Management Information Technology
Resume:
MADJID TAVANA, PH.D.
Professor, Business Systems and Analytics
Lindback Distinguished Chair of Information Systems and Decision Sciences
Editor-in-Chief, Decision Analytics
Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences
Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Management and Decision Making
Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences
Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems
Management Department La Salle University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141 U.S.A.
Phone: 215-***-**** Fax: 267-***-**** Skype: madjidtavana
Email: abp00v@r.postjobfree.com Web: http://tavana.us
EMPLOYMENT
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
School of Business (1984 to Present)
Management Department
Full Professor with Tenure (Tenured in 1990)
Lindback Distinguished Chair of Information Systems and Decision Sciences (2005 to Present)
Professor, Business Systems and Analytics (2004 to Present)
Chairman, Management Department (1993-05)
Executive Director, E-commerce Institute (January 2003-05)
Associate Professor, Management Information Systems and Decision Sciences (1996-04)
Director, Center for Technology and Management (1987-93)
Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems and Decision Sciences (1986 -96)
Instructor, Management Information Systems and Decision Sciences (1984-86)
o Tenure and Promotion Appeals Committee (2005-08)
o Tenure and Promotion Appeals Committee (1999-02)
o Tenure and Promotion Committee (1994-98)
o Leaves and Grants Committee (1991-94)
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Graduate School of Management (2008 to Present)
Management Science and Information Systems Department
Adjunct Professor, Computer Information Systems
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Wharton School, Doctoral Programs (January -December 1997)
Post-Doctoral Diploma (P.Ph.D.)
Research Area: Strategic Decision Support Systems
Research Supervisor: Dr. Harbir Singh
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN LONDON, London, England
College of Business Administration, Doctoral Programs (December 1991-March 1993)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Major: Management Information Systems
Dissertation Topic: Strategic Assessment Model: A Multiple Criteria Decision Support System
Dissertation Supervisor: Dr. Snehamay Banerjee, Management Department, Drexel University
Dissertation Committee: Dr. Edward Lusk, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Dr. Oliver Heil, Anderson
Graduate School of Management, UCLA; Dr. Kristiaan Helsen, Graduate School of Business,
University of Chicago; Dr. Ronald Gulezian, Quantitative Methods Department, Drexel
University; and Dr. Lakhbir Hayre, Financial Strategies Group, Prudential Securities.
DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
College of Information Studies (January 1987-June 1991)
Post-Master of Information Systems (P.M.I.S.)
Major: Information Systems Design and Evaluation
Advisor: Dr. Gary Strong
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Wharton School, Doctoral Programs (September 1981-May 1987)
Ph.D. Candidate (A.B.D.)
Major: Systems Sciences
Advisors: Dr. Russell Ackoff and Dr. Edward J. Lusk
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
School of Business Administration, Graduate Programs (September 1979-May 1981)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Majors: Management Information Systems and Management Science/Operations Research
TEHRAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, Tehran, Iran
School of Management, Management Science Program (September 1975-August 1978)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Majors: Management Science and Management Information Systems
Awards: Four Years National Merit Scholarship
CONTINUING EDUCATION
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
College of Professional and Continuing Studies (January 2009)
Certificate of Online Learning and Teaching
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCLA), Los Angeles, California
Anderson Graduate School of Management (January-June 1995)
Visiting Scholar, Decision Support Systems (Multi-criteria Decision Support Models in Supply Chain Management)
Research Supervisor: Dr. Oliver Heil
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY, Rome, New York
Information Directorate - Information Systems Research Branch (May-July 2012)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Project: The Robustness and Resiliency Assessment in Integrated Command and Control Systems
United States Air Force Research Laboratory (Grant Number: FA8750-11-2-0218)
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY, Rome, New York
Information Directorate - Information Systems Research Branch (May-July 2011)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Project: Workforce Planning and Business Process Reengineering
United States Air Force Research Laboratory (Grant Number: FA9550-09-C-0114)
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY, Rome, New York
Information Directorate - Information Systems Research Branch (May-July 2010)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Project: Decision Support System for Determining the Resilience of an Operations Center to Attack
United States Air Force Research Laboratory (Grant Number: FA8750-09-2-0157)
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
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Marine Geosciences Division - Mapping, Charting and Geodesy Branch (May-July 2009)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Projects: 1. Network-Centric Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Mission Planning
2. Decision Support System for the NATO Enlargement Process
United States Naval Research Laboratory (Grant Number: N00173-08-P-6201)
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
Marine Geosciences Division - Mapping, Charting and Geodesy Branch (May-July 2008)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Projects: 1. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Mission Planning
2. Decision Support Systems for the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Process
United States Naval Research Laboratory (Grant Number: N00014-08-1-0160)
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY, Rome, New York
Information Directorate - Information Systems Research Branch (May-July 2007)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Project: Network-Centric Simulation in Joint Air Operations
