Ali Asghar Heidari

34.4k total citations · 24 hit papers
331 papers, 26.7k citations indexed

About

Ali Asghar Heidari is a scholar working on Artificial Intelligence, Computational Theory and Mathematics and Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. According to data from OpenAlex, Ali Asghar Heidari has authored 331 papers receiving a total of 26.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 240 papers in Artificial Intelligence, 72 papers in Computational Theory and Mathematics and 71 papers in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. Recurrent topics in Ali Asghar Heidari's work include Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research (159 papers), Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications (74 papers) and Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (71 papers). Ali Asghar Heidari is often cited by papers focused on Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research (159 papers), Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications (74 papers) and Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (71 papers). Ali Asghar Heidari collaborates with scholars based in China, Iran and Singapore. Ali Asghar Heidari's co-authors include Huiling Chen, Seyedali Mirjalili, Majdi Mafarja, Hossam Faris, Ibrahim Aljarah, Mingjing Wang, Amir H. Gandomi, Shimin Li, Xuehua Zhao and Iman Ahmadianfar and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and Journal of Cleaner Production.

In The Last Decade

Ali Asghar Heidari

318 papers receiving 26.2k citations

Hit Papers

Harris hawks optimization: Algorithm and applications 2017 2026 2020 2023 2019 2020 2021 2021 2022 1000 2.0k 3.0k 4.0k
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Harris hawks optimization: Algorithm and applications
    2019 4.5k citations Ali Asghar Heidari, Seyedali Mirjalili et al. profile →
  2. Slime mould algorithm: A new method for stochastic optimization
    2020 2.3k citations Huiling Chen, Mingjing Wang et al. profile →
  3. Hunger games search: Visions, conception, implementation, deep analysis, perspectives, and towards performance shifts
    2021 865 citations Huiling Chen, Ali Asghar Heidari et al. Expert Systems with Applications profile →
  4. RUN beyond the metaphor: An efficient optimization algorithm based on Runge Kutta method
    2021 840 citations Iman Ahmadianfar, Ali Asghar Heidari et al. Expert Systems with Applications profile →
  5. INFO: An efficient optimization algorithm based on weighted mean of vectors
    2022 602 citations Iman Ahmadianfar, Ali Asghar Heidari et al. Expert Systems with Applications profile →
  6. RIME: A physics-based optimization
    2023 594 citations Hang Su, Dong Zhao et al. Neurocomputing profile →
  7. An efficient binary Salp Swarm Algorithm with crossover scheme for feature selection problems
    2018 545 citations Hossam Faris, Majdi Mafarja et al. profile →
  8. An efficient modified grey wolf optimizer with Lévy flight for optimization tasks
    2017 368 citations Ali Asghar Heidari et al. Applied Soft Computing profile →
  9. Evolutionary Population Dynamics and Grasshopper Optimization approaches for feature selection problems
    2017 353 citations Majdi Mafarja, Ibrahim Aljarah et al. profile →
  10. Binary dragonfly optimization for feature selection using time-varying transfer functions
