Shadi Sharif Azadeh

Journal publications [12]

2022

Pacheco M., Gendron B., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M. (2022). A Lagrangian decomposition scheme for choice-based optimization. Computers & Operations Research 148 :105985


@Article{PachGendSharBier22,
  author = {Meritxell Pacheco and Bernard Gendron and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {A Lagrangian decomposition scheme for choice-based optimization},
  journal = {Computers \& Operations Research},
  year = {2022},
  volume = {148},
  pages = {105985},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.cor.2022.105985},
  note = {Accepted on Jul 29, 2022}}}

Sharif Azadeh S., Atasoy B., Ben-Akiva M., Bierlaire M., Maknoon Y. (2022). Choice-Driven Dial-A-Ride Problem for Demand Responsive Mobility Service. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological 161 :128-149

Urban mobility services face the challenge of planning their operations efficiently while complying with user preferences. In this paper, we introduce a new mathematical model called a choice-driven dial-a-ride problem (CD-DARP) which is a generalization of the dynamic DARP where passenger behavior is integrated in the operational planning using choice models and assortment optimization. We look at two types of mobility services, private and shared. Our problem extends the dynamic DARP by (i) changing its objective function to profit maximization, where both cost and revenue are variables, and (ii) incorporating assortment optimization with routing decisions in a dynamic setting. We propose a pricing scheme based on a choice model designed to offer service alternatives at the time a customer makes a request. We introduce a tailored algorithm to efficiently solve the dynamic CD-DARP. Computational results indicate that our proposed approach outperforms dynamic DARP in terms of reducing routing costs and improving the number of customers served.
```
@Article{SharAtasBenABierMakn22,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Bilge Atasoy and Moshe Ben-Akiva and Michel Bierlaire and Yousef Maknoon},
  title = {Choice-Driven Dial-A-Ride Problem for Demand Responsive Mobility Service},
  journal = {Transportation Research Part B: Methodological},
  year = {2022},
  volume = {161},
  pages = {128-149},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.trb.2022.04.008},
  note = {Accepted on Apr 29, 2022}}}
```

2021

Binder S., Maknoon Y., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M. (2021). Passenger-Centric Timetable Rescheduling: A User Equilibrium Approach. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies 132 :103368


@Article{BindMaknSharBier,
  author = {Stefan Binder and Yousef Maknoon and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Passenger-Centric Timetable Rescheduling: A User Equilibrium Approach},
  journal = {Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies},
  year = {2021},
  volume = {132},
  pages = {103368},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.trc.2021.103368},
  note = {Accepted on Aug 26, 2021}}}

Pacheco M., Bierlaire M., Gendron B., Sharif Azadeh S. (2021). Integrating advanced discrete choice models in mixed integer linear optimization . Transportation Research Part B: Methodological 146 :26-49


@Article{PachSharBierGend21,
  author = {Meritxell Pacheco and Michel Bierlaire and Bernard Gendron and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh}},
  title = {Integrating advanced discrete choice models in mixed integer linear optimization },
  journal = {Transportation Research Part B: Methodological},
  year = {2021},
  volume = {146},
  pages = {26-49},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.trb.2021.02.003},
  note = {Accepted on Feb 09, 2021}}}

2019

Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M., Maknoon Y. (2019). A Two-Stage Route Optimization Algorithm for Light Aircraft Transport Systems. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies 100 :259-273


@Article{SharBierMakn,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire and Yousef Maknoon},
  title = {A Two-Stage Route Optimization Algorithm for Light Aircraft Transport Systems},
  journal = {Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies},
  year = {2019},
  volume = {100},
  pages = {259-273},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.trc.2019.01.028},
  note = {Accepted on Jan 28, 2019}}}

2018

Robenek T., Sharif Azadeh S., Maknoon Y., de Lapparent M., Bierlaire M. (2018). Train Timetable Design Under Elastic Passenger Demand. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological 111 :19-38