United States Air Force Research Laboratory (Grant Number : FA8750-07-2-0043)
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY, Rome, New York
Information Directorate - Information Systems Research Branch (May-July 2006)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Project: Network-Centric Multi-Criteria Modeling of Joint Air Operations
United States Air Force Research Laboratory (Grant Number: FA9550-04-C-0141)
NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas
Mission Operations Directorate - Mission Control Center (May-July 2004)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Projects: 1. Intelligent Decision Support Systems for Future Manned Spaceflight Operations
2. Benchmarking system for Global Warming in the European Union
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Grant Number: NAG9-1526)
NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas
Mission Operations Directorate - Mission Control Center (May-July 2003)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Projects: 1. Integrated Spacecraft Command and Control Systems
2. Benchmarking System for Technology Assessment
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Grant Number: NAG9-1526)
NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas
Mission Operations Directorate - Mission Control Center (May-July 2000)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Project: Mission Operations Architecture Assessment for the Human Exploration of Mars
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Grant Number: NAG9-39)
NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas
Mission Operations Directorate - Mission Control Center (May-July 1999)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Project: Automated Flight Control System for the International Space Station
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Grant Number: NAG9-931)
NASA - KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Cape Canaveral, Florida
Shuttle Management and Operations Directorate - Shuttle Project Engineering Center (May-July 1996)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Project: Group Decision Support System for Space Shuttle Technology Assessment
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Grant Number: NGT-60002)
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NASA - KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Cape Canaveral, Florida
Shuttle Management and Operations Directorate - Shuttle Project Engineering Center (May-July 1995)
Distinguished Research Fellow
Fellowship Project: Advanced Technology Projects Prioritization for Shuttle Management and Operations
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Grant Number: NGT-52605)
VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF PADERBORN, Paderborn, Germany
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics (2008 to Present)
Decision Support and Operations Research Lab
Visiting Professor, Decision Support and Expert Systems
April 2008, May 2009, May 2010, May 2011 and May 2012.
FRANCE BUSINESS SCHOOL (ECOLE SUPERIEURE DE COMMERCE ET MANAGEMENT), Poitiers, France
School of Business and Management (2001 to Present)
Visiting Professor, Strategic Information Systems
May 2001, May 2002, March 2005, March 2006, March 2007, March 2008, March 2009, March 20 10, March 2011, March
2012, October 2012, and March 2013.
HANSUNG UNIVERSITY, Seoul, Korea
Visiting Professor, Emerging Paradigms in Global Consulting (November 2008)
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA SALLE PACHUCA, Pachuca, Mexico
Visiting Professor, Cybernetics and Informatics (February 2008)
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA SALLE CUERNAVACA, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Visiting Professor, Information Technology (February 2008)
BASEL BUSINESS COLLEGE, Basel, Switzerland
Visiting Professor, Information Technology and Decision Making (May 2005)
UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AM RICAS, Puebla, Mexico
Visiting Professor, Information Technology (April-May 2003)
UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AM RICAS, Puebla, Mexico
Visiting Professor, Information Technology (May-June 2002)
LVIV INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, Lviv, Ukraine
Visiting Professor, Decision Support Systems and Systems Analysis (July-August 1996)
REFEREED SCHOLARLY JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Tavana, M., Behzadian, M., Pirdashti, M. and Pirdashti, H. (Accepted Manuscript in Press) A PROMETHEE -GDSS for
Oil and Gas Pipeline Planning in the Caspian Sea Basin, Energy Economics.
2. Tavana, M., Trevisani, D.A. and Dussault, J.L. (Accepted Manuscript in Press) The Stability Model: An Interactive
Framework for Measuring Robustness and Resiliency in Military Command and Control Systems, International
Journal of Information Technology Project Management.
3. Tavana, M., Azizi, F., Azizi, F. and Behzadian, M. (Accepted Manuscript in Press) A Fuzzy Inference System with
Application to Player Selection and Team Formation in Multi-Player Sports, Sport Management Review.
4. Tavana, M., Mousavi, N. and Golara, S. (Accepted Manuscript in Press) A Fuzzy-QFD Approach to Balanced
Scorecard Using an Analytic Network Process, International Journal of Information and Decision Sciences .
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5. Tavana, M., Trevisani, D.A. and Dussault, J.L. (Accepted Manuscript in Press) The Fuzzy Stability Model: An
Interactive Framework for Measuring Robustness and Resiliency under Uncertainty, International Journal of Data
Analysis Techniques and Strategies.
6. Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M., Saati, S. and Agrell, P.J. (Accepted Manuscript in Press) Positive and Normative
Use of Fuzzy DEA-BCC Models: A Critical View on NATO Enlargement, International Transactions in Operational
Research.
7. Bagloee, S.A., Tavana, M., Ceder, A., Bozic, C. and Asadi, M. (Accepted Manuscript in Press) A Hybrid Meta-
Heuristic Algorithm for Solving Real-Life Transportation Network Design Problems, International journal of
Logistics Systems and Management.
8. Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M., Saati, S. and Kangi, F. (Accepted M anuscript in Press) A Fuzzy Group Linear
Programming Technique for Multidimensional Analysis of Preference, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems.
9. Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P.J., Tavana, M. and Emrouznejad, A. (Accepted Article in Press) A Stepwise Fuzzy Linear
Programming Model with Possibility and Necessity Relation, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems.
10. Hatami-Marbini, A., Saati, S., Tavana, M. and Agrell, P.J. (Accepted Manuscript in Press) A Fuzzy Data Envelopment
Analysis for Clustering Operating Units with Imprecise Data, International Journal of Uncertainty, Fuzziness and
Knowledge-based Systems.
11. Ghili, S., Nazarian, S., Tavana, M., Keyvanshokouhi, S. and Isaai, M.T. (Accepted Manuscript in Press) A Complex
Systems Paradox of Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management, International Journal of Knowledge-
Based Organizations.
12. Tavana, M., Khalili-Damghani, K. and Abtahi, A.R. (2013) A Hybrid Fuzzy Group Decision Support Framework for
Advanced-Technology Prioritization at NASA, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 40, No. 2, pp. 480-491.
13. Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M., Moradi, M. and Kangi, F. (2013) A Fuzzy Group Electre Method for Safety and
Health Assessment in Hazardous Waste Recycling Facilities, Safety Science, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 414 426.
14. Khalili-Damghani, K., Sadi-Nezhad, S., Hosseinzadeh Lotfi, F. and Tavana, M. (2013) A Hybrid Fuzzy Rule-Based
Multi-objective Framework for Sustainable Project Portfolio Selection, Information Sciences, Vol. 220, pp. 442 462.
15. Khalili-Damghani, K., Abtahi, A.R. and Tavana, M. (2013) A New Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization
Method for Solving Reliability Redundancy Allocation Problems, Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol.
111, pp. 58-75.
16. Tavana, M. and Zandi, F. (2012) Applying Fuzzy Bi-Dimensional Scenario-Based Model to the assessment of Mars
Mission Architecture Scenarios, Advances in Space Research, Vol. 49, No. 4, pp. 629 647.
17. Tavana, M., Khanjani Shiraz, R., Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P.J. and Paryab, K. (2012) Fuzzy Stochastic Data
Envelopment Analysis with Application to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), Expert Systems with Applications,
Vol. 39, No. 15, pp. 122**-*****.
18. Tavana, M., Pirdashti, M., Kennedy, D.T., Belaud, J.P. and Behzadian, M. (2012) A Hybrid Delphi-SWOT Paradigm
for Oil and Gas Pipeline Strategic Planning in Caspian Sea Basin, Energy Policy, Vol. 40, No. 1, pp. 345 360.
19. Tavana, M., Fazlollahtabar, H., and Hajmohammadi, H. (2012) Supplier Selection and Order Allocation with Process
Performance Index in Supply Chain Management, International Journal of Information and Decision Sciences, Vol.
4, No. 4, pp. 329 349.
20. Khalili-Damghani, K., Tavana, M. and Sadi-Nezhad, S. (2012) An Integrated Multi-Objective Framework for Solving
Multi-Period Project Selection Problems, Applied Mathematics and Computation, Vol. 219, No. 6, pp. 3122 3138.
21. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2012) A Fuzzy Group Multi-Criteria Enterprise Architecture Framework Selection Model,
Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 1165 1173.
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22. Ghapanchi, A.H., Tavana, M., Khakbaz, M.H. and Low, G. (2012) A Methodology for Selecting Portfolios of Projects
with Interactions and Under Uncertainty, International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 30, No. 7, pp. 791
803.
23. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2012) A Fuzzy E-negotiation Support System for Inter-Firm Collaborative Product
Development, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 25, No. 8, pp. 671-688.
24. Zandi, F., Tavana, M. and O'Connor, A. (2012) A Strategic Cooperative Game-Theoretic Model for Market
Segmentation with Application to Banking in Emerging Economies, Technological and Economic Development of
Economy, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 389-423.
25. Tavana, M., Sisti, A.F. and Trevisani, D.A. (2012) An Automated Workforce Clustering Method for Business Process
Reengineering in Research and Development Organizations, International Journal of Information Techn ology
Project Management, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 1-20.
26. Tavana, M. and Yousefpoor, N. (2012) A Hybrid Strategic Development and Prioritization Model for Information
and Communication Technology Enhancement, International Journal of Operations Research and Information
Systems, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 19 40.
27. Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M. and Emrouznejad, A. (2012) Productivity Growth and Efficiency Measurements in
Fuzzy Environments with an Application to Health Care, International Journal of Fuzzy System Applications, Vol. 2,
No. 2, pp. 1 35.
28. Bagloee, S.A. and Tavana, M. (2012) An Efficient Hybrid Heuristic Method for Prioritizing Large Transportation
Projects with Interdependent Activities, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Vol. 11, No. 1,
pp. 114-142.
29. Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M., Emrouznejad, A. an d Saati, S. (2012) Efficiency Measurement in Fuzzy Additive
Data Envelopment Analysis, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 1-20.
