Russ Noorossana, Ph.D.

ISOM 3313 - Operations Management

ISOM 4353 - Quality Assurance

MBA 5552 - Project and Program Management

B.S. - Louisiana State University

M.S. - University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Ph.D. - University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt - American Society for Quality

Certified Quality Engineer - American Society for Quality

Several years of experience in analytical problem-solving, data analysis and Lean Six Sigma to improve products and services, reduce costs and drive efficiencies in various organizations across multiple industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, mining, automotive, distribution and petrochemical industries.

Excellence in Teaching Award (2017-19) - Iran University of Science and Technology.

Best Researcher Award (2011-14) - Iran University of Science and Technology.

Research Interests: Supply Chain Quality Management and Analytics, Applications of Lean Six Sigma in Service and Manufacturing Industries, Advanced Topics in Quality Improvement.

Fall 2023 Office Hours 

• 11 a.m.-noon, Monday
• 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesday-Thursday
• 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, and also by appointment.

Associate Editor (2013-present), Journal of Quality Technology and Quantitative Management, Taylor and Francis.

Editor (2008-20), Journal of Industrial Engineering International, Springer.

Editor (2011-16), Journal of Quality Engineering and Management, PQP Research Center.

Conference Chair (2021), 18^th International Industrial Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran.

Quality Management Section Chair (2007-15), International Management Conference, Tehran, Iran.

