Hamed Samarghandi

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Hamed Samarghandi

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2S1 Canada

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EDUCATION

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January 2009 - ----

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba

PhD

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • A+ Grade Point Average

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September 2006 - Present

Sharif University of Technology

Tehran, Iran

Master of Science

  • Industrial Engineering

  • 17.62 out of 20 at the end of the first year and having passed 18 credits of 32 necessary credits Grade Point Average

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September 2001 - September 2006

Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)

Tehran, Iran

Bachelor of Science

  • Industrial Engineering

  • 16.08 out of 20 Grade Point Average

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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�» Ranked 956th in the National University Entrance Exam among all Iranian students in summer 2001

�» Ranked 2 in National Graduate University Entrance Exam in summer 2006 among all Iranian graduate candidates in Industrial Engineering branch.

�» Known elite by the Iran's National Organization of Educational Testing

�» Reviewer of European Journal of Operational Research Since October 2008

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RESEARCH

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�» Samarghandi H, Eshghi K, A tabu algorithm for single row facility layout problem, Submitted to the European Journal of Operational Research on September 2008

�» Samarghandi H, Taabayan P, Investigation of Effective Factors on e-Banking Acceptance in Iran Based on Technology Acceptance Model: An Empirical Study, Submitted to Long Range Planning Journal, January 2009

�» Bachelor's Thesis: "Inbound and outbound logistics in automotive industry"

  • Advisor: Dr. Behrooz Karimi , Assistant Professor

�» Master's Thesis: "Developing a new algorithm for solving the single row facility layout problem"
  • Advisor: Dr. Kourosh Eshghi , Professor

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UNPUBLISHED WORKS

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�» Vertex Graph Coloring Algorithms Review (2007)

�» Single Row Facility Layout Problem Algorithms Review (2007)

�» On the usage of Game Theory in Multiple Period Products and Markets (2007)

�» A Review of Integer Programming Models in Layout Problems (2007)

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RESEARCH INTEREST

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�» Applied Operation Research:
> Scheduling Problems
> Layout and Routing Problems
> Generalized Networks
> Storage Systems
�» Supply Chain Planning & Management
�» Revenue Management

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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�» Gostaresh Shirsazi Co.

Active in production of industrial valves especially in the field of oil and gas.

For 9 months as Database Designer &
Developer (2003)

Notable projects done:
> Designing, Developing and Implementing an Information System for the Warehouse Department.



�» Andisheh Varan Co. (Avec)

Active in project management, simulation, time measurement and engineering consultancy.

For 6 months (2004)

Notable projects done:
> Time Measurement, Balancing and Simulation of Paint Shop for Iran Khodro Co. (The largest car manufacturing company in Iran)



�» Ara Enterprise

Active in Business Development Consultancy, Management Training, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

For 17 months as Market Research Associate and Technical Consultant of Iran Investment & Cooperation Opportunities Project (IICOP)

Notable projects done:
> Iran-China and Iran-India Cooperation Analysis for Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO )
> Work Experiences (Continued)
> Iran's Sector-Specific ICT Market Overview for Australian Trade Commission (Austrade )
> Iran's Wire & Cable Market Overview for SIMCAT (A leading Iranian wire & cable production company)



�» Aryana Industrial & Research Group

Active in Management Consultancy, Management Empowerment, and Conference Arrangement.

For 4 Months as Market Developer

Notable Projects Done:
> Benchmarking, Data Mining and Model Development for Customer Loyalty Measurement and Escalation



�» Idea Group

Active in Market Research & Management Consultancy

For 18 Months as Research Head

Notable Projects Done:
> The Thorough Review of Iran's Market on Concrete Pump, Generator, And Air Compressor For HEPCO
> Iran's Market: DC Motors + Business Plan
> Iran's Market: Laptop Computers + Business Plan
> Iran's Market: Automotive Industry + Business Plan
> Risk Identification and Management For Kilos Food Industries
> Mapping the Reasons for Resistance to eBanking For Pasargad Bank
> Mapping the Reasons of Delay in Iranian Construction Projects



�» CancerCare Manitoba

Manitoba Province cancer care hospital

Working as patient navigator

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REFERENCES

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Kourosh Eshghi, Professor
Industrial Engineering
Sharif University of technology

Tehran, Tehran Iran

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Farhad Kianfar, Professor
Industrial Engineering
Sharif University of technology

Tehran, Tehran Iran

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Shahram Shadrokh, Assistant Professor
Industrial Engineering
Sharif University of technology

Tehran Iran

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T. ElMekkawy, Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering
University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

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