Adel Azar
Professor
Speciality: Operational Research
  • BS/BA: Industrial Management
  • MS: Industrial Management
  • PhD: Industrial Management
  • Phone: 82883609
  • Fax: 82883656
  • Email: azara@modares.ac.ir
  • Address: School of Management & Economics, Tarbiat Modares University
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1. PERSONAL INFORMATION:
NAME: Adel
Family name: Azar
Date of Brith: 1966
Place of Brith: Dehloran
Marital Status: Married
- Academic Certificate: Ph.D in Industrial Management-Minor: Operations Research
- Academic Currier: Professor at Tarbiat Modarres University
 
- Address: Department of Management, Tarbiat Modarres University
Tel: (021) 82883609 (Extention: 3603)
 Fax: (021) 82883656
- E-mail Address: azara@ modares .ac.ir
 
 
Research interests:
Fuzzy Management Science
1
Managerial and Economic Systems Modeling
2
Business Process Reengineering
3
System Engineering
4
Performance Management
5
Performance Based Budgeting
6
 
Educational Background:
Ph.D: Industrial Management, Major OR, Tehran University, Iran,  1996 (Average Score 19.20)
1
M.A: Industrial Management, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran, 1992 (Average Score 18.68)
2
B.A: Industrial Management, Allameh Tabatabaie University, Iran , 1989 (Average Score 18.16)
3
Ph.D Thesis Title: Designing Mathematical Model for Governmental Organizations Budgeting Using Fuzzy Approach
 
 
 
II. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES:
1- Head, Faculty of Humanities
2- Head, Iran Management and Productivity Study Center (IMPSC)
3- Head, Department of Management
4- Deputy of administration and finance in Faculty of Humanities
5- Committee member for management planning in Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology
6- Committee member for management development in Management and Planning Organization
7- Committee member of Aministrative development in Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology
8- Committee member of entrepreneurship in university at Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology
9- Head, Quality Management and Productivity Commission at Management and Planning Organization
10- Committee member of management: Higher Committee of Planning in Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology
11- Member of Iran Management Sciences Society
12- Member of planning for human resources in Ministry of Commerce
13- Member of American Operation Research Society
14- Committee member of management in SAMT organization
15- Committee member of Kharazmee Congress
16- Member of Management Science Society
17- Member of Iran Parliament (2004-2008)
18- Head of Economy Committee in Iran Parliament (2004-2008) Budget commission
 
 
III. REFEREE FOR JOURNAL ARTICLES SUBMITTED TO:
1- Management Knowledge (Tehran Uni.)
2- Humanities Modarres (Tarbiat Modarres Uni.)
3- Daneshvar (Shahed Uni.)
4- Financial Research (Tehran Uni.)  
5- Management Studies (Allameh Tabatabaee Uni.)
6- Management & Development (Inistute of Management Research and Eduction)
7- Research and Planning in Higher Education (Ministry of Sciences, Research and Technology)
8- International Journal of Engineering (Science and Industry Uni.)
9- Management and Economics (Azad Uni.)
10- Statistical thought (Ministry of Science, Research and Technology)
11- Engineering Modarres (TMU Uni.)
12- Journal of QOM Higher Educational Coplex (Tehran Uni.)
13- Controller (Armed Forces of I.R.I)
14- Iranian Journal of Trade Studies (Institute for Trade Studies and Research-Trade Ministry)
15- Supply Chain Management (Uk.)
 
 
IV. RESEARCH INTERESTS:
1- Quantitative management theory-new approach (fuzzy logic and neural network)
2- Planning and optimal resource allocation (budget, manpower planning, human resource planning, production planning)
3- Performance evaluation (personal and Organization)
4- Decision making-MADM approach
5- Modeling
6- Performance Base Budgeting
7- Busniss Process Reengineering (BPR)
 
 
V. Journal Papers:
1) Azar A. and F. Vafaei, Ranking of multiple – attribute decision making (MADM) methods by using of fuzzy multi-criteria decision making and compared with ranking of DEA models –Daneshvar J. – 2009, In press,.
 
