Publication Page of Ruhul A Sarker

Journal, Proceedings and Editted Books
Selected Journal Papers
Book Chapters
Selected Conference Papers
 

Books
  1. R. Sarker and C. Newton (2008) Optimization Modelling: A Practical Approach, Taylor & Francis Group /CRC Press (USA).
  2. R. Sarker (2003) Operations Research Applications in a Mining Company, Dissertation.de - Publishing, Germany, ISBN 3-89825-650-2

 Journal Papers  

  1. S. Zahir and R. Sarker (2010) Optimizing Multi-Objective Location Decisions  in a  Supply Chain Using an AHP-Enhanced Goal Programming Model, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, InderScience, 6(3), pp249-266.
  2. R. Sarker and T. Ray (2009)  An improved evolutionary algorithm for solving multi-objective crop planning models, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture,  68, pp191-199. (ISI Impact factor 1.273).
  3. S. M. K. Hasan, R. Sarker, D. Essam and D. Cornforth (2009) Memetic Algorithms for Solving Job-Shop Scheduling Problems, Memetic Computing, Springer Journal, 1(1), pp69-83.
  4. S. Zahir and R. Sarker (2009) An Interactive DSS for Implementing Sustainable Relocation Strategies for Adaptation to Climate Change: A Multi-Objective Optimization Approach, International Journal of Mathematics in Operations Research, InderScience, 1(3), pp326-350. See Media Coverage of this publication
  5.  J. Whitacre, R. Sarker and T. Pham (2009) Making and breaking power laws in evolutionary algorithm population dynamics, Memetic Computing, Springer, 1(2), pp125-137.
  6. ASSM Barkat Ullah., R. Sarker, D. Cornforth and C. Lokan (2009) AMA: A new approach for solving constrained real-valued optimization problems, Soft Computing, 13(8-9), pp741-762 (ISI Impact Factor 0.984). 
  7. T. Ray and Sarker, R. (2008) EA for solving combined machine layout and job assignment problems, Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 4(3), pp631-646 (ISI Impact Factor 1.181)
  8. J. Whitacre, R. Sarker and T. Pham (2008) The Self-Organization of Interaction Networks for Nature-Inspired Optimization, IEEE Transactions in Evolutionary Computation, 12(2), pp220-230. (ISI Impact Factor 3.736)
  9. E. Elfeky,  R. Sarker  and E. Daryl (2008) Analyzing the Simple Ranking and Selection Process for Constrained Evolutionary Optimization, Journal of Computer Science and Technology, Springer Journal, 23(1), pp19-34. (Impact factor 0.576)
  10. R. Sarker and S. Zahir (2008) Supply Chain Expansion using AHP, ILP and Scenario-Planning, The Journal of American Academy of Business, 12 (3), pp21-29.
  11. T. Ray and R. Sarker (2007) Genetic Algorithm for Solving a Gas Lift Optimization Problem, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 59, pp84-96. (Impact factor 0.824)
  12. V. Bui, W. Zhu and R. Sarker (2007) Modelling Internet End-to-End Loss Behaviours: A Congestion Control Perspective, Journal of Computers, Academy Publisher, 2(8), pp18-25.
  13. A. Yang, H. A. Abbass and R. Sarker (2006) Characterizing Warfare in Red Teaming, IEEE Transactions in Systems, Man, Cybernetics - Part B: Cybernetics, 36(2), pp268-284. (Impact factor 2.361)
  14. R. Sarker, A. Maulloo and M. K. Rahman (2005) Evolutionary Algorithm for Solving a Practical Multi-modal Problem: A Case Study, Complexity International, 11, pp162-170. 
  15. Q. Jiang, R. Sarker, and H. Abbass (2005) Tracking Moving Objects and the Nonstantionary Travelling Salesman Problem, Complexity International, 11,  pp171-179.
  16. R. Sarker and A. Namatame (2004) Solving Transshipment Problem using EAs: How Good are the Solutions?, IEEJ Trans. on Elect., Info & Sys., 124-C(10) , pp1964-1971.
  17. J. Kamruzzaman and R. Sarker (2004) Application of Support Vector Machine to Forex Monitoring, IEEJ Trans. on Elect., Info & Sys., 124-C(10), pp1944-1951.
  18. R. Sarker and H. Abbass (2004) Differential Evolution for Solving Multi-Objective Optimization Problems, Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research , 21(2), World Scientific, pp225-240. (Available online on EMOO page) (ISI Impact Factor 0.304)
  19. J. Kamruzzaman and R. Sarker (2004) ANN Based Forecasting of Foreign Currency Exchange Rates, Neural Information Processing - Letters and Reviews , 3(2), pp49-58.
  20. R. Sarker, J. Kamruzzaman and C. Newton (2003) Evolutionary Optimization (EvOpt): A Brief Review and Analysis, International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Applications, 3(4), pp311-330. (Citeseer Impact Factor 0.05)
  21. R. Sarker and B. Wah (2003) Evolutionary Optimization: Theory and Applications, Editorial of Special Issue, International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Applications, 3(4), ppii-iv. (Citeseer Impact Factor 0.05)
  22. R. Sarker and X. Yao (2003) Simulated Annealing for Solving a Manufacturing Batch-Sizing Problem, International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management, USA, 9(1), pp65-80.
  23. R. Sarker and X. Yao (2003) Simulated Annealing and Joint Manufacturing Batch-Sizing, Yugoslav Journal of Operations Research: An International Journal, 13(3), pp245-260.
  24. R. Sarker and R. McKay (2003) Evolutionary Computation and Classification: Biologically Inspired Systems for Classification, Optimization and Modelling, International Journal of Knowledge-Based Intelligent Engineering Systems, ISSN 1327-2314, 7(3), pp113-114.
