Copyright © 2013-2024 Yashar Pourrahimian
Yashar Pourrahimian, PhD, PEng
[J50] A. Szmigiel, Y. Pu, Y. Pourrahimian, H. Dehghanpour, and D. Apel, (2024), “Exploring machine learning techniques for
open stope stability prediction: a comparative study and feature importance analysis”, Rock Mechanics Bulletin (Accepted).
[J49] R.
Noriega, Y. Pourrahimian, and H. Askari-Nasab, (2024), “Deep reinforcement learning based real-time open-pit truck dispatching
system”, Computers and Operations Research, (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2024.106815).
[J48] A. Kamrani, M. M. Badiozamani,Y. Pourrahimian, and H. Askari-Nasab (2024), “Evaluating a semi-mobile in-pit crusher option through a two-step mathematical
model”, Resources Policy, Vol. 95-105113 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2024.105113).
[J47] A. Szmigiel, D. Apel, J. Wang,
Y. Yuanyuan, L. Wojtecki and Y. Pourrahimian, (2024), “Enhancing underground stability prediction in mining engineering:
optimal configuration of an artificial neural network model”, Journal of Industrial Safety, Vol. 1, Issue. 1. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinse.2024.100008).
[J46] M. Sungwa
Dotto and Y. Pourrahimian, (2024), “The influence of explosive and rock mass properties on blast damage in a single-hole
blasting”, Mining (Women's Special Issue), Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 168-188. (https://doi.org/10.3390/mining4010011).
[J45] M. Sungwa
Dotto, D. Apel and Y. Pourrahimian, (2024), “Investigation the influence of joint parameters on blast-inducedfragmentation”, International
Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, (https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2024.2347128).
[J44] R. Noriega and Y.
Pourrahimian, (2024), “Shovel allocation and scheduling for open-pit mining using deep reinforcement learning”, International
Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, pp. 442-459 (https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2024.2323325).
[J43] E. Andrew, E. Ben-Awuah,
and Y. Pourrahimian, (2023), “Life-of-mine optimization for integrated open stope development and production scheduling using mixed-integer
linear programming framework”, Mining Technology(TIMM A), © IOM3, (https://doi.org/10.1080/25726668.2023.2182285)
[J42] M.
Sungwa Dotto, Y. Pourrahimian, T. G. Joseph, and D. Apel, (2022), “Assessment of blast energy usage and induced
rock damage in hard rock surface mines”, CIM Journal, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 166-180, (https://doi.org/10.1080/19236026.2022.2126924).
[J41] P.
Nobahar, Y. Pourrahimian, and F. Mollaei Koshki, (2022), “Optimum fleet selection using machine learning algorithms-case
study: Zenouz Kaolin Mine”, Mining (MDPI), Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 528-541 (The article belongs to the special issue Mine Automation and
New Technologies).
[J40] R. Noriega and Y. Pourrahimian, (2022), “A systematic review of artificial intelligence and
data-driven approaches in strategic open-pit mine planning”, Resources Policy, Vol. 77-102727 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2022.102727).
[J39] M.
Shamsi, Y. Pourrahimian, and M. Rahmanpour, (2021), “Optimization of open-pit mine production scheduling considering optimum
transportation system between truck haulage and semi-mobile in-pit crushing and conveying”, International Journal of Mining,
Reclamation and Environment, Online (https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2021.1996983).
[J38] R. Noriega, Y. Pourrahimian, and
E. Ben-Awuah, (2021), “Optimization of life-of-mine production scheduling for block-caving mines under mineral resource and material
mixing uncertainty”, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, Online (https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2021.1976010).
[J37] S.
Khazaei and Y. Pourrahimian, (2021), “Mathematical programming application in sublevel caving scheduling”, Mining,
MDPI, Special Issue: Recent Advancement in Underground Mine Planning, Scheduling, and Optimization: Theory and Applications,Vol.
1, No. 2, pp. 180-191, (Link).
[J36] X. Hu, D. Apel, J. Wang, C. Wei, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2021), “Investigation
of backfilling step effects on slope stability”, Mining, MDPI, Special Issue: Recent Advancement in Underground Mine Planning,
Scheduling, and Optimization: Theory and Applications,Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 155-166, (Link).
[J35] D. Liu and Y. Pourrahimian, (2021),
“A framework for open-pit mine production scheduling under semi-mobile in-pit crushing and conveying systems with the high-angle conveyor”, Mining,
MDPI, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 59-79. (Link)
[J34] Sh. Paravarzar, H. Askeri-Nasab, Y. Pourrahimian, and X. Emery, (2021),
“Simultaneous multi-sector block cave mine production scheduling considering operational uncertainties”, Mining Technology (TIMM
A), © IOM3, Vol. 130, No. 1, pp. 36-51, (Link).