@Article{RoShMaDeBi18,
  author = {Tom\'a\v{s} Robenek and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Yousef Maknoon and Matthieu {de Lapparent} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Train Timetable Design Under Elastic Passenger Demand},
  journal = {Transportation Research Part B: Methodological},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {111},
  pages = {19-38},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.trb.2018.03.002},
  note = {Accepted on Mar 01, 2018}}}

2017

Robenek T., Sharif Azadeh S., Maknoon Y., Bierlaire M. (2017). Hybrid Cyclicity: Combining The Benefits Of Cyclic And Non-Cyclic Timetables. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies 75 :228-253


@Article{RobeSharMaknBier17,
  author = {Tom\'a\v{s} Robenek and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Yousef Maknoon and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Hybrid Cyclicity: Combining The Benefits Of Cyclic And Non-Cyclic Timetables},
  journal = {Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies},
  year = {2017},
  volume = {75},
  pages = {228-253},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.trc.2016.12.015},
  note = {Accepted on Dec 19, 2016}}}

2016

Robenek T., Maknoon Y., Sharif Azadeh S., Chen J., Bierlaire M. (2016). Passenger Centric Train Timetabling Problem. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological 89 :107-126


@Article{RobeMakAzaChenBier16,
  author = {Tom\'a\v{s} Robenek and Yousef Maknoon and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and {Jiang Hang} Chen and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Passenger Centric Train Timetabling Problem},
  journal = {Transportation Research Part B: Methodological},
  year = {2016},
  volume = {89},
  pages = {107-126},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.trb.2016.04.003},
  note = {Accepted on Apr 01, 2016}}}

2015

Sharif Azadeh S., Hosseinalifam M., Savard G. (2015). The impact of customer behavior models on revenue management systems. Computational Management Science 12 (1):99-109

Revenue management (RM) can be considered an application of operations research in the transportation industry. For these service companies, it is a difficult task to adjust supply and demand. In order to maximize revenue, RM systems display demand behavior by using historical data. Usually, parametric methods are applied to estimate the probability of choosing a product at a given time. However, parameter estimation becomes challenging when we need to deal with constrained data. In this research, we evaluate the performance of a revenue management system when a nonparametric method for choice probability estimation is chosen. The outcomes of this method have been compared to the total expected revenue using synthetic data.
```
@Article{ShaHosMar14,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Morad Hosseinalifam and Gilles Savard},
  title = {The impact of customer behavior models on revenue management systems},
  journal = {Computational Management Science},
  year = {2015},
  volume = {12},
  number = {1},
  pages = {99-109},
  DOI = {10.1007/s10287-014-0204-z}}}
```
Sharif Azadeh S., Marcotte P., Savard G. (2015). A Non-Parametric Approach to Demand Forecasting in Revenue Management. Computers & Operations Research 12 (1):99-109

In revenue management, the profitability of the inventory and pricing decisions rests on the accuracy of demand forecasts. However, whenever a product is no longer available, true demand may differ from registered bookings, thus inducing a negative bias in the estimation figures, as well as an artificial increase in demand for substitute products. In order to address these issues, we propose an original Mixed Integer Nonlinear Program (MINLP) to estimate product utilities as well as capturing seasonal effects. This behavioral model solely rests on daily registered bookings and product availabilities. Its outputs are the product utilities and daily potential demands, together with the expected demand of each product within any given time interval. Those are obtained via a tailored algorithm that outperforms two well-known generic software for global optimization
```
@Article{ShaMarSav15,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Patrice Marcotte and Gilles Savard},
  title = { A Non-Parametric Approach to Demand Forecasting in Revenue Management},
  journal = {Computers \& Operations Research},
  year = {2015},
  volume = {12},
  number = {1},
  pages = {99-109},
  DOI = {10.1007/s10287-014-0204-z}}}
```

