Reza Akbari
Academic Appointments
- Dean of the Department of Computer Engineering and Information Technology (2019-Now)
- Associate Professor, Department of Computer Engineering and Information Technology, (2019-Now)
- Manager of students' academic affairs (2014-Now)
- Member of Sutech informatic committee (2015-Now)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering and Information Technology, (2011-2019)
- Lecture, Department of Computer Engineering and Information Technology, (2009-2011)
- Lecturer, College of E-Learning, Shiraz University, (2007-Now)
Honors & Awards
- Distingushed researcher of Computer Engineering and IT Department, Shiraz University of Technology (yearly award), 2018.
- Distinguished faculty member of Computer Engineering and IT Department, Shiraz University of Technology (yearly award), 2017.
- Distinguished IT professional (Award from Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Iran), 2016.
- Faculty position from Shiraz University of Technology, 2011.
- Ph.D. scholarship from Shiraz University of Technology, Shiraz, Iran, 2008.
- MSc scholarship from Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran, 2004.
- Ranked first among the MS graduates of Computer Engineering of Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran, 2005.
Contact
Email:
akbari@sutech.ac.ir
Courses
Graduate:
- Software Testing
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Neural Networks
- Optimization Algorithms
- Operating Systems
- Compiler Design
- Software Engineering
SUTech advisees
Ph.D. Students:
Msc Students:
| # | Student | Thesis title | Years |
| 1 | Fatemeh Ebrahimi | 2020- | |
| 2 | Reza Mohammadi Far | 2020- | |
| 3 | Afsaneh Afzali | 2019- | |
| 4 | Behnaz Jamasb | A Framework for Requirements Engineering Process Automation | 2017- |
| 5 | Reza Sepahvand | approaches for bug managing, assigning and locating in different software development life cycle using Reverse traceability | 2016- |
| 6 | Mohsen Emami | End-to-End Traffic Estimation in Computer Networks Based on Graph Processing Techniques | 2015-2019 |
| 7 | Ahmad Jalili | A Framework to Improve Performance in Software Defined Networks | 2012-2017 |
| # | Student | Thesis title | Years |
| 1 | Mandana Hosseini | 2019- | |
| 2 | Fatemeh Khayashi | 2019- | |
| 3 | Sina Darboui | 2019- | |
| 4 | Nastaran Doroudgar | 2019- | |
| 5 | Fatemeh Malverdi | A New Method for Testing Smart Contracts in Ethereum | 2019- |
| 6 | Amin Zarei | Using MapReduce and optimization techniques for Big Data clustering | 2018- |
| 7 | Ali Zoljoodi | Optimizing Convolutional Neural Networks for Stereo Matching by using Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms | 2017-2019 |
| 8 | Sobhan Mohammadnia | A Method for Automatic Anti-pattern Detection in SOA based on REST | 2017-2019 |
| 9 | Ehsan Beheshtian | An Optimization Method for Integration Test Data Generation | 2017- |
| 10 | Ali Ebrahim Nejad | Efficient Prediction of Software Defects Using a Learning Based Method | 2016-2018 |
| 11 | Abdollah Dadkhah | Bug Localization using a deep learning model | 2017-2019 |
| 12 | Hojat Doulabi | Proposing a Hybrid Method based on Clustering and Differential Evolution to Improve Semantic Relatedness Prediction in Texts | 2017-2019 |
| 13 | Mahyar Hassan Pour | A Method for Multi-Objective Test Case Optimization with Evolutionary Algorithms | 2016-2018 |
| 14 | Ali Tehrani | Proposing a Method to Improve Bug Detection in Concurrent Software | 2016-2018 |
| 15 | Maryam Kamjoo | Named Entity Extraction Clustering Big Data Using | 2015-2017 |
| 16 | Pouria Farzi | A Method For Semantic Web Service Discovery Improvement | 2015-2017 |
| 17 | Zeynab Javidi | Object-oriented Architecture Software Design using Meta-Heuristic Algorithms | 2015-2017 |
| 18 | Mina Riahi | A Method for Bad Smell Detection | 2015-2017 |
| 19 | Maryam Kamalian | Evaluation of Prediction Methods for Repeatability of Software Modules | 2015-2017 |
| 20 | Mehdi Shahabi | Metaheuristics for test data generation | 2014-2016 |
| 21 | Iliad Mehmandoost | Presenting a method to optimize VM placement | 2014-2016 |
| 22 | Sepideh Mansoori Rad | A Method for Community Detection in Graphs | 2013-2015 |
| 23 | Akram Saadat Neshan | Presenting an ontology and Machine Learning based approach for Sentiment Classification | 2013-2015 |
| 24 | Nahid Hajizadeh | A Method for Optimal Feature Selection in Software Product Line | 2013-2015 |
| 25 | Maryam Karimi | A Method for Improving Wireless Software Defined Networks | 2013-2015 |
| 26 | Yousha Mandani Pour | Proposing a hybrid method for Automatic Content based Webpage Classification | 2013-2015 |
| 27 | Fatemeh Mosala Nejad | Presenting a model based method for software testing | 2012-2014 |
| 28 | Marzieh Doroodian | Presenting A Content Based Search Method in Social Networks | 2011-2013 |
Current Research
- Software Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Optimization Algorithms
All Publications
Journal Papers:
- Yousefi M., Akbari R., Moosavi S.M.R. , (2020), Using Machine Learning Methods for Automatic Bug Assignment to Developers, Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering Innovations (JECEI) 8.
