Iran University of Science & Technology - School of Automotive Engineering

School of Automotive Engineering- Dr. Abolfazl Khalkhali

Dr. Abolfazl Khalkhali

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Dr. Abolfazl Khalkhali ,Associate Professor

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Email: ab_khalkhali(At)iust.ac.ir
Phone: (+9821) 77240540 Ext.: 3961
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Phone: (+9821) 73223961
Postal code: 1684613114
Address: Iran University of Science & Technology, University St., Hengam St., Resalat Square, Tehran, Iran.

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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics

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PhD: "Advanced Optimization Methods"

Master's Degree: "Finite Elements", "Design and Analysis of Vehicle Structures and Bodies", "Optimization", "Chassis System Design"

Bachelor's Degree: "Machine Component Design", "Computer-Aided Design of Automotive Components", "Chassis and Body Systems of Vehicles", "Strength of Materials II", "Statics", "Material Science", "Industrial Drafting"

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‎Experties:

Automotive Body Structure Analysis and Design
Finite Element Analysis
Engineering Optimization
Reliability-based and Robust Design
GMDH Neural Network

Faculty Member, School of Automotive Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, from 2011 to present
Scientific Secretary of the First National Congress on Application of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, June 2017
Deputy of Education and Research, School of Automotive Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, from 2011 to 2016
Cultural Director, School of Automotive Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, from 2011 to 2014
Executive Vice President of the Project, Secretary of the Steering and Executive Committees, and Director of Engineering and Integration Design in the National Platform Project, Iran University of Science and Technology, from 2013 to 2016
Faculty Member, Islamic Azad University, East Tehran Branch, from 2007 to 2011
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Islamic Azad University, East Tehran Branch, from 2009 to 2010

Funded Research Projects:

1- Modeling bottom outlet gate loads using artificial neural network, Sponsored by the Grant Department, Research Office, Islamic Azad University-East Tehran Branch, 2010-2011.
2- Modeling and multi-objective optimization of NACA airfoil using GMDH and genetic algorithmusing GMDH and genetic algorithm, Sponsored by the Grant Department, Islamic Azad University-East Tehran Branch, 2009-2010.
3- Developing GEvoM software to deploys Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) simultaneously for optimal design of GMDH neural networks for modeling input-output data, , Sponsored by the Grant Department, Research Office, The University of Guilan, 2005-2006.

1- Finite Element Analysis using ABAQUS (2nd Edition) [in Persian], Dibagaran Tehran, 2014
2- Designing and Modeling in CATIA [in Persian], Dibagaran Tehran, 2014
3- Learning SolidWorks [in Persian], Dibagaran Tehran, 2014
4- Finite Element Analysis using ABAQUS (First Edition) [in Persian], Dibagaran Tehran, 2008
5- Technical Drawing [in Persian], Dibagaran Tehran, 2002
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Journals:

Simulation and sensitivity analysis of wear on the automotive brake pad A Hatam, A Khalkhali Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory 84, 106-123		2018
Optimal platform design using non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II and technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution; application to automotiv... MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, H Faghihian, M Dahmardeh Engineering Optimization 50 (3), 471-482		2018
Hybrid multi-objective optimization of microstructural and mechanical properties of B 4 C/A356 composites fabricated by FSP using TOPSIS and modified NSGA-II M Akbari, MH Shojaeefard, P Asadi, A Khalkhali Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China 27 (11), 2317-2333		2017
Numerical investigation on automotive bumper structure improvements for pedestrian protection MH Shojaeifard, A Khalkhali, SEN Rafsanjani, K Ghadirinejad International journal of crashworthiness 22 (6), 635-653		2017
A family base optimization of a developed nonlinear vehicle suspension model using gray family design algorithm S Yarmohammadisatri, MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali Nonlinear Dynamics 90 (1), 649-669		2017
Wear Performance of A356 Matrix Composites Reinforced with Different Types of Reinforcing Particles M Akbari, MH Shojaeefard, P Asadi, A Khalkhali Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 26 (9), 4297-4310	1	2017
Sensitivity analysis and optimization of hot-stamping process of automotive components using analysis of variance and Taguchi technique A Khalkhali, H Noraie, M Sarmadi Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of …	2	2017
The effect of reinforcement type on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear resistance of A356 matrix composites produced by FSP MH Shojaeefard, M Akbari, P Asadi, A Khalkhali The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 91 (1-4 …	5	2017
An efficient sensitivity analysis method for modified geometry of Macpherson suspension based on Pearson correlation coefficient MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, S Yarmohammadisatri Vehicle System Dynamics 55 (6), 827-852	2	2017
Investigation on the best process criteria for lap joint friction stir welding of AA1100 aluminum alloy via Taguchi technique and ANOVA A Khalkhali, M Sarmadi, E Sarikhani Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of …	1	2017
基于 TOPSIS 和改进 NSGA-Ⅱ 法的搅拌摩擦工艺制备 B_4C/A356 复合材料显微组织和力学性能的混合多目标优化 (英文) M AKBARI, MH SHOJAEEFARD, P ASADI, A KHALKHALI Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China 11, 001		2017
Multicriteria optimization of mechanical properties of aluminum composites reinforced with different reinforcing particles type M Akbari, P Asadi, P Zolghadr, A Khalkhali Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of …	1	2017
Wear and mechanical properties of surface hybrid metal matrix composites on Al–Si aluminum alloys fabricated by friction stir processing M Akbari, MH Shojaeefard, P Asadi, A Khalkhali Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of …	1	2017
Reliability-based robust multi-objective optimization of a 5-DOF vehicle vibration model subjected to random road profiles A Khalkhali, M Sarmadi, S Yousefi Journal of Central South University 24 (1), 104-113	1	2017
Parametric Modal Study and Optimization of the Floor Pan of a B-Segment Automotive Using a Hybrid Method of Taguchi and a Newly Developed MCDM Model MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, AT Lahijani Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures 13 (16), 3039-3061	1	2016
Sensitivity enhancement of a MEMS sensor in nonlinear regime AR Kivi, S Azizi, A Khalkhali International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design 12 (3), 337-351	5	2016
Multi-objective crashworthiness optimization of perforated square tubes using modified NSGAII and MOPSO A Khalkhali, M Mostafapour, SM Tabatabaie, B Ansari Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 54 (1), 45-61	9	2016
Multi-criteria decision making approach for selecting the best friction distribution in superplastic forming of a vehicle component MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, E Miandoabchi Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of …	3	2016
Multi-objective optimization of a natural aspirated three-cylinder spark ignition engine using modified non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm and multicriteria decis... MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, A Firouzgan Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 8 (2), 025705	2	2016
Optimal design of functionally graded PmPV/CNT nanocomposite cylindrical tube for purpose of torque transmission A Khalkhali, S Khakshournia, P Saberi Journal of Central South University 23 (2), 362-369	3	2016
Intake manifold flow assessment on a 3-cylinder natural aspirated downsized engine using CFD and GT-SUITE MH Shojaefard, A Khalkhali, A Firouzgan International Journal of Engineering-Transactions B: Applications 29 (2), 255	2	2016
Probabilistic multi-objective optimization of a corrugated-core sandwich structure A Khalkhali, M Sarmadi, S Khakshournia, N Jafari Geomechanics and Engineering 10 (6), 709-726		2016
Effect of tool pin profile on distribution of reinforcement particles during friction stir processing of B4C/aluminum composites MH Shojaeefard, M Akbari, A Khalkhali, P Asadi Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of …	10	2016
The effect of in-process cooling conditions on temperature, force, wear resistance, microstructural, and mechanical properties of friction stir processed A356 M Akbari, A Khalkhali, SME Keshavarz, E Sarikhani Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of …	9	2016
EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL FLOW INVESTIGATION OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AND MULTI CRITERIA DECISION MAKING ON 3-CYLINDER SI ENGINE USIN... MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, A Firouzgan International Journal of Engineering-Transactions B: Applications 28 (11), 1663	1	2015
Investigation on the optimal simplified model of BIW structure using FEM MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, M Sarmadi, N Hamzehi Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures 12 (10), 1972-1990	2	2015
Modeling and optimization of nanofluid flow in flat tubes using a combination of CFD and response surface methodology H Safikhani, A Abbassi, A Khalkhali, M Kalteh Heat Transfer—Asian Research 44 (4), 377-395	2	2015
Investigation of friction stir welding tool parameters using FEM and neural network MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, M Akbari, P Asadi Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of …	25	2015
Multi-objective optimization of hybrid carbon/glass fiber reinforced epoxy composite automotive drive shaft A Khalkhali, E Nikghalb, M Norouzian International Journal of Engineering-Transactions A: Basics 28 (4), 583	5	2015
Side panel of B-Class body in white vehicle design and side crash finite element simulation MH SHOJAEEFARD, A KHALKHALI, R KALANTARI JOURNAL OF SOLID AND FLUID MECHANICS 5 (3), 51-64		2015
Investigation of the effect of friction stir processing parameters on temperature and forces of Al–Si aluminum alloys M Akbari, A Khalkhali, SME Keshavarz, E Sarikhani Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of …	7	2015
Finite element simulation of microstructure evolution during friction stir welding of automotive aluminum parts A Khalkhali, MJ Saranjam International Journal of Automotive Engineering 5, 932-938	1	2015
A new method to calculate centrifugal pump performance parameters for industrial oils MH Shojaeefard, BS Rizi, A Khalkhali, M Tahani Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics 8 (4), 673-681	2	2015
Best compromising crashworthiness design of automotive S-rail using TOPSIS and modified NSGAII A Khalkhali Journal of Central South University 22 (1), 121-133	10	2015
MULTI OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF HEAT PIPE THERMAL PERFORMANCE WHILE USING ALUMINIUM OXIDE NANOFLUID MH SHOJAEEFARD, A KHALKHALI, J ZARE, M TAHANI MODARES MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 14 (1), 158-167		2015
Optimization of microstructural and mechanical properties of friction stir welding using the cellular automaton and Taguchi method MH Shojaeefard, M Akbari, A Khalkhali, P Asadi, AH Parivar Materials & Design 64, 660-666	20	2014
Multi-objective optimization of nanofluid flow in flat tubes using CFD, Artificial Neural Networks and genetic algorithms H Safikhani, A Abbassi, A Khalkhali, M Kalteh Advanced Powder Technology 25 (5), 1608-1617	32	2014
A hybrid method of FEM, modified NSGAII and TOPSIS for structural optimization of sandwich panels with corrugated core A Khalkhali, S Khakshournia, N Nariman-Zadeh Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials 16 (4), 398-417	14	2014
Effects of Process Parameters on Superplastic Forming of a License Plate Pocket Panel MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, E Miandoabchi International Journal of Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology 7 (2), 25		2014
Multi-objective suspension optimization of a 5-DOF vehicle vibration model excited by random road profile MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, PS Erfani International Journal of Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology 7 (1), 1	7	2014
Multi objective optimization of the centrifugal oil pump impeller MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, M Tahani, RB SALIMIAN MODARES MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 13 (11), 139-149	1	2014
Multi-objective optimization of a CNT/polymer nanocomposite automotive drive shaft MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, S Khakshournia 3rd International Conference on Design Engineering and Science (ICDES …	2	2014
Static and modal analysis of parabolic-boundary functionalized Carbon nanotube-reinforced composite plates using FEM FMH SHOJAEE, A Khalkhali, SH Khakshournia, F Malmir International Journal of Nano Dimension (IJND) 5 (216), 187-196	5	2014
Modeling and Prediction of FRP Composite Cylinder tubes Crashworthiness Characteristics A Khalkhali, M Afroosheh, MR Seyedi INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING 4 (1), 664-674		2014
Application of Taguchi optimization technique in determining aluminum to brass friction stir welding parameters MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, M Akbari, M Tahani Materials & Design (1980-2015) 52, 587-592	33	2013
A hybrid method of modified NSGA-II and TOPSIS to optimize performance and emissions of a diesel engine using biodiesel MM Etghani, MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, M Akbari Applied Thermal Engineering 59 (1-2), 309-315	43	2013
Optimal design of sandwich panels using multi-objective genetic algorithm and finite element method A Khalkhali, N Narimanzadeh, S Khakshournia, S Amiri International Journal of Engineering-Transactions C: Aspects 27 (3), 395	9	2013
A parametric study for improving the centrifugal pump impeller for use in viscous fluid pumping MH Shojaeefard, M Tahani, A Khalkhali, MB Ehghaghi, H Fallah, ... Heat and Mass Transfer 49 (2), 197-206	11	2013
Multi-objective optimization of a projectile tip for normal penetration A Khalkhali, S Roshanfekr, M Toraabic INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING 26 (10), 1225-1234	1	2013