  25. J. Kamruzzaman and R. Sarker (2003) Comparing ANN Based Models with ARIMA for Prediction of Forex Rates, ASOR Bulletin , 22(2), pp2-11.
  26. R. Sarker, Liang, K. and Newton, C. (2002) A New Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm, European Journal of Operational Research , Elsevier Science, 140(1), pp12-23. (ISI Impact Factor 1.627)
  27. R. Sarker and L. Khan (2002) A Reply to “Note on: An Optimal Batch Size for a Production System Operating under Periodic Delivery System”, Computers & Industrial Engineering , 44(1), pp193-195. (ISI Impact Factor 1.057)
  28. Abbass, H. and Sarker, R. (2002) The Pareto Differential Evolution Algorithm, International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Tools , World Scientific Publishing Company, 11(4), pp531-552. (Available online on EMOO page) (Citeseer Impact Factor 0.667)
  29. R. Sarker and C. Newton (2002) Genetic Algorithm for Solving Economic Lot Size Scheduling Problem, Computers & Industrial Engineering, 42(2-4), pp189-198. (ISI Impact Factor 1.057)
  30. R. Sarker and M. Quaddus (2002) Modelling a Nationwide Crop Planning Problem Using a Multiple Criteria Decision Making Tool, Computers & Industrial Engineering , 42(2-4), pp541-553. (ISI Impact Factor 1.057)
  31. R. Sarker (2002) Note on: “An optimal batch size for a production system operating under periodic delivery policy”, International Journal of Production Economics , Elsevier Science, 77(1), pp89-90. (ISI Impact Factor 2.026)
  32. L. Khan and R. Sarker (2002) An Optimal Batch Size for a JIT Manufacturing System, Computers & Industrial Engineering, 42(2-4),  pp127-136. (ISI Impact Factor 1.057)
  33. R. Sarker, T. Runarsson and C. Newton (2001) "A Constrained Multiple Raw Materials Manufacturing Batch Sizing Problem", International Transaction in Operational Research (ITOR), Blackwell's, 8(2), pp121-138.
  34. R. Sarker and C. Newton (2001) Solving A Two Objective Linear Program Using Simulated Annealing, Asia-Pacific Journal of Operations Research , 18, pp109-120. (Impact factor 0.304)

  35. R. Sarker, T. Runarsson and C. Newton (2001) Genetic Algorithms for Solving A Class of Constrained Nonlinear Integer Programs, International Transaction in Operational Research (ITOR), Blackwell's, 8(1), pp61-74.
  36. R. A. Sarker and L. R. Khan (2001) Optimum Batch Size Under Periodic Delivery Policy, International Journal of Systems Science, 32(9), pp1089 – 1099. (ISI Impact Factor 0.634)
  37. R. Sarker (2001) A Comparative Study of Different Penalty Function-Based Genetic Algorithms for Constrained Optimization, Australian Journal of Intelligent Information Processing Systems , Vol.-7, no.-1 & 2, pp.58-63.
  38. R. McKay, R. Sarker and X. Yao (2000) “Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems: An Introduction”, International Journal of Knowledge-Based Intelligent Engineering Systems, 4(3), pp141-142
  39. T. P. Runarsson, R. Sarker and M. T. Jonsson (2000) Constrained Nonlinear Integer Programming, Self-Adaptation and Evolution Strategies, International Journal of Knowledge-Based Intelligent Engineering Systems , 4(3), pp164-171.
  40. R. A. Sarker and A. Haque  (2000) Optimization  of  Maintenance  and  Spare Provisioning  Policy Using Simulation, Applied Mathematical Modellimg, 24(10), pp751-760. (ISI Impact Factor 0.931)
  41. R. Sarker (2000) A Note on Production Capacity Planning and Control in Multi-Stage Manufacturing, Journal of the Operational Research Society, 51(5), pp639-640. (ISI Impact Factor 0.839)
  42. R. A. Sarker and L. R. Khan (1999) An Optimal Batch Size for a Production System Operating under a Periodic Delivery Policy, Computers & Industrial Engineering, 37(4), pp711-730. (ISI Impact Factor 1.057)
  43. S.M. Rahman, R. Sarker and B. Bignall (1999) Application of Multimedia Technology in Manufacturing: A Review, Computers in Industry: An International Journal, vol.-38, pp43-52 (Elsevier Science). (ISI Impact Factor 2.014)
  44. R. Sarker, C. Newton and E. Gunn (1999) A Simple SLP Algorithm and Its Convergence, ASOR Bulletin, 27(4), pp2-10.
  45. N. Amin, R. Sarker, M. Ahmed and M. Karim (1998) Selection of Cemented Carbide Turning Tools using EMF and Optimization Criteria, Journal of Materials Processing Technology , vol.-77, pp59-63  (Elsevier Science). (ISI Impact Factor 1.143)
  46. R. A. Sarker and E. A. Gunn (1997) A Simple SLP Algorithm for Solving a Class of Nonlinear Programs, European Journal of Operational Research, 101(1),  pp140-154, (Elsevier Science). (ISI Impact Factor 1.627)
  47. R. A. Sarker; S. Talukder and A. Haque (1997) Determination of Optimum Crop-Mix for Crop Cultivation in Bangladesh, Applied Mathematical Modelling, 21, pp621-632. (ISI Impact Factor 0.931)
  48. R. A. Sarker; M. Karim and A. Haque (1995) An Optimum Batch Size for a Production System Operating Under a Continuous Supply/Demand, International Journal of Industrial Engineering , 2(3), pp189-198 (USA)
  49. R. A. Sarker and E. A. Gunn (1995) Determination of a Coal Preparation Strategy Using a Computer Based Enumeration Method, Indian Journal of Engineering and Material Sciences , vol.-2, pp150-156. (India)
  50. R. A. Sarker and E. A. Gunn(1994) Coal Bank Scheduling Using a Mathematical Programming Model, Applied Mathematical Modelling, 18, pp672-678 (ISI Impact Factor 0.931)
  51. M. S. Zahir and R. A. Sarker(1991) Joint Economic Ordering Policies of Multiple Wholesalers and Single Manufacturer with Price-Dependent Demand Functions, Journal of the Operational Research Society , 42(2), pp157-164 (ISI Impact Factor 0.839)
  52. M. S. Zahir and R. A. Sarker(1989) A Computational Algorithm for LU Decomposition of a Sequence of Matrices that Differ Only in One or More Elements, SIGNUM (ACM Press, The Netherlands) Newsletter, 24(4), pp8-15.