- Javidi, Z., Akbari, R., & Bushehrian, O. (2020). A new method based on formal concept analysis and metaheuristics to solve class responsibility assignment problem. Iran Journal of Computer Science, 1-20.
- Attar, M., Abedini, M. J., & Akbari, R. (2020). Point Versus Block Ordinary Kriging in Rain Gauge Network Design Using Artificial Bee Colony Optimization. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, 1-13.
- Hajizadeh, N., Javidan, R., Shamsinejad, P., & Akbari, R. (2020). Node deployment in wireless sensor networks using the new multi-objective levy flight bee algorithm. IET Wireless Sensor Systems, 10(2), 78-87.
- Jalili, A., Keshtgari, M., & Akbari, R. (2020). A new framework for reliable control placement in software-defined networks based on multi-criteria clustering approach. Soft Computing, 24(4), 2897-2916.
- Sepahvand, R., Akbari, R., & Hashemi, S. (2020). Predicting the bug fixing time using word embedding and deep long short term memories. IET Software.
- Attar, M., Abedini, M. J., & Akbari, R. (2019). Optimal prioritization of rain gauge stations for areal estimation of annual rainfall via coupling geostatistics with artificial bee colony optimization. Journal of Spatial Science, 64(2), 257-274.
- Emami, M., Akbari, R., Javidan, R., & Zamani, A. (2019). A new approach for traffic matrix estimation in high load computer networks based on graph embedding and convolutional neural network. Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, 30(6), e3604.
- Jalili, A., Keshtgari, M., Akbari, R., & Javidan, R. (2019). Multi criteria analysis of controller placement problem in software defined networks. Computer Communications, 133, 115-128.
- Emami, M., Akbari, R., & Zamani, A. (2018). Evaluation of mathematical models to estimate end‐to‐end traffic in a backbone network. International Journal of Communication Systems, 31(18), e3822.
- Rezaee, R., Akbari, R., Nasiri, M., Foroughinia, F., & Shokrpour, N. (2018). An evaluation of classification algorithms for prediction of drug interactions: Identification of the best algorithm. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 8(2), 92-99.
- Jalili A, Keshtgari M, Akbari R. A New Set Covering Controller Placement Problem Model for Large Scale SDNs. Information Systems & Telecommunication.:2018.
- Attar M, Abedini MJ, Akbari R. Optimal prioritization of rain gauge stations for areal estimation of annual rainfall via coupling geostatistics with artificial bee colony optimization. Journal of Spatial Science. 2018 Feb 11:1-8.
- Mohammadi R, Parsaei MR, Javidan R, Akbari R. An Effective Countermeasure Method against Freeloading Attack in Software Defined Networks. ADST Journal. 2018 May 15;9(2):211-9.
- Khanduzi R, Maleki HR, Akbari R. Two novel combined approaches based on TLBO and PSO for a partial interdiction/fortification problem using capacitated facilities and budget constraint. Soft Computing. 2018:1-9.
- Jalili A, Keshtgari M, Akbari R. Optimal controller placement in large scale software defined networks based on modified NSGA-II. Applied Intelligence. 2017 Dec:1-5.
- Mohammadi R, Javidan R, Keshtgari M, Akbari R. A novel multicast traffic engineering technique in SDN using TLBO algorithm. Telecommunication Systems. 2018 Jul 1;68(3):583-92.
- Maleki HR, Khanduzi R, Akbari R. A novel hybrid algorithm for solving continuous single-objective defensive location problem. Neural Computing and Applications. 2017 Nov 1;28(11):3323-40.
