V.R. Mahdavi

1.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
27 papers, 1.2k citations indexed

About

V.R. Mahdavi is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Computational Theory and Mathematics and Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. According to data from OpenAlex, V.R. Mahdavi has authored 27 papers receiving a total of 1.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 16 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 10 papers in Computational Theory and Mathematics and 5 papers in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. Recurrent topics in V.R. Mahdavi's work include Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (10 papers), Topology Optimization in Engineering (10 papers) and Robotic Path Planning Algorithms (5 papers). V.R. Mahdavi is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (10 papers), Topology Optimization in Engineering (10 papers) and Robotic Path Planning Algorithms (5 papers). V.R. Mahdavi collaborates with scholars based in Iran, Austria and Germany. V.R. Mahdavi's co-authors include A. Kaveh, Bahman Eslami, Mohammad-Reza Mohammadi, Mehdi Ostadhassan, Bo Liu, Thomas Gentzis, Abdolhossein Hemmati‐Sarapardeh, Soheil Fathi and Hossein Saghafifar and has published in prestigious journals such as Applied Soft Computing, Computers & Structures and Applied Physics B.

In The Last Decade

V.R. Mahdavi

25 papers receiving 1.1k citations

Hit Papers

Colliding bodies optimization: A novel meta-heuristic method 2014 2026 2018 2022 2014 100 200 300 400 500
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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.

  1. Colliding bodies optimization: A novel meta-heuristic method
    2014 506 citations A. Kaveh, V.R. Mahdavi Computers & Structures profile →

Peers

V.R. Mahdavi
Majid Ilchi Ghazaan Iran
Taha Bakhshpoori Iran
Mohsen Rashki Iran
Yuansheng Cheng China
C.S. Krishnamoorthy India
Zan Yang China
Guanyu Hu China
Songqing Shan Canada
K. M. Ragsdell United States
Xiwen Cai China
Majid Ilchi Ghazaan Iran
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Co-authorship network of co-authors of V.R. Mahdavi

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2024). Multi-objective Colliding Bodies Optimization Algorithm for the Obnoxious p-median Problems. Periodica Polytechnica Civil Engineering. 68(3). 705–710.
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Mohammadi, Mohammad-Reza, Abdolhossein Hemmati‐Sarapardeh, V.R. Mahdavi, et al.. (2022). Modeling Interfacial Tension of N2/CO2 Mixture + n-Alkanes with Machine Learning Methods: Application to EOR in Conventional and Unconventional Reservoirs by Flue Gas Injection. Minerals. 12(2). 252–252. 17 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2018). Multi-objective colliding bodies optimization algorithm for design of trusses. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering. 6(1). 49–59. 50 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A., et al.. (2017). Optimal design of pitched roof frames with tapered members using ECBO algorithm. Smart Structures and Systems. 19(6). 643. 10 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A., et al.. (2016). Optimal Design of the Monopole Structures Using the CBO and ECBO Algorithms. Periodica Polytechnica Civil Engineering. 10 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2016). A new method for modification of ground motions using wavelet transform and enhanced colliding bodies optimization. Applied Soft Computing. 47. 357–369. 25 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2015). Two-dimensional colliding bodies algorithm for optimal design of truss structures. Advances in Engineering Software. 83. 70–79. 31 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2015). Colliding bodies optimization for size and topology optimization of truss structures. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS. 53(5). 847–865. 20 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2015). Colliding Bodies Optimization. 52 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2015). Optimal domain decomposition using Colliding Bodies Optimization and k-median method. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design. 98. 41–49. 5 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2014). COLLIDING BODIES OPTIMIZATION FOR DESIGN OF ARCH DAMS WITH FREQUENCY LIMITATIONS. Iran University of Science & Technology. 4(4). 473–490. 8 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2014). Colliding Bodies Optimization method for optimum design of truss structures with continuous variables. Advances in Engineering Software. 70. 1–12. 114 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2014). Colliding Bodies Optimization method for optimum discrete design of truss structures. Computers & Structures. 139. 43–53. 106 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2014). Colliding-Bodies Optimization for Truss Optimization with Multiple Frequency Constraints. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 29(5). 39 indexed citations
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Eslami, Bahman, et al.. (2013). Cytotoxic Properties of Some Medicinal Plant Extracts from Mazandaran, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 15(11). e8871–e8871. 42 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2013). Optimal design of structures with multiple natural frequency constraints using a hybridized BB-BC/Quasi-Newton algorithm. Periodica Polytechnica Civil Engineering. 57(1). 27–27. 29 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2013). Shape optimization of arch dams under earthquake loading using meta-heuristic algorithms. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. 17(7). 1690–1699. 12 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2012). GENERATION OF ENDURANCE TIME ACCELERATION FUNCTIONS USING THE WAVELET TRANSFORM. Iran University of Science & Technology. 2(2). 203–219. 11 indexed citations
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Mahdavi, V.R., et al.. (2012). A mathematical Model and Solving Method for Multi-Depot and Multi-level Vehicle Routing Problem with Fuzzy Time Windows. 4 indexed citations
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Kaveh, A. & V.R. Mahdavi. (2011). OPTIMAL DESIGN OF ARCH DAMS FOR FREQUENCY LIMITATIONS USING CHARGED SYSTEM SEARCH AND PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION. Iran University of Science & Technology. 1(4). 543–555. 11 indexed citations

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