2014

Sharif Azadeh S., Marcotte P., Savard G. (2014). A taxonomy of demand uncensoring methods in revenue management. Journal of Revenue & Pricing Management 13 :440-456

Revenue management systems rely on customer data, and are thus affected by the absence of registered demand that arises when a product is no longer available. In the present work, we review the uncensoring (or unconstraining) techniques that have been proposed to deal with this issue, and develop a taxonomy based on their respective features. This study will be helpful in identifying the relative merits of these techniques, as well as avenues for future research.
```
@Article{SharMarSavard14,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Patrice Marcotte and Gilles Savard},
  title = { A taxonomy of demand uncensoring methods in revenue management},
  journal = {Journal of Revenue \& Pricing Management},
  year = {2014},
  volume = {13},
  pages = {440-456},
  DOI = {10.1057/rpm.2014.8}}}
```

2013

Sharif Azadeh S., Labib R., Savard G. (2013). Railway demand forecasting in revenue management using neural networks. International Journal of Revenue Management 7 (1):18-36


@Article{ShaLabSav13,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Richard Labib and Gilles Savard},
  title = {Railway demand forecasting in revenue management using neural networks},
  journal = {International Journal of Revenue Management},
  year = {2013},
  volume = {7},
  number = {1},
  pages = {18-36},
  DOI = {10.1504/IJRM.2013.053358}}}

Book chapters [1]

2021

Sharif Azadeh S., Maknoon Y., Chen J., Bierlaire M. (2021) The Impact of Collaborative Scheduling and Routing for Interconnected Logistics: A European Case Study. In Jafar Rezaei (ed) Strategic Decision Making for Sustainable Management of Industrial Networks, Springer , Switzerland [ISBN 978-3-030-55384-5]


@InProceedings{SharMaknChenBier21,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Yousef Maknoon and {Jiang Hang} Chen and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {The Impact of Collaborative Scheduling and Routing for Interconnected Logistics: A European Case Study},
  year = {2021},
  booktile = {Strategic Decision Making for Sustainable Management of Industrial Networks},
  editor = {Jafar Rezaei},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address = {Switzerland},
  pages = {35-56}}}

Technical reports [7]

2021

Pacheco M., Gendron B., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M. (2021). A Lagrangian decomposition scheme for choice-based optimization. Report TRANSP-OR 210827


@TechReport{PachGendSharBier21,
  author = {Meritxell Pacheco and Bernard Gendron and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {A Lagrangian decomposition scheme for choice-based optimization},
  institution = {Transport and Mobility Laboratory, Ecole Polytechnique F\'ed\'erale de Lausanne},
  year = {2021},
  type = {Technical Report},
  number = {TRANSP-OR 210827},
  address = {Lausanne, Switzerland}}}

2017

Pacheco M., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M., Gendron B. (2017). Integrating advanced discrete choice models in mixed integer linear optimization. Report TRANSP-OR 170714


@TechReport{PacShaBieGen2017,
  author = {Meritxell Pacheco and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire and Bernard Gendron},
  title = {Integrating advanced discrete choice models in mixed integer linear optimization},
  institution = {Transport and Mobility Laboratory, Ecole Polytechnique F\'ed\'erale de Lausanne},
  year = {2017},
  type = {Technical Report},
  number = {TRANSP-OR 170714},
  address = {Lausanne, Switzerland}}}

2016

Robenek T., Sharif Azadeh S., Maknoon Y., de Lapparent M., Bierlaire M. (2016). Train Timetable Design Under Elastic Passenger Demand. Report TRANSP-OR 160923


@TechReport{RobAzaMakLapBier16,
  author = {Tom\'a\v{s} Robenek and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Yousef Maknoon and Matthieu {de Lapparent} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Train Timetable Design Under Elastic Passenger Demand},
  institution = {Transport and Mobility Laboratory, Ecole Polytechnique F\'ed\'erale de Lausanne},
  year = {2016},
  type = {Technical Report},
  number = {TRANSP-OR 160923},
  address = {Lausanne, Switzerland}}}

