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Projects/Theses:

  • A. R. Mehrabian, “Research and Development of Biologically Inspired Control Algorithms with Application in Mechanical Systems," M.A.Sc. Thesis, School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Feb. 2007.

  • A. R. Mehrabian, “Flight Control System Design Using Scheduled Eigenstructure Assignment Technique,” Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Project, Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Sep. 2004.

 

Journal Papers:

Accepted/Published:

  1. A. R. Mehrabian, and A. Yousefi-Koma, “A Novel Technique for Optimal Placement of Piezoelectric Actuators on Smart Structures,” Journal of The Franklin Institute. doi: 10.1016/j.jfranklin.2009.02.006

  2. M. Roshanaei, C. Lucas, and A. R. Mehrabian, “Adaptive Beamforming Using a Novel Numerical Optimization Algorithm,” IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation, vol. 3, no. 5, pp. 765-773, 2009. doi: 10.1049/iet-map.2008.0188

  3. A. R. Mehrabian, and C. Lucas, “Intelligent Adaptive Flight Control with a Physiologically Motivated Algorithm,” IASTED International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 12-18, 2009. doi: 10.2316/Journal.205.2009.1.205-4571

  4. J. Roshanian, S. V. Hashemi, and A. R. Mehrabian “Optimal Gain-Scheduled Flight Control System Design Using a New Fuzzy Clustering Algorithm,” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, vol. 223, no. 1, pp. 69-81, 2009. doi: 10.1243/09544100JAERO345

  5. H. Shahi, A. Yousefi-Koma, and A. R. Mehrabian, “System Identification and Design of Genetic-Algorithm-Based Optimal Vibration Controller for a Smart Fin,” Technical Journal of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, vol. 42, no. 1 (111), pp. 119-130, 2008. (in Persian). (Click here for abstract)

  6. A. R. Mehrabian, C. Lucas, and J. Roshanian, “Design of an Aerospace Launch Vehicle Autopilot Based on Optimized Emotional Learning Algorithm,” Cybernetics and Systems: An International Journal, vol. 39, no. 3, pp. 1-18, 2008. doi: 10.1080/01969720801944364

  7. A. R. Mehrabian, J. Roshanian, and C. Lucas, “Near-Optimal Tuning of Linear Controllers Based on Genetic Algorithm and Swarm Intelligence: A Flight Control Example,” Journal of Aerospace Science and Technology (JAST), vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 1-12, 2008.

  8. A. R. Mehrabian, and M. B. Menhaj, “A Real-Time Neuro-Adaptive Controller with Guaranteed Stability,” Applied Soft Computing, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 530-542, January 2008. doi: 10.1016/j.asoc.2007.03.005

  9. A. R. Mehrabian, and S. V. Hashemi, “Fuzzy Linear Parameter Varying Modeling and Control of an Anti-air Missile,” International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems (IJCAS), vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 324-328, June 2007. (Click here for PDF version)

  10. A. R. Mehrabian, and A. Yousefi-Koma, “Optimal Positioning of Piezoelectric Actuators on a Smart Fin Using Bio-inspired Algorithms,” Aerospace Science and Technology, vol. 11, no. 2-3, pp. 174-182, 2007. doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2007.01.001

    In the top 10 cited (articles published in the last five years) Extracted from Scopus (on Fri Mar 11 22:19:13 GMT 2011)

  11. A. R. Mehrabian, and C. Lucas, “Intelligent Adaptive Control of Non-Linear Systems Based on Emotional Learning Approach,” International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 69-85, February 2007. doi: 10.1142/S0218213007003205

  12. A. Ghaffari, A. R. Mehrabian, and M. Mohammad-Zaheri, “Identification and Control of Power Plant De-Super Heater Using Soft Computing Techniques,” Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Special Issue in Applications of A.I. in Process Engineering, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 273-287, March 2007. doi: 10.1016/j.engappai.2006.06.006

  13. A. R. Mehrabian, and C. Lucas, “A Novel Numerical Optimization Algorithm Inspired from Weed Colonization,” Ecological Informatics, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 355-366, December 2006. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoinf.2006.07.003 (check Citations)

    The most cited article (articles published in the last five years) Extracted from Scopus (on Fri Mar 11 19:30:24 GMT 2011)

  14. A. R. Mehrabian, and J. Roshanian, “Skid-To-Turn Missile Autopilot Design Using Scheduled Eigenstructure Assignment Technique,” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, vol. 220, no. 3, pp. 225-239, June 2006. doi: 10.1243/09544100G03204

  15. A. R. Mehrabian, C. Lucas, and J. Roshanian, “Aerospace Launch Vehicle Control: An Intelligent Adaptive Approach,” Aerospace Science and Technology, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 149-155, March 2006. doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2005.11.002

    In the top 10 cited (articles published in the last five years) Extracted from Scopus (on Fri Mar 11 22:19:13 GMT 2011)

  16. A. R. Mehrabian, and C. Lucas, “Emotional Learning Based Intelligent Robust Adaptive Controller for Stable Uncertain Nonlinear Systems,” International Journal of Computational Intelligence, vol. 2, no. 4, 2006, pp. 246-252. (Click here for PDF version)

Submitted/to be Submitted:

  1. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Reconfigurable Cooperative Control of Networked Lagrangian Systems Under Actuator Saturation Constraints,” submitted to IET Control Theory & Applications.

