، Davoudpour HAMID ، Vahid Khodakarami, "A Bayesian Network to Ease Knowledge Acquisition of Causal Dependence in CREAM: Application of Recursive Noisy-OR Gates", Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 2016 Jun vol. 0, no. 0, , 2016.

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Ashrafi Maryam ، Davoudpour HAMID ، Vahid Khodakarami, "A Bayesian network based framework to evaluate reliability in wind turbines", Wind and Structures, 2016 Apr vol. 22, no. 5, , 2016.

Conference Papers

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GHOLAMI MONA ، Ashrafi Maryam ، FADAI DAWOD, "Evaluating innovative ideas: comparing methods and developing a framework.,", 4th.International Congress on Management, Economy, Humanities and Business Development, Aug 2025.

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Ashrafi Maryam ، GHOLAMI MONA ، FADAI DAWOD, "A Combined Fuzzy-FUCOM-MARCOS Model for Entrepreneurial Opportunity Evaluation: An Application of the Biotech Industry,", Third International Conference on Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Industrial Engineering papers, Mar 2025.

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Iman Naderi ، Dickerson, Deborah ، Ashrafi Maryam, "From Crisis to Strategy and Action: A Qualitative Study to Understand the Impact of COVID-19 on Implementing Knowledge Management in Organizations,", IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2024, May 2024.

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NADERI IMAN ، AFRAZEH ABBAS ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Risk Management of Knowledge Management Implementation Project in an Organization under the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Situation - Case Study of Dena Holding,", 7th International Conference on Industrial and Systems Engineering, Sep 2021.

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NADERI IMAN ، Ashrafi Maryam ، AFRAZEH ABBAS, "An Innovative Approach to Study Project Contracts Management as an Initial and Necessary Phase for Project Management (Case Study of Dena Holding),", 17th Iranian International Industrial Engineering Conference, Feb 2021.

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Ashrafi Maryam ، KHAJESAEEDI SAHAR, "Provide a project schedule model considering limited resources and alternative activities,", 15th International Conference of Iranian Project Management, Feb 2020.

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SOLTAN SAJAD ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Prediction of project duration and cost using the application of statistical methods to earned value management indicators,", 16th Iranian International Industrial Engineering Conference, Jan 2020.

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KHODAEE VAHID ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Improving Project Performance Using Statistical Control Limits and Earned Value Management: A Case Study on a Real Project,", 16th Iranian International Industrial Engineering Conference, Jan 2020.

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IMANIMEHR BEHROUZ ، SHAHABI HAGHIGHI HAMIDREZA ، Ashrafi Maryam, "An integrated model for business continuity and disaster recovery,", The 5th International Conference on Industrial and Systems Engineering, Sep 2019.

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IMANIMEHR BEHROUZ ، SHAHABI HAGHIGHI HAMIDREZA ، Ashrafi Maryam, "An integrated model for business continuity and disaster recovery management: A case study in Iran,", The 5th International Conference on Industrial and Systems Engineering, Sep 2019.

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KHOJASTE SARKARDAR MOHAMAD MAHDI ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Technological Capabilities Audit of Businesses Using the Best-Worst Method (Case Study: A Financial Services Provider),", Third International Conference on Modern Developments in Management, Economics and Accounting, Aug 2019.

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AHMADI SHEIDA ، Ashrafi Maryam ، AKBARPOUR SHIRAZI MOHSEN, "Dynamic Project Risk and Cost Assessment Using Baysian Network,", 14th International Project Management Conference, Feb 2019.

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MARDANEH ALIREZA ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Deciding Whether to Stop a Project with Unsuccessful Performance Results,", 14th International Project Management Conference, Feb 2019.

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KHAJESAEEDI SAHAR ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Analysis and project risk management by FMEA method based on PMBOK standard (Case study: Construction project of Central Petrochemical Complex of Bandar Imam Khomeini),", 15th Iran Industrial Engineering Conference, Jan 2019.

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ABBASPOUR PEZHMAN ، GHODSYPOUR S.HASSAN ، Ashrafi Maryam, "A approach multi-objective to optimizing supply chain risk management,", 15th International Industrial Engineering Conference, Jan 2019.

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KARBASI ATIEH ، NEKOUEIAN ROJIN ، Ashrafi Maryam ، Seyed Habib A. Rahmati, "Project Critical Risks Identification by FTA and FMEA Methods. Case Study: Construction Project,", 15th International Industrial Engineering Conference, Jan 2019.

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KHOJASTE SARKARDAR MOHAMAD MAHDI ، Ashrafi Maryam, "Examining the Different Dimensions of Importance of Patent and the Role of Intellectual Property in creation of value in firms,", National Conference on Modern Research in Management and Industrial Engineering, Dec 2018.

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NABATI MOHAMMAD MAHDI ، Ashrafi Maryam ، Cyrus KavehM., "Investigating the inter dependency and interactions between projects in portfolio,", International Project Management Conference, Jan 2018.

Taught Courses

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Course title

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Project Risk Management and Analysis

4051

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Project Planning and Control

4051

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Stochastic Processes

4042

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Project Management & Control

4041

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Project Risk Management and Analysis

4041

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Project Management & Control

4032

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Special Topics (Intelligent project management, Future strategies planning)

4032