Dr Masoud Fakhimi
Academic and research departments
Surrey Business School, Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence (PAI).About
Biography
Masoud's research interest lies in the intersection of Operational Research/Modelling & Simulation techniques and sustainable development. Masoud uses Discrete-event and System dynamics simulation techniques and has applied them in healthcare, sustainable development and supply chain management. Masoud has been involved in several multidisciplinary research projects with stakeholders from industry and academia across healthcare, education and agri-chains. He is currently leading projects on healthcare simulation and analytics. Masoud is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and in 2021, he was awarded Surrey Business School's "Teacher of the Year". Masoud was also awarded the Surrey Business School's "Postgraduate Research Supervisor of the Year" in 2022. Masoud is currently the Chair of Simulation SIG for the OR Society.
He welcomes PhD applications in the following areas:
- Modelling & simulation methodologies (e.g., modelling for sustainability, hybrid simulation, Health and Social Care Simulation),
- Operations Management (e.g. supply chain management and sustainable operations management),
- Business intelligence and Information systems (e.g. Business Process Management, Information systems, Industry 4.0)
Areas of specialism
ResearchResearch interests
- System Modelling & Simulation
- Sustainable Operations Management
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Information Systems and Business Intelligence
Research interests
- System Modelling & Simulation
- Sustainable Operations Management
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Information Systems and Business Intelligence
Supervision
Postgraduate research supervision
Masoud has been awarded the Surrey Business School's "PhD supervisor of the year" in 2022.
He is willing to supervise doctoral students in the following areas:
- Modelling & Simulation Methodologies (e.g., Modelling for sustainability, Hybrid simulation, Health and Social Care Simulation),
- Operations Management (e.g. Supply chain Management and Sustainable Operations Management),
- Business Intelligence and Information Systems (e.g. Business Process Management, Information systems, Industry 4.0)
Current PhD Students
- Eyup Kar, Hybrid Modelling in Healthcare
- Lambros Viennas, Advancing Digital Twins Implementation Using AI-enabled Hybrid Modelling and Simulation
- Abdulaziz Alshammari, Analysing information security in healthcare using soft systems methodology
Completed PhD Students:
- Dr Athary Alwasel, A Conceptual Hybrid Modelling and Simulation Framework for Behavioural Analysis in Healthcare (2023)
- Dr Vasilis Nikolaou, Machine learning applications to Medicine (2022)
- Dr Dimitra Pappa, A Reference Framework for Collaborative, information-driven Pharmacovigilance (2018)
Publications
Highlights
PUBLICATIONS:
- Mustafee, N, Harper, A, and Fakhimi, M. (2022) "From Conceptualization of Hybrid Modelling & Simulation to Empirical Studies in Hybrid Modelling," 2022 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), Singapore, 2022, pp. 1199-1210, doi: 10.1109/WSC57314.2022.10015400.
- Kar, E, Eldabi, T and Fakhimi, M. (2022) "Hybrid Simulation in Healthcare: A Review of the Literature," 2022 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), Singapore, 2022, pp. 1211-1222, doi: 10.1109/WSC57314.2022.10015418.
- Nikolaou, V., Massaro, S., Fakhimi, M., and Garn, W. (2022). “Using Machine Learning to Detect Theranostic Biomarkers Predicting Respiratory Treatment Response". Life, 12(6): 775.
- Alwasel, A., Stergioulas, L., Fakhimi, M., and Garn, W. (2021). "Assessing Patient Engagement in Health Care: Proposal for a Modeling and Simulation Framework for Behavioral Analysis". JMIR Res Protoc 2021;10(12):e30092.
- Nikolaou, V., Massaro, S., Fakhimi, M., Garn, W., Stergioulas, L., and Price, D. (2021). “Fast decliner phenotype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): applying machine learning for predicting lung function loss". BMJ Open Respiratory Research.
- Nikolaou, V., Massaro, S., Fakhimi, M., Stergioulas, L., and Garn, W. (2021). “COVID-19 diagnosis from chest X-rays: developing a simple, fast, and accurate neural network”. Health Information Science and Systems Journal.
