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Fazle Baki CV

Mohammed Fazle Baki, Ph.D.
Professor, Management Science
fbaki@uwindsor.ca
(519) 253-3000 ext. 3118
Office: OB 442

Education 

  • Ph.D.  University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Operations Management, 1999.
  • M.B.A.  University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada, Business Administration, 1995.
  • M.A.  University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Business Administration, 1991.
  • B.A.  Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Bangladesh, Civil Engineering, 1987.

Employment Experience 

  • Associate Dean, Programs, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (July, 2018 - Present)
  • Professor, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (July, 2014 - Present)
  • Undergraduate Program Director, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (July, 2014 - Present)
  • Acting Associate Dean, Programs, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (July, 2016 - June, 2018)
  • Associate Professor, University of Windsor, Odette School of Business (July, 2009 - June, 2014)
  • Assistant Professor, Odette School of Business/Industrial Engineering, University of Windsor (July, 2002 - June, 2009)
  • Sessional Instructor, Industrial Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Windsor (May, 2002 - August, 2002)
  • Assistant Professor, University of Windsor (July, 2001 - June, 2002)
  • Lecturer, University of Waterloo (May, 1999 - August, 2000), Waterloo, Canada.
  • Sessional Instructor, Wilfrid Laurier University (September, 1997 - December, 1997), Waterloo, Canada.
  • Lecturer, Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka (April, 1992 - August, 1993), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Assistant Engineer, Bangladesh Water Development Board (September, 1988 - April, 1992), Bangladesh.

Honours and Awards 

  • 2017:  Best Paper Award, International Conference on Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering (ICSCLE) 2017 conference, Boston.
  • 2012:  Odette Award for Research Excellence (Honourable Mention), Odette School of Business, University of Windsor.
  • 2011:  Management Science Professor of the Year, Odette Commerce Society (Undergraduate Students).
  • 1997:  Annual Student Research Award, University of Waterloo, Department of Management Sciences.
  • 1996:  Donald J. Clough Memorial Award for Excellence (First-Year Graduate Program), University of Waterloo.

INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Books

  • Kulkarni, A.J.; Siarry, P., Singh, P.K., Abraham, A., Zhang, M., Zomaya, A. & Baki, M.F., Eds. (2020).  Big Data Analytics in Healthcare.  Springer Switzerland, ISBN: 978-3-030-31671-6; e-Book: 978-3-030-31672-3.

Journal Articles 

  • Chowdhury, N. T.; Baki, M. F. & Azab, Z. (2023).  The setup carryover assignment problem.   Operations Research Forum, 4 (2), 1-13, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43069-023-00207-6.  [March]

  • Hasan, R.; Osman, H., Azab, A. & Baki, M. F. (2023).  Improvement to an existing multi-level capacitated lot sizing problem considering setup carryover, backlogging and emission control.   Manufacturing Letters, 35, 28-39, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mfglet.2023.07.012.  [October]

  • Lalmazloumian, M.; Baki, M. F. & Ahmadi, M. (2023).  A two-stage stochastic optimization framework to allocate operating room capacity in publicly-funded hospitals under uncertainty.   Health Care Management Science, 26 (2), 238-260, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10729-023-09644-5.  [May]

  • Osman, H.; Azub, Z. & Baki, M. F. (2023).  Optimal process planning for hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing.   Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 145 (6), 1-27, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056824. [June]

  • Tayyab, A.; Ullah, S. & Baki, M. F. (2023).  An outer approximation method for scheduling elective surgeries with sequence dependent setup times to multiple operating rooms.   Mathematics, 11 (11), 2441, https://doi.org/10.3390/math11112441.  [May]