[J33] Sh. Paravarzar, Y. Pourrahimian, H. Askeri-Nasab, and X.
Emery, (2021), “Short-term underground mine planning: A review”, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering
(IJMME), © Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, Geneve, Switzerland, Vol.12, No. 1, pp. 1-33, (Link)
[J32] Sh. Paravarzar, H. Askeri-Nasab,
Y. Pourrahimian, and X. Emery, (2020), “Operational mine planning in block cave mining: a simulation-optimization approach”, International
Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, Online (https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2020.1804039).
[J31] A. Maremia, E.
Ben-Awuah, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2020), “An automated production targeting goal programming framework for oil sands mine
planning considering organic rich solids”, Mining Technology (TIMM A), © IOM3, Online (https://doi.org/10.1080/25726668.2020.1749431).
[J30] R.
Noriega, Y. Pourrahimian, and E. ben-Awuah (2020), “A two-step mathematical programming framework for undercut
horizon optimization in block caving mines”, Resources Policy, © Elsevier, Vol. 65, Online (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2020.101586).
[J29] F.
Sotoudeh, M. Ataei, R. Kakaie, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2019), “Application of sequencial Gaussian conditional simulation into underground
mine design under grade uncertainty”, Journal of Mining and Environment, Online (Link).
[J28] F. Nezhadshahmohammad, M. Saeedi,
and Y. Pourrahimian, (2019), “Modelling of train-induced vibration in subway interactions”, International Journal of Geotechnical
Engineering, Online (https://doi.org/10.1080/19386362.2019.1681816).
[J27] F. Khodayari, Y. Pourrahimian, and V. W. Liu, (2019),
“Production scheduling with horizontal mixing simulation in block cave mining”, Journal of Mining Science, © Springer, Vol. 55,
No. 5, pp. 789-803 (Link).
[J26] Y. Pu, D. Apel, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2019), “Evaluation of rockburst potential in
Kimberlite using Fruit Fly optimization algorithm and generalized regression neural networks”, Archives of Mining Scinces,
Vol. 64, No. 2, pp. 279-296, (Link).
[J25] N. Seyed Hosseini, E. Ben-Awuah, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2019), “A two-step approach
to incorporate cut-off grade and stockpiling in oil sands mine planning optimization framework”, Computer and Operation
Research, © Elsevier, Vol. 115, Online (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2019.03.005)
[J24] V. Nikbin, M. Ataee-pour, K. Shahriar, Y.
Pourrahimian, and S. A. MirHassani, (2018), “Stope boundary optimization: A mathematical model and efficient heuristics”, Resources
Policy, © Elsevier, Vol. 62, pp. 515-526, (Link).
[J23] A. Azadmehr, E. Jalali, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2019),
“Development of a rock mass fragmentation index, using a hybrid method of rock engineering system”, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (RMRE),
© Springer, Vol. 52, No. 11, pp. 4403-4419, (Link).
[J22] F. Khodayari and Y. Pourrahimian, (2019), “Long-term production scheduling
optimization and 3-D material mixing analysis for block caving mines”, Mining Technology (TIMM A), © IOM3, Vol.
128, No. 2, pp. 65-76, (Link)
[J21] F. Nezhadshahmohammad and Y. Pourrahimian, (2018), “A clustering algorithm
for block-cave production scheduling”, Global Journal of Earth Science and Engineering, © Avanti Publisher, Vol. 5, pp.
45-53 (Link).
[J20] E. Ugarte, Y. Pourrahimian, and J. Boisvert, (2018), “Optimizing block caving drawpoints over multiple
geostatistical models ”, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, © Taylor& Francis, Online
(https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2018.1532866), (Link)
[J19] V. Nikbin, M. Ataee-pour, K. Shahriar, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2018), “A
3D approximate hybrid algorithm for stope boundary optimization”, Computer and Operation Research, © Elsevier, Online (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2018.05.12),
(Link).
[J18] H. Yu, L. Wu, W. V. Liu, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2018), “Influence of fibers on expansive shotcrete mixtures consisting
of calciumsulfoaluminate, portland cement, and calcium sulfate”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, © Elsevier,
Vol.10, No. 2, pp. 212-221. (Link).
[J17] A. Yaghini, Y. Pourrahimian, and R. A. Hall, (2018), “Human factor and
human error in mining industry; a review and lessons from other industries”, CIM Journal (Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy
and Petroleum), Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 5-20 (Link).
[J16] D. Omane, W. V. Liu, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2018), “Comparison of chemical
suppressants under different atmospheric temperatures for the control of fugitive dust emission on mine haul roads”, Atmospheric
Pollution Research, © Elsevier, Vol. 9, pp. 561-568. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2017.12.005) (Link).