- Kava, H., Spanaki, K., Fakhimi, M., Papadopoulos, T., Despoudi, S., Rodriguez - Espindola, O. (2021). A field study of Data Analytics Diffusion in the UK Renewable Energy Sector: An Innovation Perspective. Annals of Operations Research.
- Nikolaou, V., Massaro, S., Fakhimi, M., Garn, W., Stergioulas, L., & Price, D. (2021). “The cardiovascular phenotype of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Applying machine learning to the prediction of cardiovascular comorbidities.” Respiratory Medicine, 106528.
- Spanaki, K., Sivarajah, U., Fakhimi, M., Despoudi, S., & Irani, Z. (2021). Disruptive technologies in agricultural operations: a systematic review of AI-driven AgriTech research. Annals of Operations Research, 1-34.
- Nikolaou, V., Massaro, S., Fakhimi, M., Stergioulas, L., & Price, D. (2020). COPD phenotypes and machine learning cluster analysis: A systematic review and future research agenda. Respiratory Medicine, 106093.
- Fakhimi, M. and Stergioulas, L. (2019) New Trends in Modelling and Simulation for Sustainable Food Supply Chains: A Review. European Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and the Environment, 27-29 June, Rhodes, Greece.
- Fakhimi, M. and Mustafee, N. (2019) Sustainability Analysis in Industry 4.0 using Computer Modelling and Simulation. Simulation for Industry 4.0, Springer.
- Abbasi, M., Stergioulas, L., Fakhimi, M., Van Lerberghe, D. (2018) Design-enabled Innovation and Digital Transformation in Urban Living: challenges and opportunities. Special Issue: 2018 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC), June 17-20, Stuttgart, Germany, IEEE.
- Giannakis, M., Spanaki, K., Fakhimi, M. (2017) Investigating the effects of Cloud Manufacturing on Supply Chain Responsiveness. The 24th EUROMA conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, July 1-5, 2017.
- Fakhimi, M., Mustafee, N., Stergioulas, L. (2017) Modelling for sustainable development using the Triple-bottom line: Methods, Challenges and the need for hybrid M&S. 2017 Winter Simulation Conference, December 3-6, Las Vegas, NV, IEEE.
- Giannakis, M., Spanaki, K., Fakhimi, M. (2017) Investigating the effects of Cloud Manufacturing on Supply Chain Responsiveness. The 24th EUROMA conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, July 1-5, 2017.
- Fakhimi, M., Mustafee, N., Stergioulas, L. (2016) An Investigation into Modeling and Simulation Approaches for Sustainable Operations Management. Simulation: Transactions of the SCS Journal. SAGE.
- Fakhimi, M., Mustafee, N. and Stergioulas, L. (2016) Modelling for the Triple-bottom Line: An Investigation of Hybrid Simulation for Sustainable Development Analysis. 2016 Winter Simulation Conference, December 11-14, Washington, D.C.
- Fakhimi, M., Mustafee, N. and Stergioulas, L. (2015) An Investigation of Hybrid Simulation for Modeling Sustainability in Healthcare. Winter Simulation Conference. Huntington Beach, California, USA. December 6-9, 2015.
- Fakhimi, M. and Stergioulas, L. (2015) “A review of modelling and simulation for investigating supply chain sustainability analysis”. 1st International Conference on Agrifood Supply Chain Management & Green Logistics. Halkidiki, Greece. May 27-30, 2015.
- Fakhimi, M., Anagnostou, A., J.E Taylor, S. and Stergioulas, L. (2014) A Hybrid Agent-Based and Discrete-Event Simulation Approach for sustainable strategic planning and Simulation Analytics. Winter Simulation Conference. Savannah, Georgia, USA. December 7-10, 2014.
- Fakhimi, M., Abbasi, M., Stergioulas, L., Xydopoulos, G., Fragkaki, M., Sotiriou, S., Rifon, L. A., Margineanu, R. and Tatrai, F. (2014) Measuring impact of using e-learning portals on educational systems. 8th EDEN Workshop, Oxford, UK. October 27-28, 2014.