  • Sakib, S.; Osman, H., Azab, A. & Baki, M. F. (2023).  Product-platform design and multi-period, multi-platform lot-sizing for hybrid manufacturing considering stochastic demand and processing time.   Manufacturing Letters, 35, 20-27, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mfglet.2023.07.011. [October]
  • Britt, J.; Li, X., Azab, A. & Baki, M.F. (2022). Stochastic goal programming and metaheuristics for the master surgical scheduling problem. International Journal of Operational Research, 43 (1-2), 5-41, http://doi.org/10.1504/IJOR.2022.121492. [March]
  • Mazloumian, M.; Baki, M.F. & Ahmadi, M. (2022). A robust multiobjective integrated master surgical schedule and surgical case assignment model at a publicly-funded hosptial.  Computers & Operations Research, 163, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2021.107826.
  • Vital-Soto, A.; Baki, M.F. & Azab, Z. (2022). A multi-objective mathematical model and evolutionary algorithm for the dual-resource flexible job-shop scheduling problem with sequencing flexibility.  Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, 1-43, http://doi.org/10.1007/s10696-022-09446-x.
  • Razmi, J.; Baki, M.F. & Sabbaghnia, A. (2022). A dynamic ordering policy for a three echelon supply chain with backordering for perishable goods.  International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, http://doi.org/10.1080/17509653.2022.2134222. [October]
  • Britt, J.; Baki, M. F., Azab, A., Li, X. & Chaouch, A. B. (2021).  A stochastic hierarchical approach for the master surgical scheduling problem. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 158, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2021.107385. [May]
  • Bhale, S.; Azab, A. & Baki, M.F. (2020). Grouping and sequencing of machining operations for high volume transfer lines.  International Journal of Manufacturing Technology & Management, 34 (3), 211-244, http://doi.org/10.1054/IJMTM.2020.107310. [April]
  • Yavari, S., Azad, A., Baki, M. F., Alcelay, M., & Britt, J. (2020).  Machine scheduling for multitask machining.   Journal of Optimization in Industrial Engineering, 13 (2), 1-15, http://doi.org/10.22094/JOIE.2020.189865.1660.
  • Taheri-Moghadam, A., Razmi, J., & Baki, M. F. (2019).  Designing and planning a sustainable supply chain network considering economic aspects, environmental impact, fixed job opportunities and customer service level.   International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 9 (1), 73-100, http://doi.org/10.1504/IJPMB.2019.10016048.
  • Li, X., Zhu, L., Baki, F., & Chaouch, A. B. (2018).  Tabu search and iterated local search for the cyclic bottleneck assignment problem.   Computers & Operations Research, 96, 120-130, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2018.04.004.
  • Chowdhury, N. T., Baki, F., & Azab, Z. (2018).  Dynamic economic lot sizing: a new linear-time algorithm for Wagner-Whitin model.   Computers & Industrial Engineering, 117 (2018), 6-18.
  • Osman, H., & Baki, M. F. (2018).  A cuckoo search algorithm to solve transfer line balancing problems with different cutting conditions.   IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, http://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2018.2797223.
  • Jafarian, E., Razmi, J., & Baki, M. F. (2017).  A flexible programming approach based on intuitionistic fuzzy optimization and geometric programming for solving multi-objective nonlinear programming problems.   Expert Systems with Applications, 93 (2018), 245-256, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2017.10.030.
  • Salimpour, S., Viaux, S., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2017).  A clustering-sequencing approach to the facility layout problem.   International Journal of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, 4 (4).
  • Vital Soto, A., Chowdhury, N. T., Allahyari, M. Z., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2017).  Mathematical modeling and hybridized evolutionary LP local search method for lot-sizing with supplier selection, inventory shortage, and quantity discounts.   Computers & Industrial Engineering, 109 (2017), 96-112, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2017.04.027.
  • Razmi, J., Mehrvar, M., & Baki, M. F. (2016).  Designing organisational process maturity model using MCDM and BPR concept: an empirical study in a gas refinery.   International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 9 (3), 200-219, http://doi.org/10.1504/IJMCP.2016.078308.
  • Amin, S. H., & Baki, F. (2016).  A facility location model for global closed-loop supply chain network design.   Applied Mathematical Modelling: simulation and computation for engineering and environmental systems, 41 (2017), 316-330, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2016.08.030.
