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Dr. Ihab Ahmed Fahmy El-Khodary

Professor of Operation Research & Decision Support

Faculty of Computing & Information Science 

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Biography

Professor of Operations Research and Decision Support (Data Analysis) at the Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Cairo University. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Kuwait University, and his masters and PhD degrees in Transportation Planning from the University of Waterloo, Canada. His research interests include mathematical modeling, decision support, and data analytics. His research activities have resulted in over 60 peer-reviewed articles in academic journals and conference proceedings. He has supervised over 25 PhD and MSc theses in mathematical modeling with applications in many disciplines including finance, medicine, sports, archeology, etc…

He has over 30 years of teaching experience in Canada and Egypt, teaching courses in mathematical modeling, forecasting, statistics, software applications in Operations Research, analytics, and transportation engineering at all program levels.

He is currently the Vice Dean for Education and Students Affairs at the Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Cairo University and is the Director of the Scientific Computation Center at Cairo University. He is also a Quality Assurance consultant to several Computing faculties in Egypt and an external auditor to the National Authority for the Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education, Egypt.

 

Education

Ph.D., Department of Civil Engineering

                   University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA

                   Thesis: Commodity Flows Within Ontario and Between Ontario and the U.S.A.

1991           M.A.Sc., Department of Civil Engineering

                   University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA

Thesis: Commuting Changes in the Greater Toronto Area and the Explanatory Capabilities of Distribution Models

1988           B.Sc., Distinction with Honors, Department of Civil Engineering

                   Kuwait University, KUWAIT

                   Senior Project: Traffic Signal Setting for Kuwait City Using TRANSYT –7

 

Courses Taught

  • Technical Report Writing
  • Professional Computing Ethics
  • Introduction to Operations Research
  • Introduction to Probability & Statistics
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Quality Control
  • Project Management
  • Engineering/Systems Economy
  • Decision Support Systems Tools
  • Linear and Integer Programming
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Forecasting
  • Selected Topics in Decision Support
  • Modeling Languages in Operations Research

 