  2. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Synchronization Control of Networked Euler-Lagrange Systems with Switching Communication Topologies Subject to Actuator Faults,” submitted to the IEEE Trans. Robotics.

  3. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Distributed H_\infty Optimal Control of Networked Uncertain Nonlinear Euler-Lagrange Systems with Switching Communication Network Topologies and Communication Time-Delay,” to be submitted.

 

Non-Refereed:

  1. A. R. Mehrabian, and M. Mohammad-Zaheri, “Design of a Genetic-Algorithm-Based Steam Temperature Controller in Thermal Power Plants,” Engineering Letters, vol. 15, no. 1, August 2007. (Click here for PDF version)

 

 

Book Chapters:

  1. A. R. Mehrabian, and M. B. Menhaj, “Stick-Slip Friction Compensation Using a General Purpose Neuro-Adaptive Controller with Guaranteed Stability,” in Applications of Neural Networks in High Assurance Systems (J. Schumann and Y. Liu, Ed.), Series on Studies in Computational Intelligence, Springer, March 2010 (invited book chapter).

 

 

Conference Papers:

Accepted/Published:

  1. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Reconfigurable Control of Networked Nonlinear Euler-Lagrange Systems Subject to Fault Diagnostic Imperfections,” accepted for presentation and inclusion in the 50th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control and European Control Conference, Orlando, Florida, December 12-15, 2011.

  2. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Distributed $H_infty$ Optimal Control of Networked Uncertain Nonlinear Euler-Lagrange Systems with Switching Communication Network Topologies,” accepted for presentation and inclusion in the 50th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control and European Control Conference, Orlando, Florida, December 12-15, 2011.

  3. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “State Synchronization of Networked Euler-Lagrange Systems with Switching Communication Topologies Subject to Actuator Faults,” accepted for presentation and inclusion in the 18th IFAC World Congress, Aug. 28-Sept. 2, 2011, Milan, Italy.

  4. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Distributed Optimal Formation Control of Euler-Lagrange Systems Subject to Actuator Faults,” in the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying Missions & Technologies (SFFMT2011), 18-20 May 2011, St-Hubert, Quιbec, Canada.

  5. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Velocity Synchronization of Networked Euler-Lagrange Systems with Switching Network Topologies Subject to Actuator Faults,” in the proceedings of the Conference on Control and Fault-Tolerant Systems (SysTol’10), pp. 892-898, October 6-8, 2010, Nice, France. doi: 10.1109/SYSTOL.2010.5676044

  6. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Quaternion-Based Attitude Synchronization and Tracking for Spacecraft Formation Subject to Sensor and Actuator Constraints,” in the proceedings of the 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, 2-5 Aug 2010, Sheraton Centre Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

  7. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Cooperative Tracking Control of Euler-Lagrange Systems with Switching Communication Network Topology,” in the proceedings of the 2010 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, pp. 756-761, 6-9 July 2010, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. doi: 10.1109/AIM.2010.5695803

  8. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “On the Attitude Recovery of an Underactuated Spacecraft Using Two Control Moment Gyroscopes,” in the proceedings of the 48th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control and 28th Chinese Control Conference, pp. 1463 - 1470, Shanghai, China,  Dec. 16-18, 2009. doi: 10.1109/CDC.2009.5399684

  9. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Coordinated Attitude Control of Spacecraft Formation without Angular Velocity Feedback: A Decentralized Approach,” in the proceedings of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2009, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, Aug 2009.

  10. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Modified Leader-Follower Attitude Synchronization of Rigid Spacecraft Subject to Actuator Saturation Constraints,” in 2009 Optimization Days, 4-6 May, 2009, Montrιal, Quιbec, Canada. (Invited paper)

  11. A. R. Mehrabian, S. V. Hashemi, and J. Roshanian, “Gain-Scheduled Flight Control Law Design Using a New Fuzzy Clustering Technique,” in the proceeding of the 2007 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Montrιal, Quιbec, Canada, Oct. 7-10, 2007 (Click here for abstract).

  12. A. R. Mehrabian, S. V. Hashemi, E. Williams, and M. Elahinia, “A Study of Fuzzy Hysteresis Modeling and Control of a Shape Memory Wire Actuator,” in the proceeding of the 21st Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise (VIB): An Integral Part of the 2007 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (2007 IDETC), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, September 4-7, 2007 (Click here for abstract).