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Book Chapters  

  1. R. Sarker and T. Ray (2010)  Agent based Evolutionary Approach: An Introduction, Agent Based Evolutionary Search, Springer series in Evolutionary Learning and Optimization, Springer, pp.1-12.
  2. ASSM Barkat Ullah, R. Sarker and C. Lokan (2010)  An Agent Based Evolutionary Approach for Nonlinear Optimization with Equality Constraints, Agent Based Evolutionary Search, Springer series in Evolutionary Learning and Optimization, Springer, pp.49-77..
  3. R. Sarker (2009) Alternative Mathematical Programming Models: A Case for Coal Blending Decision Process, Optimization: Structure and Applications, Springer Series in Optimization and its Application, Volume 32, pp383-399.
  4. S. M. K. Hasan, R. Sarker, D. Essam and D. Cornforth (2009) A Genetic Algorithm with Priority Rules for Solving Job-Shop Scheduling Problems, Natural Intelligence for Scheduling, Planning and Packing Problems, R. Chiong (ed.), Springer-Verlag series in Studies in Computational Intelligence, Accepted 
  5.  T. Ray and R. Sarker (2007) Optimal Oil Production Planning using an Evolutionary Approach, In P. Cowling, KC Tan and K. Dahal (eds.), Evolutionay Scheduling, Studies in Computational Intelligence, Springer-Verlag, pp273-292.
  6. S. Baker, A. Bender, H. Abbass and R. Sarker (2007) A Scenior Based Evolutionary Scheduling Approach for Assessing Future Supply Chain Fleet Capabilities, In P. Cowling, KC Tan and K. Dahal (eds.) , Evolutionay Scheduling, Studies in Computational Intelligence, Springer-Verlag, pp485-511.
  7. Yang, A., Curtis, N., Abbass, H. and Sarker, R. (2006) Wisdom-II: A Network Centric Model for Warfare, In P. Perez and D. Newth (eds.), Complex Science for a Complex World, ANU E Press, Australia.
  8. Sarker, R. and Abbass, H. (2006) Simultaneous Evolution of Network Architecture and Connection Weights of Artificial Neural Networks, In Artificial Neural Networks in Finance and Manufacturing, Idea Group Publishing (USA), pp28-41.
  9. Kamruzzaman, J., Sarker, R. and Begg, R. (2006) Artificial Neural Networks: Applications in Finance and Manufacturing, In Artificial Neural Networks in Finance and Manufacturing, Idea Group Publishing (USA), pp1-28.
  10. Kamruzzaman, J., Sarker, R. and Begg, R. (2006) Modelling and Prediction of Foreign Currency Exchange Markets, In Artificial Neural Networks in Finance and Manufacturing, Idea Group Publishing (USA), pp139-151.
  11. Begg, R., Kamruzzaman, J. and Sarker, R. (2006) Overview of Artificial Neural Networks and Their Applications in Healthcare, In ANNs in Healthcare: Potential and Challenges, Idea Group Publishing (USA), pp1-19.
  12. Begg, R., Kamruzzaman, J. and Sarker, R. (2006) Movement Pattern Recognition using Neural Networks, In ANNs in Healthcare: Potential and Challenges , Idea Group Publishing (USA), pp217-237.
  13. Yang, A., Abbass, H. and Sarker, R. (2005) How Hard is it to Red Team? In Applications of Information Systems to Homeland Security and Defense , H. Abbass and D. Essam (edited), Idea Group Publishing (USA), pp46-78.
  14. Sarker, R., Abbass, H. and Newton, C. (2003) "Solving Two Multi-objective Optimization Problems Using Evolutionary Algorithm", In Computational Intelligence in Control ,  M. Mohammadian, R. Sarker and X. Yao (edited), Idea Group Publishing (USA), pp218-233 .
  15. Sarker, R. and Coello, C. (2002) “Assessment Methodologies for Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithms”, In Evolutionary Optimization , R. Sarker, M. Mohammadian and X. Yao (edited), Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, pp177-195.
  16. Sarker, R., Abbass, H. and Newton, C. (2002) “Introducing Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery”,  Heuristic and Optimisation for Knowledge Discovery , R. Sarker, H. Abbass and C. Newton (Edited), Idea Group Publishing , USA, pp1-11.
  17. R. Sarker and C. Newton (2000) "Determination of Optimal Batch Size for a Manufacturing System", In Progress in Optimization , (edited by Yang, Mees, Fisher and Jennings), Volume 39 in Applied Optimization, Kluwer Academic Publishers, ISBN 0-7923-6286-1, pp315-327.
  18. R. Sarker and S. Rahman (2000) "Economics of EDI Investments", Invited Book Chapter, Electronic Commerce: Opportunities and Challenges (Edited by Rahman and Raisinghani), Chapter 10, Idea Group Publishing (USA), pp152-170.
