Profile

• Power System 1 & 2
• Protection and Relay in power systems
• Electrical Circuits 1 & 2
• Electrical Machine 1 & 2
• Industrial Electronics
• Power Electronics 1 & 2
• Operation of advanced power systems
• Restructuring the Electric power supply systems
• electricity market
• Optimizing power supply systems
• Planning the power system

• Optimizing power supply systems

Book

1. T.‎ Niknam, Distribution network operation, 2014.

Journal Papers

1. T.‎ Niknam, H.R.‎ Massrur, Stochastic mid-term generation scheduling incorporated with wind power accepted for publication in International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 2014(ISI Index).
2. H.‎ Taherpoor, T.‎ Niknam and A.‎ Kavousi-Fard , A novel stochastic framework for energy management in renewable micro-grids considering uncertainty of measurement and forecasting, accepted for publication in Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems 2014(ISI Index).
3. R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, M.‎ R.‎ Narimani, B.‎ Bahmani-Firouzi and T.‎ Niknam, Modified shuffled frog leaping algorithm for multi-objective optimal power flow with FACTS devices accepted for publication in Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems 2014(ISI Index).‎
4. E.‎ Abiri, F.‎ Rashidi, T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Salehi, On-Line Parameter Identification of Power Plant Characteristics Based on PMU Recorded Data using Differential Evolution and Bat Inspired Algorithm accepted for publication in IET Science, Measurement and Technology, 2014(ISI Index).
5. T.‎ Niknam, M.H Khooban, A Robust and New Simple Control Strategy for a Class of Nonlinear Power Systems: Induction and Servo motors accepted for publication in Journal of Vibration and Control, 2014(ISI Index).
6. B.‎ Bahmani, S.‎ Saharinia, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee T.‎ Niknam, Scenario-Based Optimal Bidding Strategies of GENCOs in the Incomplete Information Electricity Market Using a New Improved Pray Predator Optimization Algorithm accepted for publication in IEEE Systems Journal, 2014(ISI Index).
7. E.‎ Abiri, F.‎ Rashidi, T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Salehi, arameter identification of power plant characteristics  based on PMU data using differential volution-based  improved shuffled frog leaping algorithm accepted for publication in International Journal of Bio-Inspired Computation, 2014(ISI Index).
8. A.‎ Kavousi-Fard, T.‎ Niknam, Multi-objective Probabilistic Reconfiguration Considering Uncertainty and Multi-Level Load Model accepted for publication in IET Science, Measurement and Technology, 2014(ISI Index).
9. E.‎ Abiri, F.‎ Rashidi, T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Salehi, Optimal PMU placement method for complete topological observability of power system under various contingencies accepted for publication in International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 2014 (ISI Index).
10. T.‎ Niknam, F.‎ Bavafa, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, A New Self-Adaptive Bat Inspired Algorithm for Unit Commitment Problem accepted for publication in IET Science, Measurement and Technology, 2014(ISI Index).
11. A.‎ Kavousi-Fard, T.‎ Niknam, Optimal Stochastic Capacitor Placement Problem from the Reliability and Cost Views using Firefly Algorithm, accepted for publication in IET Science, Measurement and Technology, 2014(ISI Index).
12. M.‎ Shasadeghi, M.‎ Khooban, T.‎ Niknam, A Robust and Simple Optimal Type II Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control for a Class of Nonlinear Chaotic Systems, accepted for publication in Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 2014(ISI Index).
13. M.‎ Zare, T.‎ Niknam, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, B.‎ Amiri, Multi-objective Probabilistic Reactive Power and Voltage Control with Wind Site Correlations Energy, accepted for publication in Energy, 2014 (ISI Index).
14. S.‎ Mohammadi, B.‎ Mozafari, S.‎ Solimani, T.‎ Niknam, Stochastic scenario-based model and investigating size of energy storages for PEM-fuel cell unit commitment of micro-grid considering profitable strategies accepted for publication in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 2014 (ISI Index).
15. A.‎ Kavousi-Fard, T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Khooban, An Intelligent Stochastic Framework to Solve the Reconfiguration Problem from Reliability view accepted for publication in IET Science, Measurement and Technology, 2014 (ISI Index).
16. A.‎ Kavousi-Fard, T.‎ Niknam, Optimal Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration for Reliability Worth Improvement Considering Uncertainty, accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery,  2014 (ISI Index).
17. A.‎ Kavousi-Fard, T.‎ Niknam, A Novel Multi-Objective Self-Adaptive Modified Θ-Firefly Algorithm for Optimal Operation Management of Stochastic DFR Strategy" accepted for publication in International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, 2014 (ISI Index).
18. R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Gharibzadeh, M.‎ Zare, Multi-objective Short-term Scheduling of Thermoelectric Power Systems Using A Novel Multi-objective θ-improved Cuckoo Optimisation Algorithm, accepted for publication in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 2014 (ISI Index).
19. R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, T.‎ Niknam, F.Bavafa,  Short-term scheduling of thermal power systems using hybrid gradient based modified teaching-learning optimizer with black hole algorithm, Approach accepted for publication in Electric Power Systems Research 2013(ISI Index).
20. E.‎ Abiri, F.‎ Rashidi, T.‎ Niknam, An optimal PMU placement method for power system observability under various contingencies" accepted for publication in International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, 2014 (ISI Index).
21. A.‎ Kavousi-Fard, T.‎ Niknam and M.‎ Golmaryami Short term load forecasting of distribution systems by a new hybrid modified FA-backpropagation method accepted for publication in Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems 2013 (ISI Index).
22. A.‎ Kavousi fard,  T.‎ Niknam, Multi-Objective Probabilistic Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration Considering Wind Power Plants, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Volume 55, Pages 680-691, February 2014 (ISI Index).
23. A.‎ Shabanpour-Haghighi, A.R.‎ Seifi, T.‎ Niknam, A Modified Teaching-Learning based Optimization for Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow Problem, accepted for publication in Energy Conversion and Management Volume 77, Pages 597-607, January 2014,  (ISI Index).
24. A.‎ Kavousi fard, T.‎ Niknam, Multi-Objective Stochastic Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration from the Reliability Point of View accepted for publication in Energy 2013(ISI Index).‎
25. T.‎ Niknam, M.H Khooban, A.‎ Kavousi fard,  An Optimal Type II Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control Design for a Class of Nonlinear Systems, accepted for publication in Nonlinear Dynamics 2013(ISI Index).
26. T.‎ Niknam, S.‎ Saharinia, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee A New Enhanced Bat-inspired Algorithm for Finding Linear Supply Function Equilibrium of GENCOs in the Competitive Electricity Market, Energy Conversion and Management Volume 76, Pages 1015-1028, December 2013 (ISI Index).
27. T.‎ Niknam, M.H Khooban, Fuzzy sliding mode control scheme for a class of non-linear uncertain chaotic systems, accepted for publication in IET Science, Measurement and Technology, 7 (5)‎, PP.‎249-255, 2013(ISI Index).