2) Gorzi A., A. Afsar and A. Azar, Forecasting model Iran football national team rank in FIFA ranking: fuzzy neural network approach - Olympic J. 2009, 17(2), PP.113-126
 
3) Azar A. and K. Bayat, The design of business process orientation (BPO) by structural modeling, Iran, knowledge management (management information system) J, 2008, 2(1), PP.3-18
 
4) Azar A., M. Haqifam, and N. Alibabaei, Modeling and optimization of load shedding and generation reallocation in emergency condition of power system- knowledge management (industrial mg.) J., 2008, 1(1), PP.3-20
 
5) Azar A., M. Rabia and F. Qitasi, Ethics in management science, - ethics in science and technology J. 2008, 8(1, 2), PP.61-70
 
6) Anvari Rostami A., H.Hossini and A. Azar, Employees 'social status in Iranian public and governmental organization: effect of individual, organizational, and social factors- Singapore Management Review, 2008, 30(1), PP.319-323
 
7) Azar A. and M. Daneshvar, A review of performance evaluation methods for insurance branches- Insurance industry J, 2008, 86(2), PP.123-152
 
8) Azar A. M. Rostamie, The measured of relative efficiency by DEA (information technology indexes) – accounting and auditing review J. – 2007, (50), PP. 119-138
 
9) Reihi Khoram M., M. Shariat and A. Azar, Survey on Knowledge, Attitude and practice on sustainable agriculture among rural farmers in Hamadan province, Iran- Sarhad Journal Agriculture, 2007,22(4), PP. 701-705
 
10) Mohamadi M., A. Azar and A. Anvari Rostami, Tow-sided linear Norm: A new approach to improve the linear norm method for multiattribute Decision making methods- Journal of Academy of Business and economics, 2007, 6(2), PP. 153-160
 
11) Rehi Khoram M., M. Shariat and A. Azar, Prioritizing the strategies and methods of treated wastewater reusing by fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP): a case study- Internation Journal of Agribiology, 2007, 9(2), PP, 319-323
 
12) Azar A. and A. Abdolalipoor, The evaluate of business organizations by MADM approach – business research – 2006 (39) PP. 157-189.
 
13) Reihi Khoram M., M. Shariat and A. Azar, Ecological capability evaluation for aquaculture activities by GIS- Iranian Journal of Environment Health Science and Eng., 2006, 2(2), PP.183-188
 
14) Azar A. and A. Afsar, Modeling of stock price forecasting by fuzzy neural network (FNN) – business research – 2006, (40), PP. 33-52
 
15) Azar A. and G. Torkashvand, The evaluate of training and research performance by DEA models- humanities Modares J.– 2006, 10(1), PP. 1-23
 
 16) Azar A. and D.Gholamrezaei, Ranking of Iran provinces by DEA model- Iran economics researches J. – 2006, (27), PP. 153-173
 
17) Azar A., A. Afsar and P. Ahmadi, Compared of classic and artificial intelligent methods for stock prices forecasting and design of hybrid model – humanities Modares J. – 2006, 10(4), PP.1-16
 
18) Azar A. and A. Mohamadloo, The design of inventory management mathematical model for supply chain- humanities Modares J. -2006, 11(3), PP.45-59.
 
19) Rehi Khoram M., M. Shariat and A. Azar, Implementing and prioritizing the strategies of sustainable agriculture using fuzzy analytics hierarchy process (FAHP); Case study; Hamadan province agriculture field, Iran.- PJBS,2006, 9(13), PP.2462-2467
 
20) Azar A. and G. Tavakoli, The developing EFQM model: design of fuzzy screening model for selection of key problems in Iran industries organizations, Iran management science J., – 2006 (4), PP.55-77
 
21) Azar A., M. Daneshvar and M. Zali, The design of insurance branches performance evaluation model by using of DEA – humanities and social science J., 2006, (23), PP. 37-62
 
22) Azar A. and F. Vafaie, The design of multiple-attribute decision making (MADM), Management and Development J., 2006, 3(9), PP. 35-46
 
23) Azar A. B. Zarei and A. Zarei, The design of model for simulation of organizational communication – Daneshvar J. – 2005, 12(1), PP; 19-36
 
24) Mohammadi J., A. Azar and H. Zarei, The design of manpower planning model for hospitals – Daneshvar J. – 2005, 12(1), PP; 79-90
 
25) Azar A. and A. Rajabzadeh, The design of forecasting hybrid model in oil industry (expert system model) – business researches – 2005, (34), PP; 33-62
 
26) Baqari M. and A. Azar, New approach to e-marketing mixed- Modares J. – 2005, 9(2),PP; 1-27
 
27) Faraji H. and A.Azar, The design of intelligence model for attractive of international markets –humanities Modares J. -2005, Special Issue, PP.121-148
 
28) Joulaei A. and A. Azar, Multiple regional planning models and applications in agriculture – agricultural economic and development J. – 2005, 13(51), PP. 87-112
 
29) Safari S. and A. Azar, Organizational performance evaluation base on EFQM- DEA approach – Daneshvar J- 2004, 11(1), PP;1-14
 
30) Azar A. and A. Moatemani Productivity measurement in production industries by DEA models – Daneshvar J. – 2004, 11(1), PP; 41-54.
 
