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The aim of creating this website is to share the academic and research outcomes of us (S.A. Moezi & E. Zakeri) during our academic and research careers. We hope that the contents of the website are of the other researchers' help and assist their precious research efforts in the engineers' society.
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240
Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis and Control of a Small-Scale Magnetoactive Soft Robot
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ramin Sedaghati, Subhash Rakheja
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In this study, a finite element model has been developed to analyze the nonlinear response characteristics of a magnetoactive soft robotic cantilever beam under varied external magnetic field...
AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum Conference
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IF:
2022
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0
User-driven design and control of lower limb exoskeleton: an overview
Dongqing Shao, Yumeng Yao, Seyed Alireza Moezi
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This study systematically reviews the literature on different types of design and control methods of the lower limb exoskeleton...
MEMAT 2022 Conference
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IF:
2022
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0
Digital Control Design for an IPMC Actuator Using Adaptive Optimal Proportional Integral Plus Method: Simulation and Experimental study
Ehsan Zakeri, Hossein Moeinkhah
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In this paper, the application of a novel digital control method, called adaptive optimal proportional-integral-plus (AOPIP), to beam-like ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) actuators is investigated. First, as a gray-box system, the dynamical model of the IMPC cantilevers is obtained and then AOPIP ...
Sensors and Actuators A: Physical
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IF:
2019
2.139
Citation No:
0
Optimal adaptive interval type-2 fuzzy fractional-order backstepping sliding mode control method for some classes of nonlinear systems
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ehsan Zakeri, Mohammad Eghtesad
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In this research, a novel adaptive interval type-2 fuzzy fractional-order backstepping sliding mode control (AIT2FFOBSMC) method is presented for ...
ISA Transactions
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IF:
2019
3.37
Citation No:
1
Optimal interval type-2 fuzzy fractional order super twisting algorithm: A second order sliding mode controller for fully-actuated and under-actuated nonlinear systems
Ehsan Zakeri, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Mohammad Eghtesad
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In this paper, a novel interval type-2 fuzzy fractional order super twisting algorithm (IT2FFOSTA) which is essentially a second order sliding mode controller is presented. The proposed ...
ISA Transactions
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IF:
2019
3.37
Citation No:
6
A generally modified cuckoo optimization algorithm for crack detection in cantilever Euler-Bernoulli beams
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ehsan Zakeri, Amin Zare
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In this research, a new and Generally Modified Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm (GMCOA) for solving the problem of detecting and estimating open-edge cracks in cantilever Euler-Bernoulli beams is proposed. This method ...
Precision Engineering
Year:
IF:
2018
2.58
Citation No:
5
Structural single and multiple crack detection in cantilever beams using a hybrid Cuckoo-Nelder-Mead optimization method
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ehsan Zakeri, Amin Zare
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In this study, the number, location and depth of cracks created in several Euler-Bernoulli beams, such as a simple beam and a more complex multi-step beam are investigated. The location ...
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
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IF:
2018
4.37
Citation No:
8
Tracking Control of Ball on Sphere System Using Tuned Fuzzy Sliding Mode Controller Based on Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm
Ehsan Zakeri, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Mohammad Eghtesad
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This research is conducted to study the trajectory tracking of a ball on a sphere. Regulating a ball on the upper equilibrium point of a sphere has been studied in previous researches; however, tracking the trajectory of a ball on a sphere is investigated for the first time in this research. To achieve ...
International Journal of Fuzzy Systems
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IF:
2018
2.39
Citation No:
6
Multi-tracker Optimization Algorithm: A General Algorithm for Solving Engineering Optimization Problems
Ehsan Zakeri, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Yousef Bazargan-Lari, Amin Zare
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In this paper, a new computational population-based optimization algorithm, which is designed based on the advantages and disadvantages of other evolutionary optimization algorithms introduced so far, is proposed. This new ...
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering
Year:
IF:
2017
0.73
Citation No:
7
Tracking control of an unmanned aerial vehicle using cascade configuration of fuzzy logic controllers in presence of windflaw
Mehdi Zare, Ehsan Zakeri, Jafar Sadeghi, Said Farahat
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In this study, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), quadrotor particularly, with six degree of freedom (6-DOF) is modeled and a novel arrangement of fuzzy logic controller (FLC) are designed to control quadrotor's attitude and altitude. The UAVs ...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES
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2016
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0
Robust sliding mode control of a mini unmanned underwater vehicle equipped with a new arrangement of water jet propulsions: Simulation and experimental study
Ehsan Zakeri, Said Farahat, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Amin Zare
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This paper presents dynamical modeling and robust control of a Mini Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (MUUV) equipped with a new arrangement of water jet propulsion. The water jet ...