28. T.‎ Niknam, M.H Khooban, R.‎ Khorshidi, A Particle Swarm Optimization Approach for Optimal Design of Type-۲ Fuzzy Controller for HVAC Systems, accepted for publication in Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, 2013(ISI Index).
29. R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Gharibzadeh,Faranak Golestaneh Robust, fast and optimal solution of practical economic dispatch by a new enhanced gradient-based simplified swarm optimisation algorithm, IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Volume: 7 , Issue: 6, Page‪(s)‬: 620 – 635,  2013(ISI Index).
30. T.‎ Niknam, F.‎ Bavafa, M.‎ Jabbari, A Novel Self-Adaptive Learning Charged System Search Algorithm for Unit Commitment Problem, accepted for publication in Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems2013(ISI Index).
31. A.‎ Kavousi fard, T.‎ Niknam, Considering Uncertainty in the Multi-objective Stochastic
    Capacitor Allocation Problem using a Novel Self Adaptive Modification
    Approach Electric Power Systems Research, Volume 103, Pages 16-27 , October 2013 (ISI Index).
32. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Bornapour, A.‎ Ostadi, A.‎ Gheisari, Optimal planning of molten carbonate fuel cell power plants at distribution networks considering combined heat, power and hydrogen production, Journal of Power Sources Volume 239, 1, Pages 513-526, October 2013 (ISI Index).
33. M.‎ Zare, T.‎ Niknam, A New Multi-Objective for Environmental and Economic Management of Volt/Var Control considering Renewable Energy Resources Energy, , Energy Volume 55, 15, Pages 236-252, June 2013 (ISI Index).
34. S.‎ Mohammadi, B.‎ Mozafari, S.‎ Solimani, T.‎ Niknam An Adaptive Modified Firefly Optimisation Algorithm Based on Hong's Point Estimate Method to Optimal Operation Management in a Microgrid with Consideration of Uncertainties , Energy Volume 51, 1, Pages 339-348, March 2013 (ISI Index).
35. M.‎ Motevasel, A.R.‎ Seifi, T.‎ Niknam Multi-objective energy management of CHP-based micro-grid, Energy Volume 51, 1 Pages 123-136, March 2013,  (ISI Index).
36. T.‎ Niknam, F.‎ Golestaneh, A.R.‎ Malekpour, Probabilistic model of Polymer Exchange Fuel Cell Power Plants for Hydrogen, Thermal and Electrical Energy Management, Journal of Power Sources, Volume 229, 1 May 2013, Pages 285-298, May 2013 (ISI Index).
37. T.‎ Niknam, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, M.‎ Zare, B.‎ Bahmanifirouzi, Reserve Constrained Dynamic Environmental/Economic Dispatch: A New Multi-objective Self-Adaptive Learning Bat Algorithm accepted for publication in IEEE system journal, Volume: 7 , Issue: 4, Page‪(s)‬: 763 – 776,   2013(ISI Index).
38. T.‎ Niknam, H.R.‎ Masrour, B.‎ Bahmanifirouzi,” Stochastic Generation scheduling Considering Wind Power Generators, accepted for publication in journal of renewable and sustainable energy, 2012(ISI Index).
39. J.‎ Aghaei, T.‎ Niknam, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, J.M.‎ Arroyo Sanchez, Scenario-Based Dynamic Economic Emission Dispatch Considering Load and Wind Power Uncertainties International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Volume 47, Pages 351-367 May 2013,  (ISI Index).
40. T.‎ Niknam, M.R.‎ Narimani, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, B.‎ Bahmanifirouzi, Multi-objective Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch and Voltage Control: A New Opposition-based Self-Adaptive Modified Gravitational Search Algorithm IEEE system journal, Volume: 7 , Issue: 4, Page‪(s)‬: 742 – 753,  2013(ISI Index).
41. T.‎ Niknam, F.‎ Golestaneh, Enhanced Bee Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Dynamic Economic Dispatch, accepted for publication in IEEE systems journal, Volume: 7 , Issue: 4, Page‪(s)‬: 754 – 762, 2013(ISI Index)
42. A.R.‎ Malekpour, T.‎ Niknam, A.‎ Pahwa A.‎ Kavousifard Multi-objective Stochastic Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration in Systems with Wind Power Generators and Fuel Cells Using Point Estimate Method, accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Volume: 28 , Issue: 2, Page‪(s)‬: 1483 – 1492, 2013(ISI Index).
43. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Bornapour, A.‎ Gheisari, B.‎ Bahmanifirouzi, Impact of heat, power and hydrogen generation on optimal placement and operation of fuel cell power plants, accepted for publication in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 38, Issue 2, 24 Pages 1111-1127 January 2013, (ISI Index).
44. T.‎ Niknam, F.‎ Golestaneh, Mehdi Shafiei, Probabilistic Energy Management of a Microgrid with Hydrogen Storage using Self-Adaptive Charge Search Algorithm, Energy, Volume 49, 1 Pages 252-267 January 2013,  (ISI Index).
45. T.‎ Niknam, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, J.‎ Aghaei, A New Modified Teaching-Learning Algorithm for Reserve Constrained Dynamic Economic Dispatch, accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Volume: 28 , Issue: 2 Page‪(s)‬: 749 - 763,  2013(ISI Index).
46. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, B.‎ Bahmani Firouzi, A New Optimization Algorithm for Multi-objective Economic/Emission Dispatch, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Volume 46, Pages 283-293 March 2013, (ISI Index).
47. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Bornapour, A.‎ Gheisari, Combined Heat, Power and Hydrogen Production Optimal Planning of Fuel Cell Power Plants in Distribution Networks" Energy Conversion and Management Volume 66, Pages 11-25 February 2013, (ISI Index)
48. T.‎ Niknam, M.R.‎ Narimani, M.‎ Jabbari, Dynamic optimal power flow using hybrid particle swarm optimization and simulated annealing,  International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems (John Wiley‏), Volume 23, Issue 7, Pages: 975–1001, October 2013, (ISI Index)
49.  S.‎ Tabatabie, T.Niknam, Impact of Wind Generators on Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration  accepted for publication in journal of renewable and sustainable energy, 2012(ISI Index).
50. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Zare, Probabilistic Hydrogen, Thermal and Electrical Management of PEM-Fuel Cell Power Plants in distribution networks, accepted for publication in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 37, Issue 23, Pages 18243-18260 , December 2012 (ISI Index)
51. T.‎ Niknam, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, M.R.‎ Narimani, Reserve constrained dynamic optimal power flow subject to valve-point effects, prohibited zones and multi-fuel constraints, Energy journal, Volume 47, Issue 1, Pages 451-464, November 2012 (ISI Index)
52. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Zare, J.‎ Aghaei, Scenario-Based Multiobjective Volt/VAr Control in Distribution Networks Including Renewable Energy Sources, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Volume: 27 , Issue: 4, Page‪(s)‬: 2004 – 2019,  2012(ISI Index).