    2018 332 citations Majdi Mafarja, Ibrahim Aljarah et al. profile →
  11. Chaotic random spare ant colony optimization for multi-threshold image segmentation of 2D Kapur entropy
    2020 275 citations Lei Liu, Ali Asghar Heidari et al. profile →
  12. Multi-population differential evolution-assisted Harris hawks optimization: Framework and case studies
    2020 273 citations Ali Asghar Heidari, Huiling Chen et al. profile →
  13. Orthogonal learning covariance matrix for defects of grey wolf optimizer: Insights, balance, diversity, and feature selection
    2020 256 citations Huiling Chen, Ali Asghar Heidari et al. profile →
  14. Generative Adversarial Networks in Medical Image augmentation: A review
    2022 251 citations Ali Asghar Heidari, Huiling Chen et al. profile →
  15. Parrot optimizer: Algorithm and applications to medical problems
    2024 225 citations Ali Asghar Heidari, Yi Chen et al. profile →
  16. Directional mutation and crossover boosted ant colony optimization with application to COVID-19 X-ray image segmentation
    2022 162 citations Dong Zhao, Ali Asghar Heidari et al. profile →
  17. Slime mould algorithm: a comprehensive review of recent variants and applications
    2022 139 citations Huiling Chen, Majdi Mafarja et al. profile →
  18. Multilevel threshold image segmentation for COVID-19 chest radiography: A framework using horizontal and vertical multiverse optimization
    2022 137 citations Dong Zhao, Hela Elmannai et al. profile →
  19. Apple leaf disease recognition method with improved residual network
    2022 113 citations Ali Asghar Heidari, Zhennao Cai et al. profile →
  20. Polar lights optimizer: Algorithm and applications in image segmentation and feature selection
    2024 106 citations Chong Yuan, Dong Zhao et al. Neurocomputing profile →
  21. Performance optimization of support vector machine with oppositional grasshopper optimization for acute appendicitis diagnosis
    2022 80 citations Guoxi Liang, Huiling Chen et al. profile →
  22. Artemisinin optimization based on malaria therapy: Algorithm and applications to medical image segmentation
    2024 65 citations Chong Yuan, Dong Zhao et al. Displays profile →
  23. FATA: An efficient optimization method based on geophysics
    2024 56 citations Ali Asghar Heidari, Lei Liu et al. Neurocomputing profile →
  24. The educational competition optimizer
    2024 50 citations Ali Asghar Heidari, Yi Chen et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Ali Asghar Heidari China 78 16.3k 5.6k 4.2k 3.9k 2.6k 331 26.7k
Huiling Chen China 97 20.0k 1.2× 6.4k 1.2× 5.3k 1.3× 5.0k 1.3× 3.1k 1.2× 822 40.8k
Mohamed Abd Elaziz Egypt 77 11.6k 0.7× 3.4k 0.6× 3.4k 0.8× 4.0k 1.0× 2.0k 0.8× 438 24.3k
Laith Abualigah Jordan 70 12.9k 0.8× 4.5k 0.8× 3.8k 0.9× 4.3k 1.1× 3.0k 1.2× 612 26.4k
Amir H. Gandomi Australia 92 18.9k 1.2× 8.2k 1.5× 4.2k 1.0× 6.6k 1.7× 4.2k 1.6× 610 43.7k
Andrew Lewis Australia 25 13.1k 0.8× 5.2k 0.9× 3.6k 0.8× 6.8k 1.8× 4.9k 1.9× 114 28.4k
Seyed Mohammad Mirjalili Iran 18 10.4k 0.6× 4.4k 0.8× 2.6k 0.6× 5.7k 1.5× 3.9k 1.5× 37 22.1k
Xin‐She Yang United Kingdom 67 16.7k 1.0× 7.6k 1.4× 3.7k 0.9× 6.7k 1.7× 4.6k 1.8× 325 34.1k
Derviş Karaboğa Türkiye 50 13.6k 0.8× 5.2k 0.9× 3.5k 0.8× 4.6k 1.2× 3.7k 1.4× 134 26.8k
Hossam Faris Jordan 51 10.3k 0.6× 3.4k 0.6× 2.2k 0.5× 3.1k 0.8× 2.1k 0.8× 167 18.0k
Aboul Ella Hassanien Egypt 69 8.0k 0.5× 2.2k 0.4× 3.8k 0.9× 2.0k 0.5× 1.3k 0.5× 669 19.5k