Robenek T., Sharif Azadeh S., Maknoon Y., Bierlaire M. (2016). Hybrid Cyclicity: Combining The Benefits Of Cyclic And Non-Cyclic Timetables. Report TRANSP-OR 160510


@TechReport{RobeAzaMakBier16,
  author = {Tom\'a\v{s} Robenek and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Yousef Maknoon and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Hybrid Cyclicity: Combining The Benefits Of Cyclic And Non-Cyclic Timetables},
  institution = {Transport and Mobility Laboratory, Ecole Polytechnique F\'ed\'erale de Lausanne},
  year = {2016},
  type = {Technical Report},
  number = {TRANSP-OR 160510},
  address = {Lausanne, Switzerland}}}

Bierlaire M., Sharif Azadeh S. (2016). Demand-based discrete optimization. Report TRANSP-OR 160209


@TechReport{BierShar16,
  author = {Michel Bierlaire and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh}},
  title = {Demand-based discrete optimization},
  institution = {Transport and Mobility Laboratory, Ecole Polytechnique F\'ed\'erale de Lausanne},
  year = {2016},
  type = {Technical Report},
  number = {TRANSP-OR 160209},
  address = {Lausanne, Switzerland}}}

2015

Robenek T., Maknoon Y., Sharif Azadeh S., Chen J., Bierlaire M. (2015). Passenger Centric Train Timetabling Problem. Report TRANSP-OR 150917


@TechReport{RobMakAzaChenBier15,
  author = {Tom\'a\v{s} Robenek and Yousef Maknoon and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and {Jiang Hang} Chen and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Passenger Centric Train Timetabling Problem},
  institution = {Transport and Mobility Laboratory, Ecole Polytechnique F\'ed\'erale de Lausanne},
  year = {2015},
  type = {Technical Report},
  number = {TRANSP-OR 150917},
  address = {Lausanne, Switzerland}}}

Maknoon Y., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M. (2015). Trajectory planning for small aircrafts. Report TRANSP-OR 150901


@TechReport{MakShaBi,
  author = {Yousef Maknoon and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Trajectory planning for small aircrafts},
  institution = {Transport and Mobility Laboratory, Ecole Polytechnique F\'ed\'erale de Lausanne},
  year = {2015},
  type = {Technical Report},
  number = {TRANSP-OR 150901},
  address = {Lausanne, Switzerland}}}

Articles in conference proceedings [7]

2018

Pacheco M., Gendron B., Lurkin V., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M. (2018) A Lagrangian relaxation technique for the demand-based benefit maximization problem. Proceedings of the 18th Swiss Transport Research Conference (STRC), 16-18 May, Ascona, Switzerland


@InProceedings{PacGenLurShaBie_STRC2018,
  author = {Meritxell Pacheco and Bernard Gendron and Virginie Lurkin and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {A Lagrangian relaxation technique for the demand-based benefit maximization problem},
  booktime = {Proceedings of the 18th Swiss Transport Research Conference (STRC), 16-18 May},
  year = {2018},
  address = {Ascona, Switzerland}}}

2017

Pacheco M., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M., Gendron B. (2017) Integrating advanced demand models within the framework of mixed integer linear problems: A Lagrangian relaxation method for the uncapacitated case. Proceedings of the 17th Swiss Transport Research Conference (STRC), 17-19 May, Ascona, Switzerland


@InProceedings{PacShaBieGen_STRC2017,
  author = {Meritxell Pacheco and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire and Bernard Gendron},
  title = {Integrating advanced demand models within the framework of mixed integer linear problems: A Lagrangian relaxation method for the uncapacitated case},
  booktime = {Proceedings of the 17th Swiss Transport Research Conference (STRC), 17-19 May},
  year = {2017},
  address = {Ascona, Switzerland}}}