53. M.‎ Nafar, G.‎ Gharehpetian T.‎ Niknam, Comparison of Parameter Estimation Methods of Surge Arresters Using Modified Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm, European Transactions on Electrical Power(John Wiley‏), Volume 22, Issue 8, Pages: 1146–1160, November 2012 (ISI Index).
54. T.‎ Niknam, F.‎ Golestaneh, Probabilistic Multiobjective Operation Management of MicroGrids with Hydrogen Storage and Polymer Exchange of Fuel Cell Power Plants, , accepted for publication in Fuel Cells, Vol.‎12, No.‎5, pp.‎809-628, 2012(ISI Index)
55. T.‎ Niknam, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, M.R.‎ Narimani, A new multi objective optimization approach based on TLBO for location of automatic voltage regulators in distribution systems, accepted for publication in Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence Volume 25, Issue 8, Pages 1577-1588 December 2012, (ISI Index)
56. T.‎ Niknam, , R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, R.‎ Sedaghati, A.‎ Kavousi fard, An Enhanced hybrid particle swarm optimization and simulated annealing for practical economic dispatch, Energy Education Science and Technology Part A journal, Volume: 30 , Issue: 1, Page‪(s)‬: 553-564, 2012(ISI Index)
57. T.‎ Niknam, A.‎ Kavousi fard, J.‎ Aghaei, 'Scenario-Based Multiobjective Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration considering Wind Power Using Adaptive Modified PSO, IET Renewable Power Generation, Volume: 6 , Issue: 4, Page‪(s)‬: 236 – 247, 2012(ISI Index).
58. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Zare, J.‎ Aghaei, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, Interactive Multiobjective Daily Volt/VAr Control of Distribution Networks considering Wind Power and Fuel-Cell Power Plants, journal of renewable and sustainable energy, Volume 4.‎ Pages: 033120-26, 2012(ISI Index)
59. T.‎ Niknam, M.R.‎ Narimani, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, A Multi-objective Fuzzy Adaptive PSO algorithm for location of automatic voltage regulators in radial distribution networks, International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, Volume 10, Issue 4, pp 772-777, 2012 (ISI Index)
60. T.‎ Niknam, A.‎ Kavousi fard, Impact of Thermal Recovery and Hydrogen Production of Fuel Cell Power Plants on Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration, IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Volume: 6 , Issue: 9,  Page‪(s)‬: 831 – 843, 2012(ISI Index)
61. J.‎ Aghaei, M.‎ Akbari, A.R.‎ Rossta,  M.‎ Gitizadeh, T.‎ Niknam, 'Integrated Renewable-Conventional Generation Expansion Planning Using Multiobjective Framework, IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Volume: 6 , Issue: 8, Page‪(s)‬: 773 – 784,  2012(ISI Index)
62. T.‎ Niknam, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, M.R.‎ Narimani, An efficient scenario-based stochastic programming framework for multi-objective optimal micro-grid operation, Applied Energy, Volume 99, Pages 455-470, November 2012 (ISI Index)
63. T.‎ Niknam, F.‎ Golestaneh,A.R.‎ Malekpour, Probabilistic Energy and Operation Management of a Microgrid Containing Wind/Photovoltaic/Fuel cell Generation and Energy Storage Devices Based on Point Estimate Method and Self-Adaptive Gravitational Search Algorithm Energy, Volume 43, Issue 1, Pages 427-437, July 2012 (ISI Index)
64. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, Impact of Fuel Cell Power Plants on Multi-objective Optimal Operation Management of distribution network, Fuel Cells, Volume 12, Issue 3, Pages: 487–505,2012(ISI Index)
65. T.‎ Niknam, M.R.‎ Narimani, J.‎ Aghaei, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, Improved Particle Swarm Optimization for Multiobjective Optimal Power Flow considering Cost, Loss, Emission, and Voltage Stability Index, IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Volume: 6 , Issue: 6, Page‪(s)‬: 515 - 527 2012(ISI Index)
66. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, Multi-objective Economic/Emission Dispatch by Multiobjective Teta-Particle Swarm Optimization IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Volume: 6 , Issue: 5,  Page‪(s)‬: 363 – 377,  2012(ISI Index)
67. T.‎ Niknam, M.R.‎ Narimani, A New Evolutionary Optimization Algorithm for Optimal Power Flow in a Power System Involving Unified Power Flow Controller, Energy Education Science and Technology Part A journal, Volume: 29 , Issue: 2, Pages 901-912, 2012(ISI Index)
68. B.‎ Bahmanifirouzi, E.‎ Farjah, T.‎ Niknam and E.‎ Azad Farsani, A new hybrid HBMO-SFLA algorithm for multi-objective Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration problem considering distributed generator units, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology,Vol36, No.E1, pp.‎51-66, 2012(ISI Index)
69. T.‎ Niknam, R.‎ Azizipanah-Abarghooee, A.‎ Roosta, Reserve Constrained Dynamic Economic Dispatch: A New Fast Self Adaptive Modified Firefly Algorithm, accepted for publication in IEEE systems journal, Volume: 6 , Issue: 4, Page‪(s)‬: 635 – 646,  2012(ISI Index)
70. E.‎ Farjah, T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Bornapour, B.‎ Bahmani-Firouzi, Placement of Combined Heat, Power and Hydrogen production Fuel Cell Power Plants at Distribution Networks, accepted for publication in Energies journal, Volume 5, Issue 3, Pages 790-814; 2012(ISI Index)
71. M.‎ Nayeripour, H.‎ Tabar, T.‎ Niknam, Power Management, Dynamic Modeling and Control of Wind/FC/Battery-bank Based Hybrid Power Generation System for Stand Alone Application, European Transactions on Electrical  Power(John Wiley‏), Volume 22, Issue 3, Pages: 271–293, April 2012 (ISI Index).