30. Emrouznejad, A., Rostamy-Malkhalifeh, M., Hatami-Marbini, A. and Tavana, M. (2012) General and Multiplicative
Non-Parametric Corporate Performance Models with Interval Ratio Data, Applied Mathematical Modelling, Vol. 36,
No. 11, pp. 5506 5514.
31. Saati, S., Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M. and Hajiakhondi, E. (2012) A Two-fold Linear Programming Model with
Fuzzy Data, International Journal of Fuzzy System Applications, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 1-12.
32. Mahdiloo, M., Farzipoor Saen, R. and Tavana, M. (2012) A Novel Data Envelopment Analysis Model for Solving
Supplier Selection Problems with Undesirable Outputs and Lack of Inputs, International Journal of Logistics
Systems and Management, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 285-305.
33. Azadi, M., Farzipoor Saen, R. and Tavana, M. (2012) Supplier Selection Using Chance-Constrained Data
Envelopment Analysis with Nondiscretionary Factors and Stochastic Data, International Journal of Industrial and
Systems Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 167-198.
34. Saati, S., Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P.J. and Tavana, M. (2012) A Common Set of Weight Approach Using an Ideal
Decision Making Unit in Data Envelopment Analysis, Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, Vol. 8,
No. 3, pp. 623-637.
35. Tavana, M. and Hatami-Marbini, A. (2011) A Group AHP-TOPSIS Framework for Human Spaceflight Mission
Planning at NASA, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 38, No. 11, pp. 135**-*****.
36. Tavana, M., Karbassi Yazdi, A., Shiri, M. and Rappaport, J. (2011) An EFQM- REMBRANDT Excellence Model Based
on the Theory of Displaced Ideal, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 18, No. 5, pp. 644-667.
37. Tavana, M., Busch, T.E. and Davis, E.L. (2011) Fuzzy Multiple Criteria Workflow Robustness and Resiliency
Modeling with Petri Nets, International Journal of Knowledge-Based Organizations, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 72-90.
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38. Hatami-Marbini, A. and Tavana, M. (2011) An Extension of the Electre I Method for Group Decision -Making under
a Fuzzy Environment, Omega, Vol. 39, No. 4, pp. 373-386.
39. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2011) A Fuzzy Group Quality Function Deployment Model for e-CRM Framework
Assessment in Agile Manufacturing, Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 61, No. 1, pp. 1-19.
40. Hatami-Marbini, A., Emrouznejad, A. and Tavana, M. (2011) A Taxonomy and Review of the Fuzzy Data
Envelopment Analysis Literature: Two Decades in the Making, European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 214,
No. 3, pp. 457 472.
41. Zandi, F., Tavana, M. and Martin, D. (2011) A Fuzzy Group Electre Method for Electronic Supply Chain Management
Framework Selection, International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 35-60.
42. Tavana, M., Busch, T.E. and Davis, E.L. (2011) Modeling Operational Robustness and Resiliency with High-level Petri
Nets, International Journal of Knowledge-Based Organizations, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 17-38.
43. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2011) A Fuzzy Multi-objective Balanced Scorecard Approach for Selecting the Best e -
Business Process Management Practice, Business Process Management Journal, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 147-178.
44. Jafari Songhori, M., Tavana, M., Azadeh, A. and Khakbaz, M.H. (2011) A Supplier Selection and Order Allocation
Model with Multiple Transportation Alternatives, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 52, No. 1-4,
pp. 365 376.
45. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2011) An Optimal Investment Scheduling Framework for Intelligent Transportation
Systems Architecture, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 115 132.
46. Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M. and Ebrahimi, A. (2011) A Fully Fuzzified Data Envelopment Analysis Model,
International Journal of Information and Decision Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 252-264.
47. Hatami-Marbini, A. and Tavana, M. (2011) An Extension of the Linear Programming Method with Fuzzy
Parameters, International Journal of Mathematics in Operational Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 44-55.
48. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2011) A Fuzzy Goal Programming Model for Strategic Information Technology Investment
Assessment, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 172-196.
49. Emrouznejad, A., Rostamy-Malkhalifeh, M., Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M. and Aghayi, N. (2011) An Overall Profit
Malmquist Productivity Index with Fuzzy and Interval Data, Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Vol. 54, No.
11-12, pp. 2827-2838.
50. Saati, S., Hatami-Marbini, A. and Tavana, M. (2011) Data Envelopment Analysis: An Efficient Duo Linear
Programming Approach, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 90-103.
51. Hanafizadeh, P., Ghaemi, A. and Tavana, M. (2011) Local Perturbation Analysis of Linear Programming with
Functional Relation among Parameters, International Journal of Operations Research and Information Systems,
Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 42-65.
52. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2011) A Strategic Benchmarking Process for Identifying the Best Practice Collaborative
Electronic Government Architecture, International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector, Vol. 3, No.
2, pp. 32-57.
53. Pirdashti, M., Tavana, M., Hassim, M.H., Behzadian, M. and Karimi, I.A. (2011) A Taxonomy and Review of the
Multiple Criteria Decision Making Literature in Chemical Engineering, International Journal of Multicriteria Decision
Making, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 407-467.