2016

Pacheco M., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M. (2016) A new mathematical representation of demand using choice-based optimization method. Proceedings of the 16th Swiss Transport Research Conference (STRC), 18-20 May, Ascona, Switzerland


@InProceedings{PacShaBie_STRC2016,
  author = {Meritxell Pacheco and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {A new mathematical representation of demand using choice-based optimization method},
  booktime = {Proceedings of the 16th Swiss Transport Research Conference (STRC), 18-20 May},
  year = {2016},
  address = {Ascona, Switzerland}}}

Wehres U., Sharif Azadeh S., Maknoon Y., Bierlaire M. (2016) Modeling Uncertainty for a Catenary-free Electrical Bus. Proceedings of the 16th Swiss Transportation Research Conference (STRC), May 19-20, 2016, Ascona, Switzerland


@InProceedings{Ulrich_STRC_2016,
  author = {Ulrich Wehres and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Yousef Maknoon and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Modeling Uncertainty for a Catenary-free Electrical Bus},
  booktime = {Proceedings of the 16th Swiss Transportation Research Conference (STRC), May 19-20, 2016},
  year = {2016},
  address = {Ascona, Switzerland}}}

2015

Robenek T., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M. (2015) Evaluating the Quality of Railway Timetables from Passenger Point of View. Proceedings of the 13th Conference on Advanced Systems in Public Transport (CASPT2015), July 19 - 23, Rotterdam, The Netherlands


@InProceedings{Robenek_CASPT,
  author = {Tom\'a\v{s} Robenek and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Evaluating the Quality of Railway Timetables from Passenger Point of View},
  booktime = {Proceedings of the 13th Conference on Advanced Systems in Public Transport (CASPT2015), July 19 - 23},
  year = {2015},
  address = {Rotterdam, The Netherlands}}}

Binder S., Maknoon Y., Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M. (2015) Generation and evaluation of passenger-oriented railway disposition timetables in case of severe disruptions. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Railway Operations Modelling and Analysis (RailTokyo2015), March 23 � 26, Tokyo, Japan


@InProceedings{Binder_RailTokyo,
  author = {Stefan Binder and Yousef Maknoon and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Generation and evaluation of passenger-oriented railway disposition timetables in case of severe disruptions},
  booktime = {Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Railway Operations Modelling and Analysis (RailTokyo2015), March 23 {\textendash} 26},
  year = {2015},
  address = {Tokyo, Japan}}}

Robenek T., Sharif Azadeh S., Chen J., Bierlaire M., Maknoon Y. (2015) The Ideal Train Timetabling Problem. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Railway Operations Modelling and Analysis (RailTokyo2015), March 23 � 26, Tokyo, Japan


@InProceedings{Robenek_RailTokyo_2015,
  author = {Tom\'a\v{s} Robenek and Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and {Jiang Hang} Chen and Michel Bierlaire and Yousef Maknoon},
  title = {The Ideal Train Timetabling Problem},
  booktime = {Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Railway Operations Modelling and Analysis (RailTokyo2015), March 23 {\textendash} 26},
  year = {2015},
  address = {Tokyo, Japan}}}

Talks [10]

2016

Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M., Atasoy B., Ben-Akiva M. A choice-based optimization approach in flexible mobility on demand July 06, 2016. Euro 2016.


@Misc{Sharif_Euro_2016,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire and Bilge Atasoy and Moshe Ben-Akiva},
  title = {A choice-based optimization approach in flexible mobility

on demand},
  howpublished = {\url{https://transp-or.epfl.ch/documents/talks/Sharif_Euro_2016.pdf}},
  year = {2016},
  note = {Presented at Euro 2016}}}

Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M. Choice-based routing problem in the context of flexible mobility on demand June 15, 2016. Tristan 2016, Aruba.