Publications

  1. Mahmoud, A.S., Mohamed, S.A., El-Khoriby, R.A., AbdelSalam, H.M. and El-Khodary, I.A. (2022). Oil Spill Identification based on Dual Attention UNet Model Using Synthetic Aperture Radar Images. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 51(1),121-133.
  2. Elassal, M.M., Ali, D.S., and El-Khodary, I.A. (2022). Sustainable Closed-Loop Supply Chain Network Design with Joint Economic Lot Sizing Problem. Specialusis Ugdymas, 2(43), 520 – 548.
  3. Gaber, Y.H., El-Khodary, I.A., and Abdelsalam, H.M. (2022). A Model Review On Joint Optimization Of Part Quality Inspection Planning, Buffer Allocation, and Preventive Maintenance in SMMS. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, doi: 10.1142/S0219686723500312.
  4. Fathi, A.Y., El-Khodary, I.A. and Saafan, M. (2022). Integrating Singular Spectrum Analysis and Nonlinear Autoregressive Neural Network for Stock Price Forecasting. IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 11(3), 835 – 842.
  5. AboElHamd, E., Saleh, M., Shamma, H., and El-Khodary, I. (2022). Dynamics of Customer Engagement. Business and Economics Journal, 13(5), doi:10.37421/2151-6219.2022.13.381.
  6. Jamal, M.A., El-Khodary, I.A., and Ali, D.S. (2022). A Two-Stage Rough Data Envelopment Analysis and Its Application in Three-Level Supply Chain Performance Evaluation. Ingénierie des Systèmes d'Information, 27(2), 275 – 283.
  7. Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A.F., and Hassan, E.H. (2022). Emergency Locations Problem with Stochastic Parameters. MSA-Management Sciences Journal, 1(2), 99 – 117.
  8. AboElHamd, E., Shamma, H., Saleh, M., and El-Khodary, I. (2021). Neutrosophic Logic Theory and Applications. Neutrosophic Sets and Systems, 41(1), 30 – 51.
  9. Fathi, A.Y., El-Khodary, I.A., and Saafan, M. (2021). A Hybrid Model Integrating Singular Spectrum Analysis and Backpropagation Neural Network for Stock Price Forecasting. Revue d'Intelligence Artificielle. 35(6), 483 – 488.
  10. AboElHamd, E., Abdel-Basset, M., Shamma, H., Saleh, M., and El-Khodary, I. (2021). Modeling Customer Lifetime Value under Uncertain Environment. Neutrosophic Sets and Systems, 39, 10 – 30.
  11. Mahmoud, A.S., Mohamed, S.A., Moustafa, M.S., El-Khorib, R.A., AbdelSalam, H.M., and El-Khodary, I.A. (2021). Training Compact Change Detection Network for Remote Sensing Imagery. IEEE Access, 9, 90366 – 90378.
  12. Jamal, M.A., El-Khodary, I.A., and Saleh, D.A. (2021). Developing a Two-stage Data Envelopment Analysis Model Handling Rough Variables. 2021 International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry (ICDABI), 306 – 314.
  13. AboElHamd, E., Shamma, H., Saleh, M., and El-Khodary, I. (2021). Customer Engagement Value: Process, Limitations, and Future Research. Journal of Modelling in Management, (Accepted for Publication).
  14. Nofal, B., Tharwat, A., El-Aguizy, O., and El-Khodary, I. (2021). An Optimization Model for Exploring the Egyptian Royal Pyramids Locations. Mediterranean Archaeology and Archaeometry, 21(2), 129 – 140.
  15. El-Bidweihy, R.H., Abdelsalam, H.M., and El-Khodary, I.A. (2021). Scenario and Decision Analysis for Solar Energy in Egypt by 2035 Using Dynamic Bayesian Network. International Journal of Cognitive and Language Sciences, 15(9), 838 – 852.
  16. Khater, H., El-Sawy, A., Tharwat, A., and El-Khodary, I. (2021). Solving Optimization Problem under Stochastic Max-Min Separable Linear Constraints. International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing, 10(4), 80 – 89.
  17. Khater, H., El-Sawy, A., Tharwat, A., and El-Khodary, I. (2021). Solving Max-Min Separable Problem Using Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization. International Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems, 14(3), 303 – 318.
  18. El-Demerdash B.E., Tharwat A.A., and El-Khodary I.A. (2021). A Unified Mathematical Model for Stochastic Data Envelopment Analysis. International Journal of Service Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology (IJSSMET), 12(1), 127 – 142.
  19. El-Bidweihy, R.H., Abdelsalam, H.M., and El-Khodary, I.A. (2020). Constructing a Bayesian Network for Solar Energy in Egypt Using Life Cycle Analysis and Machine Learning Algorithms. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 14(10), 310 – 319.
  20. Sabry, M.M., Tharwat, A.A., and El-Khodary, I.A.F. (2020). A Cooperative Game Approach for Solving Water Resources Allocation. 3rd AUE International Research Conference “Transition to Knowledge Economy: Challenges, Smart Opportunities and Innovation, March 25-26, Dubai, UAE.
  21. Elselmy, H., Ghoneim, A., and Elkhodary, I. (2019). Portfolio Selection Factors: Egypt Equity Market Case Study. In ICSIE '19: Proceedings of the 2019 8th International Conference on Software and Information Engineering, ACM, 212 – 216.
  22. Zaki A.M., Abdelsalam H.M., and El-Khodary I.A. (2019). A Simulation-Based Optimization Approach for Assessing Sustainability in a Multi-construction Projects Environment. In: Hassanien A., Tolba M., Shaalan K., Azar A. (eds) Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems and Informatics 2018. AISI 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Vol. 845, Springer, 556 – 566.