1. Namdar, M.R. and Noorossana, R., “A Robust Optimization Model for Software Development Costs Considering Time Value of Money,” Journal of Software: Evolution and Process, Accepted for publication.
2. Seifi, S. and Noorossana, R., “A Fuzzy Approach to Statistical Process Monitoring of Image Data,” Soft Computing, Accepted for publication.
3. Pakzad, A., Razavi, H., Adibfar, S., and Noorossana, R. (2023), “Process Capability Analysis for Linear Profiles,” Quality and Quantity, DOI: 10.1007/s11135-023-01726-4.
4. Ghasemian, P. and Noorossana, R. (2023), “The Inertia Properties of EWMA Control Charts,” Communications in Statistics-Theory and Methods, DOI.org/10.1080/03610926.2023.2184190.
5. Hussein, K.M., Akbari, H., Noorossana, R., Yadegari, R. (2023), “A Multi-Response Optimization Approach to Mechanical Properies Improvement of Dissimilar Resistance Spot Welding Joints,” Journal of Engineering, Design, and Technology.  DOI: 10.1108/JEDT-02-2023-0062.
6. Seifi, S. and Noorossana, R. (2023), “An Integrated Statistical Process Monitoring and Fuzzy Transformation Approach to Improve Process Performance via Image Data,” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, DOI 10.1007/s13369-023-08059-2.
7. Elhambakhsh, F., Sabri-Laghaie, K. and Noorossana, R. (2022), “A latent space model and Hotelling's T2 control chart to monitor the networks of Covid-19 symptoms, Journal of Applied Statistics, DOI: 10.1080/02664763.2022.2145459.
8. Adibfar, S. and Noorossana, R. (2022), “Process Capability Analysis for Multivariate Simple Linear Profiles in a Multistage Process,” Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 158-173.
9. Rasouli, M., Noorossana, R., Samimi, Y., and Heidari, K. (2022), “Monitoring and Forecasting Quality of Two-Stage Thyroid Cancer Surgery Using Risk-Adjusted Time Varying State Space Model,” Industrial Engineering and Management, Vol. 38 No. 1, pp. 67-97.
10. Izadi, M., Noorossana, R., Izadbakhsh, H., Saati, S., Khalilzadeh, M. (2022), “R-number Cognitive Map Method for Modeling Problems in Uncertainty and Risky Environment,” International Journal of Fuzzy Systems, Vol. 24, pp. 1455-1466.
11. Khajehzadeh, M., Pazhouheian, F., Seifi, F., Noorossana, R., Asali, A., Saeeidi, N. (2022), “Analysis of Factors Affecting Product Sales with an Outlook toward Sale Forecasting in Cosmetic Industry using Statistical Methods, International Review of Management and Marketing, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. 55-63.
12. Rasouli, M. Noorossana, R., and Samimi, Y. (2022), “Monitoring Multi-Stage Multivariate Therapeutic Processes Using Risk-Adjusted Model-Based Group Multivariate EWMA Control Chart,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 38, No. 5, pp. 2445-2474.
13. Khalili, S. and Noorossana, R. (2022), “Online Monitoring of Autocorrelated Multivariate Linear Profiles via Multivariate Mixed Models,” Quality Technology and Quantitative Management, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 319-340.
14. Saremian, D., Noorossana, R., Raissi, S., and Soleimani, P. (2022), “Monitoring Logistic Profiles in Phase I Using Robust Cluster-Based Method,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 1977-1993.
15. Koosha, M. and Noorossana, R. (2022), “Two-Dimensional Wavelet Based Statistical Monitoring of Image Data,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 38, No. 7, pp. 3797-3815.
16. Chegeni, M., Noorossana, R., and Noori, S. (2022), “Identification of Key Quality Attributes in Gas Pipeline Transmission Projects Using Repertory Grid Method,” Journal of Gas Technology, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 14-35.
17. Bakhshizadeh, E., Aliasghari, H., Noorossana, R., and Ghosi, R. (2022), “Customer Clustering Based on Factors of Customer Lifetime Value with Data Mining Technique (Case Study: Software Industry), International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp.1-16.
18. Noorossana, R., Talaei, A., and Nayebpour, M.R. (2021), “Determinants of Patient Satisfaction with Hospital Service Quality in the Context of Iranian Health Care Market,” International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 287-202.
19. Saremian, D., Noorossana, R., Raissi, S., and Soleimani, P. (2022), “Robust Cluster-Based Method for Monitoring Generalized Linear Profiles in Phase I,” Journal of Industrial Engineering International, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 88-97.
