Journal Articles
Ma, X,
Monfared, R, Grant, R, Goh, Y (2024)
Determining cognitive workload using physiological measurements: pupillometry and heart-rate variability,
Sensors, 24(6), 2010, DOI:
10.3390/s24062010.
De-Almeida, R, Goh, Y,
Monfared, R, Steiner, MTA, West, A (2019)
An ensemble based on neural networks with random weights for online data stream regression,
Soft Computing, 24, pp.9835-9855, ISSN: 1432-7643. DOI:
10.1007/s00500-019-04499-x.
Goh, Y, Micheler, S, Sanchez-Salas, A, Case, K, Bumblauskas, D,
Monfared, R (2019)
A variability taxonomy to support automation decision-making for manufacturing processes,
Production Planning and Control, 31(5), pp.383-399, ISSN: 0953-7287. DOI:
10.1080/09537287.2019.1639840.
Millington, J,
Monfared, R, Vera, DA (2019)
Innovative mechanism to identify robot alignment in an automation system,
Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 114, pp.144-154, ISSN: 0921-8890. DOI:
10.1016/j.robot.2019.01.015.
Dharmaraj, K,
Monfared, R, Ogun, P, Jackson, MR (2018)
Robotic assembly of threaded fasteners in a non-structured environment,
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 98, pp.2093-2107, ISSN: 0268-3768. DOI:
10.1007/s00170-018-2363-5.
Kalt, E,
Monfared, R, Jackson, M (2016)
Towards an automated polishing system: capturing manual polishing operations,
International journal of research in engineering and technology, 05(07), ISSN: 2321-7308.
Usman, Z,
Monfared, R, Lohse, N, Jackson, M (2016)
An investigation of highly accurate and precise robotic hole measurements using non‐contact devices,
International Journal of Metrology and Quality Engineering, ISSN: 2107-6839. DOI:
10.1051/ijmqe/2016007.
Abeyratne, SA and
Monfared, R (2016)
Blockchain ready manufacturing supply chain using distributed ledger,
International journal of research in engineering and technology, 05(09), ISSN: 2321-7308. DOI:
10.15623/ijret.2016.0509001.
Ilangovan, B,
Monfared, R, Jackson, M (2015)
An automated solution for fixtureless sheet metal forming,
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 82(1-4), pp.315-326, ISSN: 0268-3768. DOI:
10.1007/s00170-015-7366-x.
Ghani, U,
Monfared, R, Harrison, R (2014)
Integration approach to virtual-driven discrete event simulation for manufacturing systems,
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 28(8), pp.844-860, ISSN: 0951-192X. DOI:
10.1080/0951192X.2014.924159.
Ghani, U,
Monfared, RP, Harrison, R (2012)
Energy optimisation in manufacturing systems using virtual engineering-driven discrete event simulation,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226, pp.1914-1929, DOI:
10.1177/0954405412458625.
Ghani, U,
Monfared, RP, Harrison, R (2012)
Energy optimisation in manufacturing systems using virtual engineering-driven discrete event simulation,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226(11), pp.1914-1929, ISSN: 0954-4054. DOI:
10.1177/0954405412458625.
Ghani,
Monfared, R, Harrison, R (2012)
Real Time Energy Consumption Analysis for Manufacturing Systems Using Integrative Virtual and Discrete Event Simulation,
International Journal of Energy Engineering (IJEE), 2(3), pp.69-73.
Ghani, U,
Monfared, R, Harrison, R (2011) Energy based efficient resources for real time manufacturing systems,
Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2011, WCE 2011, 1, pp.802-806.
Segura Velandia, DM, Conway, PP, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA (2011)
Combining business process and failure modelling to increase yield in electronics manufacturing,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, p.18, ISSN: 2041-2975. DOI:
10.1243/09544054JEM1794.
Haq, I, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Harrison, R, Lee, L, West, AA (2010)
A New Vision for Automation Systems Engineering for Automotive Powertrain Assembly,
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (IJCIM), 23(Issue 4), pp.308-324, DOI:
10.1080/09511921003596780.
Phaithoonbuathong, P, Kirkham, TD, Harrison, R, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA (2010)
Web Service Based Reconfiguration of a Live Production System,
International Journal of computer Integrated Manufactruring (IJCIM), 23(Issue 2), pp.126-145, DOI:
10.1080/09511920903440313.
Raza, MB, Kirkham, T, Harrison, R,
Monfared, RP, Haq, I, Wood, S (2009)
Evolving knowledge based product lifecycle management from a digital ecosystem to support automated manufacturing,
Proceedings of the International Conference on Management of Emergent Digital EcoSystems, DOI:
10.1145/1643823.1643904.