- Shahabi MM, Badiei SP, Beheshtian SE, Akbari R, Moosavi SM. EVOTLBO: A TLBO based Method for Automatic Test Data Generation in EvoSuite. criterion. 2017;8(6).
- Nematollahi M, Akbari R, Nikeghbalian S, Salehnasab C. Classification Models to Predict Survival of Kidney Transplant Recipients Using Two Intelligent Techniques of Data Mining and Logistic Regression. International Journal of Organ Transplantation Medicine. 2017;8(2):119.
- Zahedi ZM, Akbari R, Shokouhifar M, Safaei F, Jalali A. Swarm intelligence based fuzzy routing protocol for clustered wireless sensor networks. Expert Systems with Applications. 2016 Aug 15;55:313-28.
- Karimi E, Maleki HR, Akbari R. Tabu Search Algorithm to Solve the Intermodal Terminal Location Problem. Journal of Mathematical Extension. 2015 Jan 1;9(1):75-89.
- Rahmani N, Zeighami V, Akbari R. A study on the performance of differential search algorithm for single mode resource constrained project scheduling problem. Decision Science Letters. 2015;4(4):537-50.
- Zeighami V, Ghasemi M, Akbari R. Using Cooperation Approaches at Different Levels of Artificial Bee Colony Method. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Mathematical, Computational, Physical, Electrical and Computer Engineering. 2014 Nov 3;8(11):1408-14.
- Alirezamohammadi S, Bagheri B, Akbari R, Derakhshi MR. USING ADAPTIVE MOUNTAIN FUNCTION IN MULTI-OBJECTIVE ARTIFICIAL BEE COLONY.
- Namjoo M, Reza Akbari, Fakhrahmad SM. Predicting Students’ Academic Performance in Iranian Schools. IJECCE. 2014;5(3):640-3.
- Mohammadi SA, Derakhshi MF, Akbari R. An adaptive multi-objective artificial bee colony with crowding distance mechanism. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology. Transactions of Electrical Engineering. 2013 Jun 1;37(E1):79.
- Zeighami V, Akbari R, Ziarati K. Development of a method based on particle swarm optimization to solve resource constrained project scheduling problem. Scientia Iranica. Transaction E, Industrial Engineering. 2013 Dec 1;20(6):2123.
- Akbari R, Zeighami V, Akbari I. An ABC-Genetic method to solve resource constrained project scheduling problem. Artificial Intelligence Research. 2012 Sep 26;1(2):185.
- Mohammadi SA, Derakhshi MF, Akbari R. An adaptive multi-objective artificial bee colony with crowding distance mechanism. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology. Transactions of Electrical Engineering. 2013 Jun 1;37(E1):79.
- Akbari R, Zeighami V, Ziarati K, Akbari I. Development of an Efficient Hybrid Method for Motif Discovery in DNA Sequences. AUT Journal of Electrical Engineering. 2012 Apr 1;44(1):63-75.
- Mohammadi SA, Akbari R, Mohammadi SH. AN EFFICIENT METHOD BASED ON ABC FOR OPTIMAL MULTILEVEL THRESHOLDING. algorithms. 2012 Jan 1;28:29.
- Zeighami V, Akbari R, Ziarati K. An efficient multi population artificial bee colony. International Journal of Machine Learning and Computing. 2012 Jun 1;2(3):195.
- Akbari R, Ziarati K. Multi-objective bee swarm optimization. International Journal of Innovative Computing Information and Control. 2012 Jan 1;8(1B):715-26.
- Akbari R, Hedayatzadeh R, Ziarati K, Hassanizadeh B. A multi-objective artificial bee colony algorithm. Swarm and Evolutionary Computation. 2012 Feb 1;2:39-52.
- Akbari R, Ziarati K. A Cooperative Approach to Bee Swarm Optimization. J. Inf. Sci. Eng.. 2011 May 1;27(3):799-818.
- Akbari R, Ziarati K. A rank based particle swarm optimization algorithm with dynamic adaptation. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics. 2011 Feb 15;235(8):2694-714.
- Ziarati K, Akbari R, Zeighami V. On the performance of bee algorithms for resource-constrained project scheduling problem. Applied Soft Computing. 2011 Jun 1;11(4):3720-33.
- Akbari R, Zeighami V, Ziarati K. Artificial bee colony for resource constrained project scheduling problem. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations. 2011 Jan 1;2(1):45-60.
- Akbari R, Mohammadi A, Ziarati K. A novel bee swarm optimization algorithm for numerical function optimization. Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation. 2010 Oct 1;15(10):3142-55.
