• Operations Management
• Total Quality Management
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Quantitative Analysis
• Statistical Quality Control
• Probability & Statistics

Papers (Refereed Journals):

1. Sarwar, F., Chen, Z., Wu, J., Webster, D. C., Marinov, V. R. (2011). Excimer laser ablation of high aspect ratio microvias using a novel sensitizer-enhanced photopolymer. Journal of Microelectronics and Electronic Packaging, 8(2), 66-71 (Scopus indexed, impact factor=0.45)
2. Sarwar, F., Marinov, V. R. (2012). Reliability of Embedded Ultrathin Chips Subjected to Cyclic Stresses. Journal of Microelectronics and Electronic Packaging, 9(2), 104-111. (Scopus indexed, impact factor=0.45)
3. Marinov, V., Swenson, O., Miller, R., Sarwar, F., Atanasov, Y., Semler, M., Datta, S. (2012). Laser-enabled advanced packaging of ultrathin bare dice in flexible substrates. IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, 2(4), 569-577 (Scopus indexed, impact factor=2.31)
4. Moin, C. J., Sarwar, F., Doulah, A. S. (2013). Investigation of a Hybrid Production System for Mass-Customization Apparel Manufacturing. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, 8(3). (Scopus indexed, impact factor=0.63)
5. Moin, C. J., Sarwar, F. (2017). Maximising the purchaser's satisfaction through supply chain upstream management. International Journal of Operational Research, 30(3), 375-390 (Scopus indexed, impact factor=0.66)
6. Sarwar, F. and Zaman, M.A.U. (2017). A comparative study on the application of evolutionary algorithms to multi-objective, multi-stage supply chain network design’, International Journal of Supply Chain and Inventory Management, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.143–161.
7. Moin, C. J., Doulah, A. S. U., Ali, M., Sarwar, F. (2018). Implementation of an operating procedure for quality control at production level in a RMG industry and assessment of quality improvement. The Journal of the Textile Institute, 1-8. (Scopus indexed, impact factor=1.556)
8. Sarwar, F., Chowdhury, N.H., Uddin, S.H.(in press) Modeling and Optimization of Facility Layout Problem using Firefly Algorithm, International Journal of Services & Operations Management, 2018 (Scopus indexed, impact factor=0.544)
9. Sarwar, F., Islam, S. (2019) Design of Integrated supply chain network under transient demand and cost uncertainty, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Transaction of the Mechanical Engineering Division, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, ME 49, No. 1
10. Sarwar, F. (2019), Multi-Objective Assembly Line Balancing Problem Under Uncertainty using Genetic Algorithm, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 34(1), 33-47 (Scopus indexed, impact factor=0.544)
11. Sarwar, F., Ahmed, M., Rahman, M. Application of nature inspired algorithms for multi-objective inventory control scenarios, International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, Growing Science, 2020 (Impact Factor=4.04), accepted
12. Xames, D., Torsha, F.K., Sarwar, F., ANN-Based Performance Prediction of Electrical Discharge Machining of Ti-13Nb-13Zr Alloys, SN Applied Sciences, 2021, accepted
13. Xames, M.D., Torsha, F.K., Sarwar, F., A Systematic Literature Review on Recent Trends of Machine Learning Applications in Additive Manufacturing, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2022 (Scopus indexed, impact factor=4.48)
14. Xames, D., Shefa, J., & Sarwar, F. Bicycle Industry as a Post-pandemic Green Recovery Driver in an Emerging Economy: A SWOT Analysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022 (Scopus indexed, impact factor=5.19)

Conference Papers:

1. Khalid, A.K.M., Sarwar, F., Rashid, R and Ahmed, M. Determination of Optimum Parameter Settings for Stem Processing in Tobacco Processing using Taguchi Method, 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineers Bangladesh. 2006
2. Scholz, B., Lim,W. Y. ,Sarwar, F., Ahmad, S., Reinholz, A. Fabrication of Tall Structures for Microelectronics Application Using Selective Electrodeposition Process, North Dakota State University, IMAPS 2010, 43rd International Symposium on Microelectronics, October 31 - November 4,Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. 2010
3. Sarwar, F., Marinov, V. A Novel Embedded Packaging Technology for Ultra-Thin Flexible RFID Chips, Proceedings of the15th Annual Paper Meet 2013, Mechanical Engineering Division (MED), The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), 2013
4. Sarwar, F., Rashid, M., Ghosh, D. An Adaptive Neuro- Fuzzy Inference System based Algorithm for Long Term Demand Forecasting of Natural Gas Consumption, Fourth International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Jan 7-9, Bali, Indonesia, 2014
5. Sarwar, F., Samira, S. Partner Selection For Multi Echelon Defective Supply Chain Network Using Particle Swarm Optimization, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Washington DC, USA, September 27-29, 2018
6. Sarwar, F., Rahman, M., Ahmed, M. A Multi-Item Inventory Control Model Using Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO), Proceedings of the 9th IEOM International Conference, Bangkok, March 5-7, 2019
7. Sarwar, F., Islam, F., Sakib, MS., Halder, S., Identifying Drivers of Lean Six Sigma Implementation in the Process Industries: A Case Study, Proceedings of the 9th IEOM International Conference, Bangkok, March 5-7, 2019
8. Ghosh, S. K., Zoha, N., Sarwar, F., A Generic MCDM Model for Supplier Selection for Multiple Decision Makers Using Fuzzy TOPSIS, International Conference on Engineering Research and Education, School of Applied sciences & Technology, SUST, Sylhet, 2019
9. Rahman, M., Ahmed, M., Sarwar, F., Raw Material Inventory Control Model for RMG with Shortage Prediction using Nature Inspired Algorithm, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference on Sustainability of Global Garment Industry, AUST, Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 5-7, 2019
10. Sarwar, F., Islam, F., Sakib, MS., Halder, S., Optimizing a Solid Waste Management Model using Particle Swarm Optimization, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Pilsen, Czech Republic, July 23-26, 2019
11. Sarwar, F., Porag, M.H., Development of Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) Model for Single Vendor Single Retailer Using Imperialist Competitive Algorithm, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Pilsen, Czech Republic, July 23-26, 2019
12. Sarwar, F., Islam, F., Sakib, MS., Halder, S., Identifying Barriers of Lean Six Sigma Implementation in RMG Sector: A Case Study, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Pilsen, Czech Republic, July 23-26, 2019
13. Sarwar, F., Sarwar, A., Humayra, I., Sadman, N. A., A Crowdsourced Approach for Supply Chain Network Optimization Using Hub and Spoke Model, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Industrial and Mechanical Engineering and Operations Management (IMEOM), Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 12-13, 2019
14. Ahmed, S.M., Sarwar, F., Prediction of Residential Building Energy Consumption Using Bayesian Regularized Artificial Neural Network, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Dubai, UAE, March 10-12, 2020
15. Sarwar, F., Sarwar, A., Humayra, I., Sadman, N. A., Supply Chain Network Optimization Strategy in Last-Mile Delivery Using Crowd sourced Approach: A Case Study, Proceedings of the 5th NA International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Detroit, Michigan, USA, August 9 - 11, 2020
16. Sarwar, F., Shawon, M.F.H., Roy, S., Safa, Z.T., A Health Care Supply Chain Model Using Tabu Search: A Case Study in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the Fourth European Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Rome, Italy, July xx-xx, 2021
17. Sarwar, F., Shawon, M.F.H., Roy, S., Safa, Z.T., A Health Care Supply Chain Model Using Tabu Search: A Case Study in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the Fourth European Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management,  Rome, Italy, August 2-5, 2021. 
18. Sarwar, F., Deb, P., Saha, S. Modelling & Optimization of a Multi- Echelon Multi-Objective Humanitarian Logistics Model Using Branch & Cut Algorithm, Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Istanbul, Turkey, March 7 – 10, 2022

Patent:

1. Val Marinov, Orven Swenson, Mark Pavicic, Ross Miller,Zhigang Chen, Ferdous Sarwar, Matthew Semler, Selective laser-assisted transfer of discrete components, Application No. PCT/US12/33147,Publication no. WO2012/142177, US patent Office Publication Date: October 18, 2012, Japan Patent Number 6053756, Publication Date (Japan): December 09, 2016

1. Resource Person, Training on ISO 45001:2018, Certification course on Safety Management, BUET-JIDPUS, November 2019
2. Resource Person, Professional Development Program on “ISO 14001: Environmental Management System, 13 – 14 March, 2018
3. Resource Person, Training on Conversion of Light Engineering Industries of Bangladesh into Globalized Enterprises through Technology Breakthrough and Innovation Promotion, IAT, BUET, 2018
4. Coordinator, Sessional course of Military Institute of Science & Technology, Bangladesh, 2017
5. Resource Person, Fire Safety Committee, BUET, Bangladesh, since 2016.
6. Resource Person, Workshop on Self Assessment-Team Building, Dept. of IPE, BUET. June 2016.
7. Consultant, Technical Evaluation of plant machinery of Marico Bangladesh, 2016.
8. Resource Person, Course on “Management of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs)”, BUET, 28 – 30 July, 2015
9. Consultant, Developing a business plan including the support services for Lovelock Printing & Packaging Ltd., 2015.
10. Consultant, Balancing, Modernization, Rehabilitation and Expansion (BMRE) of Machineries of Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory Limited (BMTF), Bangladesh, 2015.
11. Consultant, Safety Evaluation of RMGs in Bangladesh funded by International Labor Organization (ILO), Bangladesh, 2014-2015.
12. Resource Person, Short Course on E-Commerce, E-Banking, E-Governance, Directorate of Continuing Education, BUET,18-25 October, 2014.
13. Resource Person, Workshop on Supply Chain, Directorate of Continuing Education, BUET, 8 December, 2014
14. Consultant, Technical Evaluation of plant machinery of Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd, 2013.
15. Resource Person, Fire Safety Workshop for Graduate Engineers, 15-16, 22-23 September, 2017.
16. Resource Person, Fire Safety Workshop for Fire Safety Workshop for Fire Service Personnel, 27-18 January, 2018
17. Resource Person, Workshop on ISO 14001:2015 Training, CERM, BUET, 13-14 March, 2018
18. Consultant, Determination of Input-Output analysis coefficient of Coats Bangladesh, 2018.
19. Resource Person, Workshop on Conversion of Light Engineering Industries of Bangladesh into Globalized Enterprises through Technology Breakthrough and Innovation Promotion, Institute of Appropriate Technology, BUET, July 2018