  19. R. Sarker, T. Runarsson and C. Newton (2000) "Evolutionary Computation and Constrained Optimization", Invited paper, In New Frontiers in Computational Intelligence and its Applications (Edited by Mohammadian), (ISBN 9051994761) IOS Press, The Netherlands, pp142-154.
  20. R. A. Sarker(1994) "Solving a Class of Nonlinear Programs Via a Sequence of Linear Programs", In Stochastic Models, Optimization Techniques and Computer Applications (Edited by Reddy et al.), pp269-278, (Wiley Eastern Limited, India).
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 Conference Proceedings Papers

  1. K. Hasan, R. Sarker and D. Essam (2010) Evolutionary Scheduling with Rescheduling Option for Sudden Machine Breakdowns, 2010 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC'10), July 18-23, Barcelona, Spain, Accepted.
  2. F. Naznin, R. Sarker and D. Essam (2010) DGA: Decomposition with Genetic Algorithm for Multiple Sequence Alignment, 2010 IEEE Symposium on Computational Intelligence in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CIBCB'10), May 2-5, Montreal Canada, Accepted.
  3. ASSM Barkat Ullah, R. Sarker, and C. Lokan (2009) An Agent-based Memetic Algorithm (AMA) for nonlinear optimization with equality constraints. IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC '09.) pp70-77
  4. F. Naznin, R. Sarker and D. Essam (2009) Two Hybrid Algorithms for Multiple Sequence Alignment, International Conference on Computational Models for Life Sciences (CMLS-09), Sofia, Bulgaria, 28-29 July 2009, Publisher: American Institute of Physics, Volume 1210, pp69-86.
  5. F. Naznin, R. Sarker and D. Essam (2009) Iterative Progressive Alignment Method (IPAM) for Multiple Sequence Alignment, Int. Conf. on Computers and Industrial Engineering (CIE39), France, July 6-8, 2009, pp542-547.
  6. N. Siswanto, D. Essam, R. Sarker (2009) Solving a Ship Inventory Routing and Scheduling Problem, International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9-11 December 2009, Malaysia, CD Proceedings.
  7. N. Siswanto, D. Essam, R. Sarker (2009) Ship Inventory Routing and Scheduling Problem with Undedicated Compartments, Int. Conf. on Computers and Industrial Engineering (CIE39), France, July 6-8, 2009, pp1100-1105.
  8. E. Elfeky, R. Sarker and D. Essam (2008) Task Decomposition for Optimization Problem Solving, The 7th International Conference on Simulated Evolution And Learning (SEAL2008), December 2008, Melbourne, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNCS5361, Springer, pp329-338. 
  9. G. M. Lin, L.S. Kang, Y.S. Liang, and R. Sarker, (2008) Analysis the Impact of Genetic Operators in Evolution Strategies, 2nd International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computing, Sept. 25-26, 2008, Jingzhou, China, pp88-91.
  10. S. M. Kamrul Hasan, R. Sarker and D. Essam (2008) A Decision Support System for Solving Job-Shop Scheduling Problems Using Genetic Algorithms, Proceedings of the 12th Asia-Pacific Symposium on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems (IES'08), Melbourne, Australia, 7 - 8 December 2008, pp71-79. 
  11. Barkat Ullah, ASSM, E. Elfeky, D. Cornforth, D. Essam and R. Sarker  (2008) Improved Evolutionary Algorithms for Solving Constrained Optimization Problems with Tiny Feasible Space, IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2008), Singapore, 12 - 15 October 2008, pp1426-1433.
  12. E. Elfeky, R. Sarker and D. Essam (2008) Partial Decomposition and Parallel GA (PD-PGA) for Constrained Optimization, IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2008), Singapore, 12 - 15 October 2008, pp220-227.
  13. S. M. K. Hasan, R. Sarker and D. Cornforth (2008) GA with Priority Rules for Solving Job-Shop Scheduling Problems, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (IEEE-CEC) within World Congress on Computational Intelligence (WCCI), 1-6 June, 2008, Hong Kong, pp1913-1920.
  14. Barkat Ullah, ASSM, R. Sarker, and D. Cornforth (2008) Search Space Reduction Technique for Constrained Optimization with Tiny Feasible Space, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO-2008), July 12-16, Atlanta, pp881-888.
  15. Whitacre, J., A. Bender, S. Baker, Q. Fan, R. Sarker and H. Abbass (2008) Strategic Positioning in Tactical Scenario Planning, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO-2008), July 12-16, Atlanta, pp1081-1088.
  16.  H. Abbass, A. Bender, H. Dam, S. Baker, J. Whitacre, and R. Sarker (2008) Computational Scenario-based Capability Planning, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO-2008), July 12-16, Atlanta, pp1437-1444.
  17. Whitacre, J., A. Bender, S. Baker, Q. Fan, R. Sarker and H. Abbass (2008) Topology and Time Criticality Effects in Modularised Fleet Problems, SimTecT 2008: Simulation Conference, Melbourne, Australia, May 12 – 15, 2008, Accepted.
  18. Zahir, Z. and Sarker, R. (2008) Optimizing Multi-Objective Decisions for Planned Relocation of People In Surface Mining for a Densely Populated Environment, 2008 Conference of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC2008), 24-27 May, Halifax, Canada, Received BEST PAPER AWARD.
  19. R. Sarker, T. Ray and J. B. da Fonseca (2007) An Evolutionary Algorithm for Machine Layout and Job Assignment Problems, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (IEEE-CEC), September 25-28, 2007, Singapore, pp3991-3997  
  20. Barkat Ullah, ASSM., R. Sarker, D. Cornforth and C. Lokan (2007) An Agent-based Memetic Algorithm (AMA) for Solving Constrained Optimization Problems, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (IEEE-CEC), September 25-28, 2007, Singapore, pp999-1006.  