Closed-form solution for peak crushing force of the S-rails A Khalkhali, HSV AGHA, KM MOHSENI INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING 3 (2), 446-456	1	2013
Artificial neural networks based prediction of performance and exhaust emissions in direct injection engine using castor oil biodiesel-diesel blends MH Shojaeefard, MM Etghani, M Akbari, A Khalkhali, B Ghobadian Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 4 (6), 063130	2	2012
Applying evolutionary optimization on the airfoil design H Safikhani Journal of Computational & Applied Research in Mechanical Engineering …	3	2012
EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF CRASHWORTHINESS BEHAVIOR OF ENERGY ABSORBER TUBES UNDER 3D OBLIQUE LOAD A KHALKHALI, A SALOUR JOURNAL OF SOLID MECHANICS IN ENGINEERING 5 (111), 31-45		2012
Explosive welding of unequal surface using groove method M Tabatabaee Ghomi, J Mahmoudi, A Khalkhali, G Liaghat Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering 36 (2), 113-125	1	2012
Multi-objective Crashworthiness Optimization of the Aluminum Foam-filled Tubes A Khalkhali, MS SAMAREH International Journal of Automotive Engineering 2 (3), 193-206	5	2012
Pareto based multi-objective optimization of a cyclone vortex finder using CFD, GMDH type neural networks and genetic algorithms A Khalkhali, H Safikhani Engineering Optimization 44 (1), 105-118	22	2012
Experimental and numerical investigation into the quasi-static crushing behaviour of the S-shape square tubes A Khalkhali, A Masoumi, A Darvizeh, M Jafari, A Shiri Journal of Mechanics 27 (4), 585-596	8	2011
Optimal Shape Design Approach and Influence on the Projectile Vertices with Respect to Some Objective Function A Sanaei, A Khalkhali, NN Zadeh, M Hasanabdolahi International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology, 3rd,(ICMET …		2011
Pareto based multi-objective optimization of centrifugal pumps using CFD, neural networks and genetic algorithms H Safikhani, A Khalkhali, M Farajpoor Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics 5 (1), 37-48	33	2011
Modeling and multi-objective optimization of forward-curved blade centrifugal fans using CFD and neural networks A Khalkhali, M Farajpoor, H Safikhani Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering 35 (1), 63-79	20	2011
Reliability-based robust multi-objective crashworthiness optimisation of S-shaped box beams with parametric uncertainties A Khakhali, N Nariman-Zadeh, A Darvizeh, A Masoumi, B Notghi International Journal of Crashworthiness 15 (4), 443-456	42	2010
Thermocapillary effects in liquid systems of variable mass confined in a non-isothermal container MM El-Gammal, JM Floryan Jr, D Younesian, E Ghafoori, M Sadeghpour, ... Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering 34 (3-4), 309		2010
Robust Design of S-Shaped Box Beams Subjected to Compressive Load A Khakhali, A Darvizeh, A Masoumi, N Nariman-Zadeh, A Shiri Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2010	1	2010
Modeling and multi-objective optimization of centrifugal pumps using CFD and neural networks H Safikhani, A Nourbakhsh, A Khalkhali, N Nariman-Zadeh 2nd International Conference on Engineering Optimization, Lisbon, Portugal	1	2010
Pareto based multi-objective optimization of solar thermal energy storage using genetic algorithms A Khalkhali, M Sadafi, J Rezapour, H Safikhani Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering 34 (3-4), 463	7	2010
Modelling of multiple short-length-scale stall cells in an axial compressor using evolved GMDH neural networks N Amanifard, N Nariman-Zadeh, MH Farahani, A Khalkhali Energy Conversion and Management 49 (10), 2588-2594	50	2008
Post buckling modelling and optimization of sandwich panels with corrugated cores H Asadi, M Gorji, D Ashouri, A Khalkhali WSEAS International Conference. Proceedings. Mathematics and Computers in …	5	2008
Modelling and Pareto optimization of heat transfer and flow coefficients in microchannels using GMDH type neural networks and genetic algorithms N Amanifard, N Nariman-Zadeh, M Borji, A Khalkhali, A Habibdoust Energy Conversion and Management 49 (2), 311-325	81	2008
Modelling and multi-objective optimization of a variable valve-timing spark-ignition engine using polynomial neural networks and evolutionary algorithms K Atashkari, N Nariman-Zadeh, M Gölcü, A Khalkhali, A Jamali Energy Conversion and Management 48 (3), 1029-1041	125	2007
Modeling and optimization of sandwich panels with corrugated cores A Khalkhali, H Asadi, M Gorji, D Ashouri Proceedings of the 3rd WSEAS International Conference on Applied and …		2007
Multi-objective optimization of abrasive flow machining processes using polynomial neural networks and genetic algorithms M Ali-Tavoli, N Nariman-Zadeh, A Khakhali, M Mehran Machining Science and Technology 10 (4), 491-510	32	2006
Numerical Study on the Crushing Behavior of Square Tubes Under Three Dimensional Oblique Loading A Khalkhali, M Sarmadi, A Bodaghi
Concept design of Vehicle Structure for the purpose of computing torsional and bending stiffness MM Kabir, M Izanloo, A Khalkhali
Improving an automotive bumper structure for pedestrian protection MH Shojaeefard, A Khalkhali, K Ghadirinejad
The Optimal Design of Composite Energy Absorptions with Multiple Cell Sections H Ghezelbash, NN Zadeh, A Khalkhali
Modelling and Multi-objective Optimization of a Variable Valve-timing Spark-ignition Engine using Neural Networks and GAs A Khalkhali, K Atashkari, N Nariman-zadeh, A Jamali, M Gölcü
Modeling and Multi-Objective Optimization of 4-Digit NACA Airfoils Using Genetic Algorithms A Khalkhali, H Safikhani, A Nourbakhsh, N Nariman-Zadeh 2nd International Conference on Engineering Optimization

Confrences

More than 40 papers have been published in international conferences.

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