- Fakhimi, M., Stergioulas, L., Abbasi, M., Xydopoulos, G., Athanasiades, N., Damigos, M., Kolovou, L., Sofoklis, S., Stracke, C., Anido, L., Fernández, M., Hoel, T., Bissinger, K. and Arnold, C. (2014) “Methodology And Evaluation Framework For Measuring Impact Of An E-Learning Platform”, 6th Edulearn Conference, Barcelona, Spain. July 7 – 9, 2014.
- Stergioulas, L., Abbasi, M., Xydopoulos, G., Fakhimi, M., Margineanu, R., Rifon, L, A. and Manuel Fernández. (2014) “Evaluating e-learning platforms for Schools: Use and usability, user acceptance, and impact on learning”. The 14th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies - ICALT2014. Athens, Greece. July 7-9, 2014.
- Fakhimi, M., Stergioulas, L. (2014) “Application of Hybrid Simulation for Sustainable development Analysis”. 2014 OR Society Simulation Workshop (SW14). Worcestershire, England, UK. 1-2 April 2014.
- Fakhimi, M., Mustafee, N., Stergioulas, L., and Eldabi, T. (2013) “A Review of Literature in modelling approaches for Sustainable Development”. Winter Simulation Conference. Washington D.C. USA. December 8-11, 2013.
- Fakhimi, M. and Probert, J. (2013) Operations Research within UK healthcare – 21st-century review, Journal of Enterprise Information Management (JEIM). Volume 26, Issues 1 and 2.
- Fakhimi, M., Mustafee, N., and Probert, J. (2012) “Modelling for Sustainable Success in Healthcare”. Winter Simulation Conference, Berlin, Germany, December 9-12, 2012.
- Fakhimi, M. and Mustafee, N. (2012) “Applications of Operations Research within UK Healthcare Context”. 2012 OR Society Simulation Workshop (SW12). Worcestershire, England, UK. 27-28 March 2012. Pp. 66-82.
Additional publications:
Fakhimi, M. (2022). "A Conceptual Hybrid Modelling Approach for Sustainable Development Analytics". CORS/INFORMS International Conference, June 5-8, 2022, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
- Spanaki, K., Fakhimi, M, and Despoudi, S. (2021) “Sustainable and Digital Agricultural Supply Chains: A State-of-the-Art Review on AI driven AgriTech Research”. 8th International Conference on Energy, Sustainability and Climate Crisis, August 30 - September 3, 2021, Volos, Greece.
- Alwasel, A., Fakhimi, M, Stergioulas, L and Garn, W. (2021) “Towards a Hybrid Modeling and Simulation Framework for Behavioral Analysis”. 2021 International System Dynamics Conference, July 25-30.
- Alwasel, A., Fakhimi, M. and Stergioulas, L. (2021) Modelling and Simulation for Behavioural Analysis in Healthcare. 2021 OR Society Simulation Workshop (SW21). Loughborough, England, UK. 22-24 March 2021.
- Alwasel, A., Fakhimi, M, Stergioulas, L and Garn, W. (2021) “An Investigation of Hybrid Simulation for Behavioral Analysis in Healthcare”. 2020 Winter Simulation Conference, December 14-18, 2020.
- Fakhimi, M., Mustafee, N. and Eldabi, T. (2020) A Systematic Literature Review of Hybrid Simulation in the Construction Industry. OR62 Annual Conference, September 15-17, 2020. UK OR Society.
- Alwasel, A., Fakhimi, M, and Stergioulas, L. (2019) Modelling and Simulation for Behavioural Analysis in Healthcare. OR61 Annual Conference, Kent, England, UK. September 03-05, 2019. UK OR Society.
- Nikolaou, V, Massaro, S, Fakhimi, M, and Stergioulas, L. (2019) Identifying Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Phenotypes to Predict Treatment Response. The 2019 conference of the International Federation of Classification Societies, Thessaloniki, Greece, 26-29 August 2019.