  13. A. R. Mehrabian, and N. Nayebpanah, “A Genetic Approach to Anti-Air Missile Control System Design,” in the proceeding of the 17th IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Aerospace (ACA' 2007), Toulouse, France, June 25-29 2007. doi: 10.3182/20070625-5-FR-2916.00012

  14. A. R. Mehrabian, H. Shahi, and A. Yousefi-Koma, “An Optimal Approach to Active Vibration Control of Smart Structures,” in the proceeding of the 18th IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Special Session on the Applications in Processes and Design Optimization, Montrιal, Quιbec, Canada, 30 May - 01 June, 2007.

    Received the best student paper award (the above paper).

  15. A. R. Mehrabian, A. Yousefi-Koma, and M. M. Mashhadi, “Neural Shape Control of a Smart Beam with Piezoelectric Actuators,” in the proceeding of the 4th International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications, Sharjah, U.A.E., 26-29 March 2007.

  16. A. R. Mehrabian, and A. Yousefi-Koma, “A Novel Method for Optimal Placement of Piezoelectric Actuators on Smart Structures,” in the proceeding of the 4th International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications, Sharjah, U.A.E., 26-29 March 2007.

  17. N. Nayebpanah, J. Roshanian, and A. R. Mehrabian,  “Aerospace Launch Vehicle Multidisciplinary Design Using Invasive Weed Optimization Algorithm,” in the proceeding of the 6th Conference of Iranian Aerospace Society (AERO2007), Department of Aerospace Engineering, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Feb. 24-26, 2007 (in Persian).

  18. S. V. Hashemi, A. R. Mehrabian, and J. Roshanian, “Control-Oriented Fuzzy Multi-Model Identification of a Highly Nonlinear Missile,” in the Proceedings of the 3rd IEEE Conference on Intelligent Systems, University of Westminster, London, UK, 4th-6th September 2006, pp. 326-331 (Click here for abstract).

  19. A. R. Mehrabian, and C. Lucas, “Automatic Tuning of Decentralized Controllers by Swarm Intelligence,” in the Proceedings of the 3rd IEEE Conference on Intelligent Systems, University of Westminster, London, UK, 4th-6th September 2006, pp. 350-353 (Click here for abstract).

  20. A. R. Mehrabian, and C. Lucas, “An Introduction to BELBIC: A Physiologically Motivated Controller,” in the Proceedings of the 14th Annual (International) Mechanical Engineering Conference, Isfahan, Iran, May 16-18, 2006.

  21. A. R. Mehrabian, S. V. Hashemi, J. Roshanian, and S. Mohagheghi, “Nonlinear Modeling of a Flight Vehicle Using Fuzzy Clustering,” in the Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Granular Computing 2006, Atlanta, USA, May 10-12, 2006, pp. 256-261 (Click here for abstract).

  22. A. R. Mehrabian, and C. Lucas, “A Toolbox for Brain Emotional Learning Based Intelligent Controller,” in the Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Intelligent Systems, Islamabad, Pakistan, April 22-23, 2006, pp. 482-486 (Click here for abstract).

  23. A. R. Mehrabian, A. Yousefi Koma, M. Mohammad-Zaheri, A. Ghaffari, and D. Mehrabi, “Neuro-Fuzzy Modeling of Superheating System of a Steam Power Plant,” in the Proceedings of the 24th IASTED International Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA 2006), Innsbruck, Austria, Feb. 13-16, 2006, pp. 347-352 (Click here for abstract).

  24. A. R. Mehrabian, and J. Roshanian, “Design of Gain-Scheduled Autopilot for a Highly-Agile Missile,” in the Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Systems and Control in Aerospace and Astronautics, Harbin, China, January 19-21, 2006, pp. 144-149 (Click here for abstract).

Submitted/to be Submitted:

  1. A. R. Mehrabian, S. Tafazoli, and K. Khorasani, “Constrained Synchronization and Tracking Control of Networked Nonlinear Euler-Lagrange Systems,” to be submitted to the 2012 American Control Conference, Montreal, Quebec, June 27 - 29, 2012.

 

 

Academic Reports:

  1. Saima Naz, Anjan Kumar Das, Giancarlo Luglio, Nabil Shalabi, and A. R. Mehrabian, “Conceptual Design of GreenSat: A Multi-Mission Bus,” A report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of MECH 501: Spacecraft Systems Design, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, December 2008.

 

 

Non-Refereed Publications:

  1. A. R. Mehrabian, “Lab Manual for MECH 371: Fundamentals of Control Systems,” Concordia University, 2009.

 

 

Magazine Articles:

  1. A. R. Mehrabian, “Spacecraft Attitude Control Subsystems,” Barayand Magazine, No. 9, Winter 2003, (in Persian).

  2. A. R. Mehrabian, J. Roshanian, “Space Shuttle Entry Guidance,” Magazine of The Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ISME), Vol. 11, No. 27, March 2003, (in Persian).

  3. A. R. Mehrabian, “Introducing a Book: Lean Production,” Barayand Magazine, No. 12, Winter 2004, (in Persian).

 

 

Non-Published Articles:

  1. A. R. Mehrabian, “A Matlab Toolbox for Invasive Weed Optimization (IWO) Algorithm”.

 

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