  • Kulkarni, A. J., Baki, M. F., & Chaouch, A. B. (2015).  Application of the cohort-intelligence optimization method to some combinatorial optimization problems.   European Journal of Operational Research, 250 (2), 427-447, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2015.10.008.
  • Li, X., Rafaliya, N., Baki, M. F., & Chaouch, A. B. (2015).  Scheduling elective surgeries: The tradeoff among bed capacity, waiting patients and operating room utilization using goal programming.   Health Care Management Science, 20 (1), 33-54, http://doi.org/10.1007/s10729-015-9334-2.
  • Osman, H., & Baki, M. F. (2014).  Balancing transfer lines using Benders decomposition and ant colony optimisation techniques.   International Journal of Production Research, 52 (5), 1334-1350, http://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2013.842017.
  • Baki, M., Chaouch, A., & Abdul-Kader, W. (2014).  A heuristic solution procedure for the dynamic lot sizing problem with remanufacturing and product recovery.   Computers & Operations Research, 43, 225-236, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2013.10.001.
  • Baki, F., & Baki, M. F. (2014).  Group projects in an introductory statistics course.   International Journal for Cross-disciplinary Subjects in Education, 4 (2), 1979-1982, http://doi.org/10.20533/ijcdse.2042.6364.2014.0274.
  • Bhale, S., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2014).  Grouping and sequencing of machining operations for high volume transfer lines.   Procedia CIRP, 17, 76-81, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.02.047.
  • Li, X., Baki, M. F., Peng, T., & Chaouch, A. B. (2013).  A robust block chain tabu search algorithm for the dynamic lot sizing problem with product returns and remanufacturing.   Omega: the International Journal of Management Science, 42 (1), 75-87, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.omega.2013.03.003.
  • Osman, H., & Baki, M. F. (2013).  A linearization and decomposition based approach to minimize the non-productive time in transfer lines.   International Journal of Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronic and Manufacturing Engineering, 2013 (Feb), 233-238.
  • Li, X., Baki, F., & Aneja, Y. (2011).  Flow Shop Scheduling to Minimize the Total Completion Time with a Permanently Present Operator: Models and Ant Colony Optimization Metaheuristic.   Computers & Operations Research, 38 (1), 152-164, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2010.04.009.
  • Abdul-Kader, W., Ganjavi, O., & Baki, M. F. (2011).  A non-linear model for optimizing the performance of a multi-product production line.   International Transactions in Operational Research, 18 (5), 561-577, http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3995.2011.00814.x.
  • Li, X., Baki, M. F., & Aneja, Y. (2010).  Ant colony optimization metaheuristic for the machine-part cell formation problem.   Computers & Operations Research, 37 (12), 2071-2081.
  • Li, X. Y., Aneja, Y., & Baki, F. (2009).  An Ant Colony Optimization Metaheuristic for Single-path Multicommodity Network Flow Problems.   Operational Research Society. Journal, 61 (9), 1340-1355.
  • Das, K., Baki, M. F., & Li, X. (2009).  Optimization of operation and changeover time in production planning and scheduling in flexible manufacturing system.   Computers & Industrial Engineering, 56 (1), 283-293.
  • Baki, M., & Kabadi, S. N. (2007).  Some necessary conditions and a general sufficiency condition for validity of a Gilmore-Gomory type patching scheme for traveling salesman problem.   Algorithmic Operations Research, 2 (1), 22-32.
  • Baki, M. (2006).  A new asymmetric pyramidally solvable class of TSP.   Operations Research Letters, 34 (6), 613-620.
  • Baki, M., & Vickson, R. G. (2004).  One-Operator, Two-machine open shop and flow shop scheduling with setup times for machines and weighted number of tardy jobs objective.   Optimization Methods and Software, 18 (2), 165-178.
  • Baki, M., & Vickson, R. G. (2003).  One-Operator, two-machine open shop and flow shop scheduling with setup times for machines and maximum lateness objective.   INFOR: information systems and operational research, 41, 301-319.
  • Kabadi, S. N., & Baki, M. F. (1999).  Gilmore-Gomory type traveling salesman problems.   Computers & Operations Research, 26, 329-351.
  • Baki, M., & Kabadi, S. N. (1999).  Pyramidal traveling salesman problems.   Computers & Operations Research, 26, 353-369.
  • Baki, M. (1998).  Error noted in a paper by Jacobs, Silan and Clemson.   Interfaces (Hanover), 28, 121-122.
  • Baki, M., & Kabadi, S. N. (1998).  Generalization of the Convex-hull-and-line Travelling Salesman Problem.   Journal of Applied Mathematics & Decision Sciences, 177-191.
  • Baki, M., & Fraser, N. M. (1997).  Error noted in a case study on fund allocation using goal programming.   European Journal of Operational Research, 97, 213-214.