- Akbari R, Ziarati K. A multilevel evolutionary algorithm for optimizing numerical functions. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations. 2011 Apr 1;2(2):419-3.
- Seydeh Akram Saadat Neshan, Reza Akbari, A Combination of Machine Learning and Lexicon Based Techniques for Sentiment Analysis, 6th International Conference on Web Research, 2020
- Mohammad Loni, Ali Zoljodi, Daniel Maier, Amin Majd, Masoud Daneshtalab, Mikael Sjodin, Ben Juurlink, Reza Akbari, DenseDisp: Resource-Aware Disparity Map Estimation by Compressing Siamese Neural Architecture, IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (WCCI) 2020
- Mohammadnia, S., Esmaeilyfard, R., & Akbari, R. (2019). Automatic SOA Anti-pattern Detection based on REST.
- Pourya Farzi, Reza Akbari, “Improving Semantic Web Service Discovery Method Based on QoS Ontology”, 2nd Conference on Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Computation, 2017.
- Mohammad Mehdi Dejam Shahabi, S. Parsa Badiei, Reza Akbari, S. Ehsan Beheshtian, S. Mohammad Reza Moosavi, “On the Performance of EvoPSO: a PSO Based Algorithm for Test Data Generation in EvoSuite”, 2nd Conference on Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Computation, 2017.
- Zeynab Javidi, Reza Akbari, Omid Bushehrian, “Semi-Automatic Object-Oriented Software Design Using Metaheuristic Algorithms”, 2nd Conference on Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Computation, 2017.
- Fatemeh Mosala Nejad, Reza Akbari, Mohammad Mehdi Dejam Shahabi, “Using Memetic Algorithms for Test Case Prioritization in Model Based Software Testing”, 1st Conference on Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Computation (CSIEC2016), 2016.
- K. Moradyan, O. Bushehrian, and R. Akbari, "A Query Ontology to Facilitate Web Service Discovery", 2nd International Conference on Knowledge-Based Engineering and Innovation (KBEI), 2015.
- N. Hajizadeh, S. R. Khayami, R. Akbari, and P. Jahanbazi, "Empirical study on parallel computation of Cyclomatic complexity Using Message Passing Interface", 1st National Conference on Distributed Computing and Big Data Processing, DCBDP2015.
- F. Nejatpour, M. H. Sadredini, and R. Akbari, "A Hybrid Method for Evaluating Semantic Similarity of Words Based on Ontology", The 2013 CSI International symposium on Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), Tehran, Iran.
- B. Danaei, and R. Akbari, "Using Data Mining Techniques to Identify Useful Factors in Success or Failure of Software Reusability", 7th Iran Data Mining Conference, pp. 1-9, 2013 (Paper presented in Persian).
- S. Khorram S., M. D. Jazi, and R. Akbari, "A Survey on Expert Finding Methods in Social Networks", 7th Iran Data Mining Conference, pp. 1-14, 2013 (Paper presented in Persian).
- M. Doroodian, R. Akbari, and M. Ahmadzadeh, "Presenting an Efficient Information Search Method Based on Ontology in Social Networks", 7th Iran Data Mining Conference, pp. 1-10, 2013, (Paper presented in Persian).
- Z. Mansoori S., H. R. Maleki, R. Akbari, "Solving Location-Routing Problem Using Heuristic Methods", 6th International Conference of Iranian Society of Operation Research, Tehran, Iran, pp. 482-483, 2013, (Paper presented in persian).
- E. Karimi D., H. R. Maleki, and Reza Akbari, "Using Methahuristic Methods to Solve Facility Location Problem", 6th International Conference of Iranian Society of Operation Research, Tehran, Iran, 2013, (Paper presented in persian).
- S. S. Rastkhadiv, and R. Akbari, “Multi-Objective Clustering Using Artificial Bee Colony”, Fourth International Conference on Advances in Communication, Network, and Computing – CNC 2013, Springer.
- S. S. A. Mohammadi, M. R. Feizi Derakhshi, and R. Akbari, An Adaptive Multi-Objective Artificial Bee Colony with Crowding Distance Mechanism, 16th CSI International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Signal Processing, AISP 2012, pp. 68-73, Shiraz, Iran, May 2012.
- S. Shams Shirazi, P. Sanaei, R. Akbari, and V. Zeighami , "Solving Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem Based on Bees Algorithm", Eight International Project Management Conference, Iran, Tehran, pp. 1-10,2012.
- P. Sanaei, R. Akbari, V. Zeighami, and S. Shams, "Using Firefly Algorithm to Solve Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem", Seventh International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing: Theories and Application, 2012 (BIC-TA 2012), India, pp.417-428, Springer.