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All Works

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Chen, Huiling, Iman Ahmadianfar, Guoxi Liang, & Ali Asghar Heidari. (2024). Robust kernel extreme learning machines with weighted mean of vectors and variational mode decomposition for forecasting total dissolved solids. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. 133. 108587–108587. 11 indexed citations
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Chen, Yi, Chaofan Wang, Ali Asghar Heidari, et al.. (2024). Multi-threshold image segmentation using new strategies enhanced whale optimization for lupus nephritis pathological images. Displays. 84. 102799–102799. 6 indexed citations
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Chen, Huiling, et al.. (2024). Joint margin adaption and multiscale feature fusion for COVID-19 CT images segmentation. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 91. 105912–105912. 2 indexed citations
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Xing, Jie, Ali Asghar Heidari, Huiling Chen, & Hanli Zhao. (2024). WHRIME: A weight-based recursive hierarchical RIME optimizer for breast cancer histopathology image segmentation. Displays. 82. 102648–102648. 16 indexed citations
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Heidari, Ali Asghar, et al.. (2024). Q-learning guided mutational Harris hawk optimizer for high-dimensional gene data feature selection. Applied Soft Computing. 161. 111734–111734. 8 indexed citations
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Chen, Yi, Wenyong Gui, Ali Asghar Heidari, et al.. (2024). Enhanced differential evolution algorithm for feature selection in tuberculous pleural effusion clinical characteristics analysis. Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. 153. 102886–102886. 12 indexed citations
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Chen, Huiling, et al.. (2024). ICycle-GAN: Improved cycle generative adversarial networks for liver medical image generation. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 92. 106100–106100. 21 indexed citations
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Yuan, Chong, Dong Zhao, Ali Asghar Heidari, et al.. (2024). Artemisinin optimization based on malaria therapy: Algorithm and applications to medical image segmentation. Displays. 84. 102740–102740. 65 indexed citations breakdown →
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Chen, Yi, et al.. (2024). Multi-threshold image segmentation based on an improved whale optimization algorithm: A case study of Lupus Nephritis. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 96. 106492–106492. 12 indexed citations
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Chen, Yi, et al.. (2024). Multi-threshold image segmentation using a boosted whale optimization: case study of breast invasive ductal carcinomas. Cluster Computing. 27(10). 14891–14949. 3 indexed citations
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Huang, Yueyue, Minmin Wu, Li Ding, et al.. (2023). Advancing gene feature selection: Comprehensive learning modified hunger games search for high-dimensional data. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 87. 105423–105423. 3 indexed citations
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Cai, Zhennao, et al.. (2023). Multi-threshold image segmentation based on an improved differential evolution: Case study of thyroid papillary carcinoma. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 85. 104893–104893. 17 indexed citations
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Ge, Yisu, et al.. (2023). Unsupervised domain adaptation via style adaptation and boundary enhancement for medical semantic segmentation. Neurocomputing. 550. 126469–126469. 16 indexed citations
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Huang, Changcheng, Ali Asghar Heidari, Huiling Chen, et al.. (2023). Multi-threshold image segmentation using an enhanced fruit fly optimization for COVID-19 X-ray images. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 86. 105147–105147. 17 indexed citations
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Su, Hang, Dong Zhao, Ali Asghar Heidari, et al.. (2023). RIME: A physics-based optimization. Neurocomputing. 532. 183–214. 594 indexed citations breakdown →
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Mafarja, Majdi, Ali Asghar Heidari, Liping Liu, et al.. (2023). Image segmentation of Intracerebral hemorrhage patients based on enhanced hunger Games search Optimizer. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 82. 104511–104511. 9 indexed citations
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Heidari, Ali Asghar, et al.. (2023). An Enhanced Hunger Games Search Optimization with Application to Constrained Engineering Optimization Problems. Biomimetics. 8(5). 441–441. 3 indexed citations
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Wang, Mingjing, Ali Asghar Heidari, Mengxiang Chen, et al.. (2020). Exploratory differential ant lion-based optimization. Expert Systems with Applications. 159. 113548–113548. 27 indexed citations
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Mafarja, Majdi, Ali Asghar Heidari, Hossam Faris, et al.. (2019). An evolutionary gravitational search-based feature selection. Information Sciences. 497. 219–239. 201 indexed citations

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