54. Saati, S., Hatami-Marbini, A. and Tavana, M. (2011) A Data Envelopment Analysis Model with Discretionary and
Non-discretionary Factors in Fuzzy Environments, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management,
Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 45-63.
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55. Ghili, S., Shams, H. and Tavana, M. (2011) Innovation or Imitation: Some Economic Performance and Social Welfare
Policy Perspectives, International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 48-66.
56. Hatami-Marbini, A., Saati, S. and Tavana, M. (2011) Data Envelopment Analysis with Fuzzy Parameters: An
Interactive Approach, International Journal of Operations Research and Information Systems, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 39-
53.
57. Tavana, M., Sodenkamp, M. and Suhl, L. (2010) A Soft Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Model with Application to
the European Union Enlargement, Annals of Operations Research, Vol. 181, No. 1, pp. 393-421.
58. Tavana, M. and Sodenkamp, M. (2010) A Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision Analysis Model for Advanced Technology
Assessment at Kennedy Space Center, Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 61, No. 10, pp. 1459-1470.
59. Tavana, M. and O Connor, A. (2010) An Integrated Strategic Benchmarking Model for Assessing International
Alliances with Application to NATO Membership Enlargement, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 17,
No. 6, pp. 791-806.
60. Tavana, M., Sodenkamp, M.A. and Pirdashti, M. (2010) A Fuzzy Opportunity and Threat Aggregation Approach in
Multicriteria Decision Analysis, Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 455-492.
61. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2010) A Hybrid Fuzzy Real Option Analysis and Group Ordinal Approach for Knowledge
Management Strategy Assessment, Knowledge Management Research and Practice, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 216 228.
62. Tavana, M., Bourgeois, B.S. and Rappaport, J. (2010) An Efficient Multi-Vehicle Multi-Criteria Mission Planning and
Control System for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, International Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 9, No. 3,
pp. 306-328.
63. Shokouhi, A.H., Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M. and Saati, S. (2010) A Robust Optimization Approach for Imprecise
Data Envelopment Analysis, Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 59, No. 3, pp. 387-397.
64. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2010) A Group Evidential Reasoning Approach for Enterprise Architecture Framework
Selection, International Journal of Information Technology and Management, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 468-483.
65. Hatami-Marbini, A., Saati, S. and Tavana, M. (2010) An Ideal-Seeking Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis
Framework, Applied Soft Computing, Vol. 10, No. 4, 1062 1070.
66. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2010) A Multi-Attribute Group Decision Support System for Information Technology
Project Selection, International Journal of Business Information Systems, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 179-199.
67. Tavana, M. and Bourgeois, B.S. (2010) A Multiple Criteria Decision Support System for Autonomous Underwater
Vehicle Mission Planning and Control, International Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 216-239.
68. Khakbaz, M.H., Ghapanchi, A.H. and Tavana, M. (2010) A Multi-criteria Decision Model for Supplier Selection in
Portfolios with Interactions, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 351-
377.
69. Zandi, F. and Tavana, M. (2010) An Optimisation Model for Traffic Distribution Forecasting in Packet -Switching
Networks, International Journal of Mathematics in Operational Research, Vol. 2, No. 5, pp. 515-539.
70. Tavana, M., Bourgeois, B.S. and Sodenkamp, M. (2009) Fuzzy Multiple Criteria Base Realignment and Closure
(BRAC) Benchmarking System at the Department of Defense, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 16, No.
2, pp. 192-221.
71. Tavana, M., Bailey, M.D. and Busch, T.E. (2009) Dynamic Air Tasking Evaluation in a Simulated Network -Centric
Battlespace, International Journal of Operational Research . Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 1-25.
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72. Tavana, M., Khakbaz, M.H. and Jafari-Songhori, M. (2009) Information Technology Impact on Productivity in
Conventional Power Plants, International Journal of Business Performance Managemen t. Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 187-
202.
73. Tavana, M. (2008) Fahrenheit 59: An Environmental Decision Support System for Benchmarking Global Warming at
Johnson Space Center, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 307-325.
74. Tavana, M. (2008) Knowledge-Based Expert System Development and Validation with Petri Nets, Journal of
Information & Knowledge Management, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 37-46.
75. Tavana, M., LoPinto, F., and Smither, J.W. (2008) An Examination of the Similarity Between a New Sigmoid
Function-Based Consensus Ranking Method and Four Commonly-Used Algorithms, International Journal of
Operational Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 384-398.
76. Tavana, M. (2008) Dynamic Process Modeling using Petri Nets with Applications to Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
Management, International Journal of Simulation and Process Modeling, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 130-138.
77. Tavana, M., Bailey, M.D. and Busch, T.E. (2008) A Multi-Criteria Vehicle-Target Allocation Assessment Model for
Network-Centric Joint Air Operations, International Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 235-254.
78. Tavana, M., Joglekar, P. and Redmond, M. (2007) An Automated Entity-Relationship Clustering Algorithm for
Conceptual Database Design, Information Systems, Vol. 32, No. 5, pp. 773-792.