20. Rasouli, M., Heidari, K., Samimi, Y., and Noorossana, R. (2021), “Model-Based Monitoring of Patient Response to Staged Thyroidectomy,” Advances in Industrial Engineering, Vol. 55 No. 2, pp. 177-189.
21. Momenzadeh, N., Hafezalseheh, H., Nayebpour, M. R., Fathian, M., and Noorossana, R. (2021), “A Hybrid Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Survival of Patients with Prostate Cancer,” Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, Vol. 27, pp. 2352-9148.
22. Moheghi, R., Noorossana, R., and Ahmadi, O. (2021), “A GLM Profile Monitoring Approach Using Robust Estimators,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 664-680.
23. Kazemi, S., Noorossana, R., Rasouli, M., Nayebpour, M. R., Heidari, K. (2021), “Monitoring Therapeutic Processes Using Risk‐adjusted Multivariate Tukey's CUSUM Control Chart,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 37. No. 6, pp. 2818-2833.
24. Hazrati-Marangaloo, H. and Noorossana, R. (2021), “A Nonparametric Change Detection Approach in Social Networks,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 37. No. 6, pp. 2916-2935.
25. Khalili, S. and Noorossana, R. (2021) “Phase II Monitoring of Autocorrelated Linear Profiles Using Multivariate Linear Mixed Model,” International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp. 1-11.
26. Sabri-Laghaie, K. and Noorossana, R. (2021), “Design of Accelerated Life Testing Plans for Products Exposed to Random Usage,” Journal of Optimization in Industrial Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 1-11.
27. Janalipour, S., Sabri-Laghaie, K, and Noorossana, R. (2020), “Control Charts for Process Capability Monitoring Based on the Probability Distribution Parameters of the Quality Characteristics,” Journal of Industrial Engineering Research in Production Systems, Vol. 7, No. 15, pp. 339-353.
28. Moheghi, R., Noorossana, R., and Ahmadi, O. (2020), “Phase I and Phase II Analyses of Linear Profile Monitoring Using Robust Estimators,” Communications in Statistics-Theory and Methods, Vol. 51, No. 5, pp. 1252-1269.
29. Noorossana, R., Shayganmanesh, M., Pazhuheian, F., and Rahimi, M. H. (2020), “Investigation of Laser Engraving Qualitative Characteristics of Al- SiC Composite Using Design of Experiments,” International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 409-422.
30. Alimohammadi, O., Ramezani, M. Noorossana, R., and Alimoradi, M. (2020), “Utilization of a Robust Syringe‑to‑Syringe Displacement‑Assisted Dispersive Liquid‑phase Microextraction to the Preconcentration and Determination of Palladium in Environmental Samples with the Aid of Experimental Design,” Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, Vol. 17, pp. 167-176.
31. Chegeni, M. and Noorossana, R. (2019), “Analysis of Quality’s Key Attributes in Gas Transmission Pipeline Projects Using Structural Equation Modeling,” Journal of Industrial Research in Production Systems, Vol. 6, No. 13, pp. 195-215.
32. Esfandiari, R., Noorossana, R., Teimoury, E., and Nayebpour, M. R. (2019), “An Integrated Time, Cost, and Reliability Optimization for Supply Chain Design,” International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management, Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 75-90.
33. Hazrati-Marangaloo, H. and Noorossana, R. (2019), “Detecting Outbreaks in Temporally Dependent Networks,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 35, No. 6, pp. 1753-1765.
34. Shayganmanesh, M., Pazhouhian, F., Noorossana, R., and Rahimi, M.H. (2019) “Modeling and Optimization of Laser Engraving Quantitative Characteristics of Al-Sic Composite Using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Networks,” Optics and Laser Technology, Vol. 112, pp. 65-76.
35. Farahani, E., Heydarzadeh, A., Rahimian, G., and Noorossana, R. (2018), “GLMM Based Modeling and Monitoring Dynamic Social Network,” International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 247-259.
36. Koosha, M. and Noorossana, R. (2018), “Developing Methods for Using Images in Statistical Process Control,” Sharif Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 3-9.
37. Mortaji, S.T.H., Noori, S., Noorossana, R., and Bagherpour, M. (2018), “An ex Ante Control Chart for Project Monitoring Using Earned Duration Management Observations,” Journal of Industrial Engineering International, Vol. 14, No. 4, 793-806.
38. Noorossana, R., Hosseini, S. S., and Heydarzadeh, A. (2018), “An Overview of Dynamic Anomaly Detection in Social Networks via Control Charts,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 641-648.