Applied Ocean Research
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IF:
2016
1.95
Citation No:
20
Path planning for unmanned underwater vehicle in 3d space with obstacles using spline-imperialist competitive algorithm and optimal interval type-2 fuzzy logic controller
Ehsan Zakeri, Said Farahat, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Amin Zare
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In this research, generation of a short and smooth path in three-dimensional space with obstacles for guiding an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) without collision is investigated. This is done ...
Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures
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IF:
2016
0.90
Citation No:
16
Simulation and experimental control of a 3-RPR parallel robot using optimal fuzzy controller and fast on/off solenoid valves based on the PWM wave
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Mansour Rafeeyan, Ehsan Zakeri, Amin Zare
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In this paper, a robust optimal fuzzy controller based on the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique is proposed to control a laboratory parallel robot using inexpensive on/off solenoid valves. The controller ...
ISA Transactions
Year:
IF:
2016
3.37
Citation No:
25
On the application of modified cuckoo optimization algorithm to the crack detection problem of cantilever Euler–Bernoulli beam
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ehsan Zakeri, Amin Zare, Mehrshad Nedaei
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Crack in any structure changes its natural frequencies. Therefore it is possible to determine the location and depth of crack by measuring its natural frequency changes. In this study ...
Computers & Structures
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IF:
2015
2.88
Citation No:
38
Sliding mode Control of 3-RPR parallel robot on the optimal path using Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Mansour Rafeeyan, Saeed Ebrahimi
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The present study aims to implement an approach for trajectory control of a 3-RPR parallel manipulator over a path with obstacles in the workspace. For this purpose ...
Modares Mechanical Engineering
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IF:
2015
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Citation No:
23
2&3-dimensional optimization of connecting rod with genetic and modified cuckoo optimization algorithms
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ehsan Zakeri, Yousef Bazargan-Lari, Amin Zare
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In this paper, a connecting rod was modeled and analyzed by finite element method. By using genetic algorithm (GA) and modified cuckoo optimization algorithm (MCOA), the material properties and some geometrical specifications were optimized. Cost function ...
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering
Year:
IF:
2015
0.73
Citation No:
13
Control of a ball on sphere system with adaptive neural network method for regulation purpose
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ehsan Zakeri, Yousef Bazargan-Lari, Mohammad Tavallaeinejad
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Over the past decades, numerous control laboratory experimental setups, such as the inverted pendulum, ball and beam, ball and plate, ball and wheel and ball and sphere, have been developed for control education and research. Several attempts ...
Journal of Applied Sciences
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IF:
2014
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Citation No:
10
Fuzzy logic control of a ball on sphere system
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ehsan Zakeri, Yousef Bazargan-Lari, Mahmood Khalghollah
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The scope of this paper is to present a fuzzy logic control of a class of multi-input multioutput (MIMO) nonlinear systems called" system of ball on a sphere," such an inherently nonlinear, unstable, and underactuated system ...
Advances in Fuzzy Systems
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IF:
2014
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Citation No:
9
Safe path planning and control of an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) using particle swarm optimization and fuzzy logic control method
Ehsan Zakeri, Said Farahat
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In this study a safe and smooth path planning containing the slightest risk is considered for an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV). To do so ...
Modares Mechanical Engineering
Year:
IF:
2014
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Citation No:
12
Regulating and helix path tracking for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using fuzzy logic controllers
Mehdi Zare, Jafar Sadeghi, Said Farahat, Ehsan Zakeri
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In recent years, most of researchers attempt to replace manpower with robots because of their ability to do repetitive work and also their accuracy in critical condition. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are attained more ...
Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science
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IF:
2014
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Citation No:
7
Modeling of Frost Growth on a Horizontal Circular Cylinder under Natural Convection Using Fractal Geometry Analysis
Alireza Tahavvor, Ehsan Zakeri, Seyed Alireza Moezi
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In the present study fractal geometry is used to model frost growth around a cooled horizontal circular cylinder having constant surface temperature. Fractal geometries are ...
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology Transactions of Mechanical Engineering
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IF:
2014
0.73
Citation No:
2
Control of Puma-560 robot Using Feedback Linearization control method and kalman filter estimator for Regulation and Tracking Purpose
Ehsan Zakeri, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Mehdi Zare, Mostafa Parnian Rad
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This research is presented to control a PUMA 560 robot which is well-known industrial robot with six degrees of freedom. It is a RRRRRR robot ...
Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science
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IF:
2014
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Citation No:
4
2D Shape optimization via genetic algorithm
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ehsan Zakeri, Yousef Bazargan-Lari, Amin Zare
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In this study, among different algorithms that have been introduced for obtaining optimal shapes and structures, an advanced optimization method for distinct shapes and also non-significant ones is illustrated. In order to ...
Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science
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IF:
2014
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Citation No:
1
Control of a Ball on Sphere System with Adaptive Feedback Linearization method for regulation purpose
Ehsan Zakeri, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Yousef Bazargan-Lari
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This paper is the nonlinear adaptive feedback linearization control of a class of multi-input multi-output (MIMO) nonlinear systems called “system of ball on a sphere”, which is designed to control and operate a ball on the top of a sphere. Nowadays ...
Majlesi Journal of Mechatronic Systems
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IF:
2013
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Citation No:
7
Simultaneous control of GMAW process and SCARA robot in tracking a circular path via a cascade approach
Ehsan Zakeri, Yousef Bazargan-Lari, Mohammad Eghtesad
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In this study, controlling the arc length via SCARA robot for welding a circular path will be studied. This task is divided into two distinct problems; controlling the arc length for a Gas Metal Arc Welding process and controlling ...
Trends in Applied Sciences Research
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IF:
2012
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Citation No:
9
Robot Manipulation by a New Hybrid Feedback Linearization Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Control Method
Ehsan Zakeri, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Yousef Bazargan-Lari, Amin Zare, Mohammad Eghtesad
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Although frequently used, intelligent controllers such as neural networks and fuzzy logic have problems dealing with robot manipulators. The large ...
24th Annual International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ISME)
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IF:
2016
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Citation No:
1
On the application of Genetic and Cuckoo Optimization Algorithms to a 2&3-Dimensional Connecting Rod
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ehsan Zakeri, Yousef Bazargan-Lari, Amin Zare, Mohammad Eghtesad
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In this paper, a connecting rod is modeled and analyzed by finite element method. By using of genetic algorithm (GA) and cuckoo optimization algorithm (COA), the material properties and some geometrical specifications are optimized. Cost ...
24th Annual International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ISME)
Year:
IF:
2016
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Citation No:
1
Optimal Robust Control of an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Independent of Hydrodynamic Forces Using Firefly Optimization Algorithm
Ehsan Zakeri, Said Farahat, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Mehdi Zare
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In this study, the nonlinear dynamic equation of unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) with new propulsion arrangement is derived using robotics and dynamics techniques. Then, an optimal robust controller is designed to control the UUV. The ...
24th Annual International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ISME)
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IF:
2016
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Citation No:
3
Shape optimization of BELTs via genetic algorithm
Seyed Alireza Moezi, Ahmadreza Ghahramani, Ehsan Zakeri, Yousef Bazargan-lari, Babak Assadsangabi
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In this study, different algorithms will be developed to compute optimal shapes and structures. Consequently ...
International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Technology (ICMEAT)
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IF:
2012
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Citation No:
3
Adaptive Feedback Linearization Control Of a Ball on Sphere System
Ehsan Zakeri, Ahmadreza Ghahramani, Seyed Alireza Moezi, Yousef Bazargan-lari
Abstract:
This paper is the nonlinear adaptive feedback linearization control of a class of multi-input multi-output (MIMO) nonlinear systems called “system of ball on a sphere”, which is designed to control and operate a ball on the top of a sphere. Nowadays ...
International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Technology (ICMEAT)
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IF:
2012
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Citation No:
0
Disturbance rejection control of 3-D overhead gantry crane system for regulation purpose
Yousef Bazargan-Lari, Ehsan Zakeri, Ahmadreza Ghahramani, Kimia Bazargan-Lari, Seyed Alireza Moezi
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This paper presents an adaptive neural network control of a 3-D overhead gantry crane system which uses in industry to transport heavy loads. The dynamical equation ...
National Conference on Mechanical Engineering (IAU - Shiraz)
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IF:
2012
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Citation No:
2
A Neural Network Control for 3-D Overhead Gantry Crane System With Uncertain Load Disturbance
Yousef Bazargan - Lari, Mohammad Eghtesad, Ahmadreza Ghahramani, Ehsan Zakeri
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In the present work, the adaptive neural network controlling technique is considered in order to have tracking control of a 3-D overhead gantry crane system which uses in industry to transport heavy loads. The dynamic equation used in this paper ...
20th Annual Conference of Mechanical Engineering (ISME)
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IF:
2012
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Citation No:
1
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