79. Tavana, M., Smither, J.W. and Anderson, R.V. (2007) D-Side: A Facility and Workforce Planning Group Multi-criteria
Decision Support System for Johnson Space Center, Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 34, No. 6, pp. 1646-
1673.
80. Tavana, M. (2007) A Threat-Response Multi-Criteria Funding Model for Homeland Security Grant Programs,
International Transactions in Operational Research, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 267 290.
81. Tavana, M., LoPinto, F. and Smither, J.W. (2007) A Hybrid Distance-Based Ideal-Seeking Consensus Ranking Model,
Journal of Applied Mathematics and Decision Sciences, Vol. 11, pp. 1-18.
82. Tavana, M. (2006) A Priority Assessment Multi-criteria Decision Model for Human Spaceflight Mission Planning at
NASA, Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 57, No. 10, pp. 1197-1215.
83. Tavana, M. and Kennedy, D. (2006) N-SITE: A Distributed Consensus Building and Negotiation Su pport System,
International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 123-154.
84. Joglekar, P., Tavana, M. and Rappaport, J. (2006) A Comprehensive Set of Models of Intra and Inter-organizational
Coordination in a Supply Chain, International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 251-284.
85. Bailey, M.D., Tavana, M. and Busch, T.E. (2006) Communication Role Allocation for Joint Air Operations in a
Network-Centric Environment, International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, Vol. 6, No. 12, pp.
165-170.
86. Tavana, M. (2004) Intelligent Flight Support System (IFSS): A Real-time Intelligent Decision Support System for
Future Manned Spaceflight Operations at Mission Control Center, Advances in Engineering Software, Vol. 35, No.
5, pp. 301-313.
87. Tavana, M. (2004) A Subjective Assessment of Alternative Mission Architectures for the Human Exploration of
Mars at NASA Using Multicriteria Decision Making, Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 31, No. 7, pp. 1147-
1164.
88. Tavana, M. (2004) Quest 123: A Benchmarking System for Technology Assessment at NASA, Benchmarking: An
International Journal, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 370-384.
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89. Tavana, M. (2003) CROSS: A Multicriteria Group-Decision-Making Model for Evaluating and Prioritizing Advanced -
Technology Projects at NASA, Interfaces, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 40-56.
90. Tavana, M., Ortiz, J. and Torney, S. (2003) Modeling Station Duty Officer Operations Assistant at Johnson Space
Center, Advances in Engineering Software, Vol. 34, No. 3, pp. 139-162.
91. Tavana, M., Mohebbi, B. and Kennedy, D. (2003) Total Quality Index: A Benchmarking Tool for Total Quality
Management, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 10, No. 6, pp. 507-527.
92. Kennedy, D., Tavana, M., Leauby, B. and Ugras, J. (2003) An Investigation of the Relative Importance of the
Characteristics of Information in Governmental Financial Reporting, Business Journal, Vol. 19, No. 1-2, pp. 56-62.
93. Tavana, M. (2002) EUCLID: Strategic Alternative Assessment Matrix, Journal of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis,
Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 75-96.
94. Joglekar, P., Chung, Q. and Tavana, M. (2001) Note on a Comparative Evaluation of Nine Well-Known Algorithms
for Solving the Cell Formulation Problem in Group Technology, Journal of Applied Mathematics and Decision
Sciences, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 253-267.
95. Tavana, M., Chung, Q B. and Kennedy, D. (1998) Rho: A Decision Support System for Pricing in Law Firms,
Information and Management, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 155-165.
96. Tavana, M. and Rappaport, J. (1997) Optimal Allocation of Arrivals to a Collection of Parallel Workstations,
International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 305-523.
97. Tavana, M., Kennedy, D. and Mohebbi, B. (1997) An Applied Study Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process to
Translate Common Verbal Phrases to Numerical Probabilities, Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, Vol. 10, No.
2, pp. 133-150.
98. Tavana, M., Kennedy, D. and Joglekar, P. (1996) A Group Decision Support Framework for Consensus Ranking of
Technical Manager Candidates, Omega, Vol. 24, No. 5, pp. 523-538.
99. Tavana, M. and Banerjee, S. (1995) Strategic Assessment Model (SAM): A Multiple Criteria Decision Support
System for Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives, Decision Sciences, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 119-143.
100. Tavana, M. and Banerjee, S. (1995) Evaluating Strategic Alternatives: An Analytical Model, Computers and
Operations Research, Vol. 22, No. 7, pp. 763-770.
101. Kennedy, D., Ugras, J., Leauby, B. and Tavana, M. (1995) An Investigation of the Relative Importance Attached to
the Qualitative Characteristics in the SFAC 2 Hierarchy, Accounting Enquiries, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 249-288.
102. Tavana, M., Lee, P. and Joglekar, P. (1994) The Development and Validation of a Campus Recruiting Expert System
Using Expert Opinion and Historical Data, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 305-321.