@Misc{Sharif_Tristan_2016,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Choice-based routing problem in the context of flexible mobility on demand},
  howpublished = {\url{https://transp-or.epfl.ch/documents/talks/Sharif_Tristan_2016.pdf}},
  year = {2016},
  note = {Presented at Tristan 2016, Aruba}}}

2015

Sharif Azadeh S., Bierlaire M., Ben-Akiva M., Atasoy B. Choice based demand model in the context of flexible mobility on demand November 02, 2015. INFORMS Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, USA.


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  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Michel Bierlaire and Moshe Ben-Akiva and Bilge Atasoy},
  title = {Choice based demand model in the context of flexible mobility on demand},
  howpublished = {\url{https://transp-or.epfl.ch/documents/talks/Shadi_INFORMS_Philly.pdf}},
  year = {2015},
  note = {Presented at INFORMS Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, USA}}}

Sharif Azadeh S., Marcotte P., Bierlaire M. A new approach to airline and train demand modeling using registered transactions September 11, 2015. hEART 2015, DTU, Copenhagen, Denmark.


@Misc{Shadi_hEART_2015,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Patrice Marcotte and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {A new approach to airline and train demand modeling using registered transactions},
  howpublished = {\url{https://transp-or.epfl.ch/documents/talks/Shadi_hEART_2015.pdf}},
  year = {2015},
  note = {Presented at hEART 2015, DTU, Copenhagen, Denmark}}}

Sharif Azadeh S., Marcotte P., Savard G., Bierlaire M. Passenger demand modeling under availability constraints and customer segmentation assumptions July 20, 2015. IATBR, Windsor, UK.


@Misc{Shadi_IATBR_2015,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Patrice Marcotte and Gilles Savard and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Passenger demand modeling under availability constraints and customer segmentation assumptions},
  howpublished = {\url{https://transp-or.epfl.ch/documents/talks/Shadi_IATBR_2015.pdf}},
  year = {2015},
  note = {Presented at IATBR, Windsor, UK}}}

Sharif Azadeh S., Maknoon Y., Bierlaire M. An optimization model to 3D route planning for air navigation systems July 13, 2015. EURO INFORMS, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.


@Misc{Shadi_EURO_2015,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Yousef Maknoon and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {An optimization model to 3D route planning for air navigation systems},
  howpublished = {\url{https://transp-or.epfl.ch/documents/talks/Shadi_EURO_2015.pdf}},
  year = {2015},
  note = {Presented at EURO INFORMS, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland}}}

Sharif Azadeh S., Marcotte P., Bierlaire M. Airline passenger behavior modeling in revenue management systems June 14, 2015. , Montreal, Canada.


@Misc{Shadi_CORS_2015,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh} and Patrice Marcotte and Michel Bierlaire},
  title = {Airline passenger behavior modeling in revenue management systems},
  howpublished = {\url{https://transp-or.epfl.ch/documents/talks/Shadi_CORS_2015.pdf}},
  year = {2015},
  note = {Presented at , Montreal, Canada}}}

2014

Sharif Azadeh S. Impact of demand modeling in revenue management systems October 07, 2014. Workshop on Big Data, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal.


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  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh}},
  title = {Impact of demand modeling in revenue management systems},
  howpublished = {\url{https://transp-or.epfl.ch/documents/talks/Shadi_Bigdata.pdf}},
  year = {2014},
  note = {Presented at Workshop on Big Data, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal}}}

Sharif Azadeh S. A global optimization method for demand modeling July 15, 2014. , Barcelona, Spain.


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  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh}},
  title = {A global optimization method for demand modeling},
  howpublished = {\url{https://transp-or.epfl.ch/documents/talks/SHARIF_IFORS_2014.pdf}},
  year = {2014},
  note = {Presented at , Barcelona, Spain}}}

Sharif Azadeh S. Introducing a non-parametric method for customer behavior modeling June 19, 2014. EPFL, Workshop on discrete choice models, Lausanne.


