Professor at Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
Dr. Mohammad Reza Ghatreh Samani is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of industrial engineering, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Tarbiat Modares University, Iran. His research blends healthcare systems optimization, uncertainty modeling, and sustainable logistics, particularly in designing robust decision-support systems under crisis conditions. He has garnered national recognition and awards for his academic excellence and innovative contributions.
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Best Researcher Award
Dr. Samani is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his groundbreaking work in resilient healthcare networks, blood supply chain optimization, and pandemic-response strategies. His research impact is evidenced by a strong portfolio of Q1 journal publications, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous recognition as the best researcher at his institution over multiple years. His work not only addresses complex operational problems but also contributes to societal resilience and public health improvement.
Education
Dr. Samani earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology, with both theses focusing on supply chain modeling under uncertainty. He completed his undergraduate studies at Sharif University of Technology. His academic path has consistently focused on mathematical modeling, network optimization, and real-world applicability in industrial and healthcare systems.
Experience
He brings over a decade of experience in teaching and research, having served as a lecturer and teaching assistant in various optimization and operations research courses. His academic journey includes extensive involvement in advanced operations research, transportation modeling, and healthcare logistics, reflecting both breadth and depth in his domain.
Research Interest
Dr. Samani’s primary research interests lie in healthcare systems engineering, robust and stochastic optimization, supply chain resiliency, and sustainable logistics. He specializes in uncertainty modeling and has developed innovative mathematical approaches to improve decision-making in blood transfusion networks, vaccine distribution, and emergency logistics planning.
Publication
Dr. Samani has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles, primarily in Q1 journals.
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2021 – Transportation Research Part E: “A reactive phase against disruptions for designing a proactive platelet supply network”
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2023 – European Journal of Operational Research: “Design of control strategies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic”
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2023 – Expert Systems With Applications: “Collaborative activities for matching supply and demand in platelet network”
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2024 – Computers and Industrial Engineering: “Dynamic optimization of blood collection strategies under uncertainty”
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2023 – International Journal of Production Research: “Novel control strategies to prevent vaccine shortages”
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2021 – Applied Soft Computing: “Capacity sharing mechanism in blood collection during COVID-19”
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2023 – Environment, Development and Sustainability: “Optimizing bioethanol supply chain under risks”
These publications reflect his expertise in health logistics, disaster response, and sustainable supply chain design.