72. T.Niknam, R.‎ Azizipanah, A.R Rousta, B.‎ Amiri, A new Multi-objective reserve constrained combined heat and power dynamic economic emission dispatch, Energy, Volume 42, Issue 1, Pages 530-545, June 2012 (ISI Index)
73. B.‎ Bahmani-Firouzi, E.‎ Farjah, T.‎ Niknam, Multi-objective Stochastic Dynamic Economic Emission Dispatch Enhancement by FAMTPSO, journal of renewable and sustainable energy ,Vol.‎4, pp: ۰23105, 2012(ISI Index)
74. T.‎ Niknam, A.‎ Kavousi fard, Multi-objective Stochastic Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration Problem considering Hydrogen and Thermal Energy Production by PEM Fuel Cell Power Plant, Energy, Volume ۴۲, Issue ۱, Pages ۵۶۳-۵۷۳, June ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index)
75. T.‎ Niknam, M.R.‎ Narimani, R.‎ Azizipanah, A new hybrid algorithm for optimal power flow considering prohibited zones and valve point effect,  Energy Conversion and Management, Volume ۵۸, Issue ۱, Pages ۱۹۷-۲۰۶ June ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index)
76. T.Niknam,  F.‎ Golestaneh, M.‎ Sha Sadeghi, -Multiobjective Teaching–Learning-Based Optimization for Dynamic Economic Emission Dispatch, IEEE systems journal, Volume: ۶ , Issue: ۲,  Page‪(s)‬: ۳۴۱ – ۳۵۲,  ۲۰۱۲(ISI Index)
77. T.Niknam,  F.‎ Golestaneh, Enhanced Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Dynamic Non-convex Economic Dispatch IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Volume: ۶ , Issue: ۵,  Page‪(s)‬: ۴۲۴ – ۴۳۵, ۲۰۱۲(ISI Index)
78. R.‎ Azizipanah, T.Niknam, A.R Rousta, A.R Malekpour, M.‎ Zare, Probabilistic multiobjective wind-thermal economic emission dispatch based on point estimated method Energy, Volume ۳۷, Issue ۱, Pages ۳۲۲-۳۳۵, January ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index)
79. A.‎ Anvari Moghaddam, A.R.‎ Seifi, T.‎ Niknam, Multi-Operation Management of a Typical Micro Grids Using Particle Swarm Optimization: A Comparative Study, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume ۱۶, Issue ۲, Pages ۱۲۶۸-۱۲۸۱, February ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index).
80. T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Azad farsani and M.‎ Jabbari, A New hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm Based on new fuzzy adaptive PSO and NM algorithms for Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration, Energy Conversion and Management, Volume ۵۴, Issue ۱, Pages ۷-۱۶, February ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index).
81. T.‎ Niknam, M.R.‎ Narimani, M.‎ Jabbari, A.‎ R.‎ Malekpour,  A modified shuffle frog leaping algorithm for multi-objective optimal power flow, Energy, Volume ۳۶, Issue ۱۱, Pages ۶۴۲۰-۶۴۳۲, November ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index)
82. A.‎ R.‎ Malekpour, S.‎ Tabatabaei and T.‎ Niknam, Probabilistic Approach to Multi-Objective Volt/Var Control of Distribution System Considering Hybrid Fuel cell and Wind Energy Sources Using Improved Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm Renewable Energy, Volume ۳۹, Issue ۱, Pages ۲۲۸-۲۴۰, March ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index).
83. T.‎ Niknam, A.Kavousifard, A.R.‎ Seifi, Distribution feeder reconfiguration considering fuel cell/wind/photovoltaic power plants, Renewable Energy, Volume ۳۷, Issue ۱, Pages ۲۱۳-۲۲۵, January ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index).
84. T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Azad Farsani, M.‎ Nayeripour, B.‎ Bahmani firouzi, A New Tribe Modified Shuffled Frog Leaping algorithm for Multi-objective Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration Considering Distributed Generator Units, European Transactions on Electrical  Power(John Wiley‏), Volume ۲۲, Issue ۳, Pages: ۳۰۸–۳۳۳,  April ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index).
85. M.‎ Nafar, G.‎ Gharehpetian T.‎ Niknam, Using Modified Fuzzy Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Parameter Estimation of Surge Arresters Models, International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, Volume ۸, Number ۱(B), January ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index).
86. M.‎ Esmi Jahromi, M.‎ Ehsan, A.‎ Fattahi Meyabadi and T.‎ Niknam, An Interactive Fuzzy Multi Objective Approach for Short Term DG Planning, International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, Volume ۸, Number ۶, pp.‎ ۴۱۵۷-۴۱۷۵, June ۲۰۱۲ (ISI Index)
87. T.‎ Niknam and M.‎ Sha Sadeghi, An efficient evolutionary optimization algorithm for multiobjective distribution feeder reconfiguration, International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems Volume ۹, Number ۱, ۱۱۲-۱۱۷,۲۰۱۲(ISI Index).
88. M.‎ Nayeripour, M.R Narimani, T.‎ Niknam and S.‎ Jam, Design of sliding mode controller for UPFC to improve power oscillation damping, Applied Soft Computing, Volume ۱۱, Issue ۸, Pages ۴۷۶۶-۴۷۷۲ , December ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index)
89. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Zare, J.‎ Aghaei and E.‎ Azad farsani, A New Hybrid Evolutionary Optimization Algorithm for Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration, Applied Artificial Intelligence journal, Volume ۲۵, Issue۱۰, ۹۵۱-۹۷۱, ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index)
90. A.‎ Anvari Moghaddam, A.R.‎ Seifi, T.‎ Niknam, Multi-objective Operation Management of a Renewable Micro Grid with Back-up Micro Turbine/Fuel Cell/Battery Hybrid Power Source, Energy, Volume ۳۶, Issue ۱۱, Pages ۶۴۹۰-۶۵۰۷, November ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index)
91. T.‎ Niknam, M.R.‎ Narimani, J.‎ Aghaei, S.‎ Tabatabaei and M.‎ Nayeripour, Modified Honey Bee Mating Optimization to solve Dynamic optimal power flow with considering generator constraints, IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Volume: ۵ , Issue: ۱۰, Page‪(s)‬: ۹۸۹ – ۱۰۰۲, ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index)
92. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad and J.‎ Aghaei, Multi-objective Daily Operation Management of Distribution Network considering Fuel Cell Power Plants, IET Renewable Power Generation, Volume: ۵ , Issue: ۵, Page‪(s)‬: ۳۵۶ – ۳۶۷, ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index).
93. T.‎ Niknam, A.Kavousifard, S.‎ Tabatabaei, and J.‎ Aghaei^, Optimal operation management of fuel cell/wind/photovoltaic power sources connected to distribution networks, Journal of Power Sources, Volume ۱۹۶, Issue ۲۰, Pages ۸۸۸۱-۸۸۹۶, ۱۵ October ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
94. T.‎ Niknam, S.‎ I.‎ Taheri, J.‎ Aghaei, S.‎ Tabatabaeiand M.‎ Nayeripour, A modified honey bee mating optimization algorithm for multiobjective placement of renewable energy resources, Applied Energy, Volume ۸۸, Issue ۱۲, Pages ۴۸۱۷-۴۸۳۰, December ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
95. M.‎ Nafar, G.‎ Gharehpetian T.‎ Niknam, Improvement of Estimation of Surge Arrester Parameters by Using Modified Particle Swarm Optimization, Energy, Volume ۳۶, Issue ۸, August ۲۰۱۱, Pages ۴۸۴۸-۴۸۵۴ (ISI Index).
