Mohammad Ghane-Ezabadi

- Formulated an MLP model for integrated intermodal transportation network design problem with Step-wise costs for inter-hub movements - Designed and implemented a heuristic that combines both genetic algorithm and shortest path algorithm in MATLAB to obtain high quality solutions for the intermodal logistics network design problem - Developed a composite variable formulation for integrated intermodal transportation network design problem - Obtained optimal solutions for the developed CVF using a decomposition algorithm implemented in MATLAB - Implemented an accelerated Bender's decomposition approach for the integrated intermodal transportation network design problem. - Synthesized the current infrastructure, technology and operations capacity for intermodal freight transportation in the Pacific Northwest - Surveyed various stakeholders involved in providing intermodal freight transportation in the Pacific Northwest - Assessed the demand at the network-level for intermodal freight transportation across the Pacific Northwest - Analyzed the existing gap between demand and the capacity of infrastructure for intermodal freight transportation in the Pacific Northwest

- Graded assignments, projects and term papers - Advised students to select relevant course projects - Held office hours to answer students’ questions regarding their projects and assignments Primary courses: - Facility Design and Operation Management - Industrial Systems Optimization - Engineering Economics and Project Management

- Developed and implemented an iterative route construction and improvement algorithm for the vehicle routing problem in Scala. This algorithm increases the average truck utilization by about 17%. - Implemented the Tabu Search algorithm to find high quality solutions of time-dependent multi-zone multi-trip vehicle routing problem with time windows. - Deigned a real time adjustment module which optimizes a vehicle's route in less than 0.5 seconds. - Became sufficient in object oriented programming by implementing various algorithms in Scala

- Developed Project Management Methodology focusing on scope, time, cost and human resource management - Established a new Organization Breakdown Structure and indicated personnel duties - Designed workflow process and required forms and procedures including procurement procedures, administrative procedures, resource management procedures - Consulted CEO in various fields including Human Management - Developed and implemented a Compensation System

- Organized, managed and leaded the project team to develop a radar simulator software - Achieved the project completion within its time and budget

- Communicated with students to resolve course conflicts - Assessing students course work and material Primary courses: - Sequencing and Scheduling - Probability Models and Queuing - Principles of Marketing

Empirical Comparison of Different Option Pricing Model: - Reviewed different models of option pricing - Implemented three option pricing models in MATLAB - Empirically compared three option pricing models in the financial crisis