Nima Khodadadi

6.1k total citations · 7 hit papers
111 papers, 3.6k citations indexed

About

Nima Khodadadi is a scholar working on Artificial Intelligence, Computational Theory and Mathematics and Civil and Structural Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Nima Khodadadi has authored 111 papers receiving a total of 3.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 51 papers in Artificial Intelligence, 36 papers in Computational Theory and Mathematics and 26 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering. Recurrent topics in Nima Khodadadi's work include Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research (45 papers), Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (36 papers) and Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications (21 papers). Nima Khodadadi is often cited by papers focused on Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research (45 papers), Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (36 papers) and Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications (21 papers). Nima Khodadadi collaborates with scholars based in United States, Australia and Egypt. Nima Khodadadi's co-authors include Seyedali Mirjalili, El‐Sayed M. El‐kenawy, Abdelhameed Ibrahim‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, Abdelaziz A. Abdelhamid, Marwa M. Eid, Farhad Soleimanian Gharehchopogh, Benyamın Abdollahzadeh, Siamak Talatahari, Laith Abualigah and A. Kaveh and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Nima Khodadadi

104 papers receiving 3.5k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Greylag Goose Optimization: Nature-inspired optimization algorithm

2023 317 citations El‐Sayed M. El‐kenawy, Nima Khodadadi et al. Expert Systems with Applications profile →
Mountain Gazelle Optimizer: A new Nature-inspired Metaheuristic Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems

2022 313 citations Farhad Soleimanian Gharehchopogh, Nima Khodadadi et al. profile →
Hippopotamus optimization algorithm: a novel nature-inspired optimization algorithm

2024 267 citations Mohammad Hussein Amiri, Seyedali Mirjalili et al. profile →
Puma optimizer (PO): a novel metaheuristic optimization algorithm and its application in machine learning

2024 240 citations Nima Khodadadi, El‐Sayed M. El‐kenawy et al. profile →
Electric eel foraging optimization: A new bio-inspired optimizer for engineering applications

2023 165 citations Weiguo Zhao, Liying Wang et al. Expert Systems with Applications profile →
Quadratic Interpolation Optimization (QIO): A new optimization algorithm based on generalized quadratic interpolation and its applications to real-world engineering problems

2023 111 citations Weiguo Zhao, Liying Wang et al. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering profile →
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) in concrete: A comprehensive survey

2024 54 citations Nima Khodadadi, Francisco De Caso et al. Construction and Building Materials profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Nima Khodadadi United States	32	1.5k	771	563	480	398	111	3.6k
Doddy Prayogo Indonesia	22	1.2k 0.8×	860 1.1×	394 0.7×	833 1.7×	299 0.8×	56	2.8k
Mohammad Khishe Iran	35	1.8k 1.2×	492 0.6×	791 1.4×	362 0.8×	375 0.9×	153	4.2k
Ardeshir Bahreininejad Iran	23	1.9k 1.3×	1.3k 1.6×	557 1.0×	686 1.4×	631 1.6×	56	4.3k
Afshin Faramarzi United States	8	1.9k 1.3×	952 1.2×	831 1.5×	225 0.5×	604 1.5×	9	3.6k
Kang Seok Lee South Korea	11	1.2k 0.8×	993 1.3×	387 0.7×	1.1k 2.3×	357 0.9×	27	3.0k
M. Fesanghary United States	16	1.1k 0.7×	807 1.0×	825 1.5×	286 0.6×	546 1.4×	22	3.3k
Hadi Eskandar Iran	12	1.8k 1.2×	1.3k 1.7×	612 1.1×	408 0.8×	553 1.4×	16	3.1k
Weiguo Zhao China	27	2.0k 1.3×	907 1.2×	1.1k 1.9×	251 0.5×	794 2.0×	116	4.8k
Nantiwat Pholdee Thailand	37	1.6k 1.1×	1.6k 2.1×	392 0.7×	956 2.0×	383 1.0×	94	3.5k
Liying Wang China	17	2.0k 1.3×	891 1.2×	1.1k 1.9×	215 0.4×	819 2.1×	59	4.0k

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Taffese, Woubishet Zewdu, Nima Khodadadi, Yanping Zhu, Seyedali Mirjalili, & Antonio Nanni. (2025). A generative adversarial network enhanced ensemble learning-based prediction model for moment improvement effect of UHPC strengthened damaged RC beams. Case Studies in Construction Materials. 23. e05323–e05323.

