Profile of Dr. Abdullahil Azeem

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Dr. Abdullahil Azeem

Professor

Email: azeem@ipe.buet.ac.bd
Office Ext: 5151

Research Areas

  1. Operations Management
  2. Operations Research and Decision Analysis
  3. Supply Chain Management
  4. CAD/CAM/CAPP

Academic Background

Ph.D (2004) University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada.

M.Engineering (1996) Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand

B.Sc. Engineering (1993) Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Courses

Postgraduate Courses:

  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Total Quality Management
  • Production Management
  • Project Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Organization Behaviour
  • Management Accounting
  • Business Communication
Undergraduate Courses:
  • CAD/CAM
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Economics for IPE
  • Managerial Acccounting

Selected Publications

A. Book Publications:

1.       Editor, “Basic Management Skill for the Garment Industry”, Module 2, Managing in Bangladesh Garment Industry series.

2.       Editor, “Managing the Working Environment of a Garment Factory”, Module 5, Managing in Bangladesh Garment Industry series.

 

B. Journal Papers (accepted/published):

3.      Taher, A., Paul. S. K., Chowdhury, P. and Azeem, A., “Investigating the Configuration of Factors for Sustainable Firm Performance”, Sustainable Development, 2025, DOI:10.1002/sd.70459.

4.      Asru, A. S., Khosravi, H., Ahmed, I. and Azeem, A., “From Automation to Autonomy in Smart Manufacturing: A Bayesian Optimization Framework for Modeling Multi-Objective Experimentation and Sequential Decision Making”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2025, DOI: 10.1007/s00170-025-15407-z.

5.      Reshad, A. I., Biswas, T., Agarwal, R., Paul. S. K., and Azeem. A., "Evaluating Barriers and Strategies to Sustainable Supply Chain Risk Management in the Context of an Emerging Economy", Business Strategy and The Environment, Vol. 32(7), pp. 4315-4334, 2023, DOI: 10.1002/bse.3367.

6.       Islam, M. T., Azeem, A., Jabir, M., Paul, A. and Paul, S. K., “An Inventory Model for A Three-Stage Supply Chain with Random Capacities Considering Disruptions and Supplier Reliability”, Annals of Operations Research, Vol 315, pp. 1703-1728, 2022, DOI 10.1007/s10479-020-03639-z.

7.      Aziz, R.A., Symum, H, Mahbub, M. and Azem, A., “Monitoring Maternal Healthcare Performance in Hospital Setting Using a Multi-stage Bayesian Network Approach”, American Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol 8(1), pp. 9-17, 2021, DOI: 10.12691/ajie-8-1-2.

8.      Mahmud, P., Paul, S. K. Azeem, A. and Chowdhury, P., “Evaluating Supply Chain Collaboration Barriers in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises”, Sustainability, Vol 13(13), 2021, DOI: 10.3390/su13137449.

9.       Mahtab, Z, Azeem, A., Ali, S. M., Paul, S. K. and Amir, M. F., “Multi-Objective Robust Stochastic Optimization of Relief Goods Distribution under Uncertainty”, International Journal of System Science: Operations and Logistics, Vol 9(2), pp. 241-262, 2021, DOI: 10.1080/23302674.2021.1879305.

10.    Saha, R., Azeem, A., Hasan, K. W., Ali, S. M. and Paul, S. K., “Integrated Economic Design of Quality Control and Maintenance Management:  Implications for managing Manufacturing Process”, International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, Vol 12, pp. 263-280, 2021, DOI: 10.1007/s13198-021-01053-7.

11.    Saha, A., Paul, A., Azeem, A. and Paul, S. K., “Mitigating Partial-Disruption Risk: A Joint Facility Location and Inventory Model Considering Customers' Preferences and the Role of Substitute Products and Backorder Offers”, Computers and Operations Research, 2020, DOI 10.1016/j.cor.2020.104884.

12.    Bhuiyan, T. H., Harun, S. and Azeem, A., “Development of an Optimization Model for Unequal-Area Facility Layout Problems”, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2020, DOI 10.1504/IJISE.2020.10024974.