103. Tavana, M. and Banerjee, S. (1994) A Case Study in Multiple Criteria Decision Support System, Journal of
International Information Management, Vol. 3, Special Edition, pp. 41-70.
104. Joglekar, P., Tavana, M. and Banerjee, S. (1994) A Clustering Algorithm for Identifying Information Subsystems,
Journal of International Information Management, Vol. 3, Special Edition, pp. 129-141.
105. Tavana, M., Kennedy, D., Rappaport, J. and Ugras, J. (1993) An AHP-Delphi Group Decision Support System Applied
to Conflict Resolutions in Hiring Decisions, Journal of Management Systems, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 49-74.
106. Tavana, M., Kennedy, D. and Mohebbi, C. (1992) A Comparison Between Full-Function and Limited-Function CASE
Tools in Systems Analysis and Design, Interface, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 41-47.
107. Tavana, M. and Mohebbi, C. (1990) A Comparison of Decision Support Systems/Expert Systems Teaching
Strategies: Conceptual vs. Interactive Approaches, Interface, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 20-23.
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108. Lusk, E. J., Neves, J. and Tavana, M. (1984) An Investigation of the AHP Judgment Rending Process, Journal of
Organizational Behavior and Statistics, Vol. 1, No. 2-4, pp. 133-147.
BOOKS
1. Emrouznejad, A. and Tavana, M. (Editors) (2013) Performance Measurement with Fuzzy Data Envelopment
Analysis, Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Berlin: Springer-Verlag (In Press).
2. Tavana, M. (Editor) (2013) Management Theories and Strategic Practices for Decision Making, Hershey,
Pennsylvania: IGI Global.
3. Tavana, M. (Editor) (2013) Competition, Strategy, and Modern Enterprise Information Systems, Hershey,
Pennsylvania: IGI Global.
4. Tavana, M. (Editor) (2012) Decision Making Theories and Practices from Analysis to Strategy, Hershey,
Pennsylvania: IGI Global.
5. Tavana, M. (Editor) (2012) Enterprise Information Systems and Advancing Business Solutions: Emerging Models,
Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global.
6. Tavana, M. (Editor) (2011) Managing Adaptability, Intervention, and People in Enterpr ise Information Systems,
Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Szabat, K. and Tavana, M. (2009), Futurescope 2020: Global Management Support Systems in the Knowledge Age,
In A. O Connor (Editor), Managing, Trade, Economics and International Business, pp. 332-342, United Kingdom:
Palgrave Macmillan Publications.
EDITORIALS
1. Tavana, M. (2008). The Art of Decision Sciences, International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 1,
pp. 1-2.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
1. Tavana, M. (October 2007). Alpha Iota Delta launches the International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences (IJADS)
Decision Line, Vol. 38, No. 5, p. 31.
2. Tavana, M. (October 2006) Why Alpha Iota Delta? Decision Line, Vol. 37, No. 5, pp. 21, 35.
3. Tavana, M. (March 2006) Information Technology Crunch: Alpha Iota Delta Can Help, Decision Line, Vol. 37, No. 2,
p. 30.
4. Tavana, M. (January 2006) Saint Joseph s University Awarded New Alpha Iota Delta Chapter, Decision Line, Vol. 37,
No. 1, pp. 14-15.
EDITORSHIPS
o Editor-in-Chief, Decision Analytics (2012 to present)
o Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Management and Decision Making (2012 to present)
o Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences (2007 to present)
o Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences (2008 to present)
o Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems (2010 to present)
o Associate Editor, International Journal of Integrated Supply M anagement (2005-2008).
o Associate Editor, International Conference on Information Systems (2006).
o Associate editor, Journal of International Information Management (1996-2002).
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ORGANIZATIONAL OFFICERSHIPS
o President, Alpha Iota Delta Honors Society The International Honor Society in the Decision Sciences and
Information Systems (2009 to 2011)
o First Vice-President, Alpha Iota Delta Honors Society The International Honor Society in the Decision Sciences and
Information Systems (2007-2008)
o Second Vice-President, Alpha Iota Delta Honors Society The International Honor Society in the Decision Sciences
and Information Systems (2005-2006)
INVENTIONS
Tavana, M. Software Analysis Tool Integrating Data Flow Diagrams and Petri Nets, NASA Registered Invention Number:
MSC-23242-1-SB, NASA Contract Number NAS9-00031.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
D-cide : An Influence Diagramming-Based Decision Support System
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D-code : A Natural Language Programming-Based Decision Support System
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B-wise : A Rule-Based Expert System
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N-gage : Multi-criteria Decision Making
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Strategic Assessment System : A Strategic Decision Support System
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Clust-ER : An Entity-Relationship Clustering System
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DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEES
o Mariya Sodenkamp, Multiple Criteria Strategic Information Systems, University of Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany
(2012).
o Hamed Jafarzadeh, What Forms the Decision of Business to Exploit Search Engine Advertising, University of New
South Wales, Sydney, Australia (2012).
