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IAUN
Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch

 1- Personal Information  
First Name : Zahra
Last Name : Beheshti
E-mail : z-beheshti@iaun.ac.ir, beheshti_zahra@yahoo.com
Work Address : Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Esfahan
Academic Rank :Assistant Professor


 2- Education Background  
Academic Degree Education Field University Country Year
B.Sc Computer Engineering (Software) Islamic Azad University Najafabad branch Iran -
M.Sc Computer Engineering (Software) Islamic Azad University Najafabad branch Iran -
Ph.D Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), Postdoc of Soft Computing University Technology Malaysia (UTM) Malaysia 2013


 3- Educational Experience  
Row Specialized Courses Taught Degree
1 مباني کامپيوتر و برنامه سازي کارشناسي
2 برنامه سازي پيشرفته کارشناسي
3 تحليل و طراحي الگوريتم ها کارشناسي
4 طراحي و پياده سازي زبانها کارشناسي
5 شبکه هاي عصبي کارشناسي ارشد و دکتري
6 سمينار تخصصي کارشناسي ارشد
7 الگوريتم هاي هوش جمعي کارشناسي ارشد و دکتري
8 محاسبات نرم کارشناسي ارشد
9 مجموعه‌ها و سيستم‌هاي فازي کارشناسي ارشد و دکتري
10 مدل‌هاي گرافي احتمالاتي دکتري
11 تحقيق در عمليات کارشناسي


 4- Research Interests  
Row Fields of Investigation and Specialized
1 Artificial Intelligence - Soft Computing (Neural Networks- Metaheuristic Algorithms-Fuzzy systems- NP-hard Problems)
2 Algorithm Design
3 Object Oriented Programming


 5- Research Activities    5-1) Paper Published in Journals  
Row Article title Journal Name Year Issue/Volume Article Printed Pages
1 BMPA-TVSinV: A Binary Marine Predators Algorithm using time-varying sine and V-shaped transfer functions for wrapper-based feature selection Knowledge-Based Systems 2022 252 109446
2 An Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering Framework for Improving the Ensemble Clustering Process CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS: AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 2022 53-8 679-701
3 LOADng‑AT: a novel practical implementation of hybrid AHP‑TOPSIS algorithm in reactive routing protocol for intelligent IoT‑based networks The Journal of Supercomputing 2022 78 9521–9569
4 An Enhanced Forwarding Method based on Intelligent Water Drops Algorithm in Named Data Network Majlesi Journal of Electrical Engineering 2021 15-4 77-86
5 UTF: Upgrade transfer function for binary meta-heuristic algorithms Applied Soft Computing 2021 106 107346
6 R-GWO: Representative-based grey wolf optimizer for solving engineering problems Applied Soft Computing 2021 106 1-28
7 A novel x-shaped binary particle swarm optimization Soft Computing 2021 25 3013–3042
8 A time-varying mirrored S-shaped transfer function for binary particle swarm optimization Information Sciences 2020 512 1503-1542
9 Combining hierarchical clustering approaches using the PCA method Expert Systems With Applications 2019 137 1-10
10 BMNABC: Binary Multi-Neighborhood Artificial Bee Colony for High-Dimensional Discrete Optimization Problems CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS 2018 49-7 452–474
11 Electromagnetic field optimization: A physics-inspired metaheuristic optimization algorithm Swarm and Evolutionary Computation 2016 26 8-22
12 Improved Centripetal Accelerated Particle Swarm Optimization International Journal of Advances in Soft Computing and its Applications 2016 8 1-26
13 A new rainfall forecasting model using the CAPSO algorithm and an artificial neural network Neural Computing and Applications 2016 27-8 2565–2551
14 Memetic binary particle swarm optimization for discrete optimization problems Information Sciences, Elsevier, IF: 3.893 2015 299 58-84
15 Non-parametric particle swarm optimization for global optimization Applied Soft Computing 2015 28 345-359
16 Fusion Global-Local-Topology Particle Swarm Optimization for Global Optimization Problems Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2014 2014 1-19
17 CAPSO: Centripetal Accelerated Particle Swarm Optimization Information Sciences, Elsevier, IF: 3.893 2014 258 54-79
18 Enhancement of Artificial Neural Network Learning using Centripetal Accelerated Particle Swarm Optimization for medical diseases diagnosis Soft Computing 2014 18 2253-2270
19 A review of population-based meta-heuristic algorithm International Journal of Advances in Soft Computing and its Applications 2013 5 1-35
20 Binary Accelerated Particle Swarm Algorithm (BAPSA) for Discrete Optimization Problems Journal of Global Optimization 2013 57 549-573
21 MPSO: Median-oriented Particle Swarm Optimization Applied Mathematics and Computation 2013 219 5817-5836
22 A Review of Emotional Learning And It’s Utilization in Control Engineering International Journal of Advances in Soft Computing and its Applications 2010 2 191-208
23 Improvement of ECG Signal Noise Removal Using Recursive Kalman Filter پژوهش در فناوري برق (الكترونيك و قدرت 2009 1 47-52
24 The Electricity Consumption Prediction using Hybrid Red Kite Optimization Algorithm with Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Network Journal of Intelligent Procedures in Electrical Technology 2025 252 1-22
25 A Condition-based Grey Wolf Optimizer Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems Journal of Soft Computing and Information Technology (JSCIT) 2022 11-2 26-40
26 An Individual-Oriented Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm for Solving Vehicle Routing Problem Journal of Information and Communication Technology 2022 51 37-54
27 A novel data clustering method using 4-gray wolf optimizer algorithm Iranian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2022 19-4 274 - 261
28 Adaptation of Existing Standards for Documentation of Information Systems in Iran E-journal of Iran Research for Scientific Information and Documentation 2006 1 1-12