13.    Haq, R. and Azeem, A., “Productivity Improvement of Grid Casting in A Battery Manufacturing Company - A Case Study”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 49(1), pp. 40-45, 2019.

14.    Rahman, M. H, Rifat, M., Azeem, A. and Ali, S. M., “A Quantitative Model for Disruptions Mitigation in a Supply Chain Considering Random Capacities and Disruptions At Supplier and Retailer”, International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, Vol. 13(4), pp. 265-273, 2018.

15.    Aziz, R., Paul, H., Karim, T., Ahmed, I., and Azeem, A., “Modeling and Optimization of Aggregate Production Planning with Consideration for Multi-Product, Multi-Level and Multi-Period Scenario”, Journal of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Vol. 11(2), pp. 1-15, 2018.

16.    Sultana, I., Ahmed, I., and Azeem, A. and Sarker, N. R., “Economic Design of Exponentially Weighted Moving Average Chart with Variable Sampling Interval at Fixed Times Scheme incorporating Taguchi Loss Function”, International Journal of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Vol. 29(4), pp. 428-452, 2018.

17.    Ahmed, I., Sultana, I., and Azeem, A., “Development of an Inventory Model for Two Suppliers with Random Capacity considering Supply Disruption”, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Vol. 26(1), pp. 57-84, 2017.

18.    Sultana, A. and Azeem. A., “Economic Design of EWMA chart with Weibull in-control times incorporating Taguchi Loss Function”, Global Science and Technology Journal, Vol. 5(1), pp. 27-38, 2017.

19.    Rahman, S. M. S., Azeem, A. and Ahammed, F., “Selection of an approp riate waste-to-energy conversion technology for Dhaka City, Bangladesh”, International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, Vol. 10(2), pp. 99-104, 2017.

20.    Paul, H. K., Aziz, R., Karim, T. and Azeem, A., “Modeling and Scheduling of Multi-Stage and Multi-Processor Flow Shop”, Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Vol. 16(11), pp. 13-23, 2016.

21.    Paul, S. K., Azeem, A. and Ghosh, A. K., “Application of adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system and artificial neural network in inventory level forecasting”, International Journal of Business Information Systems, Vol. 18(3), pp. 268-284, 2015.

22.    Hasan, M. M., Shohag, A. S., Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Multiple Criteria Supplier Selection: A Fuzzy Approach”, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Vol. 20(4), pp. 429-446, 2015.

23.    Sultana, I., Ahmed, I. and Azeem, A., “An Integrated Approach for Multiple Criteria Supplier Selection combining Fuzzy Delphi, Fuzzy AHP and Fuzzy TOPSIS”, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, Vol. 29, pp. 1273-1287, 2015.

24.    Ahmed, I., Sultana, I., Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Performance Evaluation of Control Charts for Multiple Assignable Causes using Genetic Algorithm”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 70, pp. 1889-1902, 2014.

25.    Latif, H. H., Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Ordering policy in a supply chain with adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system demand forecasting”, International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, Vol 9(2), pp. 114-124, 2014.

26.    Masud, A. A., Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Optimization of a Production Inventory Model with Reliability Considerations”, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Vol. 17(1), pp. 22-45, 2014.

27.    Ahmed, I., Sultana, I., Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Employee Performance Evaluation: A Fuzzy Approach”, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 62(7), pp. 718-734, 2013.

28.    Mahbub, N., Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Optimization of Product Demand Forecasting: A Neural Approach”, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Vol. 15(1), pp. 1-18, 2013.

29.    Paul, S. K., Azeem, A., Sarker, R. and Essam, D., “Development of A Production Inventory Model with Uncertainty and Reliability Considerations”, Optimization and Engineering, Vol 15(3), pp 697-720, 2014.

30.    Zahin, S., Latif, H. H., Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “A Comparative Analysis of Power Demand Forecasting with Artificial Intelligence and Traditional Approach”, International Journal of Business Information Systems, Vol. 13(3), pp. 359-380, 2013.

31.    Islam, N., Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Fuzzy Optimization of Multi-Objective Job Shop Scheduling Based on Inventory Information”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 15(2), 2013.