o Mandeep Mittal, Inventory Management with Inspection and Trade Credit, University of Dehli, Dehli, India (2012)
o Le Cong Tru, A Risk Management Framework for Aquaculture: The Case of Vietnamese Catfish Farming, RMIT
University, Melbourne, Australia (2011).
o Amirhossein Ghapanchi, Dynamic Capabilities and Project Characteristics Contributing to the Success of Open Source
Software Projects, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (2011).
o Aditi Khanna nee Aditi Goswami, Investigating the Impact of Inflation on Inventory Policies, University of Delhi,
Delhi, India (2010).
o Kevin K.H. Leung, An Investigation of Artificial Immune Systems and Variable Selection Techniques for Credit Scoring,
RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia (2009).
o Barbara J. Mohebbi, Implementing a Total Quality Index within Health Care Organizations . The Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1998).
EXTERNAL REVIEWER
o Stevens Institute of Technology - Howe School of Technology Management (USA) (2012)
o Pennsylvania State University - Smeal College of Business (USA) (2012)
o Saint Joseph's University - Haub School of Business (USA) (2011, 2012)
o Yarmouk University - College of Information Technology and Computer Sciences (JORDAN) (2012)
o Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business (USA) (2010)
AWARDS
o Space Act Award, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (2005)
o John Abbott Award, American Production and Inventory Control Society (1988)
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HONORS
o Alpha Iota Delta Honors Society The International Honor Society in the Decision Sciences and Information Systems
(Inducted April 2003)
o Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society - The International Honor Society in Business Administration (Inducted April 1999)
GRANTS
o State of Pennsylvania - Department of Education (Link-to-Learn Grant) (2002-2003): $183,334
o Kemper Foundation Grants (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998)
o Ben Franklin Partnership Grant (1988)
o PEW Foundation Grants (1985 and 1986)
GOVERNMENT RESEARCH GRANTS/SBIR CONTRACS
o United States Air Force - Air Force Research Lab - Principal Investigator (2012-13)
Fuzzy Robustness and Resiliency Assessment in Integrated Command and Control Systems
Contract Number: FA8750-11-2-0218
o United States Air Force - Air Force Research Lab - Principal Investigator (2010-11)
Fuzzy Workflow Management Modeling with Petri Nets
Contract Number: FA8750-09-2-0157
o United States Navy - Naval Research Lab - Stennis Space Center - Principal Investigator (2008-09)
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Mission Planning and Control
Contract Number: N00173-08-P-6201 NRL
o NASA - Johnson Space Center - Principal Investigator (2003-04)
Intelligent Flight Support System (IFSS): A Real-Time Intelligent Decision Support Prototype
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract Number: 03-1-F6.02-8365 JSC
o NASA - Johnson Space Center - Principal Investigator (1999-00)
Software Tool for Designing and Evaluating Petri Nets
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract Number: 99-1-11.01-6241 JSC
o NASA - Johnson Space Center Director Grant (1999-2000)
Advanced Technology Assessment and Selection
Grant Number: NAG9-1196
SELECTED CONSULTING ACTIVITIES
o Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas
o Naval Research Lab, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
o Air Force Research Lab, Rome, New York
o ITT Defense Communication Systems, Clifton, New Jersey
o HPN Software Consultants, Houston, Texas
o S&K Electronics, Ronan, Montana
o Crown Cork and Seal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
o Prudential Securities, New York, New York
o Philadelphia Bar Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
o Philadelphia Association for Clinical trials, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
o Lomas and Nettleton Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
o Decision Sciences Institute (DSI)
o Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS)
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o Association for Information Systems (AIS)
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACTVITIES
National Science Foundation (June 2009)
Member of the Reviewer Board
Information and Intelligent Systems: Dynamic Systems I Open Loop
COURSES TAUGHT (EXCECUTIVE, GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE)
La Salle University:
o Information Technology for Decision Making (MBA-820)
o Operational, Tactical, and Strategic Information Systems (EMBA-920)
o Decision Support and Expert Systems (MIS-385 & MIS-785)
o Systems Analysis and Design (MIS-410 & MIS-710)
o Emerging Trends in Information Technology (MIS 405 & MIS-705)
o Database Management Systems (MIS-420 & MIS-720)
o Enterprise Resource Planning (MIS-435)
o Management Information Systems (BUS-205)
o Effective and Efficient Management of Operations (BUS-304 & MBA-625)
o Systems Development and Implementation (MIS-411)
Rutgers University:
o Computer and Information Systems (CIS-604)
Drexel University:
o Human Computer Interaction/User Interface Design (L103)
o Introduction to Systems Analysis (L512)
Arcadia University:
o Management of Technology (BA-569)
o Operations Effectiveness (BA-667)
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
o Third Degree Black Belt, World Tae Kwon Do Federation, Seoul, Kor ea, January 2001.
o Second Degree Black Belt, World Tae Kwon Do Federation, Seoul, Korea, April 1993.
o First Degree Black Belt, World Tae Kwon Do Federation, Seoul, Korea, December 1988.
PERSONAL
U. S. Citizen, Married, Two Children.
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