Conference Proceedings 

  • Hasan, R., Osman, H., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2023, June). Improvement to an existing multi-level capacitated lot sizing problem considering setup carryover, backlogging and emission control.  Society of Manufacturing Engineers - North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC51), New Brunswick, New Jersey.
  • Sakib, S., Osman, H., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2023, June). Product-platform design and multi-period, multi-platform lot-sizing for hybrid manufacturing considering stochastic demand and processing time.  Society of Manufacturing Engineers - North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC51), New Brunswick, New Jersey.
  • Yzeiri, A., & Baki, M. F. (2019).  Composite index creation using AHP and DEA: Efficiency optimization for industries.   North American Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Fourth annual conference, Toronto.
  • Salimpour, S., Viaux, S. C., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2019).  A clustering-sequencing approach for the facility layout problem.   International Conference on Intelligent Transportation and Logistics with Big Data/Seventh International Forum on Decision Sciences, University of Windsor.
  • Salimpour, S., Viaux, S., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2017).  A clustering-sequencing approach to the facility layout problem.   International Conference on Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering (ICSCLE), Boston.
  • Britt, J., Baki, M. F., & Azab, A. (2016).  Stochastic weighted goal programming model for tactical operating room scheduling.   International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICIE), 12th, Iran Institute of Industrial Engineering, Kharazmi University.
  • Bhale, S., Baki, M. F., & Azab, A. (2014).  Grouping and sequencing of machining operations for high volume transfer lines.   Variety Management in Manufacturing: Proceedings of the 47th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, 17, 76-81.
  • Osman, H., & Baki, M. F. (2013).  A Linearization and Decomposition Based Approach to Minimize the Non-productive Time in Transfer Lines.   International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems Management, Barcelona, Spain, Feb 27-28, 74, 440-445.
  • Serageldin, K., Baki, M. F., & Kattan, T. (2009).  Linear Approximation of Efficacy - a performance measure for the part-machine cell formation problem.   Symposium on Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing, Waseda University, Kitakyushu, Japan.
  • Abdul-Kader, W., Ganjavi, O., & Baki, M. F. (2009).  Performance measure of a multiple product production line.   Proceedings of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Annual conference, Niagara Falls, Canada.
  • Li, X., ANEJA, Y., & Baki, M. F. (2008).  Ant colony optimisation metaheuristic for traffic grooming in WDM networks.  In B. Yang, D.-Z. Du and C.A. Wang (Eds.)   Conference on Combinatorial Optimisation and Applications (COCOA), 235-245.
  • Baki, M. (2004).  An integrated scheduling, tooling, and investment decision problem with versatile machines.   CORS/INFORMS International conference, Banff, AB.
  • Baki, M., & Aneja, Y. P. (2004).  Machine-part cell formation problem.   4th McMaster Optimization Conference, Hamilton, ON.
  • BAKI, M., & Vickson, R. G. (1998).  Some problems in one-operator scheduling.   Symposium on Industrial Engineering and Management, Proceedings, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) forum, CSME - Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, 104-110.
  • Baki, M., & Vickson, R. G. (1997).  Some problems in one-operator scheduling.   South Western Ontario Operations Research Day, Waterloo, ON.
  • Baki, M., & Kabadi, S. N. (1997).  Pyramidal traveling salesman problems.   International Symposium on Mathematical Programming, Mathematical Programming Society, Lausanne, Switzerland, 39.
  • Baki, M., & Vickson, R. G. (1997).  Some problems in one-operator scheduling.   International Symposium on Mathematical Programming, Mathematical Programming Society, Lausanne, Switzerland, 39.
  • Baki, M., & Kabadi, S. N. (1996).  Some sufficient conditions for pyramidal optimal traveling salesman tour.   Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) Optimization Days, Montreal, 157.
  • Baki, M., & Kabadi, S. N. (1995).  Generalization of some results in Euclidean traveling salesman problem.   Atlantic Canada Operations Research Symposium, 1st, Halifax.
  • Kabadi, S. N., & Baki, M. F. (1995).  Gilmore-Gomory type traveling salesman problems.   8th Cumberland conference, Nashville.