96. M.‎ Nafar, G.‎ Gharehpetian T.‎ Niknam, A Novel Parameter Estimation Method for Metal Oxide Surge Arrester Models  Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Science, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).‎
97. T.‎ Niknam, B.‎ Bahmani Firouzi, and H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad , A New Evolutionary Algorithm for Non-linear Economic Dispatch, Expert Systems with Applications, Volume ۳۸, Issue ۱۰, Pages ۱۳۳۰۱-۱۳۳۰۹, ۱۵ September ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
98. B.‎ Bahmani Firouzi, H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, T.‎ Niknam and H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, A novel Multi-objective Chaotic Crazy PSO algorithm for Optimal Operation Management of distribution network with regard to Fuel Cell Power Plants, International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index).
99. A.‎ R.‎ Malekpour, T.‎ Niknam,, A probabilistic multi-objective Daily Volt/Var Control at distribution networks including renewable energy sources, Energy journal, Volume ۳۶, Issue ۵, Pages ۳۴۷۷-۳۴۸۸, ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index).
100. M.‎ Nayeripour, H.‎ Tabar, T.‎ Niknam, Frequency Deviation Control by Coordination Control of FC and Double-layer Capacitor in an Autonomous Hybrid Renewable Energy Power Generation System, renewable energy journal, Volume ۳۶, Issue ۶, Pages ۱۷۴۱-۱۷۴۶, , ۲۰۱۱, (ISI Index).
101. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad,  H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, B.‎ Bahmani firouzi, A New Honey Bee Mating Optimization Algorithm for Non-smooth Economic Dispatch, Energy journal, Volume ۳۶, Issue ۲, Pages ۸۹۶-۹۰۸ ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index).
102. T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Taherian Fard;‎ Sh.‎ Ehrampoosh;‎ A.R.‎ Rousta, A new hybrid algorithm based on imperialist competitive algorithm and k-means for cluster analysis, Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Science, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).‎
103. M.‎ Nayeripour, H.‎ Tabar, T.‎ Niknam, a new method for dynamic performance improvement of a hybrid power system by coordination of converter's controller, Journal of Power Sources, Volume ۱۹۶, Issue ۸,  Pages ۴۰۳۳-۴۰۴۳, ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index).
104. M.‎ Nafar, T.‎ Niknam, A.‎ Gheisari, Using correlation Coefficients for Locating Partial Discharge in Power Transformer, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Volume ۳۳, Issue ۳, Pages ۴۹۳-۴۹۹, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
105. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, A Practical Multi-objective PSO algorithm for Optimal Operation Management of distribution network with regard to Fuel Cell Power Plants, renewable energy journal, Volume ۳۶, Issue ۵, , Pages ۱۵۲۹-۱۵۴۴, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
106. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad,  H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, Non-smooth Economic Dispatch Computation by Fuzzy and Self Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization, Applied Soft Computing journal, Volume ۱۱, Issue ۲, Pages ۲۸۰۵-۲۸۱۷, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
107.  T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, An efficient algorithm for Multiobjective Optimal Operation Management of distribution network considering Fuel Cell Power Plants, Energy journal, Volume ۳۶, Issue ۱, Pages ۱۱۹-۱۳۲, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
108. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad,  H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, A Novel Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization for Economic Dispatch with Valve-point Loading Effects, Energy Conversion and Management, Volume ۵۲, Issue ۴, Pages ۱۸۰۰-۱۸۰۹, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
109. M.‎ Nafar, G.‎ Gharehpetian T.‎ Niknam, A New algorithm for Parameter Estimation of Metal Oxide Surge Arrester, Electric Power Components and Systems journal, Volume ۳۹, Issue ۷, Pages ۶۹۶–۷۱۲, ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index).
110. T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Taherian Fard;‎ N.‎ Pourjafarian;‎ A.R.‎ Rousta, An Efficient hybrid algorithm based on Modified Imperialist Competitive Algorithm and k-means for Data Clustering, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Volume ۲۴, Issue ۲, Pages ۳۰۶-۳۱۷, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
111. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, , A novel Multi-objective Fuzzy Adaptive Chaotic PSO algorithm for Optimal Operation Management of distribution network with regard to Fuel Cell Power Plants, European Transactions on Electrical  Power(John Wiley‏), Volume ۲۱, Issue ۷, Pages: ۱۹۵۴–۱۹۸۳, October ۲۰۱۱,  (ISI Index).
112. T.‎ Niknam, A New HBMO Algorithm for Multiobjective Daily Volt/Var Control in Distribution Systems Considering Distributed Generators, Applied Energy journal, Volume ۸۸, Issue ۳, Pages ۷۷۸-۷۸۸, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index)
113. T.‎ Niknam, An Efficient Multi-objective HBMO algorithm for Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration, Expert Systems With Applications, Volume ۳۸, Issue ۳, Pages ۲۸۷۸-۲۸۸۷, ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index)
114. T.‎ Niknam, D.‎ Amiri, H.‎ Khorsand, A new model for FC power plants to study their effect on distribution networks, Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences, Vol.‎ ۱۲۶, Issue.‎ ۴, Pages ۱۵۰-۱۵۷ ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index)
115.  T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Azad Farsani, M.‎ Nayeripour, Hybrid Fuzzy Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization and Differential Evolution Algorithm for Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration, Electric Power Components and Systems journal, Volume ۳۹, Number ۲ , Pages pp.‎ ۱۵۸-۱۷۵, ۲۰۱۱(ISI Index)
116. T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Azad Farsani, M.‎ Nayeripour, An efficient multi-objective modified shuffled frog leaping algorithm for distribution feeder reconfiguration problem, European Transactions on Electrical  Power(John Wiley‏), Volume ۲۱, Issue ۱, Pages: ۷۲۱–۷۳۹, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
117. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand , A new particle swarm optimization for non-convex economic dispatch, European Transactions on Electrical  Power(John Wiley‏), Volume ۲۱, Issue ۱, ۲۰۱۱ (ISI Index).
118. M.‎ Nayeripour, E.‎ Azad Farsani and T.‎ Niknam, Investigation and Congestion Management to Solve the Over-Load Problem of Shiraz Substation in FREC, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index).
119. M.‎ Nayeripour, N.‎ Rezaee, A.‎ Roosta and T.‎ Niknam,  Role of GIS in Distribution Power Systems, World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol.‎ ۸ No.‎ ۵,pp.‎۶۱۴-۶۲۱, ۲۰۱۰,
120. M.‎ Nayeripour, E.‎ Azad Farsani, H.‎ Khorsand, A.R Rousta, and T.‎ Niknam, A New Approach Based on Fuzzy Controller for Volt/Var Control in Distribution System, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, vol.‎۲۰, No.‎۴, ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index).
121. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, M.‎ Nayeripour, A New Hybrid Fuzzy Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization for Non-convex Economic Dispatch, International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, Vol.‎۶, No.‎۱۲, ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index).
122. T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Azad Farsani, A hybrid Self-Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization and Modified Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm for Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration, International Scientific Journal Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Volume ۲۳, Issue ۸, Pages ۱۳۴۰-۱۳۴۹ ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index).