  23. Sabry, M.M., Tharwat, A., and El-Khodary, I. (2019). Monte Carlo Simulation-Based Bat Algorithm for Solving Stochastic Multi-Objective Optimization Problems. International Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems, 12(4), 41 – 49.
  24. Tharwat A., Sabry M., El-Khodary I. (2019). An Optimization Model for Solving Stochastic Cooperative Games. In: Mateev M., Poutziouris P. (eds) Creative Business and Social Innovations for a Sustainable Future. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development), Springer, 33 – 38.
  25. Tharwat A., El-Demerdash B., and El-Khodary I. (2019). Developing an Input Oriented Data Envelopment Analysis Model with Fuzzy Uncertainty in Variables. In: Mateev M., Poutziouris P. (eds) Creative Business and Social Innovations for a Sustainable Future. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development), Springer, 117 – 122.
  26. Akmal, D., Saleh, M., El-Khodary, I., and Agami, N. (2018). Predicting Market Value of Egyptian Premier League Players. The International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 7(9), 293 – 303.
  27. Tharwat A.A., El-Demerdash B.E., and El-Khodary I.A. (2017). Evaluating the Performance of European Football Teams Using Data Envelopment Analysis. In: Emrouznejad A., Jablonsky J., Banker R., Toloo M. (eds) Recent Applications Of Data Envelopment Analysis, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference of DEA (DEA2017), University of Economics, Czech Republic (June 2017), 115 – 122.
  28. Sabry, M.M., Tharwat, A.A., and El-Khodary, I.A. (2017). An Optimization Model for Solving Stochastic Cooperative Games. 1st American University in the Emirates International Research Conference (AUEIRC 2017), Dubai, UAE, November 2017.
  29. Sabry, M.M., Tharwat, A.A., and El-Khodary, I.A. (2016). Optimized Formula for Distributing Coalition Worth in n-Person Fuzzy Cooperative Games. 35th International Business Research Conference, Dubai, UAE, May 2016.
  30. Nofal, B., Al-Aguizy, O., Tharwat, A., and El-Khodary, I. (2016). Numerical Explanation for Petrie Mathematical Model for Finding the Seriation of Discovered Tombs. Fourth Symposium “Pottery and Ceramics Through Ages”, Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University, Cairo, May 2016.
  31. El-Demerdash, B.E., El-Khodary, I.A., and Tharwat, A.A. (2016). A Stochastic Data Envelopment Analysis Model Considering Variation in Input and Output Variables. International Journal of Data Envelopment Analysis and Operations Research (IJDEAOR), 2(1): 1 – 6.
  32. El-Demerdash, B.E., Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A., and Shaban, E.R. (2016). Performance Assessment of European Football Teams: Using Input Oriented Stochastic Data Envelopment Analysis Model. The Fifth International Conference on Mathematical Sciences (ICM2016), Al-Ain, UAE, March 2016.
  33. Nofal, B., Al-Aguizy, O., Tharwat, A., and El-Khodary, I. (2015). Comparative Analysis for Sections, Eras and Dynasties in Saqqara. Archaeological Sites and Museum Collections: Values, Problems and Solutions Conference, Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University, Cairo, October 2015.
  34. Hasan, N.A., El-Khodary, I., and Dahab, M.Y. (2015). Developing a Generic Decision Support System for Poultry Feeding. International Journal of Advances in Engineering Sciences (IJAES), 5(3): 32 – 37.
  35. Rabie, H.M., El-Khodary, I.A., and Tharwat, A.A., (2014). Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm for the continuous p-median location problems. 10th International Computer Engineering Conference (ICENCO 2014) – Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, December 2014.
  36. El-Demerdash, B.E., El-Khodary, I.A., and Tharwat, A.A. (2014). Performance Evaluation for Egyptian’s Computers and Information Faculties: Using a Stochastic Input Oriented Data Envelopment Analysis Model. International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA), 89(5): 36 – 42.
  37. Rabie, H.M., El-Khodary, I.A., and Tharwat, A.A., (2013). A particle swarm optimization algorithm for the continuous absolute p-center location problem with Euclidean distance. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), 4(12): 101-106.
  38. Osman, M.S., Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A., and Chalabi, A.G. (2013). Stability in Multi-Scenario Portfolio Programming Problem with A Parametric Study. International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Information Sciences, 13(3): 41-54.
  39. Rabie, H.M., El-Khodary, I.A., and Tharwat, A.A., (2013). Applying Particle Swarm Optimization for the Absolute p-center Problem. International Journal of Computer and Information Technology, 2(5): 1010-1015.
  40. El-Demerdash, B.E., El-Khodary, I.A., and Tharwat, A.A. (2013). Developing a Stochastic Input Oriented Data Envelopment Analysis (SIODEA) Model. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), 4(4): 40-44.
  41. Osman, M.S., Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A., and Chalabi, A.G. (2011). A Fuzzy Mixed Integer Multi-Scenario Optimization Model. Proceedings of the International Conference on Operations Research and Financial Engineering (ICORFE 2011), Paris, France, November 2011, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index 59, November 2011, 5(11): 283-290.