  21. S. M. K. Hasan, R. Sarker and D. Cornforth (2007) Modified Genetic Algorithm for Job-Shop Scheduling: A Gap-Utilization Technique, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (IEEE-CEC), September 25-28, 2007, Singapore, pp3804-3811
  22. Abu SSM. Barkat Ullah, R. Sarker, and D. Cornforth (2007) An Evolutionary Agent System for Mathematical Programming,  International Symposium on Intelligent Computation and  Applications (ISICA2007), September 21-23, Wuhan, China, Springer  Lecture  Notes  in Computer  Science, pp187-196. 
  23. G.  Lin, L. Kang,Y. Chen, X. Yao,Y. Liu, and R. Sarker (2007) An Improved Fast Evolutionary Programming, International Symposium on Intelligent Computation and  Applications (ISICA2007), September 21-23, Wuhan, China, Springer  Lecture  Notes  in Computer  Science, pp157-168.
  24. G. Lin, L. Kang,Y. Chen, X. Yao, R, McKay, and R. Sarker (2007): Comparing the Selective Pressure of Different Selection Operators, International Symposium on Intelligent Computation and  Applications (ISICA2007), September 21-23, Wuhan, China, Accepted for publication in the ISICA 2007 proceedings published by the Press of China University of Geosciences.
  25. H. Abbass, A. Bender, S. Baker, and R. Sarker (2007) Anticipating Future Scenarios for the Design of Modularised Vehicle and Trailer Fleets, SimTect2007, Simulation Conference, Brisbane.
  26. K. Hasan, R. Sarker and D. Conforth (2007) Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for Solving Job-Shop Scheduling Problem, 6th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Science (ICIS 2007), July 11-13, 2007, Melbourne, Australia, pp519-524.
  27. Abu B Ullah, R. Sarker and D. Conforth (2007) A Combined MA-GA Approach for Solving Constrained Optimization Problems, 6th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Science (ICIS 2007), July 11-13, 2007, Melbourne, Australia, pp382-387.
  28. S. Zahir and R. Sarker (2007) Optimizing Multi-Objective Decisions about Distribution Centres and Plant Locations in Supply Chain Management, 2007 Conference of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC2007), Received Honourable Mention Award in Production and Operations Management Division. 
  29. G. Lin, L. Kang, Y. Chen, R. Sarker (2006) A Self-Adaptive Evolutionary Algorithm (SAEA) for Solving Nonlinear Programming Problems, 3rd International Conference on Neural, Parallel and Scientific Computations, August 9-12, 2006, Morehouse College, IFNA, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  30. R. Sarker (2006) The Influence of Population Size and Selection Process on the Performance of a Simple Evolutionary Algorithm, The 7th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Conference, December 17-20, Bangkok, Thailand.
  31. J. Prashad, R. Sarker and D. Fraser (2006) Forecasting of Currency Exchange Rates using ANNs: The Influence of Economic Variables, The 7th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Conference, December 17-20, Bangkok, Thailand.
  32. J. Prashad, R. Sarker and D. Fraser (2006)  Currency Exchange Rates Prediction using Artificial Neural Networks, 10th Asia Pacific Symposium on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems, Korea
  33. E. Elfeky,  R. Sarker,  E. Daryl (2006) A Simple Ranking and Selection for Constrained Evolutionary Optimization, The Sixth International Conference on Simulated Evolution And Learning (SEAL2006), 15-18 October 2006 Hefei, China, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer, LNCS 4247, pp.537-544.
  34. A. Yang, H. Abbass and R. Sarker (2006) Land Combat Scenario Planning: A Multiobjective Approach, The Sixth International Conference on Simulated Evolution And Learning (SEAL2006), 15-18 October 2006 Hefei, China, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer, LNCS 4247, pp.837-844.
  35. T. Ray and R. Sarker (2006) Multiobjective Evolutionary Approach to the Solution of Gas Lift Optimization Problems, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC2006), Vancouver, BC, Canada, July 16-21, 2006, pp.10951-10957.
  36. J. Whitacre, T. Pham and R. Sarker (2006) Credit Assignment in Adaptive Evolutionary Algorithms, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO-2006), Seattle, USA, July 8-12, 2006, pp.1353-1360.
  37. J. Whitacre, T. Pham and R. Sarker (2006) Use of Statistical Outlier Detection Method in Adaptive Evolutionary Algorithms, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO-2006), Seattle, USA, July 8-12, 2006, pp.1345-1352.
  38. R. Sarker and S. Zahir (2006) Prioritizing Optimal Scenarios in a Supply Chain Expansion Plan Using the AHP in an Expanded Decision Model, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) Annual Conference, Banf, Alberta, Canada, June 3-6, 2006.
  39. R. Sarker, S. Kara, G. Freeman, B. Kayis, T. Ray and H. Abbass (2006) A Multi-agent Approach for Analysing Material Flow in a Supply Chain, The Second  International Intelligent Logistics Systems Conference (IILS2006), Brisbane, 22-23 February 2006.
  40. H. Abbass, S. Baker, A. Bender and R. Sarker (2006) Identifying the Fleet-mix in a Millitary Setting, The Second  International Intelligent Logistics Systems Conference (IILS2006), Brisbane, 22-23 February 2006.
  41. A. Yang, H. Abbass and R. Sarker (2005) Risk assessment of Capability Requirements using WISDOM-II, The International Society of Optical  Engineering (SPIE) Conference on Complex Systems, Brisbane, December 12-14, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. #6039.