123. M.‎ Mohammadi, G.‎ Gharehpetian, T.‎ Niknam,  On-line Small Signal Stability Assessment of Power Systems Using Ball Vector Machines, Electric Power Components and Systems journal, Vol.‎ ۳۸, No.‎ ۱۳, pp.‎۱۴۲۷-۱۴۴۵, ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index).
124. T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Azad Farsani, A hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration, Science in China Series E-Technological Sciences, Vol.‎۵۳ No.‎۴: ۹۵۰–۹۵۹, April ۲۰۱۰ (ISI Index).‎
125. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, M.‎ Nayeripour, A new fuzzy adaptive particle swarm optimization for non-smooth economic dispatch, Energy journal (Elsevier), Vol.‎ ۳۵, Issue ۴, Pages ۱۷۶۴-۱۷۷۸, April ۲۰۱۰, (ISI Index).‎
126. T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, M.‎ Nayeripour, A Practical Algorithm for Optimal Operation Management of Distribution Network Including Fuel Cell Power Plants, renewable energy journal (Elsevier), Vol.‎ ۳۵, Issue ۸, Pages ۱۶۹۶-۱۷۱۴, August ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index).‎
127. T.‎ Niknam, B.‎ Bahman Firouzi, A.‎ Ostadi, A New Fuzzy Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization for Daily Volt/Var Control in Distribution Networks Considering Distributed Generators, Applied Energy journal (Elsevier), Vol.‎ ۸۷, Issue ۶, Pages ۱۹۱۹-۱۹۲۸, June ۲۰۱۰, (ISI Index).
128. T.‎ Niknam, R.‎ Khorshidi, B.‎ Bahman Firouzi, A Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration, Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Science, Vol.‎ ۳۵, Part ۲, pp.‎ ۱۳۹–۱۶۲, April ۲۰۱۰ (ISI Index).‎
129. T.‎ Niknam, I.‎ Taheri, M.‎ Mohammadi, The Improvement and Revision of PEM Fuel Cell Dynamic Model, Electric Power Components and Systems journal, Volume ۳۸, Issue ۱۲,  Pages ۱۳۵۳ – ۱۳۶۹, ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index).
130. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Nayeripour, A.‎ Yazdian, M.‎ Mohammadian, Design a Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) using bilinear sliding mode control method, accepted for publication in Iranian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, ۲۰۱۰.
131. B.‎ Bahmani Firouzi, M Sadeghi and T.‎ Niknam, A New Hybrid Algorithm Based on PSO, SA, and K-means for Cluster Analysis, International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, Vol.‎۶, No.‎۴, ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index).
132. S.‎ Rahimi, T.‎ Niknam, F.‎ Fallahi A New Approach Based on Benders Decomposition for Unit Commitment Problem, World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol.‎۶, No.‎۱۲, ۲۰۰۹(ISI Index).
133. T.‎ Niknam, B.‎ Amiri ‪"An Efficient Hybrid Approach Based on PSO, ACO and k-means for Cluster Analysis"‬, Applied Soft Computing (Elsevier‏) Vol.‎ ۱۰, Issue ۱, Pages ۱۸۳-۱۹۷, January ۲۰۱۰, (ISI Index).
134. T.‎ Niknam, "A New Fuzzy Adaptive Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Non-Linear, Non-Smooth and Non-Convex Economic Dispatch Problem" Applied Energy journal (Elsevier‏) Vol.‎ ۸۷, Issue ۱, Pages ۳۲۷-۳۳۹, January ۲۰۱۰, (ISI Index).
135. T.‎ Niknam, " An Efficient Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm based on PSO and HBMO algorithms for MultiObjective Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration", Energy Conversion and Management (Elsevier) journal, Vol.‎ ۵۰, No.‎ ۸, pp.‎ ۲۰۷۴-۲۰۸۲,۲۰۰۹ (ISI Index).
136. T.‎ Niknam, B.‎ Bahmani Firouzi  ‪"A Practical Algorithm for Distribution State Estimation Including Renewable Energy Sources"‬ renewable energy journal (Elsevier‏) Vol.‎ ۳۴, No.‎ ۱۱, pp.‎۲۳۰۹-۲۳۱۶, ۲۰۰۹ (ISI Index).
137. T.‎ Niknam, "A New Hybrid Algorithm for Multiobjective Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration" International Journal of Cybernetics and Systems (Taylor and Francis‏), Vol.‎۴۰, No.‎۶, pp.‎ ۵۰۸–۵۲۷, ۲۰۰۹,(ISI Index).
138. T.‎ Niknam, "An Efficient Hybrid Evolutionary Based on PSO and ACO Algorithms for Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration", European Transactions on Electrical  Power(John Wiley‏),Volume ۲۰, Issue۵, Pages۵۷۵-۵۹۰, ۲۰۱۰(ISI Index).
139. T.‎ Niknam, Amin Khodaei, F.‎ Fallahi, ‪"A New Decomposition Approach for the Thermal Unit Commitment Problem"‬, Applied energy journal (Elsevier‏), Vol.‎۸۶, No.‎۹, pp.‎۱۶۶۷–۱۶۷۴ ۲۰۰۹(ISI Index).
140. T.‎ Niknam "An Efficient Optimization Algorithm Based on ACO for Daily Volt/Var Control in Distribution Networks Considering DER" Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, Vol.‎ ۲۰, No.‎۳, pp.‎ ۱۱۹-۱۳۲ , ۲۰۰۹(ISI Index).
141. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Nayeripour, J.‎ Olamaei, A.‎ Arefi, ‪"An Efficient Hybrid Evolutionary Optimization Algorithm for Daily Volt/Var Control at Distribution System Including DGs"‬, International Review of Electrical Engineering ‪(I.R.E.E.‎)‬, Vol۳, No.‎۳, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index).
142. B.‎ Bahmani Firouzi, E.‎ Jamshidpour, T.‎ Niknam, " A New Method for Estimation of Large Synchronous Generator Parameters by Genetic Algorithm", World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol.‎۴, No.‎۳, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index)
143. T.‎ Niknam, B.‎ Amiri, J.‎ Olamaei, A.‎ Arefi, ‪"An Efficient Hybrid Evolutionary Optimization Algorithm Based on PSO and SA for Clustering"‬, Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A, Vol ۱۰, No.‎۴, ۲۰۰۹(ISI Index).
144. T.‎ Niknam, "A New Approach Based on Ant Colony Optimization for Daily Volt/Var Control in Distribution Networks Considering Distributed Generators" Energy Conversion and Management (Elsevier) journal, Vol.‎۴۹, No.‎۱۲, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index).
145. T.‎ Niknam, J.‎ Olamaie, B.‎ Amiri, ‪"A hybrid evolutionary algorithm based on ACO and SA for cluster analysis"‬, Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol.‎۸, No.‎۱۵, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index).