39. Hosseini, S. S. and Noorossana, R. (2018), “Performance Evaluation of EWMA and CUSUM Control Charts to Detect Anomalies in Social Networks Using Average and Standard Deviation of Degree Measures”, Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 477-500.
40. Noorossana, R., Rahimian, G., Nayebpour, M.R. and Farahani, E. (2017), “A Statistical Process Control Method for Monitoring Social Networks Using Generalized Likelihood Ratio Test,” International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 229-240.
41. Izadbakhsh, H. R., Noorossana, R., Niaki, S.T.A. (2018) “Monitoring Multinomial Logistic Profiles in Phase I Using Log-Linear Models" International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Vol. 35, No. 3, pp. 678-689.
42. Mostajeran, A., Iranpanah, N., and Noorossana, R. (2017), “An Evaluation of the Multivariate Dispersion Charts with Estimated Parameters under Non-normality,” Journal of Applied Stochastic Models in Business and Industry, Vol. 33, No. 6.
43. Fathizadan, S., Niaki, S.T.A., and Noorossana, R. (2017), “Using Independent Component Analysis to Monitor 2-D Geometric Specifications" Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 33, No. 8, pp. 2075-2087.
44. Noorossana, R., Koosha, M., Megahed, F. (2017), “Statistical Process Monitoring via Image Data Using Wavelets,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 33, No. 8, pp. 2059-2073.
45. Farahani, E., Kazemzadeh, R., Noorossana, R., Rahimian, G. (2017), “A Statistical Approach to Social Network Monitoring,” Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods, Vol. 46, No. 22, pp. 11272-11288.
46. Keyvandarian, A., Noorossana, R., Hashemian, S.M., Shekary, M. (2017), “Adaptive c-chart with Estimated Parameter,” Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 87-103.
47. Mohamadpanah, M., Noorossana, R., Nayebpour, M. (2017), “The Re-evaluation of VSI- Chart Performance with Estimated Parameters," Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 33, No. 8, pp. 1943-1955.
48. Noorossana, R., Aminmadani, M., Saghaei, A. (2016), “Effect of phase I estimation error on the monitoring of simple linear profiles in phase II,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 84, No. 5-8, pp. 873-884.
49. Mostajeran, A., Iranpanah, N., Noorossana, R. (2016), “A New Bootstrap Based Algorithm for Hotelling’s T2 Multivariate Control Chart,” Journal of Sciences, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 269-278.
50. Bagheri, F. and Noorossana, R. (2016), “A Statistical Model for Determination of the Type of Knowledge Management Approach Based on Organization Processes,” Transactions of FAMENA, Vol. 40, No. 3, pp. 43-56.
51. Azimi, S. A. Z., Noorossana, R. (2016), “Designing a Model for Measuring Customer Satisfaction with E-Service Centers of Iran’s Police,” Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 616-628.
52. Bagheri, F., Noorossana, R., and Najmi, M. (2016), “The Extent of EFQM Effectiveness in Routine and Non-routine Organizations Based on Multivariate Techniques: An Empirical Study,” Operational Research, Vol. 19, pp. 237-267.
53. Noorossana, R. and Nikoo, M., (2016) “Nonlinear Profile Monitoring Using Wavelets,” International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Management, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 503-512.
54. Noorossana, R., Fathizadan, S., Nayebpour, M.R. (2016), “EWMA Control Chart Performance with Estimated Parameters under Non-normality,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 32, No.5, pp. 1637-1654.
55. Dolatshah, K., Noorossana, R., Heidari, K., Soleimani, P., Ghasempour, R. (2016), “Clustering of Patients with Anemia by Data Mining Approach,” Tehran University Medical Journal, Vol. 74, No. 2, pp. 107-112.
56. Safaei, P., Noorossana, R., Heydari, K., Soleimani, P. (2016), “Using Decision Tree to Predict Serum Ferritin Level in Women with Anemia,” Tehran University Medical Journal, Vol. 74, No. 1, pp. 50-57.
57. Javadi, M.A., Noorossana, R., Sarfaraz, A.H. (2016), “A Robust-Tolerance Design Model for Destructive Quality Characteristics: A Case Study in Cement Industry,” International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 311-350.
58. Sabri-Laghaie, K. and Noorossana, R. (2016), “Reliability and Maintenance Models for a Competing Risk System Subjected to Random Usage,” IEEE Transactions on Reliability, Vol. 65, No. 3, pp. 1271-1283.
