Journal Papers

Zakarian, A., “A New Non-Binary Matrix Clustering Algorithm for Development of System Architectures,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics-Part C, vol. 38, no. 1, 2008, pp. 135-141.

Siradeghyan, Y., Zakarian, A., and Mohanty, P., “Entropy Based Associative Classification Algorithm for Mining Manufacturing Data,” Int. J. of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 21, no. 7, 2008, pp. 825 – 838.

Avagyan, V., Zakarian, A., and Mohanty, P., “Scanned Three-Dimensional Model Matching and Comparison Algorithms for Manufacturing Applications,” Transactions of the ASME: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, vol. 129, no. 1, 2007, pp. 190-201.

Zakarian, A., “Methodology for the Performance Analysis of Product Validation and Test Plans,” Int. J. of Product Development, (to appear, accepted 10/08).

Buddhakulsomsiri, J. and Zakarian, A., “Sequential Pattern Mining Algorithm for Automotive Warranty Data,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, (to appear, accepted 10/08).

Avagyan, V., Yenokyan, L., Zakarian, A. and Mohanty, P., “Symmetric Reconstruction Algorithms for Incomplete 3D Models,” Int. J. of Computer Applications in Technolog, (to appear, accepted 8/08).

Zakarian, A., Knight, J. W., and Baghdasaryan, L., “Modeling and Analysis of Systems Robustness,” Journal of Engineering Design, vol. 18, no. 3, 2007, pp. 243-263.

Buddhakulsomsiri, J., Siradeghyan, Y., Zakarian, A., and Li, X., “Association Rule Generation Algorithm for Mining Automotive Warranty Data,” Int. Journal of Production Research, vol. 44, no. 14, 2006, pp. 2749-2770.

Sadoyan, H., Zakarian, A., Avagyan, V., and Mohanty, P., “Robust Uniform Triangulation Algorithm for Computer Aided Design,” Computer-Aided Design, vol. 38, no. 10, 2006, pp. 1134-1144.

Zakarian, A., Wickett, P., and Siradeghyan, Y., “Quantitative Model for Evaluating the Quality of Automotive Business Process,” Int. Journal of Production Research, vol. 44, no. 6, 2006, pp. 1055-1074.

Sadoyan, H., Zakarian, A., and Mohanty, P., “Data Mining Algorithm for Manufacturing Process Control,” Int. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 28, 2004, pp. 342-350.

Zakarian, A. and Rushton, G. J., “Development of Modular Electrical Systems,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, vol. 6, no. 4, 2001, pp. 507-520. 

Zakarian, A. and Kusiak, A., “Process Analysis and Reengineering,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, vol. 41, 2001, pp. 135-150.

Zakarian, A., “Analysis of Process Models: A Fuzzy Logic Approach,” Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 17, no. 6, 2001, pp. 444-452.

Zakarian, A. and Kusiak, A., “Analysis of Process Models,” IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing, vol. 23, no. 2, 2000, pp. 137-147.

Zakarian, A. and Kusiak, A., “Forming Teams: An Analytical Approach,” IIE Transactions on Design and Manufacturing, vol. 31, no. 1, 1999, pp. 85-97.

Zakarian, A. and Kusiak, A., “Modeling Manufacturing Dependability,” IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, vol. 13, no. 2, 1997, pp. 161 - 168.

Kusiak, A., Letsche, T., and Zakarian, A., “Data Modeling with IDEF1x,” Int. J. Computer Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 10, no. 6, 1997, pp. 470 - 486.

Kusiak, A. and Zakarian, A., “Reliability Evaluation of Process Models,” IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology - Part A, vol. 19, no. 2, 1996, pp. 268 - 275.

Kusiak, A. and Zakarian, A., “Risk Assessment of Process Models,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, vol. 30, no. 4, 1996, pp. 599 - 610.

Conference Papers

Buddhakulsomsiri, J., Bhalerao, P., and Zakarian, A., “Sequential Pattern Mining Algorithms for Automotive Warranty Data Mining”, Proceedings of IERC, 2006, Orlando, FL.

Zakarian, A., and Rushton, G.J., “A New Clustering Algorithms and Software for Development of System Architectures for Multiple Product Platforms,” Proceedings of 7th International DSM Conference, 2005, October, Seattle, WA.

Rushton, G.J., Wesley, A., Zakarian, A., and Grigoryan, T., “Control Software Interface for Managing System Requirements,” Proceedings of SAE International Congress, 2004, March, Detroit, MI.

Rushton, G.J., Zakarian, A., and Grigoryan, T., “Modular Design Approach for Development of Electrical, Electronic, and Software System Architectures for Multiple Product Platforms,” Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Symposium on Systems Engineering, 2003, July, Washington, DC. (Best Paper Award in Systems Engineering Applications Category)

Rushton, G.J., Zakarian, A., and Grigoryan, T., “Development of Modular Electrical, Electronic, and Software System Architectures for Multiple Vehicle Platforms,” Proceedings of SAE International Congress, 2003, March, Detroit, MI.

Rushton, G.J., Zakarian, A., and Grigoryan, T., “Algorithms and Software for Development of Modular Vehicle Architectures,” Proceedings of SAE International Congress, 2002, March, Detroit, MI.

Rushton, G.J., Zakarian, A., and Grigoryan, T., “System Engineering Approach for Modeling Organization Structure,” Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Symposium on Systems Engineering, 2002, July, Las Vegas, NE.

Baghdasaryan, L., Zakarian, A., and Knight, J. W., “Modeling and Analysis of Systems Robustness,” Proceedings of IERC, 2001, May, Dallas, TX.

Kusiak, A. and A. Zakarian, A., “Evolutionary Computation and Data Mining in Process Modeling”, Proceedings of the Quality Engineering Conference, San Jose, Costa Rica, August, 2000, pp. 49-59.

Baghdasaryan, L., Aswad, A., Zakarian, A., and Knight, J. W., “Modeling and Analysis of Systems Robustness,” SME Technical Paper, MS00-248, 2000, Dearborn, Michigan.

Rushton, G. and Zakarian, A., “Modular Vehicle Architectures Using Integration Analysis Technique,” Proceedings of SAE International Congress, 2000, March, Detroit, MI.

Rushton, G. and Zakarian, A., “Modular Vehicle Architectures: Systems Approach,” Proceedings of the 10th Annual International Symposium on Systems Engineering, 2000, July, Minneapolis, MN.

Zakarian, A., “Analysis of Process Models With A Fuzzy Logic,” IERC Proceedings, 1999, May, Phoenix, AZ.

Kusiak, A. and Zakarian, A., “Fuzzy Analysis of Process Models,” Proceedings of the 14th World Congress of IFAC, 1999, July, Beijing, China.

Kusiak, A. and Zakarian, A., “Reliability and Risk Analysis of Process Models,” Proceedings of the ASME Materials Division Conference: Intelligent Manufacturing and Material Processing. MD - Vol. 69 - 2, 1995, pp. 959 - 980, New York, NY.

Kusiak, A., Larson, N., and Zakarian, A., “Decomposition of Design & Manufacturing Processes,” INFORMS Conference, New Orleans, LA, October, 1995.

Book Chapter

Kusiak, A. and Zakarian, A., “Evaluation and Optimization of Manufacturing Systems Reliability,” In B. Wang (Ed.), Integrated Product, Process and Enterprise Design, Chapman and Hall, New York, 1997, pp. 465 - 482.