[J15] F. Nezhadshahmohammad,
H. Aghababaei, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2018), “Draw rate management system using mathematical programming in extraction sequence
optimisation of block cave mining”, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering (IJMME), © Inderscience Enterprises Ltd,
Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 32-53 (Link).
[J14] F. Nezhadshahmohammad, Y. Pourrahimian, and H. Aghababaei,
(2018), “Presentation and application of a multi-index clustering technique for the mathematical programming of block-cave production
scheduling”, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, © Elsevier, Vol. 28, pp. 941-950 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.11.005), (Link).
[J13]F. Khodayari and Y. Pourrahimian, (2017), “Production scheduling in block caving with consideration of material flow”, Aspects
in Mining and Mineral Science (AMMS), © Crimson Publisher, Open Access, (Link).
[J12] F. Nezhadshahmohammad, H. Aghababaei, and
Y. Pourrahimian, (2017), “Conditional draw rate control system in block-cave production scheduling using mathematical programming”,
International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, © Taylor& Francis Online (https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2017.1385155),
(Link).
[J11] E. Ben-Awuah, O. Richter, T. Arlington, and Y. Pourrahimian, (2016), “Strategic mine options optimization:
open pit mining, underground mining or both”, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, © Elsevier, Vol. 26, No.
6, pp. 1065-1071, (Link).
[J10] F. Khodayari and Y. Pourrahimian, (2015), “Mathematical programming applications in block-caving scheduling:
a review of models and algorithms”, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering (IJMME), © Inderscience Enterprises Ltd,
Geneve, Switzerland, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 234-257, (Link).
[J9] Y. Pourrahimian and H. Askari-Nasab, (2014), “An application of
mathematical programming to determine the best height of draw in block-cave sequence optimization”, Mining Technology (Trans. Inst.
Min. Metall. A), © Maney, Vol. 123, No. 3, pp. 162-172, (Link).
[J8] Y. Pourrahimian, H. Askari-Nasab, and D. Tannant, (2013), “A multi-step
approach for block-cave production scheduling optimization”, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, © Elsevier, Vol.
23, No. 5, pp. 739-750, (Link).
[J7] Y. Pourrahimian, H. Askari-Nasab, and D. Tannant, (2012), “Mixed integer linear programming formulation
for block cave sequence optimization”, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering (IJMME), © Inderscience Enterprises
Ltd, Geneve, Switzerland, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 26-49, (Link).
[J6] H. Askari-Nasab, Y. Pourrahimian, E. Ben-Awuah, and S. Kalantari,
(2011), “Mixed integer linear programming formulations for open pit production scheduling”, Journal of Mining Science, Vol.
47, No. 3, pp. 338-359, (Link).
[J5] E. Ben-Awuah, S. Kalantari, Y. Pourrahimian, and H. Askari-Nasab, (2010), “Hierarchical mine production
scheduling using discrete-event simulation”, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering (IJMME), © Inderscience Enterprises
Ltd, Geneve, Switzerland, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.137-158, (Link).
[J4] S. Gheibie, S. H. Hoseinie, H. Aghababaei, Y. Pourrahimian, (2009),
“Modified kuz-ram fragmentation model and its use at the Sungun copper mine”, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science,
Vol. 46, Issue 6, pp.967-973, (Link).
[J3] S. H. Hoseinie, H. Aghababaei, Y. Pourrahimian, (2008), ”Development of a new classification
system for assessing of Rock mass Drillability index (RDi)”, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science, Vol.
45, Issue 1, pp.1-10, (Link).
[J2] S. H. Hoseinie, Y. Pourrahimian, and H. Aghababaei, (2007), “Physical modeling of joints spacing
and filling effects on drilling efficiency of open cast mines”, Mining Engineering Scientific Quarterly Journal, Iranian Mining Engineering
Organization. Vol. 1, No. 1, pp.41-48. (In Persian).
[J1] S. H. Hoseinie, H. Aghababaei and Y. Pourrahimian, (2007), “Analyzing
and physical modeling of joints dipping effects on penetration rate of rotary drilling in open pit mines”, Geosciences, Scientific
Quarterly Journal, Ministry of industries and mines geological survey of Iran. Vol. 16, No. 63. pp.86 – 91. (In Persian)
Journal Papers
Submitted
Published or Accepted
[J52] A. Kamrani, Y. Pourrahimian, and H. Askari-Nasab, (2024), “Semi-mobile in-pit crushing and conveying vs. truck-shovel
systems: long-term scheduling with road and conveyor networks integration”, Journal of Expert Systems with Applications (submitted,
Aug 2024, and under review)
[J51] S. Khazaei and Y. Pourrahimian, (2024), “Strategic long-term planning for sublevel
caving: a unified mixed-integer-linear programming framework for development, ventilation, production scheduling, and stockpile management”,
Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (submitted, April 2024, under review)
