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2025

Ren, J., Ahmad, R., Li, D., Ma, Y., & Hui, J. (2025). Industrial applications of digital twins: A systematic investigation based on bibliometric analysis. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 65, 103264.

Alghamdy, M., Tejada-Ortigoza, V., & Ahmad, R. (2025). 3D Food Printing Technology: A Critical Scientometric and Systematic Review, and Future Research Directions. Food Reviews International, 1-22.

Arredondo-Soto, M., Cuan-Urquizo, E., Gómez-Espinosa, A., Roman-Flores, A., & Ahmad, R. (2025). Novel soft gripper with adjustable performance based on blade flexures. Journal of Mechanical Design, 147(3).

Guo, Y., Liu, J., Ahmad, R., & Ma, Y. (2025). Concurrent structural topology and fabrication sequence optimization for multi-axis additive manufacturing. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 435, 117627.

Pancho Ramirez, W. A., Ahmad, R., & Ayranci, C. (2025). Influence of 4D printing parameters on the stored pre-strain of flat structures fabricated with polyurethane-based shape memory polymer (SMPU). Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 1-18.

Guo, Y., Liu, J., Ma, Y., & Ahmad, R. (2025). Deep learning-based topology optimization for multi-axis machining. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 138, 115738.

Castaneda, J. A. C., Lin, P. C., Hung, P. C., Zhong, H. X., Tseng, H. A., Huang, Y. F., & Ahmad, R. (2025). Designing inclusive tech playful educative solutions for visually impaired learners in STEM education. Smart Learning Environments, 12(1), 4.

Tsai, T., Widjaja, Z. S., Hasan, M. R., Pithwa, D., Pinninti, P. S. T., & Ahmad, R. (2025). VR Games for Teaching Lean Manufacturing Tools: A Case Study of Stool Manufacturing. Procedia Computer Science, 253, 1293-1302.

Rasool, A., Satsangee, G. R., Warawa, M., Khan, A., Shah, M., Singh, A., & Ahmad, R. (2025). Design and Simulation of a Production Line for Plastic Recycling with Additive Manufacturing. Procedia Computer Science, 253, 561-570.

Ramirez-Rodriguez, F., Pancho, P., Sanchez, D., Poudel, S., Bhavsar, D., & Ahmad, R. (2025). Design and Development of a Lean Robotic Cell for Concrete 3D Printing. Procedia Computer Science, 253, 475-484.

2024

Maldonado-Romo, J., Ahmad, R., Ponce, P., Mendez, J. I., Mata, O., Rojas, M., … & Molina, A. (2024). Advancing sustainable manufacturing: a case study on plastic recycling. Production & Manufacturing Research, 12(1), 2425672.

Rasool, A., Mei, Q., & Ahmad, R. (2024, December). A Parametric and Generative Based Panels Design Optimization for Mass Timber Panel Manufacturing. In 2024 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Cisneros-Gonzalez, J. J., Rasool, A., & Ahmad, R. (2024). Digital technologies and robotics in mass-timber manufacturing: a systematic literature review on construction 4.0/5.0. Construction Robotics, 8(2), 1-26.

Tahir, J., Atkinson, M., Tian, Z., Kassem, M., Ahmad, R., & Martinez, P. (2024). A critical analysis of public private partnership model in energy from waste projects. Sustainable Futures, 8, 100240.

Rasool, A., Satsangee, G. R., Arickswamy, L., Ashfaq, M. M., & Ahmad, R. (2024). Winter-Safe Slip Prevention Rim for E-Scooter: Design to Production Lifecycle Analysis. Engineering Proceedings, 76(1), 88.

Alghamdy, M., He, I., Satsangee, G. R., Keramati, H., & Ahmad, R. (2024). Enhancing printability through design feature analysis for 3d food printing process optimization. Applied Sciences, 14(20), 9587.

Zhang, W., Zheng, Y., Ma, Y., & Ahmad, R. (2024). A multi-phase integrated scheduling method for cloud remanufacturing systems. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 62, 102802.

Tahir, J., Ahmad, R., & Martinez, P. (2024). A critical review of sustainable refuse-derived fuel production in waste processing facility. Energy Conversion and Management: X, 100687.

Shareef, U., Rehman, A. U., & Ahmad, R. (2024). A Systematic Literature Review on Parameters Optimization for Smart Hydroponic Systems. AI, 5(3), 1517-1533.

González, J. J. C., Rasool, A., Chui, Y. H., & Ahmad, R. (2024). Robotic cell design and simulation system for cross-laminated timber panel post-construction operations. Transforming Construction with Off-site Methods and Technologies.

Cardenas, J. A., Martinez, P., & Ahmad, R. (2024). Integrating lean and robotics in the construction sector: a scientometric analysis. Construction Robotics, 8(1), 2.

Castillo, M., Monroy, R., & Ahmad, R. (2024). A cyber-physical production system for autonomous part quality control in polymer additive manufacturing material extrusion process. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 1-25.

Cardenas, J. A., Samadikhoshkho, Z., Rehman, A. U., Valle-Pérez, A. U., de León, E. H. P., Hauser, C. A., … & Ahmad, R. (2024). A systematic review of robotic efficacy in coral reef monitoring techniques. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 202, 116273.

Ahmad, R., Romero, D., Arredondo-Soto, M., Shahid, R., Cuan-Urquizo, E., Vazquez, C., & Roman, A. (2024, April). Insights into the “PiTech Academy” Learning Platform for Small Manufacturing Businesses and Learning Factories. In Conference on Learning Factories (pp. 233-240). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

Ahmad, S., Monroy, R., & Ahmad, R. (2024, April). Integrated Smart Monitoring Technologies for Plastic Sorting and Classification Applicable to Learning Factories Design. In Conference on Learning Factories (pp. 197-204). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

Vázquez-Hurtado, C., Altamirano-Avila, E., Rodriguez-Padilla, C., Ahmad, R., Quiñones, J. I. G., Rodriguez-Delgado, J. M., & Flores-Ramírez, A. (2024, April). Virtual Twin for the Smart Factory as a Tool to Enable Robotics Skills Acquisition. In Conference on Learning Factories (pp. 113-120). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

Tahir, J., Tian, Z., Martinez, P., & Ahmad, R. (2024). Smart-sight: Video-based waste characterization for RDF-3 production. Waste Management, 178, 144-154.

Jia, F., Ma, Y., & Ahmad, R. (2024). Review of current vision-based robotic machine-tending applications. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 131(3), 1039-1057.

Villanueva, E. M., Martinez, P., & Ahmad, R. (2024). Target-path planning and manufacturability check for robotic CLT machining operations from BIM information. Automation in Construction, 158, 105191.

Satsangee, G. R., Al-Musaibeli, H., & Ahmad, R. (2024). A Defect Detection Method Based on YOLOv7 for Automated Remanufacturing. Applied Sciences, 14(13), 5503.

Castillo, M., Monroy, R., & Ahmad, R. (2024). Scientometric analysis and systematic review of smart manufacturing technologies applied to the 3D printing polymer material extrusion system. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 35(1), 3-33.