  42. R. Sarker, S. Kara, G. Freeman, B. Kayis, T. Ray and H. Abbass (2005) A Multi-agent Simulation Study for Supply Chain Operation, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Modelling, Control and Automation (CIMCA2005), 28 - 30 November 2005, Vienna, Austria, Publisher: IEEE Press-USA, pp728-733.
  43. R. Sarker and T. Ray (2005) Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithms for solving Constrained Optimization Problems, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Modelling, Control and Automation (CIMCA2005), 28 - 30 November 2005, Vienna, Austria, Publisher: IEEE Press-USA, pp197-202. 
  44. A. Yang  and H. Abbass and R. Sarker and N. Curtis (2005) Evolving capability requirements in WISDOM-II, Advances in Artificial Life, Proceeding of The Second Australian Conference on Artificial Life (ACAL05), December, Sydney, Australia (Published by World Scientific Publisher), pp335-348.
  45. R. Sarker and T. Ray (2005) Simultaneous Optimisation of Multiobjective Linear and Nonlinear Problems, 18th National Conference of the Australian Society for Operations Research, 26-28 September, Perth, Australia, pp163-170.
  46. R. Sarker (2005) Facility Relocation in an Existing Supply Chain, 11th Australian Optimization Day, 30th September, Perth, Australia, pp154-162.
  47. A. Yang, H. Abbass and R. Sarker (2005). WISDOM-II: A Network Centric Model for Warfare. Ninth International Conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information & Engineering Systems (KES 2005), Published as Lecture Notes in Computer Science by Springer,  Melbourne, Australia, pp813-819.
  48. A. Yang, H. Abbass and R. Sarker (2005) Evolving Agents for Network Centric Warfare. Second Workshop on Military and Security Applications of Evolutionary Computation, Washington D.C., ACM Press, pp.193-195.
  49. R. Sarker (2004) "The Use of EAs in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering", Proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management Systems (APIEMS 2004), Gold Coast, Australia, December 12-15, 2004, pp26.5.1-12.
  50. A. Yang, H. Abbass and R. Sarker (2004) "Landscape Dynamics in Multi--agent Simulation Combat Systems", AI2004, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, LNAI 3339, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, (presented at the Australian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence AI'2004, 6-10 December, Cairns, Australia), pp39-50.
  51. R. Sarker, A. Maulloo and M K Rahman (2004) "Evolutionary algorithm for solving a practical multi-modal problem: a case study", the 8th Asia Pacific Symposium on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems, 6-7 December, Cairns, Australia, pp162-170. 
  52. Q. Jiang, R. Sarker, and H. Abbass (2004) "Tracking Moving Objects and the nonstantionary travelling salesman problem", the 8th Asia Pacific Symposium on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems, 6-7 December, Cairns, Australia, pp171-179.
  53. R. Sarker (2004) "Evolutionary Computation + Optimization = Evolutionary Optimization (EvOpt)?", ICCIT'2004, Dhaka, 26-28 December, pp 36-41.
  54. R. Sarker (2004) “Population Size, Problem Size and Quality of Solution: An Experimental Study of Evolutionary Algorithms ”, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (ICAIET2004), Sabah, Vol.-2, pp663-668.
  55. R. Sarker and F. M. A. Kazi (2003) Population Size, Search Space and Quality of Solution: An Experimental Study , IEEE 2003 Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC'2003 ), December 2003, Canberra, Australia, pp2011-2018.
  56. S. A. Haque, Z. Kabir and R. Sarker (2003) Optimization Model For Opportunistic Replacement Policy Using GA with Fuzzy Logic Controller, IEEE 2003 Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC'2003 ), December 2003, Canberra, Australia, pp2837-2843. 
  57. R. Sarker (2003) Evolutionary Algorithms for Optimization: Do We Get Effective Solutions?, Invited Paper, IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks & Signal Processing (ICNNSP03), December 12-15, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, pp404-408.
  58. J. Kamruzamman and R. Sarker (2003) Forecasting of Currency Exchange Rates using ANN: A Case Study , IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks & Signal Processing (ICNNSP03), December 12-15, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, pp793-797. Received Best Paper Award of IEEE-ICNNSP 2003 .
  59. R. Sarker (2003) Solving Transshipment Problems Using EAs: How Good are the Solutions?, Proceedings of the 2003 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems (IES2003) , November, 2003, Kitakyushu, Japan, pp94-101. 
  60. J. Kamruzzaman and R. Sarker (2003) Support Vector Machine for Better Forex Forecasting Model, Proceedings of the 2003 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems (IES2003), November, 2003, Kitakyushu, Japan, pp44-48. 
  61. R. Sarker and Abbass, H. (2003) “Identification of Future ADF Vehicles and Trailer Fleets for project Overlander”, Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 2002 Mathematics-in-Industry Study Group, UniSA, Adelaide, Australia, pp35-52.
  62. Y. Jianzheng and R. Sarker (2003) Electronic Contracting in ebXML, International Telecommunications Society’s Asia-Australasia Regional Conference, June 22-24, Perth, Australia.
  63.  J. Kamruzzaman, R. Sarker and I. Ahmad (2003) SVM based models for predicting foreign exchange rates, Proc 3rd IEEE International Conference on Data Mining, ICDM'03, Florida, 2003.
  64. R. Sarker (2002) ‘Evolutionary Optimization: Theory and Applications’, An Invited Talk , International Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD2002), Chennai, India, December 27 - 30, 2002.
  65. R. Sarker, H. Abbass, and S. M. Dewan (2002) PDE Algorithm for Solving Constrained Multi-objective Optimization Problems, Proceedings of the 6th Australasia-Japan Joint Workshop on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems (AJWIS2001), Nov.-Dec. 2002, Canberra, pp117-124.