  42. Shoeib, E.F., Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A.F., and Saleh, M.M. (2011). A Web Based Decision Support System: An Evaluation Tool for Education. Proceedings of 2011 World Congress on Engineering and Technology (CET 2011), Shanghai, China, October, 2011, Vol. 8: 886-891.
  43. Tharwat, A.A., Soliman, O.S., El-Khodary, I.A., and Sabry, M.M. (2011). Linear Multi-Objective Model for Solving Fuzzy Cooperative Games. International Journal of Computer Information Systems, 2(5): 41-46.
  44. El-Khodary, I.A.F., Shoeib, E.F., and Tharwat, A.A. (2010). A Web Based Evaluation Tool for Higher Education Quality Assessment Using the Holon Framework. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Information (ICI 10) “Information Technology Role in Development”, Delta University for Sciences and Technology, Gamasa, Mansoura, Egypt, December, 2010: 523-536.
  45. El-Khodary, I., El-Demerdash, B., and Tharwat, A. (2010). An Algorithm for Evaluating the Performance of Higher Education Organizations in Egypt Using a Stochastic DEA. Presented at the 8th International Conference on Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA2010) - Performance Management and Measurement, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, June 2010.
  46. Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A.F., and Hassan, E.H. (2010). Emergency Locations Problem With Stochastic Parameters. 28th International Conference on Mathematical Methods in Economics (MME 2010), University of South Bohemia, Prague, Czech Republic, September, 2010.
  47. Naiem, A., Reda, M., El-Beltagy, M., and El-Khodary, I. (2010). An Agent Based Approach for Modeling Traffic Flow. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Informatics and Systems, INFOS2010, Cairo University, Egypt, March, 2010.
  48. Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A.F., and Hassan, E.H. (2010). Penalized Emergency Location Problem with Three Possible Routes. Journal of the Egyptian Mathematical Society, 18 (1), pp 173.
  49. El-Khodary, I.A., Tharwat, A.A., Yakoub, N.G., and Shoaeb, A.R. (2009). Developing A Spatial Decision Support System Through Integrating Multicriteria Decision Making With GIS: Application to Locating Health Care Services. International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Information Sciences, 9(2): Article in Press.
  50. El-Khodary, I.A.F. (2009). A Decision Support System for Technical Analysis of Financial Markets Based on the Moving Average Crossover. World Applied Sciences Journal, 6(11): 1457-1472.
  51. El-Khodary, I.A.F. (2009). An Algorithm for Solving Penalized Emergency Service Location Problems. Egyptian Informatics Journal, 10(1): 293-327.
  52. Omran, A., Saleh, M., Agami, N., El-Shishiny, H., Hassan, H., and El-Khodary, (2008). The Integration of Strategic Planning and Futures Studies Theoretical Justification. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Informatics and Systems, INFOS2008, Cairo University, Egypt, March, 2008.
  53. Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A.F., and Hassan, E.H. (2007). Penalized Emergency Location Problem with Three Possible Routes. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mathematics Trends and Developments, ICMTD2007, December 27-30.
  54. Khorshid, M.M., Hassan, H.A., El-Khodary, I.A.F., and Omran, A.M. (2006). Designing a Generic Web-Based KB-DSS Framework for Financial Planning and Monitoring of a Bank. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Informatics and Systems, INFOS2006, Cairo University, Egypt, March, 2006.
  55. Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A., and Radwan, A.A. (2005). Applying the Stability Notions of Parametric Programming to Practical Applications. 8th International Conference on Parametric Optimization and Related Topics, PARAOPT VIII, Cairo, Egypt, November, 2005.
  56. Khorshid, M.M., Hassan, H.A., El-Khodary, I.A.F., and Mohamed, A.T. (2005). A Conceptual Framework for A Banking Supervision Knowledge-Based Decision Support System. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Informatics and Systems, INFOS2005, Cairo University, Egypt, March, 2005.
  57. Hassan, S.A., Tharwat, A.A., El-Khodary, I.A.F., and El-Sawy, A.A. (2003). Using Monte Carlo Simulation to Solve Machine Time Scheduling Problems with Stochastic Processing Time. Proceedings of the Mathematical Methods in Economics Conference, MME’2003, Prague, Czech Republic, September, 2003.
  58. EI-Khodary, I. (1997). Commodity Flows Within Ontario and Between Ontario and the S.A. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
  59. El-Khodary, I. and Huthinson, B.G. (1996). Commodity Movements between Ontario and the United States. A paper presented at the 75th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, C.
  60. Huthinson, B.G. and EI-Khodary, I. (1992). Spatial Dynamics of the Greater Toronto Area and the Impact on Commuting Demands. A paper presented at the 71st Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, C.