146. T.‎ Niknam, S.‎ Rahimi, F.‎ Fallahi, ‪"Using Benders decomposition for solving MINLP unit commitment problem"‬, International Review of Modeling and Simulations (IREMOS), Vol.‎۱, No.‎۱, ۲۰۰۸
147. T.‎ Niknam, J.‎ Olamaie, Reza Khorshidi, ‪" A Hybrid Algorithm Based on HBMO and Fuzzy Set for Multiobjective Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration"‬ World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol.‎۴, No.‎۲, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index)
148. T.‎ Niknam, B.‎ Bahmani Firouzi and M.‎ Nayeripour, ‪"An Efficient Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for Cluster Analysis"‬,  World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol.‎۴, No.‎۲, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index)
149. M.‎ Nayeripour and T.‎ Niknam, "Nonlinear Sliding Mode Control Design for Shunt Active Power Filter with the Minimization of Load Current", World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol.‎۴, No.‎۱, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index).
150.  M.‎ Nayeripour and T.‎ Niknam, "Design of UPFC Controller Using Modified Bilinear Equation for Improving Transient Stability" American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol.‎۵, No.‎۱۲, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index).
151. T.Niknam, "Application of Honey Bee Mating Optimization on Distribution State Estimation Including Distributed Generators", Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A, Vol.‎ ۹, No.‎۱۲, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index).
152. J.‎ Olamaei, T.‎ Niknam, G.‎ Gharehpetian, ‪"Application of particle swarm optimization for distribution feeder reconfiguration considering distributed generators"‬ Applied Mathematics Computation(Elsevier) journal, Vol.‎۲۰۱, No.‎۱-۲, ۲۰۰۸(ISI Index).
153. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “A new approach for distribution state estimation based on ant colony algorithm with regard to Distributed Generation” Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, Vol.‎ ۱۶, No.‎ ۲, June ۲۰۰۵(ISI Index).‎
154. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar, AR Shirani and A.‎ Ostadi “A new approach based on ant-genetic algorithm for Volt/Var control in distribution network with considering distributed generation” Iranian Journal of Science & Technology, Transaction B, Engineering, Vol.‎ ۲۹, No.‎ B۴, ۲۰۰۵(ISI Index).‎
155. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “An Approach for Volt/Var Control in Distribution Network with Distributed Generation”, International Journal of Science and Technology, Scientia Iranica, Vol.‎۱۲, No.‎۲, ۲۰۰۵(ISI Index).
156. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “Definition of Distributed Generation”, BARGH Journal of Electrical Science and Technology, Vol.‎۱۶, No.‎۳۶, ۲۰۰۳, P.P.‎ ۱-۱۰, Niroo Research Institute, Tehran Iran.‎
157. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “Optimization with Ant Colony Algorithm” BARGH Journal of Electrical Science and Technology, Vol.‎۱۶, No.‎۳۶, ۲۰۰۳, P.P.‎ ۱۱-۹, Niroo Research Institute, Tehran Iran.‎
158. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “Volt/Var Control in Distribution Networks Regarding Distributed Generation” BARGH Journal of Electrical Science and Technology, Vol.‎۱۷, No.‎۴۱, ۲۰۰۴, P.P.‎ ۱۳-۲۷, Niroo Research Institute, Tehran Iran.‎
159. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “Optimal Reactive power management in distribution network with considering distributed generation”, BARGH Journal of Electrical Science and Technology, No.‎۴۰, P.P ۲۱-۳۴, ۲۰۰۴.‎
160. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar “Ancillary Services in Deregulated Power System” BARGH Journal of Electrical Science and Technology, No۳۷, ۲۰۰۳, P.P.‎ ۳۲-۴۴, Niroo Research Institute, Tehran Iran.‎
161. A.‎ Fattahi, T.‎ Niknam “Electrical Energy Market Management in Deregulated Power System” BARGH Journal of Electrical Science and Technology, No.‎۳۷, ۲۰۰۳, P.P.‎ ۴۵-۵۴, Niroo Research Institute, Tehran Iran.‎

Conference papers:

1. S.H.‎ Hossini, T.‎ Niknam “Design and Simulation Load Voltage and Line Current Compensator” ,International PSC, Iran, November  ۱۹۹۹.‎
2. S.H.‎ Hossini, T.‎ Niknam “Load Voltage and Line Current Compensator”, ICEE, Iran, May ۲۰۰۰.‎
3. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Ahmadipour “Dissolved Gases On-line Monitoring in Oil of Power Transformer”, High Voltage Substation  Conference, Iran, March ۲۰۰۲.‎
4. H.‎ Oraie, A.‎ fattahi, T.‎ Niknam “Optimal Reactive Power Planning In  the Harmonic Environment with Genetic”, International PSC, Iran, Oct.‎ ۲۰۰۲.‎
5.  T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “Reactive Power Pricing in Deregulated Environment”, International PSC, Tehran, Iran ۲۰۰۳.‎
6. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar “Impact of Distributed Generation on Distribution Load Flow”, International PSC, Iran, Oct.‎ ۲۰۰۲.‎
7. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “Impact of Distributed Generation on Vol/Var Control in Distribution Network” IEEE Bologna Power Tech , July  ۲۰۰۳, Italy.‎
8. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “Volt/Var Control in Distribution System With Distributed Generation”  IFAC Conference, Sep ۲۰۰۳, Korea.‎
9. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “Optimal Operation of Distribution System with Regard to Distributed Generation: A Comparison of Evolutionary Methods” IEEE IAS Conference, Hong Kong , ۲۰۰۵.‎
10. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “A New Approach Based on Ant Colony Algorithm to Distribution Management System with Regard to Distributed Generation” ۱۸th International Conference on Electricity Distribution, Turin, ۶-۹ June ۲۰۰۵.‎
11. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “A New Approach Based on Ant colony Algorithm to Optimal Operation Management of Distribution Networks with Regard to Dispersed Generations” International PSC, Iran, ۲۰۰۴.‎
12. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.‎ Ranjbar and AR Shirani “Reactive Power Pricing in Deregulated Environments Using Novel Search Methods” The third International Conference on Machine Learning and Cybernetics, Aug.‎ ۲۰۰۴, Shanghai China.