31) Elahi S., A. Azar and A. Rajabzadeh The design of managers experiences – Daneshvar J. – 2004, 11(1), PP.65-77
 
32) Mohamadi A., M. Amin and A. Azar, Selection pattern and manpower assignment in organizations by artificial neural networks (ANN) – humanities Modares J.-2004, Special Issue, PP.135-156
 
33) AZAR A. and S. Safari, Organizational excellence model by DEA – humanities Modares J. – 2004, 8(2), PP.1-33
 
34) Azar A. and A. Moatameni, The design of productivity dynamic model by data envelopment analysis (DEA) - humanities Modares J. – 2004, 7(3), PP.1-22.
 
35) Azar A. and K. Bayat, The standardized of training system quallity-standard and standardized in training and education J.-2004, Special Issue, PP. 131-147.
 
36) Anvari Rostami A, A. Azar and H. KhodadadHossini., A mixed integer goal programming (MIGP) model for multi-period complex corporate financing problems- Finance India J., 2004, 17(2), PP. 495-510
 
37) Moatemedzadeh M., H Shanevaz and A. Azar, The impact of participatory ergonomics on working conditions, quality, and productivity- JOSE, 2004, 9(2), PP. 135-147
 
38) Hossini H. and A. Azar, The intervening role of innovative climate: A study of middle managers in manufacturing organization in Iran, public organization Review, 2004, (3), PP. 151-170.
 
39) Azar A. and H. Tabatabaie, Designing a decision making model for selecting technology transfer project- Iranian Journal of information Science and Technology, 2004, 1(2) PP. 1-13
 
40) Azar A and K. Qorbani, Determining of relative efficiency for management faculties by DEA approach, - industry management J., 2004, (6), PP.1-26
 
41) Azar A. and A. Rajabzadeh, The evaluation of hybrid model: neural networks approaches - economical researches J. – 2003, 63, PP.87-114
 
42) Mirghafoori H. and A. Azar, The design of hierarchical supply chain model – humanities Modares J. – 2003, 7(3), PP.137-160
 
43) Azar A., M. Hossini Farazmand and A. Anvari Rostamei, Fuzzy parttioning and its application to reservoir operation problem (a multistage approach using markov chain) - Journal of the operations research society of Japan, 2003, 45(1) PP. 27-35.
 
44) Aqaei, N and A. Azar, Managers decision making styles in Iran universities, Harakat J. – 2002, (14),PP.91-107
 
25) Azar A. and A. zarei, The verification of organizational productivity factors by multiple attribute decision marking models – Daneshvar J. – 2002, 10(42), PP. 1-16.
 
45) Azar A. and E. Najafi, The design of fuzzy man power planning model – humanities Modares J. – 2002, 6(1), PP. 135-155
 
46) Fazli S. and A. Azar, The design of mathematical model for evaluation of manager performance by DEA model- humanities Modares J. – 2002, 6(3),PP.99-124.
 
47) Mansoori A. and A. Azar, The design of allocative model for bank facilities, Humanities Modares J.-2002, 6(3), PP. 125-146
 
48) Ameri A, A. Azar and M. Ehsani, Relation between Leadership style and creativity with manager effectiveness – Harakat J. – 2002, (13) PP. 123-141.
 
49) Azar A. and H. Hassanzadeh, Concept mapping and managerial applications, - management message, 2002, 2(3, 4), PP.75-104
 
50) Azar A. and H. Tabatabaieyan, Technology transfer: total model – humanities Modares J.-2001, 5(2), PP. 61-83
 
51) Azar A., Developing of Shannon Entropy Method in Content Analysis- Journal of Al-Zahra, 2001, 11(37, 38), PP. 1-18
 
52) Azar A., DEA and AHP (A Comparative study) – Journal of Management studies, 2001, 1(2), PP.34-47
 
53) Azar A., Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy process (FAHP) Journal of Management and Development, 2000, 4(1), PP.38-46
 
54) Azar A. and M. Saidesfahni, Budgeting in Crisp and fuzzy environment, Modares Journal, 1999, (1), PP. 5-21
 