Hu, Tianyu, et al.. (2025). Modeling chloride ion diffusion in recycled aggregate concrete: A fuzzy neural network approach integrating material and environmental factors. Structures. 73. 108372–108372. 8 indexed citations

Hu, Tianyu, et al.. (2025). Prediction on quasi-static compression deformation modes of circular tubes based on machine learning. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 287. 109993–109993. 2 indexed citations

Khodadadi, Nima, et al.. (2024). Data-driven PSO-CatBoost machine learning model to predict the compressive strength of CFRP- confined circular concrete specimens. Thin-Walled Structures. 198. 111763–111763. 40 indexed citations

Zhang, Hong, et al.. (2024). Enhancing bond strength prediction at UHPC-NC interface: A data-driven approach with augmentation and explainability. Construction and Building Materials. 451. 138757–138757. 12 indexed citations

Amiri, Mohammad Hussein, et al.. (2024). An innovative data-driven AI approach for detecting and isolating faults in gas turbines at power plants. Expert Systems with Applications. 263. 125497–125497. 12 indexed citations

Eid, Marwa M., Nima Khodadadi, Abdelhameed Ibrahim‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, et al.. (2024). Revolutionizing Oil Spill Detection: A Machine Learning Approach for Satellite Image Classification. 245–250. 1 indexed citations

Khodadadi, Nima, Marwa M. Eid, Abdelhameed Ibrahim‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, et al.. (2024). Pothole Detection in Asphalt Roads: A Comprehensive Approach for Enhanced Road Maintenance and Safety with AlexNet Model. 269–274. 2 indexed citations

Abualigah, Laith, Abiodun M. Ikotun, Raed Abu Zitar, et al.. (2024). Arithmetic optimization algorithm: a review and analysis. Elsevier eBooks. 73–87. 7 indexed citations

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Alharbi, Amal H., Doaa Sami Khafaga, El‐Sayed M. El‐kenawy, et al.. (2024). Forecasting of energy efficiency in buildings using multilayer perceptron regressor with waterwheel plant algorithm hyperparameter. Frontiers in Energy Research. 12. 5 indexed citations

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Towfek, S. K., et al.. (2024). AI in Higher Education: Insights from Student Surveys and Predictive Analytics using PSO-Guided WOA and Linear Regression. 1(1). 1–17. 17 indexed citations

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Zhao, Weiguo, et al.. (2023). Quadratic Interpolation Optimization (QIO): A new optimization algorithm based on generalized quadratic interpolation and its applications to real-world engineering problems. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 417. 116446–116446. 111 indexed citations breakdown →

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Alharbi, Amal H., S. K. Towfek, Abdelaziz A. Abdelhamid, et al.. (2023). Diagnosis of Monkeypox Disease Using Transfer Learning and Binary Advanced Dipper Throated Optimization Algorithm. Biomimetics. 8(3). 313–313. 26 indexed citations

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Tarek, Zahraa, Mahmoud Y. Shams, S. K. Towfek, et al.. (2023). An Optimized Model Based on Deep Learning and Gated Recurrent Unit for COVID-19 Death Prediction. Biomimetics. 8(7). 552–552. 13 indexed citations

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Khodadadi, Nima, Mohamed Saber, & Mostafa Abotaleb. (2023). A Data-Driven Approach for Obesity Classification using Machine Learning. 3(2). 8–17. 2 indexed citations

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Khodadadi, Nima, Ehsan Khodadadi, Qasem Al-Tashi, et al.. (2023). BAOA: Binary Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm With K-Nearest Neighbor Classifier for Feature Selection. IEEE Access. 11. 94094–94115. 44 indexed citations

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Elshewey, Ahmed M., Mahmoud Y. Shams, Amal H. Alharbi, et al.. (2023). Optimizing HCV Disease Prediction in Egypt: The hyOPTGB Framework. Diagnostics. 13(22). 3439–3439. 32 indexed citations

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Alhussan, Amel Ali, Abdelaziz A. Abdelhamid, S. K. Towfek, et al.. (2023). Classification of Breast Cancer Using Transfer Learning and Advanced Al-Biruni Earth Radius Optimization. Biomimetics. 8(3). 270–270. 23 indexed citations

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Abualigah, Laith, et al.. (2023). Synergistic Swarm Optimization Algorithm. Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences. 139(3). 2557–2604. 20 indexed citations

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Sharma, Sushmita, Nima Khodadadi, Apu Kumar Saha, Farhad Soleimanian Gharehchopogh, & Seyedali Mirjalili. (2022). Non-dominated Sorting Advanced Butterfly Optimization Algorithm for Multi-objective Problems. Journal of Bionic Engineering. 20(2). 819–843. 55 indexed citations

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