32.    Ahammed, F. and Azeem, A., “Selection of the Most Appropriate Package of Solar Home System Using Analytic Hierarchy Process Model in Rural Areas of Bangladesh”, Renewable Energy, Vol. 55, pp. 6-11, 2013.

33.    Azeem, A. and Feng, H.-Y., “Cutting Force Prediction for Ball-End Mills with Non-horizontal and Rotational Cutting Motions”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 67(5), pp. 1833-1845, 2013.

34.    Zaman, T., Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Optimal Operator Assignment in an Assembly Line Using Genetic Algorithm”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 50(18), pp. 5077-5084, 2012.

35.    Bhattacharjee, B., Azeem, A., Ali. S. M. and Paul, S. K., “Development of a CNC Interpolation Scheme for CNC Controller Based on Runge-Kutta Method”, International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4(5), pp. 445-464, 2012.

36.    Parvez, M. S., Allama, M. M., Ali, S. M. and Azeem, A., “An Analytical Hierarchical Process for Prioritizing the Safety Management Elements for a Manufacturing Organization in Bangladesh”, International Journal of the Analytic Hierarchy Process, Vol. 4(2), pp. 104-117, 2012.

37.    Ali. S. M., Paul, S. K., Ahsan, K. and Azeem, A., “Optimization of Raw Material Inventory Using an Artificial Neural Network”, International Journal of Operational and Quantitative Management, Vol. 17(4), pp. 333-348, 2011.

38.    Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “An Artificial Neural Network Model for Optimization of Finished Goods Inventory”, International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, Vol. 2, pp. 431-438, 2011.

39.    Nijhoom, F. M. and Azeem, A., “A QFD Based Approach for Product Design: Combination of Consumer Needs and Design Decisions”, i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 1(3), pp. 9-16, 2011.

40.    Rashed, C. A. A. and Azeem, A., “Effect of Information and Knowledge Sharing on Supply Chain Performance: A Case Study”, Journal of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Vol. 3(2), pp. 61-77, 2011.

41.    Ahsan, M.K. and Azeem, A., “Insights of Apparel Supply Chain Operations: A Case Study”, International Journal of Integrated Supply Chain Management, Vol. 5(4), pp. 322-343, 2010.

42.    Ahsan, M.K. and Azeem, A., “Operational Performance Analysis of a Public Hospital Laboratory”, International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector, Vol. 2(4), pp. 22-38, 2010.

43.    Sultana, I, Azeem, A. and Dhar, N. R., "Effect of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) on
Cutting Temperature, Chip, Cutting Forces, Tool Wear and Surface Roughness in Hard
Turning”, International Journal of Advances in Machining and Forming Operations, Vol. 2(1), pp. 55-69, 2010.

44.    Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Minimization of Work In Process Inventory in Hybrid Flow Shop Scheduling Using Fuzzy Logic”, International Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol. 17(2), pp. 115-127, 2010.

45.    Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Selection of the Optimal Number of Shifts in Fuzzy Environment: Manufacturing Company’s Facility Application”, Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, Vol. 3(1), pp. 54-67, 2010.

46.    Azeem, A., “Selection of Efficient Cut Pattern for Simple Pocket Machining In Traditional Milling”, Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, Vol. 5(1), pp. 23-30, 2010.

47.    Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Reliability and Availability Based Hybrid Flow Shop Scheduling Using Fuzzy Logic”, Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Vol. 10(1), pp. 48-55, 2010.

48.    Sultana, F., Razive, N. I. and Azeem, A., “Implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) for Manufacturing Performance Improvement”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 40(1), pp. 15-21, 2009.

49.    Kaes, I., and Azeem, A., “Demand Forecasting and Supplier Selection for Incoming Material in RMG Industry: A Case Study”, International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 4(5), 149-157, 2009.

50.    Bhattacharjee, B. and Azeem, A., “Development of an Improved CNC Interpolator and Performance Evaluation in terms of Chordal Error and Feedrate Deviation”, International Journal of Quality and Innovation, Vol. 1(1), 83-96, 2009.

51.  Azeem, A., “Determination of Cutting Parameters for Peripheral End Milling using Discrete Handbook data”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 37, 40-46, 2007.

