Iftekhar A. Karimi
Papers
2
Total Citations
66
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2
About
Iftekhar A. Karimi is a leading figure in process systems engineering, with a core focus on the scheduling and optimization of complex manufacturing and chemical processes. His major contributions lie in the development of novel mathematical formulations and heuristic algorithms for tackling notoriously difficult scheduling problems, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing. Karimi’s pioneering work on the automated wet-etch station—a critical bottleneck in wafer fabrication—has been highly influential. His 2003 paper, "Heuristic algorithms for scheduling an automated wet-etch station" (39 citations), and his subsequent 2004 work, "An improved formulation for scheduling an automated wet-etch station" (27 citations), provided elegant, practical solutions that significantly improved throughput and efficiency. These studies are foundational for researchers and engineers seeking to optimize resource-constrained, multi-step processes. Beyond scheduling, his research spans supply chain management, energy systems, and process design, demonstrating a sustained impact on both academic theory and industrial practice. Karimi’s work is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of operations research and chemical engineering.
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Top Papers
- 1Heuristic algorithms for scheduling an automated wet-etch station39 citations · 2003
- 2An improved formulation for scheduling an automated wet-etch station27 citations · 2004