@Misc{workshop_Shadi,
  author = {Shadi {Sharif Azadeh}},
  title = {Introducing a non-parametric method for customer behavior modeling},
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  year = {2014},
  note = {Presented at EPFL, Workshop on discrete choice models, Lausanne}}}

Awards [1]

2016

Shadi Sharif Azadeh. EU-Marie Curie EPFL fellowship.

Reviewing [5]

Research projects [5]

2016

Incorporating advanced behavioral models in mixed integer linear optimization

Discrete choice models are used for detailed representation of the "demand". However, their complexity makes mathematical formulations highly non convex in the explanatory variables. On the other hand, Mixed Integer Linear Programs (MILP) are optimization problems with discrete variables that are used in many applications to design and configure the "supply". In this project, we propose a new modeling framework that allows to include any random utility model in a mixed integer optimization formulation. The heterogeneity of demand is captured within the general choice model framework and the offers are tailored in a way that is beneficial for users as wells as providers. The main objective of the project is to obtain a framework that is both general, so that it can be applied in many applications, and operational, so that it can be used in practice.
- Apr 01, 2016 - Mar 31, 2019
- Sponsor: Swiss National Science Foundation
- Principal investigator: Michel Bierlaire
- Project manager: Shadi Sharif Azadeh
- Collaborator: Meritxell Pacheco
TRANS-FORM: Smart transfers through unravelling urban form and travel flow dynamics

TRANS-FORM, a cooperation between universities, industrial partners, public authorities and private operators, will develop, implement and test a data driven decision making tool that will support smart planning, and proactive and adaptive operations. The objective of the project is to better understand transferring dynamics in multi-modal public transport systems and develop insights, strategies and methods to support decision makers in transforming public transport usage to a seamless travel experience by using smart data. The tool will integrate new concepts and methods of behavioral modelling, passenger flow forecasting and network state predictions into real-time operations. TRANS-FORM is funded under the European Commission Horizon 2020 ERA-NET program.
- Mar 03, 2016 - Mar 03, 2019
- Sponsor: The Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC)
- Principal investigator: Michel Bierlaire
- Project managers: Shadi Sharif Azadeh, Riccardo Scarinci, Yuki Oyama
- Collaborators: Nicholas Molyneaux, Nikola Obrenovic

2015

myTOSA 2.0 - Enhanced simulation and optimization tool for cost-optimal deployment of TOSA electric buses

The TOSA catenary-free electric bus system is the ABB response to the challenge of decreasing the environmental impact of public transportation. The project builds on the previous CTI project - myTOSA - and it aims to introduce new business analytics features and to improve the fidelity of the simulation and (robust) optimization modules used for a cost-optimal deployment of the TOSA charging infrastructure and component sizing.
- Sep 30, 2015 - Nov 16, 2017
- Sponsor: Commission pour la technologie et de l'innovation, Office Fédéral de la formation professionnelle et de la technologie.
- Principal investigator: Michel Bierlaire
- Project managers: Riccardo Scarinci, Virginie Lurkin
- Collaborators: Shadi Sharif Azadeh, Yousef Maknoon
Demand-based facility location problem

The project aims at integrating demand models in a state-of-the-art mathematical model for Location-Routing Problem (LRP) in the context of energy. We are investigating different assumptions about the representation of the demand in the context of facility location and routing problem.
- Aug 01, 2015 - Dec 31, 2015
- Sponsor: EDF
- Principal investigator: Michel Bierlaire
- Project manager: Shadi Sharif Azadeh

2012

Modular Logistics Units in Shared Co-modal Networks

The objective is to achieve the first genuine contribution to the development of intercontinental logistics at the European level, in close coordination with North America partners and the international Physical Internet Initiative. The goal of the project is to enable operations with developed iso-modular logistics units of size adequate for real modal and co-modal flows of fast-moving consumer goods, providing a basis for an interconnected logistics system for 2030.
- Jul 01, 2012 - Jun 30, 2015
- Sponsor: European Commission
- Principal investigator: Michel Bierlaire
- Project managers: Shadi Sharif Azadeh, Yousef Maknoon