55) Azar A. and S. Elahi, Fuzzy logic a new approach to management, Modares J. – 1997, (6), PP.9-20
 
56) Azar A., Budgeting Mathematical Models, Journal of Knowledge management, 1997, (14), PP.39-56
 
57) Azar A., Fuzzy cost planning Mathematical models- Journal of knowledge management, 1997, 35(36), PP.91-109
 
58) Azar A., Mathematics approaches in budget modeling, knowledge management J. – 1995, 32 (31), PP.41-52
 
59) Azar A., Fuzzy Goal programming: A new Technique for Decision Making, Journal of Daneshvar 1994, (32, 33), PP. 28-43.
 
60) Azar A., Application of Simulation for feasibility Study of investment projects – Journal of Management knowledge, 1992, 3(12), PP.68-87
 
61) Azar A. and R. Ahmadi Kohanali, The relationship between supply chain quality management practices and their effects on organizational performance- Singapore Management Review, in press.
 
 
VI. LIST OF PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONGRESSES AND SEMINARS
1. Analysis of on the job training and design of optimal model – Training and Eduction Con., 1998-Iran
2. Fuzzy logic- Management Con., 2000-Iran
3. Mathematical boudgeting models – boudgeting Con., 2000-Iran
4. Fuzzy boudgeting in Iran- APORS 2000- Sangapoor
5. Evaluation of organization performance based boudgeting – Sahid Rajaie Con., 2000- Iran
6. Fuzzy approach to productivity management – International Productivity Con., 2001- Iran
7. Path analysis in engineering research – Engineering Research Con. 2001 Iran
8. Management research methodology in Nahjolblaghe Con., 2002- Iran
9. Aplication of goal discriminant analysis in Management Classification- Engineering International Con, 2002 – Iran
10. Desing of Technology Transfar model in Iran-Systems and Science Con., 2002- USA.
 
 
IX. RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. Analysis of budgeting systems in governmental organization
2. Design of human resource information system
3. Bank Branch layout-Refah Bank
4. Desing of payment systems-Bonyad Shahid
5. Design of MCDM quality control systems, Ministry of Industries
6. Manager selection and training of managerial skills-Management and Planning Organization
7. Employee's status in public sector- Management and Planning Organization
8. Design of performance evaluation system for public sector – Management. and Planning Organization
9. Study of foreign affairs processed and design of top chart- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
10. Study of labour and social security processes and design of top chart – Ministry of Labour and Social Security
11. Design of performance index in NAJAHE
12. Process re-engineering in Kashavarzee Bank
13. Design of total quality systems in Zanjan Power Plant
14. Design of total quality systems in Iran Meli Bank
15. Design of Performance Base Budgting for Tejarat Bank
16. Design of Performance Base Budgting for Meher Financial Institute
17. Design of Productivity Model for oil Industry
18. Strategic Planning for commerce of Iran
19. Design of Science and technology Map for Iran science and technology system
20. Design of Performance valuation system for Iran Statistics center  
 
 
X. BOOKs (In Persian):
1. Operations Research- Vol. 1-Payame-Noor University Pub. - 2000
2. Operations Research- Vol. 2. Payame-Noor University Pub. - 2000
3. Operations Research, Nashrae Novian Pub, 3th edition –, 2009
4. Fuzzy Manegement Science-IMPSC Pub.-3th- 2008
5. Multi – Attribute Decision Making – Knowledge Pub. - 3th, 2009
6. Statistics and Applications in Management, First Vol – SAMT Pub. – 15th edition- 2009
7. Statistics and applications in management, (statistical analysis), Second Vol. SAMT Pub. - 9th edition, 2008
8. Fuzzy Manegement, Nasher Novian Pub.-2009
9. The Quantitative research methods, safar pub second edition, 2009
10. The research methods, safar pub second edition, 2009
 