Harrison, R,
Monfared, RP, Lee, L (2009)
Business driven engineering for powertrain industry,
2009 IEEE Conference on Emerging Technologies & Factory Automation, DOI:
10.1109/etfa.2009.5347248.
Checcozzo, R, Rusinà, F, Mangeruca, L, Ballarino, A, Abadie, C, Harrison, R, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2009)
RI-MACS: An Innovative Approach for Future Automation Systems,
International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems (IJMMS), Vol. 2(3), . DOI:
10.1504/IJMMS.2009.026046.
Checcozzo, R, Rusina, F, Mangeruca, L, Ballarino, A, Abadie, C, Brusaferri, A, Harrison, R,
Monfared, R (2009)
RI-MACS: an innovative approach for future automation systems,
International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, 2(3), pp.242-242, ISSN: 1753-1039. DOI:
10.1504/ijmms.2009.026046.
Kirkham, T, Savio, D, Smit, H, Harrison, R,
Monfared, RP, Phaithoonbuathong, P (2008)
SOA middleware and automation: Services, applications and architectures,
2008 6th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, DOI:
10.1109/indin.2008.4618326.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Vera, DA, Conway, PP (2008)
Evaluating a new flexible soldering system for electronics small and medium enterprises,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 222(2), pp.273-283, ISSN: 0954-4054. DOI:
10.1243/09544054JEM792.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Vera, DA, Conway, PP (2008) Evaluating a new flexible soldering system for electronics small and medium enterprises,
Proceedings of the IMechE Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 222(2), pp.273-283.
Vera, DA, Conway, PP, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA (2008) Virtual prototyping of flexible soldering cells for electronics manufacture,
Proceedings of the IMechE Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 222(6), pp.711-722.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Harrison, R (2007)
Improving Train Maintenance through Process Modelling and Component-Based System Design and Implementation,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 221(2), pp.333-346, ISSN: 0954-4054. DOI:
10.1243/09544054JEM433.
Ong, MH, West, AA, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Harrison, R (2005)
Application of enterprise modelling technique for specifying a component-based system,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 219(9), pp.649-664, ISSN: 0954-4054. DOI:
10.1243/095440505X32553.
Ong, MH,
Monfared, RP, Lee, SM, West, AA, Harrison, R (2004)
Evaluating the implementation of the component-based system in the automotive sector,
Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis, ESDA 2004, 3, pp.279-287, DOI:
10.1115/esda2004-58279.
West, AA, Harrison, R, Weston, RH, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Vera, DA, Thomas, DW, McLeod, CS, Wilkinson, M, Lee, SM, Ong, MN (2003) Distributed Engineering of Automotive Manufacturing Machines under the Foresight Vehicle Program,
SAE Transactions 2002: Journal of Materials and Manufacturing, Paper No 2002-01-0467, 111(No 5), pp.227-245.
Chatha, KA, Weston, RH, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2003)
An Approach to Modelling Dependencies Linking Engineering Processes,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 217(5), pp.669-687, ISSN: 0954-4054. DOI:
10.1243/095440503322011399.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Harrison, R, Weston, RH (2002)
An Implementation of the Business Process Modelling Approach in the Automotive Industry,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 216(11), pp.1413-1427, ISSN: 0954-4054. DOI:
10.1243/095440502320783369.
Monfared, RP, West, AA, Harrison, R, Wilkinson, M (2002)
A User-Oriented Interface Methodology for Automotive Manufacturing Machines Developed under the Foresight Vehicle Programme,
SAE Technical Paper Series, 2002-01-0469, ISSN: 0148-7191. DOI:
10.4271/2002-01-0469.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Weston, RH, Harrison, R (2002) An implementation of the business process modelling approach in the automotive industry,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 216(11), pp.1413-1427.
Harrison, R, West, AA, Weston, RH, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2001)
Distributed Engineering of Manufacturing Machines,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 215(2), pp.217-231, ISSN: 0954-4054. DOI:
10.1243/0954405011515307.
West, AA, Bowen, BA, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Hodgson, A (2000) User-responsive interface generation for manufacturing systems: a theoretical basis,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 214, pp.379-392, ISSN: 0954-4054.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R and Weston, RH (2000) A Method to Develop Semi-Generic Information Models of Change Capable Cell Control Systems,
Computers in Industry, 41, pp.279-294, ISSN: 0166-3615.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R and Weston, RH (1999) An Application of CIMOSA Concepts in the Development of Change Capable Manufacturing Cells,
Computers in Industry, Special Issue: CIMOSA: CIM Open System Architecture - Evolution and Applications in Enterprise Engineering and Integration, 40(2-3), pp.243-257, ISSN: 0166-3615.
