Academic/Professional Qualifications
BSEng  (1980),  IIT, Bombay
MSc (1982),  Purdue University,
PhD  (1984),  Purdue University,
Research Field/Interests
 Operational Planning & Scheduling
 
Process Optimization
 
Mathematical Modeling
Major Publications
  Karimi, I. A., Lamba, N., and Bhalla, A., "Scheduling a single-product reentrant process with uniform processing times," in print, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2000.
  Karimi, I. A., "Optimal Cycle Times in a Multistage Serial System with Set-up and Inventory Costs," Manag. Sci., 38, 10, 1467 (1992).
  Karimi, I. A., and Ku, H. M., "An Evaluation of Simulated Annealing for Batch Process Scheduling," Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 30, 1, 163, 1991.
  Karimi, I. A., and Odi, T. O., "A General Stochastic Model for Intermediate Storage in Noncontinuous Processes," Chem. Eng. Sci., 45, 12, 3533, 1990.
  Karimi, I. A., "Optimal Cycle Times in a Two-Stage Serial System with Set-up and Inventory Costs," IIE Tr., 21, 4, 324, 1989.
I. A. Karimi
Associate Professor (NUS) & TLI-AP Research Faculty Member (Chemical Group)

Dept of Chemical &
Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
National University of Singapore
Tel: 874 6359
Fax:872 1183
Email: [email protected]