 
XI. RESEARCH STUDENTS SUPERVISED:
1. Design of queueing – simulation model for optimum sequencing broadcast programs- 1995 – MS Thesis
2. Design of model for measuring of organizational size – 1997- MS thesis
3. Design of manpower planning in industrial organizations – 1997- MS Thesis
4. Design of fuzzy goal programming model for portfolio selection – 1997- MS Thesis
5. Combined forecasting model for Tehran stock market – 1998- MS Thesis
6. Design of Fuzzy CPM model for Deam projects – 1998- MS Thesis
7. Determined of computer marketing mixed (MCDM approach) – 1998 – MS Thesis
8. Design of model for using karkh deam- markov approach- 1998- MS Thesis
9. Design of mathematical model for human resources modified (Saipa case) - 1998- MS Thesis
10. Determined of effectiveness personnel evaluation systems in telecommunication industry – 1998 – MS Thesis
11. Design of manpower planning in health organizations - 1999-MS Thesis
12. Design of manpower planning in educational firms - 1999- MS Thesis
13. Aggregate planning model for tile industry - 1999- MS Thesis
14. Design of expert system for air plain selection – 1999- MS Thesis
15. A survey of management information systems (MIS) role for development of Decision making mobilization managers – 1999- MS Thesis
16. Fuzzy aggregate production planning for automobile industry- 1999- MS Thesis
17. Design of fuzzy hierarchy analytic process (FAHP) model for determined of expert priorities – 1999- MS Thesis
18. Design of pesonel motivation system by using of Dantzig- wolfe decomposion principal – 1999- MS Thesis
19. Budgeting based on Dantzig- Wolfe decomposition- 2000- MS Thesis
20. Aggregate production planning for telephon industry – 2000 MS Thesis
21. Analysis and design of systems for defensive section - 2000 MS Thesis
22. Determining the efficiency factors for bank industry – MADM approach -2000- MS Thesis
23. Design of hierarchial production planning (HPP) – (SAPCO Case) - 2000- MS Thesis
24. Design of fuzzy / contingency policy making model-2000- Ph.D Thesis
25. Design of world class manufacturing (WCM) - 2001 – Ph.D Thesis
26. Design of transfer technology model- fuzzy approach- 2001- Ph.D Thesis
27. Design of manpower planning – fuzzy approach- 2001- Ph.D Thesis
28. Design of manpower planning in oil industry – 2001- MS Thesis
29. Design of model for using Latiyan deam – fuzzy approach – 2001- MS Thesis
30. Measuring the personal productivity factors with MADM model in bank industry – 2001- MS Thesis
31. Design of multiple attribute decision making (MADM) model for feasibility study – 2001- MS Thesis
32. Ranking of humanities departments in TMU University by using of date envelopment analysis (DEA) – 2001- MS Thesis
33. Design of fuzzy expert system for production policy making 2001 – MS Thesis
34. Design of total selection manager model – 2002- Ph.D Thesis
35. Design of manager performance evaluation model – DEA approach- 2002- Ph.D Thesis
36. Design of mathematical model for resource allocation-neural network approach- 2002- Ph.D Thesis
37. Production planning – genetic algorithm approach- 2002- Ph.D Thesis
38. Forecasting oil demand- neural network approach- 2002- Ph.D Thesis
39. Design of industrial productivity model – data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach – 2002- Ph.D Thesis
40. Design of model for organizational performance evaluation- DEA approach- 2002- Ph.D Thesis
41. Measuring model for total quality management in educational firms – 2002- MS Thesis
42. Design of model for managers performance evaluation- 2002- MS Thesis
43. Design of MADM model for selection of marketing strategy– 2002- MS Thesis
44. Detrmined of productivity factors for Zargan power plant- 2002- MS Thesis
45. Genetic algorithm model for production line balanced - 2002- MS Thesis
 
 
XII. RESEARCH STUDENTS CO-SUPERVISED:
1. More than 40 Ph.D Thesis
2. More than 100 MS Thesis
 
XIII. COURSES TAUGHT:
1. Statistical and applications in management - Bachelor
2. Operations research (1),(2),(3) – Bachelor
3. Advanced operations research- Master
4. Statistical analysis- Master
5. Decision making – Master
6. Industrial management seminar- Master
7. Quality and productivity managent – Master
8. Advanced methodology for management- Master
9. Quantitative theory for management- Ph.D
10. Mathematical modeling for management – Ph.D
11. Fuzzy Management Science- Ph.D
12. Multi- Criteria Decision making (MCDM) – Ph.D
13. Performance Base Budgeting (PBB) - Master
 
 
IV. OTHERS (Award,):
1. Distinguished Assistan Professor of Tarbiat Modaress University (TMU) in 2000
2. Distinguished Researcher of Shahid Rajai Congress in 2000
3. Distinguished Researcher of Nahjolbalaghe Congress in 2001
4. Distinguished Researcher of TMU in 2002
5. Distinguished supervisor Ph.D thesis in field of Management, 2005
6. Head of performance Base Budgeting National Conference in 2007, 2008, 2009