Monfared, RP and Weston, RH (1999)
An application of CIMOSA concepts in the development of change capable manufacturing cells,
Computers in Industry, 40(2-3), pp.243-257, ISSN: 0166-3615. DOI:
10.1016/s0166-3615(99)00028-7.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Bowen, BA, Hodgson, A, West, AA (1998) Implementing a Model-Based Generic User Interface for Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 212, pp.501-516, ISSN: 0954-4054.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R and Weston, RH (1997) The Re-engineering and Re-configuration of Manufacturing Cell Control Systems and Re-use of their Components,
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 211, pp.495-507, ISSN: 0954-4054.
Conferences
de Moura Leite, AFCS, Canciglieri, MB, Goh, YM,
Monfared, RP, de Rocha Loures, EF, Junior, OC (2020)
Current issues in the flexibilization of smart product-service systems and their impacts in industry 4.0. In
30th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM2020), Procedia Manufacturing, Athens, Greece, pp.1153-1157, DOI:
10.1016/j.promfg.2020.10.162.
Kalt, E,
Monfared, R, Jackson, M (2016)
Development of an intelligent automated polishing system. In
Proceedings of the 16th international conference of the european society for precision engineering and nanotechnology, East Midlands Conferences, University of Nottingham.
Ghani, U,
Monfared, R, Harrison, R, Ghani, I (2012) Human system analysis for productivity indicators using virtual engineering simulation modelling. In
International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2012), Aston University, Birmingham.
Ghani, U,
Monfared, RP, Harrison, R (2012) Machine utilisation and breaksdown modelling for measuring productivity using virtual engineering simulation modelling. In
International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2012), Aston University, Birmingham.
Ghani, U,
Monfared, RP, Harrison, R (2011) Energy based efficient resources for real time manufacturing systems. In
Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2011, WCE 2011, London, UK, pp.802-806.
Huertas Quintero, LAM, Segura Velandia, DM, Conway, PP, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA (2010) A Framework for Quality Data Capitalisation for UK Electronics Manufacturing. In
Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Electronics Materials and Packaging (EMAP), Singapore, p.6.
Harrison, R, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Ul, Haq, I, Wood, S (2009) Evolving Knowledge Based PLM from a Digital Ecosystem to Support Automated Manufacturing. In
The International (ACM) Conference on Management of Emergent Digital EcoSystems (MEDES'09), Lyon, France.
Harrison, R, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Lee, L (2009) Business Driven Engineering for Powertrain Industry, (Loughborough University, Ford Motor Company). In
14th IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA 2009), Spain.
Huertas Quintero, LAM, West, AA, Segura Velandia, DM, Conway, PP, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2009) Integrated Modelling for Simulation in the Electronics Manufacturing Domain. In
(ISC 2009), Proceedings of the 7th International Industrial Simulation Conference, Loughborough, UK.
Quintero, LAMH, West, AA, Velandia, DMS, Conway, PP,
Monfared, R (2009) A hierarchical object-oriented software structure for manufacturing simulation. In
, 7th International Industrial Simulation Conference 2009, ISC 2009, pp.79-85.
Segura Velandia, DM, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Conway, PP, Whalley, DC, Huertas Quintero, LAM (2008) Role of CAD Post-Processing in a Quality Tool for Low Volume High-Complexity Electronics Manufacture. In
Proceedings of the 10th International IEEE Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, Singapore, pp.1436-1441, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2118-3.
West, AA, Smith, JD,
Monfared, RP, Harrison, R (2008) Formalised requirements documentation of a novel exercise system using enterprise modelling concepts. In
, Impact of Technology on Sport II, pp.93-98, ISBN: 9780415456951.
Huertas Quintero, LAM, West, AA, Segura Velandia, DM, Conway, PP, Whalley, DC, Wilson, C, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2008) Component Based Simulation as a Predictive Tool for High Value Added Electronics. In
Proceedings of the 2008 European Electronis Assembly Reliability, Tallin.
Wilson, AR, West, AA, Segura Velandia, DM, Conway, PP, Whalley, DC, Huertas Quintero, LAM, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2008) Characterization of Printed Solder Paste Excess and Bridge Related Defects. In
Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE CPMT Electronic Systemintegration Technology Conference, Greenwich, UK, pp.1305-1310, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2813-7.
Wilson, AR, West, AA, Segura Velandia, DM, Conway, PP, Whalley, DC, Huertas Quintero, LAM, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2008)
Characterization of Printed Solder Paste Excess and Bridge Related Defects. In
Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE CPMT Electronic Systemintegration Technology Conference, Greenwich, pp.1305-1310, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2813-7.