Presentations 

  • Baki, F.; Baki, M.F. & Azab, A. (2020, August).  Sustainable performance indicators in process planning for combined additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies in remanufacturing context.  Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) 5th North American International conference (virtual), Michigan.
  • Tumpa, T.J.; Baki, M.F. & Azab, A. (2020, August). Robust appointment scheduling for random service time using min-max optimization.  Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) 5th North American International conference (virtual), Michigan.
  • El-Gaddar, A., Amer, A., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2019, July). Batch-sizing and machinability data systems for vertical machining centre: Optimal cost of quality and environmental impact.  International Conference on Intelligent Transportation and Logistics with Big Data/Seventh International Forum on Decision Sciences, University of Windsor.
  • Chowdhury, N. T., Azab, A., & Baki, M. F. (2017, July). A Dantzig-Wolfe formulation and a column generation approach for the multi-level lot-sizing problem with set-up carryover and emission constraint.  CORS/INFORS conference, Quebec City.
  • Britt, J., Baki, F., & Azab, A. (2016, September). Stochastic hierarchical approach for master surgical scheduling.  Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference, Detroit.
  • Chowdhury, N. T., Azab, Z., & Baki, F. (2016, September). Multi-level capacitated lot-sizing with backlogEngiging and environmental considerations.  Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference, Detroit.
  • Lamazloumian, M., Baki, F., & Ahmadi, M. (2016, September). Standard transformation formulation framework for robust optimization technique with application in healthcare delivery systems.  Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference, Detroit.
  • Qemo, S. & Baki, F. (2016, September). Min-max scheduling problem - 3 job case.  Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference, Detroit.
  • Vital Soto, A., Azab, A., & Baki, F. (2016, September). A binary integer programming model for the job shop scheduling problem.  Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference, Detroit.
  • Yzeiri, A. & Baki, F. (2016, September). Composite index creation using AHP: efficiency optimization for the healthcare industry.  Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference, Detroit.
  • Baki, M., Qian, J., & Bajaj, V. (2016, June). Min-max appointment scheduling problem - 2 job case.  Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) Annual conference, Banff.
  • Palameta, C. & Baki, M. F. (2015). Development of an Industry-wise Sustainability Index for the United States and Canada Trade. Invited presentation at UWILL Discover, University of Windsor.
  • Amin, H. & Baki, F. (2015, June). A mathematical model for global closed-loop supply chain network.  CORS/INFORMS 2015, Montreal.
  • Baki, F., Chaouch, B. A., & Li, X. (2015, June). A Heirarchical decision making approach for operating room scheduling problem.  CORS/INFORMS 2015, Montreal.
  • Baki, F. & Baki, M. F. (2015, May). Application of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) for Curriculum Development. Invited presentation at 9th Conference on Teaching and Learning, University of Windsor/Oakland University, MI, Windsor.
  • Baki, M. (2014). Does source of data used in problem solving have any impact in student learning experience in an introductory statistics class? Invited presentation at University of Windsor, Oakland University annual symposium, Windsor.
  • Baki, M. & Fouzia, B. (2014, May). A new variant of the assignment problem: np-hardness and algorithm. Invited presentation at Optimization Days, Montreal.
  • Baki, F., Chaouch, A., & Abdul-Kader, W. (2013, July). A Heuristic Solution Procedure for the Dynamic Lot Sizing problem with Remanufacturing and Product Recovery.  Euro/INFORMS conference, Rome, Italy.
  • Rafaliya, N. R. & Baki, M. F. (2012). Scheduling Elective and Non-elective Surgery with Optimization of Post-surgical Unit.  Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) annual conference CORS/MOPGP '12, Canada.
  • Baki, M. (2011). Gilmore-Gomory travelling salesman problem on graphs.  Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) annual conference, St. John's, Newfoundland.
  • Li, X., Baki, M. F., & Aneja, Y. (2008). An ant colony metaheuristic for one-operator m-machine problem.  Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS)/Optimization Days Annual Conference 2008, Quebec City.
  • Kattan, T., Baki, M. F., & Aneja, Y. P. (2007, May). Cell Formation Considering Efficacy: A Lagrangean Relaxation to the Mathematical Programming Approach and a Linear Performance Measure.  Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) Annual Conference, 2007, London, Canada.
  • Baki, M., Aneja, Y., & Zhang, G. (2005, July). Machine-part cell formation problem.  5th Annual MOPTA Conference: Modeling and Optimization, Theory and Applications, Windsor.
  • Baki, M. (2004, August). Benchmarking software support for automatic generation of flexible manufacturing process plan.  AME Summer Intern Professors.
  • Baki, M. (2004, February). Optimization in Flexible Manufacturing.  Optimization, Software Development and Manufacturing Process Planning Workshop, Warren, Michigan.
  • Baki, M. (2003, November). Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing.  DaimlerChrysler Summer Internship Professor Program, Windsor.
  • Baki, M. F. & Vickson, R. G. (2003, July). One-operator, two-machine open shop and flow shop scheduling with setup times.  McMaster Optimization Conference, 3rd annual conference, Hamilton, Canada.
  • Baki, M. F. & Vickson, R. G. (2001, July). One-operator, two-machine open shop and flow shop scheduling with setup times for machines and weighted number of tardy jobs objective.  McMaster Optimization Conference, 1st annual conference, Hamilton, Canada.
  • Baki, M. F. & Vickson, R. G. (1999, May). Open-operator, two-machine open shop and flow shop scheduling with setup times for machines and maximum lateness objective.  INFORMS 1999, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Other/Web Publications 