  66. R. Sarker and C. Newton (2002) ‘Why Evolutionary Computation is an Attractive Choice for Multi-Objective Optimization?’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT2002), Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 27 –28, 2002.
  67. H. Abbass, R. Sarker and C. Newton (2001) PDE: A Pareto-frontier Differential Evolution Approach for Multi-objective Optimization Problems, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC’2001), Seoul, Korea, pp971-978.
  68. H.A. Abbass and R. Sarker (2001) "Simultaneous Evolution of Architectures and Connection Weights in ANNs", The Artificial Neural Networks and Expert Systems Conference (ANNES2001), Dunedin, New Zealand, Nov. 2001, pp16-21. (Available online on EMOO page)
  69. R. Sarker, H.A. Abbass and S. Karim (2001) "An Evolutionary Algorithm for Constrained Multiobjective Optimization Problems", The 5th Australasia-Japan Joint Workshop on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems (AJWIS2001), Dunedin, New Zealand, Nov. 2001, pp113-122. (Available online on EMOO page)
  70. R. Sarker, Abbass H.A., and Newton C. (2001) "Solving Multiobjective Optimization Problems Using Evolutionary Algorithm", The International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Modelling, Control and Automation CIMCA'2001, Las Vegas, USA, July 2001, pp149-160.(Available online on EMOO page)
  71. R. Sarker (2001) “Modelling Coal Preparation and Blending: A Case Study” 16th National ASOR Conference, September 2001, Adelaide, Australia.
  72. R. Sarker (2001), “Alternative Mathematical Programming Models: A Case for a Coal Blending Decision Process”  Optimization day Conference, September 2001, Adelaide, Australia
  73. R. Sarker. and Newton, C. (2000) “A Comparative Study of Different Penalty Function-Based GAs for Constrained Optimization”, Proceedings of the 4th Australia-Japan Joint Workshop on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems, October 30 – November 2, Japan, pp64-70.
  74. R. Sarker, K Liang and C. Newton (2000) “A Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm”, International  ICSC (International Computer Science Convention) Congress on Intelligent Systems and Applications (ISA’2000), December 12-15, Wollongong, Australia, vol.-2, pp125-131.
  75. M. Quaddus and R. Sarker (2000) "Multiple Criteria Decision Support: A Critical Review and an Application in National Crop Planning", Proceedings of the 1st Gulf Conference on DSS , Kuwait, Nov 6-8, 2000.
  76. R. Sarker and C. Newton (2000) “Solving A Multiple Objective Linear Program Using Simulated Annealing”, The 5th Conference of Association of the Asian-Pacific Operations Research Societies (APORS’2000), July 5-7 2000, Singapore
  77. R. Sarker, M. Mohammadian and C. Newton (2000) "Multiple Objectives Optimization Problem: A Brief Review", Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Intelligent Systems: Theory and Applications - AISTA'2000, Canberra, 2-4 February, pp71-78.
  78. T. Runarsson and R. Sarker (1999) "Constrained Nonlinear Integer Programming and Evolution Strategies", Proceedings of the Third Australia-Japan Joint Workshop on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems, Canberra, November, pp193-200.
  79. R. Sarker, T. Runarsson and C. Newton (1999) "Genetic Algorithms for Solving a Class of Constrained Nonlinear Integer Programs", Proceedings of the 15th Australian Society for Operational Research Conference, Gold Coast, pp1122-1137.
  80. R. Sarker, T. Runarsson and C. Newton (1999) "Solving a Constrained Multi-product Manufacturing Batch Scheduling Problem via EC", 15th International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS) Triennial Conference, Beijing, China.
  81. R. Sarker, C. Newton and E. Gunn (1999) "A Simple SLP Algorithm And Its Convergence", Proceedings of the 15th  Australian Soceity for Operational Research Conference, Gold Coast, pp1109-1121.
  82. R. Sarker and C. Newton (1999) "Genetic Algorithm for Solving Economic Lot Size Scheduling Problem", The proceedings of the 26th International  Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Melbourne, Australia, pp789-793.
  83. R. Sarker and M. Quaddus (1999) "Modelling a Nationwide Crop Planning Problem Using a Multiple Criteria Decision Making Tool", The proceedings of the 26th International  Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Melbourne, Australia, pp794-798.
  84. L. Khan and R. Sarker (1999) "An Optimal Batch Size for a JIT Manufacturing System", The proceedings of the 26th International  Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering , Melbourne, Australia, pp72-76.
  85. R. A. Sarker and B. Nath (1998) "Alternative Mathematical Programming Models for Multi-period Decision Making", Optimization: Techniques and Applications (editted by L. Caccetta et al), Curtin Printing Press, Paper Presented at ICOTA'98, July 1-3, Perth, Australia, pp626-633.
  86. M. Hassan; R. Sarker and M. Atiquzzaman (1998) "Modelling of IP-ATM Gateway using M/G/1/N Queue",  Proc. of Globecom'98 (IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference), Volume 1 of 6, 8-12 November, Sydney, pp465-470.
  87. R. Sarker, S. Rahman and C. Newton (1998) "Markov Prediction of Reasons for Using EC in the Long Run", Advances in Computer Cybernetics , Volume V, Edited by Rahman and Lasker (Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernatics, 17-21 August, Germany), pp103-108.
  88. Rezaul K Begg, Syed M. Rahman and Ruhul Sarker (1998) "MAGS: Multimedia Aided Gait Analysis", Advances in Computer Cybernetics , Volume V, Edited by Rahman and Lasker (Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernatics, 17-21 August, Germany), pp114-117.