13.  T.‎ Niknam, A.M Ranjbar, H.‎ Arabian, M.‎ Mirjafari “Optimal reactive power planning in harmonic distorted power system using genetic algorithm” TENCON ۲۰۰۴ Conference P.P:۳۴۷ - ۳۵۰ Vol.‎ ۳.‎
14. J.‎ Olamaie, T.Niknam, "Daily Volt/Var Control in Distribution Networks with Regard to DGs: A Comparison of Evolutionary Methods‏", IEEE Power India conference, ۲۰۰۶
15. J.‎ Olamaie, T.Niknam, G.‎ Gharepetian and E.‎ Jamshidpour, "An approach based on ant colony optimization for distribution feeder reconfiguration considering distributed generators", ۱۹th International Conference on Electricity Distribution Vienna, ۲۱-۲۴ May ۲۰۰۷.‎
16. T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Jamshdpour, J.‎ Olamaie, " An approach based on differential evolution for volt/var control at distribution network considering distributed generators"۱۹th International Conference on Electricity Distribution Vienna, ۲۱-۲۴ May ۲۰۰۷.‎
17. T.‎ Niknam, "An Approach Based on Particle Swarm Optimization for Optimal Operation of Distribution Network Considering Distributed Generators‏" IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference (IECON'۲۰۰۶).‎
18. J.‎ Olamaie, T.Niknam, G.‎ Gharepetian, "Impact of Distributed generators on the Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration", IEEE PowerTech Conference ۲۰۰۷, Lausanne, Switzerland.‎
19. J.‎ Olamaie, T.Niknam, G.‎ Gharepetian, "Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration Considering Distributed Generators", First Power Engineering and Optimization Conference PEOCO۲۰۰۷.‎
20. J.‎ Olamaie, ,G.‎ Gharepetian T.Niknam and B.‎ Bahmani "Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration Considering Distributed Generators" International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation and ProtectionApril ۲۴~۲۷,۲۰۰۷, Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel, Jeju, Korea
21.  T.‎ Niknam, J.‎ Olamaie and  B.‎ Bahmani, "Impact of Distributed generators on the Daily Optimal Operation of Distribution Networks", International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation and ProtectionApril ۲۴~۲۷,۲۰۰۷, Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel, Jeju, Korea
22. T.‎ Niknam, J.‎ Olamaie and  B.‎ Bahmani , "Impact of Distributed generators on the Daily Optimal Operation of Distribution Networks" IEEEGCC۲۰۰۷, Bahrain,
23. T.‎ Niknam, J.‎ Olamaie and B.‎ Bahmani, "Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration in the New Environment Distribution Networks" IEEEGCC۲۰۰۷, Bahrain.‎
24. T.‎ Niknam, A.M.Ranjbar, J.‎ Olamaie, A.‎ Yavartalab, "Daialy Optimal Operation Management of Distribution Networks Considering Distributed Generators", PSC ۲۰۰۷, Iran
25. M.‎ Nayeripour and T.‎ Niknam, "Design of a Three Phase Active Power Filter with Sliding Mode Control and Energy Feedback", Proceeding of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume ۲۹, ۲۰۰۸
26. B.Bahmani Firouzi, T.‎ Niknam, and M.‎ Nayeripour , ‪"A new evolutionary algorithm for cluster analysis"‬, Proceeding of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume ۳۶, ۲۰۰۸
27. J.‎ Olamaei , T.‎ Niknam,  A.‎ Yavartalab, and M.‎ Nayeripour, ‪"Effect of Distributed Generators on the Optimal Operation of Distribution Networks"‬, Proceeding of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume ۳۶, ۲۰۰۸
28. R.‎ Khorshidi , T.‎ Niknam and M.‎ Nayeripour, ‪"Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration Considering Distributed Generators"‬, Proceeding of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume ۳۶, ۲۰۰۸
29. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Nayeripour and B.Bahmani Firouzi, ‪"Application of a New Hybrid optimization Algorithm on Cluster Analysis"‬, Proceeding of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume ۳۶, ۲۰۰۸
30. Arefi, M.‎ R.‎ Haghifam, S.‎ H.‎ Fathi,  T.‎ Niknam, J.‎ Olamaei, ‪"A Novel Algorithm Based on Honey Bee Mating Optimization for Distribution Harmonic State Estimation Including Distributed Generators "‬ IEEE Power tech ۲۰۰۹.
31. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Nayeripour, ‪"A New Approach Based on HBMO for Volt/Var Control in Distribution Considering DGs"‬ IEEE Power tech ۲۰۰۹.
32. B.‎ Bahmani Firouzi, T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Nayeripour ‪" A Genetic Based Approach for Volt/Var Control in Distribution Network"‬ Proceeding of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, ۲۰۰۹.
33. R.‎ Khorshidi , T.‎ Niknam and M.‎ Nayeripour, ‪"A Simulated Annealing Based Algorithm for Daily Optimal Operation of Distribution Networks"‬ Proceeding of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, ۲۰۰۹.
34. T.‎ Niknam, M.‎ Nayeripour, B.‎ Bahmani Firouzi, "A New Approach Based on Ant colony Algorithm to Optimal Operation Management of Distribution Networks with Regard to Dispersed Generations" Proceeding of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, ۲۰۰۹.
35. M.‎ Nayeripour, H.‎ Khorsand, T.‎ Niknam, E.‎ Azad Farsani, Fuzzy controller design For TCSC to improve power oscillations damping, Proceeding of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, ۲۰۱۰.
36. T.‎ Niknam, A New Hybrid Algorithm For Cluster Analysis, ۲۵th ITC-CSCC, Thailand, ۲۰۱۰.‎
37. B.‎ Bahmanifirouzi, T.‎ Niknam A New Hybrid Algorithm For Cluster Analysis, ۲۵th ITC-CSCC, Thailand, ۲۰۱۰
38. J.Olamei, T.Niknam, A.Arefi, A.H Mazinan,.‎A novel hybrid evolutionary algorithm based on ACO and SA for distribution feeder reconfiguration with regard to DGs, ۲۰۱۱ IEEE GCC Conference and Exhibition ‪(GCC)‬
39. J.Olamaei, A.Arefi, A.H.Mazinan, T.Niknam, A hybrid evolutionary algorithm based on ACO and SA for distribution feeder reconfiguration, The ۲nd International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering ‪(ICCAE)‬ ۲۰۱۰
40. T.‎ Niknam, F.Golestaneh, B.‎ Bahmanifirouzi, Modified Adaptive PSO algorithm to solve Dynamic Economic Dispatch, IEEE Power Engineering and Automation Conference (PEAM ۲۰۱۱).‎
41. M.‎ Jabbari, T.Niknam, H.‎ Hosseinpour, Multi-objective fuzzy adaptive PSO for placement of AVRs considering DGs, IEEE Power Engineering and Automation Conference (PEAM ۲۰۱۱).‎
42. B.‎ Bahmanifirouzi, T. Niknam and S.‎ I.‎ Taheri, A New Evolutionary Algorithm for Placement of Distributed Generation, IEEE Power Engineering and Automation Conference (PEAM ۲۰۱۱).‎
43. H.‎ Doagou Mojarrad, T.‎ Niknam, H.‎ Zeinoddini Meymand, H.‎ Rastegar;‎ A novel Multi-objective Modified Honey Bee Mating Optimization algorithm for Economic/Emission Dispatch , ۱۹th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering ‪(ICEE)‬, ۲۰۱۱