- E. Soochi, and R. Akbari, "Targeted Advertising in Social Networks", National Conference on Computer Science and Engineering and Information Technology, pp. 1-6, Shiraz, Iran, 2012.
- S. A. Mohammadi, M. R. Feizi Derakhshi, and R. Akbari, An Adaptive Multi-Objective Artificial Bee Colony with Crowding Distance Mechanism, 16th CSI International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Signal Processing, AISP 2012, Shiraz, Iran, May 2012.
- M. Emami, E. Tavakol, R. Akbari, and R. Khayami, "A Service Oriented Framework for Integrating HIS Systems", 8th International Industrial Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran, pp. 1-6, February 2012.
- N. Akrami, K. Ziarati, and R. Akbari, "Solving Multi-Mode Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem Using Artificial Bee Colony", 8th International Industrial Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran, pp. 1-6, February 2012.
- V. Zeighami, R. Akbari, and S. Shams Shirazi, "An Improved Artificial Bee Colony for Resource Constrained Project Scheduling problem", 8th International Industrial Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran, pp. 1-6, February 2012.
- V. Zeighami, and R. Akbari, "Application of Ant Colony Optimization for Talent Scheduling Problem", 8th International Industrial Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran, pp. 1-6, February 2012.
- H. N. Ataei, K. Ziarati, R. Akbari, “MCBSO: A Cooperative Bee Swarm Optimization Algorithm”, 16th Iranian Conference on Computer (CSI2011), Tehran, Iran, pp. 1-6, 2011.
- V. Zeighami, K. Ziarati, R. Akbari, “An Efficient Multi Population Artificial Bee Colony”, 2011 3rd International Conference on Machine Learning and Computing (ICMLC 2011).
- R. Akbari, V. Zeighami, and K. Ziarati, “MLGA: A Multilevel Cooperative Genetic Algorithm”, IEEE Fifth International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing: Theories and Applications (BIC-TA 2010), pp. 271-277, September 2010.
- R. Hedayatzadeh, B. Hasanizadeh, R. Akbari, and K. Ziarati, “A Multi-Objective Artificial Bee Colony for Optimizing Multi-Objective Problems”, 3th International Conference on Advanced Computer Theory and Engineering, ICACTE, Vol. 5, pp. 271-281, August 2010.
- R. Hedayatzadeh, F. A. Salmassi, M. Keshtgari, R. Akbari, and K. Ziarati, “Termite Colony Optimization: A Novel Approach for Optimizing Continuous Problems”, 18th Iranian International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Isfahan, Iran, pp. 553-558, May 2010.
- R. Akbari, V. Zeighami, and K. Ziarati, “A Cooperative Artificial Bee Colony Optimizer”, 7th International Conference on Industrial Engineering, pp. 1-10, Isfahan, Iran, October 2010.
- R. Akbari, A. Mohammadi, and K. Ziarati, “A Powerful Bee Swarm optimization Algorithm”, in Proceeding of 13th IEEE International Multitopic Conference, pp. 1-6, Islam Abad, Pakistan, 2009.
- R. Akbari, and K. Ziarati, “An Efficient PSO Algorithm for Motif Discovery in DNA Sequences”, In Proceeding of International Conference on Emerging Trends in Computing, India, 2009.
- R. Akbari, and K. Ziarati, “Combination of Particle Swarm Optimization and Stochastic Local Search for Multimodal Function Optimization”, In Proceeding of IEEE Pacific-Asia Workshop on Computational Intelligence and Industrial Applications, pp. 388-392, Wuhan, China, 2008.
- R. Akbari, and K. Ziarati, “Geographic and Energy-Aware Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks Based on Ant Colony Optimization and Q-Learning”, In Proceeding of Second International Joint Congress on Fuzzy and Intelligent Systems, Tehran, Iran, 2008.
- R. Akbari, and K. Ziarati, “A PSO based method for neural networks training and its application in image compression”, In proceeding of First Iranian Joint Conference on Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, Mashhad, Iran, 2007.
- R. Akbari, M. Davarpanah Jazi, and M. Palhang., "A Hybrid Method for Robust Multi Object Tracking in Cluttered Background", Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies: From Theory to Applications (ICCTTA'06), April 24-28, 2006, Damascus, Syria.
- R. Akbari, and M. Palhang, "Presenting a structure for recognizing printed musical notes", Proceedings of the 11th International Computer Society of Iran Computer Conference (CSICC'2006), School of Computer Science, IPM, Tehran, Iran, January 24-26, 2006, pp. 855-858 .