52.   Teng, Z., Feng, H.-Y. and Azeem, A., “Generation of Efficient Tool Paths by Machining Area Segmentation From Massive Data Points”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 30, 254-260, 2006.

53.  Azeem, A., Feng, H.-Y. and Orban, P., “Processing of Noisy Cutting Force Data for Determining Empirical Parameters of a Ball-End Milling Force Model”, Measurement, 38(2), 113-123, 2005.

54.    Azeem, A., Feng, H.-Y. and Wang, L., “Simplified and Efficient Calibration of A Mechanistic Cutting Force Model for Ball-End Milling”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 44, 291-298, 2004.

55.    Nagarur, N. and Azeem, A., “Impact of commonality and flexibility on manufacturing performance - a simulation study”, International Journal of Production Economics, 60-61, 125-134, 1999.

 

D. Conference Proceedings:

56.  Xames, M. D., Ahnaf, S. and Azeem, A., “A Multi-objective Mathematical Optimization Approach to a Three-echelon Green Supply Chain Management Subject to Disruption at Manufacturing Plants”, 1st International Conference on Industrial and Mechanical Engineering and Operations Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2017.

57.    Sultana, A. and Azeem. A., “Economic Design of EWMA chart with Weibull in-control times
incorporating Taguchi Loss Function”, 12th Global Engineering, Science and Technology Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2016.

58.    Ahammed, F. and Azeem, A., “An Economic Analysis of Solar PV Micro-Utility in Rural Areas of Bangladesh”, 1st International Conference on the Developments in Renewable Energy Technology, IEEE, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 26-29, 2009.

59.    Paul, S. K. and Azeem, A., “Defects Identification and Analysis of a Pharmaceutical Product using Pareto and Cause-Effect Analysis”, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. RT-23-1-6, 2009.

60.    Hoque, M. M., Kafy, A. and Azeem, A., “Optimization of Retail Distribution Network: A Case Study”, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. RT-54-1-5, 2009.

61.  Ahammed, F. and Azeem, A., “Application of AHP Model for Selecting the Most Appropriate Package of Solar Home System in Bangladesh”, Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Development in Statistical Sciences, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 353-360, 2008.

62.  Ahsan, K. and Azeem, A., “A Study of Supply Chain Sustainability in Apparel Sector”, Proceedings of the 3rd World Conference on Production and Operations Management, POM TOKYO, Japan, pp. 1787-1798, 2008.

63.  Azeem, A., “Selection of Efficient Cut Pattern in Simple Pocket Machining”, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. AM-79-1-6, 2007.

64.    Azeem, A., Feng, H.-Y. and Wang, L., “A simplified approach for determining empirical cutting force coefficients for ball-end milling”, Proceedings of the 31st North American Manufacturing Research Conference, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, pp. 121-128, 2003.

65.    Azeem, A. and Feng, H.-Y., “Calibration of a mechanistic ball-end milling force model from noisy cutting force data”, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. AM-29-1-6, 2003.

66.    Nagarur, N. and Azeem, A., “Impact of commonality on manufacturing performance - a simulation study”, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Production Research, Osaka, Japan, pp. 246-249, 1997.

 

E. Seminars and Symposiums:

67.  Islam, N. and Azeem, A., “IPE – The New Stream in Engineering”, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Engineering and Technological Education (NSET), Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 31-36, 2007.

68.   Azeem, A. and Feng, H.-Y., “Determination of 3D undeformed chip thickness in multi-axis ball-end milling”, Proceedings of the Mechanical and Material Engineering Symposium, London, Canada, pp. 5-6, 2004.

69.  Azeem, A. and Feng, H.-Y., “Integrated process planning for the finishing machining of 3D sculptured surface”, Proceedings of the Mechanical and Material Engineering Symposium, London, Canada, pp. 5-6, 2002.

70.   Azeem, A. and Feng, H.-Y., “A simplified approach to determine empirical cutting force coefficients for 3D ball-end milling”, Proceedings of the Mechanical and Material Engineering Symposium, London, Canada, pp. 5-6, 2001.

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