- Fakhimi, M, and Stergioulas, L. (2019) An overview of Modelling and Simulation for Sustainable Food Supply Chains. 30th European Conference on Operational Research, Dublin, Ireland, 23-26 June 2019.
- Spanaki, D., Ioannou, A., Fakhimi, M. (2018) Re-designing Mindfully Enterprise Systems Modules in Higher Education. OR60 Annual Conference, Lancaster, England, UK. September 11-13, 2018. UK OR Society.
- Fakhimi, M, Stergioulas, L., Abbasi, M. (2018) Using Analytics Tools to Investigate the Impact of a Digital Learning Platform on European Schools. OR60 Annual Conference, Lancaster, England, UK. September 11-13, 2018. UK OR Society.
- Fakhimi, M, Anagnostou, A., Mustafee, N. and Stergioulas, L. (2018) Combining soft OR methods with simulation techniques for sustainability analysis. 29th European Conference on Operational Research, Valencia, Spain, 8-11 July, 2018.
- Fakhimi, M, Spanaki, K., Anagnostou, A. (2017) IoT and Analytical Practices in Traditional Industries: A view of the Farming and Agricultural Sector. OR59 Annual Conference, Loughborough, England, UK. September 12-14, 2017. UK OR Society.
- Mustafee N, Islam N, Jia J, Fakhimi M. (2017). Innovation Process in 3D Printing Discontinuous Innovation. BAASANA 2017 International Conference. 16th - 18th Aug 2017.
- Fakhimi, M, Mustafee, N., Stergioulas, L. (2017) A Dynamic Multi-Level Approach for Sustainable Development Analysis. Young OR 20 Conference, London, England, UK. April 4-6, 2017. UK OR Society.
- Fakhimi, M, and Mustafee, N and Stergioulas, L. (2016) TBL Modelling: Definition, advantages and challenges. OR58 Annual Conference, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK. September 6-8, 2016. UK OR Society.
- Fakhimi, M, Mustafee, N., Stergioulas, L. (2015) “Modelling and Simulation for Sustainable Development: A Shift from Normal to Post-Normal Modelling and Simulation Paradigms”. 27th European Conference on Operational Research (EURO 27). Glasgow, Scotland, UK. July 12-15, 2015.
- Fakhimi, M, and Stergioulas, L. (2014) Investigating the Application of Hybrid Simulation Approach for Sustainable Supply Chain Analysis. OR56 Annual Conference, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, England, UK. September 9-11, 2014. UK OR Society.
- Anagnostou, A., Fakhimi, M, J.E Taylor, S. and Stergioulas, L. (2014) Simulation For Sustainable Strategic Planning In Healthcare. OR56 Annual Conference, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, England, UK. September 9-11, 2014. UK OR Society.
- Fakhimi, M, Stergioulas, L. (2013) “Modelling for sustainable supply chain management”. OR55 Annual Conference, University of Exeter, Exeter, England, UK. September 3-5, 2013. UK OR Society.
- Fakhimi, M, Stergioulas, L., Abbasi, M. (2013) “Emerging business models and technology foresight in e-learning context”. 5th Elearning 2.0 International Conference, London, England, UK. 31 July 2013.
- Fakhimi, M, Stergioulas, L., Mustafee, N. (2013) “Changing paradigms towards sustainable operations management: Formulating a sustainability roadmap from strategy to operations”. Young OR 18 Conference, University of Exeter, Exeter, England, UK. April 9-11, 2013. UK OR Society.
- Fakhimi, M, Mustafee, N and Probert, J. (2012) “Simulation for Sustainability in Healthcare: Identifying Gaps in the Literature”. OR54 Annual Conference, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. September 4-6, 2012. UK OR Society.
- Mustafee, N., Probert, J., Phillips, E.J.G., and Fakhimi, M. (2012) “An electronic resource for the prevention of unfair practice and the preparation of better assignments: A SALT-funded project”. SALT Excellence in Learning & Teaching Conference. Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, UK. 2 July 2012.