  • 2002: Baki, M., & Vickson, R.G., One-operator, two-machine open shop and flow shop scheduling with setup times for machines and weighted number of tardy jobs objective. Working Paper WP-2002-20, University of Waterloo Department of Management Sciences, Waterloo, ON.
  • 1997: Baki, M., & Vickson, R.G., One-operator, two-machine scheduling with setup times for machines and maximum lateness objective. Technical Paper 205-MS-1997, University of Waterloo Department of Management Sciences, Waterloo, ON.
  • 1996: Baki, M., & Kabadi, S.N., A generalization of the convex-hull and line traveling salesman problem. Working Paper 96-019, University of New Brunswick Faculty of Administration, Fredericton, NB.
  • 1996: Baki, M., & Kabadi, S.N., Pyramidal traveling salesman problem. Working Paper 96-010, University of New Brunswick Faculty of Administration, Fredericton, NB.
  • 1995: Baki, M., & Kabadi, S.N., Generalization of some results in Euclidean traveling salesman problem. Working Paper 95-007, University of New Brunswick Faculty of Administration, Fredericton, NB.
  • 1995: Kabadi, S. N., & Baki, M.F., Gilmore-Gomory type traveling salesman problem. Working paper 95-025, University of New Brunswick Faculty of Administration, Fredericton, NB.
  • 1995: Baki, M., & Kabadi, S.N., Some sufficient conditions for pyramidal optimal traveling salesman tour. Working Paper 95-021, University of New Brunswick Faculty of Administration, Fredericton, NB.

Grants (Competitive; Funded only) 

  • 2021-2026: Baki, M. Modeling and solution algorithms for process and operations planning with applications in manufacturing and related sectors. NSERC, total awarded: $130,000.
  • 2016: Baki, M. Standardization of robust optimization formulation and a new linear time algorithm for Wagner-Whitin type dynamic programming recursion ($6,000), Odette School of Business Research and Teaching Innovation Fund (RTIF grant. 
  • 2015: Baki, M. Development and testing of algorithms in scheduling with variable processing time and supply chain network design ($6,000), Odette School of Business Research and Teaching Innovation Fund (RTIF) grant.
  • 2014: Baki, M. Academic Development Travel Grant ($1,000), University of Windsor.
  • 2014: Baki, F. & Chaouch, A., A hierarchical operating room block allocation and scheduling problem with consideration of the impact on the recovery unit ($3,000), Odette School of Business Research and Teaching Innovation Fund (RTIF) grant.
  • 2013-2018: Baki, M. Integrated Machine Grouping, Tool Allocation and Sequencing in Line Design ($105,000), NSERC - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canada.
  • 2013: Chaouch, A. & Baki, F., Steady state analysis of operating room master surgical scheduling with impact on the recovery unit ($3,000), Odette School of Business Research and Teaching Innovation Fund (RTIF) grant.  
  • 2013: Baki, M. & Chaouch, B., Inventory management with cross-border supply chain disruptions ($14,000), FEDDEV/Cross-Border Transportation Centre (CBTC), University of Windsor.
  • 2012: Baki, M. Patient Flow and Scheduling Process ($2,000), Odette School of Business Odette School of Business Research and Teaching Innovation Fund (RTIF) grant.
  • 2011: Baki, M. Combinatorial Problems in Manufacturing ($5,000), TSGP-NSERC.
  • 2010-2012: Baki, M. & Baki, F., Enhancing Student Learning Experience in Introductory Statistics Labs, ($2,500), Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Windsor.
  • 2010: Baki, M. Resource Allocation Problem in Health Care ($3,000), Odette School of Business Research and Teaching Innovation Fund (RTIF) grant.
  • 2010: Baki, M. Minimization of variation in the utilization of inpatient beds ($2,000), Odette School of Business, University of Windsor.
  • 2003-2007: Baki, M. F. Scheduling and Related Combinatorial Problems ($85,000), NSERC Discovery Grant.

Research Reports 

  • 2004: Baki, M., Benchmarking Virtual Machining using Versatile Machines., submitted to DaimlerChrysler, Auburn Hills, MI.

Service - Community

Committee Memberships/Participation 

Member of a Committee

  • 2010:  New Diversity Committee, City of Windsor, Member
  • 2005:  Creating a welcoming community, City of Windsor and MP, Windsor-Tecumseh, Member

Positions Held in Civic Organizations

  • 2011:  South Asian Center of Windsor, 175 Tecumseh Rd, 2009-2011, President 2011:  South Asian Center of Windsor, 175 Tecumseh Rd, Director