Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Reza Gharib | Optimization | Research Excellence Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Reza Gharib | University of Torbat Heydarieh | Iran
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Reza Gharib is an established researcher whose work spans advanced control engineering, intelligent systems, and sensor modeling, contributing significantly to the development of robust, efficient, and high-precision engineering solutions. His research focuses on sensor error characterization, robust control techniques such as QFT, MIMO, and H-infinity methods, MEMS-NEMS technologies, intelligent control frameworks using fuzzy logic and neural networks, and the modeling and control of actuators, robots, and power plant systems. Dr. Gharib’s publication record reflects both depth and breadth, with impactful studies addressing energy-efficient building design, photovoltaic panel cooling through porous medium optimization, SCARA robot modeling using quantitative feedback theory, and quadrotor dynamic control. His work also includes comparative analyses of advanced control strategies, providing valuable insights into optimal controller design for complex multi-input multi-output systems. Through a combination of theoretical innovation and applied engineering, his research has advanced the understanding of nonlinear dynamics, sensor–actuator integration, and intelligent automation. His contributions to building energy optimization demonstrate his interdisciplinary capability to merge control engineering with sustainable systems, while his robotics and unmanned systems research highlights precision modeling and stability enhancement under real-world constraints. The citation performance of his publications underscores the relevance of his work to key technological domains such as renewable energy, autonomous robotics, and next-generation sensor systems. With a strong focus on solving practical engineering challenges through rigorous analytical methods and intelligent algorithms, Dr. Gharib has established a notable research footprint characterized by innovation, applicability, and high technical merit.
Featured Publications
Heydari, A., Sadati, S. E., & Gharib, M. R. (2021). Effects of different window configurations on energy consumption in building: Optimization and economic analysis. Journal of Building Engineering, 35, 102099.
Gharib, M. R. (2020). Comparison of robust optimal QFT controller with TFC and MFC controller in a multi-input multi-output system. Reports in Mechanical Engineering, 1(1), 151–161.
Mesgarpour, M., Heydari, A., Wongwises, S., & Gharib, M. R. (2021). Numerical optimization of a new concept in porous medium considering thermal radiation: Photovoltaic panel cooling application. Solar Energy, 216, 452–467.
Amiri-M, A. A., Gharib, M. R., Moavenian, M., & Torabiz, K. (2009). Modelling and control of a SCARA robot using quantitative feedback theory. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 223(7), 865–875.
Gharib, M. R., & Moavenian, M. (2016). Full dynamics and control of a quadrotor using quantitative feedback theory. International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields, 29(3), 476–488.*