Huertas Quintero, LAM, West, AA, Segura Velandia, DM, Conway, PP, Whalley, DC, Wilson, AR, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2008)
A simulation module for supporting the manufacture of high value added electronics manufacturing. In
Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE CPMT Electronic System integration Technology Conference, Greenwich, pp.365-370, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2813-7.
Segura Velandia, DM, West, AA, Conway, PP, Wilson, AR, Whalley, DC, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Huertas Quintero, LAM (2008)
Integration Issues in the Development of a Modelling and Simulation Tool for Low Volume High-Complexity Electronics Manufacture. In
Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE CPMT Electronic Systemintegration Technology Conference, Greenwich, UK, pp.1097-1102, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2813-7.
Huertas Quintero, LAM, West, AA, Segura Velandia, DM, Conway, PP, Whalley, DC, Wilson, AR, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2008) A simulation module for supporting the manufacture of high value added electronics manufacturing. In
Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE CPMT Electronic System integration Technology Conference, Greenwich, UK, pp.365-370, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2813-7.
Segura Velandia, DM, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Conway, PP, Whalley, DC, Huertas Quintero, LAM (2008) Role of CAD Post-Processing in a Quality Tool for Low Volume High-Complexity Electronics Manufacture. In
10th International IEEE Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, Proceedings of the 10th International IEEE Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, Singapore, 9th - 12th December 2008, pp.1436-1441, ISBN: 9781424421183.
Phaithoonbuathong, P, Kirkham, TD, Harrison, R, McLeod, CS, Capers, M, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R (2008) Adding Factory Floor Automation to Digital Ecosystems: tools, technology and transformation. In
IEEE-DEST 2008 International Conference on Digital Ecosystems and Technologies, pp.288-293.
Kirkham, T, Savio, D, Smit, H, Harrison, R,
Monfared, RP, Phaithoonbuathong, P, IEEE, (2008)
SOA MIDDLEWARE AND AUTOMATION: Services, Applications and Architectures. In
, 2008 6TH IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL INFORMATICS, VOLS 1-3, pp.1350-+, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2170-1.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Vera, DA, Conway, PP (2006) Flexible Soldering Cells for Small Batch Productions. In
Proceedings of the 8th IEEE Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, Singapore, pp.249-254, ISBN: 1-4244-0665-X.
Vera, DA, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Conway, PP (2006) Novel Approach to Reflow Oven Design to Control and Optimise Lead Free Soldering Process. In
Proceedings of the 8th IEEE Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, Singapore, pp.512-517, ISBN: 1-4244-0665-X.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Harrison, R, Vera, DA (2003) Application of Business Process Modelling to Assess the Impact of Process Change. In Cunningham, P, Cunningham, M, Eds, PF (ed)
eChallenges 2003, Building the Knowledge Economy: Issues, Applications, Case Studies Part 2, Bologna, Italy, pp.1251-1258, ISBN: 1-58603-379-4.
Weston, RH, West, AA, Harrison, R, Vera, DA, Chatha, KA, Moreiro, JFP (2003) Use of CIMOSA and Systems Thinking to Document and Inform the Design and Development of Car Engine Production Systems. In Jardim-Goncalves, R, Cha, J, Steiger-Garcao, Eds, A (ed)
10th ISPE Int. Conference on Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, Concurrent Engineering: Enhanced Interoperable Systems, CE2003, Madeira, Portugal, pp.851-857, ISBN: 90-5809-623-8.
West, AA, Harrison, R, Weston, RH, Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Vera, DA, Thomas, DW, McLeod, CS, Wilkinson, M, Lee, SM, Qin, SF, Ong, MH (2002) Distributed Engineering of Automotive Manufacturing Machines under the Foresight Vehicle Programme. In
Foresight Vehicle Technology: Consumer Driven Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Purchasing, Proceedings of the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress and Exposition, Detroit, USA, pp.1251-1258, ISBN: 0-7680-0962-6.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, West, AA, Harrison, R, Wilkinson, M (2002) A Common User Interface Methodology for Automotive Manufacturing Machines Developed under the Foresight Vehicle Programme. In
Foresight Vehicle Technology: Consumer Driven Design Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Purchasing, Proceedings of the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress and Exposition, Detroit, USA, pp.1251-1258, ISBN: 0-7680-0962-6.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Bowen, BA, West, AA, Hodgson, A (1997) Application of Agent Technology in a Common User Interface for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). In
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Practical Application of Intelligent Agents and Multi-Agent Technology, PAAM '97, London, pp.99-112, ISBN: 0952-5554-6-8.
Pourtafreshi Monfared, R, Waine, P, West, AA, Hodgson, A (1996) A Common User Interface for CIM. In Lucas, CE (ed)
Proceedings of the Conference on Intelligent and Cognitive Systems, Tehran, Iran, pp.310-316, ISBN: 964 90010 3 4.