 5-2) Papers Presented at the Conference  
Row Article title Conference Name Conference Location Year
1 Improved Artificial Hummingbird Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems The Second International Conference Engineering and Science Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch 2022
2 Enhanced Imbalanced Data Classification using Hybrid Gravitational Fixed Radius Nearest Neighbor and Improved Grey Wolf Optimization The Second International Conference Engineering and Science Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch 2022
3 The Exploration Ability Improvement of Whale Optimization Algorithm using the Local Learning and Following the group 5th National Electrical Engineering Conference Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch 2019
4 The exploration ability improvement of spotted hyena optimizer using local distributed search 5th National Electrical Engineering Conference Islamic Azad University - Najafabad branch 2019
5 A Comprehensive Overview over Forwarding Packet Methods in Named Data Networks National Conference on Electrical Engineering and Intelligent Systems Islamic Azad University -Najafabad Branch 2019
6 The prediction of Tehran Stock Exchange Trend using Technological Analysis and Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Network 5th National Conference on Electrical Engineering of Iran Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch 2019
7 Improved bat algorithm First International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch 2017
8 An improved artificial bee colony algorithm for continuous optimization problems First International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch 2017
9 The security improvement of hashing function using Elman Neural Network First International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch 2017
10 A review of face detection methods after plastic surgery First International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch 2017
11 A new artificial bee colony algorithm based on the weighted average of employed bees 3rd International Conference on Computer Engineering and Expert Systems Mashhad 2016
12 An improved artificial bee colony algorithm 3rd International Congress on Computer, Electrical and Communication International Conference on Computer Engineering and Expert Systems Mashhad 2016
13 Evolutionary Algorithms for Neural Network Learning Enhancement The First Iranian Students Scientific Conference in Malaysia Malaysia 2011
14 Improvement of Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) training using optimization algorithms The 1st National Doctoral Seminar on Artificial Intelligence Technology Malaysia 2010
15 Software Engineering and Information System Applications in life The First National Conference on Software Engineering Applications لاهيجان 2009
16 Role of Information Technology in Mobile Learning The First national electrical engineering conference دانشگاه ازاد اسلامي واحد نجف آباد 2008
17 Revolutionizing Learning Technology Based on Information Technology The first Conference of from E-Learning to Virtual University Islamic Azad University South Tehran 2005
18 A Study on Roles of Electronic Learning Versus Traditional Learning and Making it Popular for Teaching and Training in Iran The 2nd International Conference on E-learning Tehran 2004

 5-3) Completed Research Plans  
Row Title Responsibility Project Kind

 5-4) Compilation and Books  
Row Title Compilation Kind Compilation Publishing Date Publisher
1 Centripetal Accelerated Particle Swarm Optimization And Applications Compilation 2014 Scholars’ Press

 5-5) Initiative, Innovation and Invention, and Valuable Asrbdy  
Row Title Registration Place Reference Confirmed Date

 5-6) Awards and Honors  
Row Institution Title Festival Date Reference Award Announcement
1 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Scholarships for top international PhD students 2012
2 Stanford University Top 2% scientists of the world in 2020 2020
3 Stanford University Top 2% scientists of the world in 2021 2021

 5-7) Lecturer Of Workshop  
Row Title Date
1 Machine Learning 16/08/2021
2 Fuzzy Expert System and its application in determining the algorithms parameters 16/12/2019
3 Introduction to Fuzzy Logic, Design and Implementation of Fuzzy Expert Systems 11/06/2022


 6- Executive Experience  
Row Title Executive Year
1 Head of Computing Center 1997
2 Head of Applied Computer Department 2004
3 Research ِDeputy of Faculty of Technology and Engineering 1 2007
4 Research Scholar 2009
5 Post Doctoral Researcher 2013
6 Visiting Researcher 2013
7 Research Scholar 2014