  89. S. R. Rahman; R. A. Sarker and R. J. Bignall (1998) "On the Feasibility of Distributed Multimedia Applications in Marketing", Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Applications , ICCIMA'98, (World Scientific) pp649-654.
  90. M. M. Islam, S. M. Rahman and R. Sarker (1998) "A Neural Network Model for Invariant Pattern Recognition", Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Applications , ICCIMA'98, (World Scientific) pp318-323.
  91. R. A. Sarker, A. Haque and B. Nath (1997) “Integration of Maintenance and Spare Parts Inventory Policies: A Simulation Approach”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Modelling and Simulation MS’97, Melbourne, Australia, pp481-486.
  92. R. A. Sarker and L R Khan (1997) “An Optimal Batch Size for a Manufacturing System Operating Under a Periodic Delivery Policy”, Conference of the Asia-Pacific Operational Research Societies (APORS), Melbourne, Nov. 1997, Australia.
  93. S. R. Rahman, B. Nath and R. A. Sarker (1997) "Internet for Higher Productivity in Manufacturing", Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Computer Integrated Manufacturing , ICCIM'97, (Springer, Singapore), pp269-278.
  94. N. Amin; R. A. Sarker; M. Karim and M. U. Ahmed (1995) "Selection of Single Point Cemented Carbide Turning Tools Using Cost Minimization Criteria", Advances in Material and Processing Technologies'95 , (Edited by Prof. S. J. Hashmi) Dublin City University, Ireland, pp1423-1430.
  95. M. S. Zahir and R. A. Sarker (1989) "Simultaneous Determination of Wholesalers's EOQ and Production Lot-Size", Proc. of 1989 International Industrial Engineering Conference , pp713-718. (Toronto, Canada)
  96. M. A. Nur; R. A. Sarker and M. N. Islam (1992) "Training for Technical Human Resource Development in Manufacturing Sector", Proc. of the International Conference on Human Resources Development in Islamic Countries: Challenges of the 21st Century , pp121-130, Dhaka.
  97. B. Das; S. U. Ahmed and R. A. Sarker(1989) "LEARN: A Dynamic Computer Model for Learning Curves", Extended Summary of Xth International Conference on Production Research, pp114-115, (Nottingham, UK)
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Journals, Proceedings and Editted Books

  1. M. Gen, D. Green, O. Katai, B. McKay, A. Namatame, R. A. Sarker, B-T Zhang (2009) Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems, Studies in Computational Intelligence,  Springer, 218 pages.

  2. J. Kamruzzaman, R. K. Begg and R. Sarker (editors) Artificial  Neural Networks in Finance & Manufacturing, Idea Group Publishing (USA), March 2006.

  3. R. K. Begg, J. Kamruzzaman and R. Sarker (editors) ANNs in Heathcare: Potential & Challenges, Idea Group Publishing (USA), January 2006.
  4. M. Mohammadian, R. Sarker and X. Yao (editors) Computational Intelligence in Control ,  Idea Group Publishing (USA), January 2003.
  5. R. Sarker , M. Mohammadian and X. Yao (editors) Evolutionary Optimization, International Series in Operations Research and Management Science, Volume: 48, Kluwer Academic Publisher (USA), January 2002.
  6. R. Sarker , Abbas, H., and  Newton, C. (editors) Heuristic and Optimisation for Knowledge Discovery, A Book on Recent Progress in Research in the Field, Idea Group Publishing (USA), February 2002.
  7. H. Abbas, R. Sarker and C. Newton (editors) Data Mining: A Heuristic Approach, A Book on Recent Progress in Research in the Field, Idea Group Publishing (USA), February 2002
  8. K. S. Rao, A. Vijayakumar and R. Sarker (editors) Annals of Operations Research, Special volume on Operations Research for Development, Springer Verlag, Volume 143, April 2006.
  9. R. Sarker, R. Reynolds, H. Abbass, KC Tan,  D. Essam, R McKay and T. Gedeon (editors) Proceedings of the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation 2003 (CEC2003) , December 2003, 4 volumes, 2900 pages .
  10. R. Sarker (Guest Editor) Special Issue on Evolutionary Optimization , International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Applications, Vol.-3, No.-4, December 2003..
  11. R. Sarker and R. McKay (2003) Special Issue on Evolutionary Computation and Classification , International Journal of Knowledge-Based Intelligent Engineering Systems , Volume 7, Number 3, July 2003..
  12. B. McKay, R. Sarker and X. Yao (2000) Special Issue on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems , International Journal of Knowledge-Based Intelligent Engineering Systems , ISSN 1327-2314, Vol.-4, No.-3.
  13. R. Sarker (Editor) ASOR Bulletin , Refereed Publication of the Australian Society for Operational Research (from January 2000), 4 issues a year, Canberra, Australia.
  14. R. Sarker ,  B. McKay ,  M. Gen , and A. Namatame  (2002) Proceedings of the Sixth Australia-Japan Joint Workshop on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems (AJJWIES'02), 30 November - 1 December, 2002, Canberra, Australia, ISBN: 0 7317 0505 X.
  15. B. McKay, R. Sarker , X. Yao, Y. Tsujimura, A. Namatame and M. Gen (1999) Proceedings of the Third Australia-Japan Joint Workshop on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems (AJWIES'99), 22-25 November, 1999, Canberra, Australia, ISBN: 0 7317 0503 3.
  16. B. McKay, R. Sarker , X. Yao, Y. Tsujimura, A. Namatame and M. Gen (2000) Proceedings of the Fourth Australia-Japan Joint Workshop on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems (AJWIES'00), November/December, 2000, Japan.
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Last updated: September 2009