59. Hashemian, M., Noorossana, R., Keyvandarian, A., and Shekary M. A. (2016), “Performance of the Adaptive np Chart with Estimated Parameter,” International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Vol. 33, No. 6, pp. 769-791.
60. Abedini, M.A., Ahmadzadeh, F., Noorossana, R. (2016), “Customer Credit Scoring Using a Hybrid Data Mining Approach,” Keybernetes, Vol.45, No. 10, pp. 1576-1588.
61. Noorossana, R., Deheshvar, A., and Shekary, M. (2016), “A Modified Variable Sample Size and Sampling Interval Control Chart,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 84, No. 5-8, pp. 1303-1312.
62. Ershadi, M. J., Noorossana, R., Niaki, STA. (2016), “Economic-Statistical Design of Variable Sample Size Simple Linear Profiles,” Quality Engineering and Management, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 67-76.
63. Noorossana, R. and Sabri-Laghaie, K. (2016), “System Reliability with Multiple Failure Modes and Time Scales,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 32, pp. 1109-1126.
64. Assareh, H., Noorossana, R., Mohammadi, M., and Mengersen, K. (2016), “Bayesian Multiple Change-point Estimation of Poisson Rates in Control Charts,” Scientia Iranica Transactions E: Industrial Engineering, Vol. 23 No. 1, pp. 316-329.
65. Ershadi, M. J., Noorossana, R., Niaki, STA. (2016), “Economic-Statistical Design of Simple Linear Profiles with Variable Sampling Interval,” Journal of Applied Statistics, Vol. 43, No. 8, pp. 1400-1418.
66. Ayoubi, M., Kazemzadeh, R.B., and Noorossana, R. (2016), “Change Point Estimation in the Mean of Multivariate Linear Profiles with No Change Type Assumption via Dynamic Linear Model,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 403-433.
67. Noorossana, R., Deheshvar, A., and Shekary, M. (2016), “A Modified Variable Sample Size and Sampling Interval Control Chart,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 84, No. 5-8, pp.1303-1312.
68. Karimi Ghartemani, M., Noorossana, R. and Niaki, S.T.A. (2016), “A New Approach in Capability Analysis of Processes Monitored by a Simple Linear Regression Profile,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp. 209-221.
69. Noorossana, R. and Sabri-Laghaie, K. (2015), “Reliability and Maintenance Models for a Dependent Competing-risk System with Multiple Time-scales,” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O: Journal of Risk and Reliability, Vol. 229, No. 2, pp. 131–142.
70. Kazemzadeh, R. B., Noorossana, R., and Ayoubi, M. (2015), “Change Point Estimation of Multivariate Linear Profiles under Linear Drift,” Communications in Statistics-Simulation and Computation, Vol. 44, No. 16, pp. 1570-1599.
71. Mortaji, S.T.H., Noorossana, R., and Bagherpour, M. (2015), “Project Completion Time and Cost Prediction Using Change Point Analysis,” Journal of Management in Engineering, Vol. 31, No. 5, pp. 1943-5479.
72. Noorossana, R., Zadbood, A., Zandi, F., and Noghondarian, K. (2015), “An Interactive Artificial Neural Networks Approach to Multiresponse Optimization,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 76, No. 5-8, pp. 765-777.
73. Alizadeh, L., Noorossana, R., Raissi, S. (2015), “Multiobjective Optimization of Criminal Trial Process using Discrete-Event Computer Simulation and Design of Experiments,” Industrial Management Journal of Tehran University, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 65-82.
74. Shishebori D., Akhgari M.J., Noorossana, R., and Khaleghi, G.H. (2015), “An Efficient Integrated Approach to Reduce Scraps of Industrial Manufacturing Processes: a Case Study from Gauge Measurement Tool Production Firm,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 76, No. 5-8, pp. 831-855.
75. Noorossana, R., Fatemi, S.A., and Zerehsaz, Y. (2015), “Phase II Monitoring of Simple Linear Profiles with Random Explanatory Variables,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 26, pp. 779-787.
76. Mohammadi, B., Taleizadeh, A.A., Noorossana, R., Samimi, H. (2015), “Optimizing Integrated Manufacturing and Products Inspection Policy for Deteriorating Manufacturing System with Imperfect Inspection,” Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 299-315.
77. Shekary, M., Noorossana, R., and Deheshvar, A. (2015), “Combined Variable Sample Size, Sampling Interval, and Double Sampling (CVSSIDS) Adaptive Control Charts,” Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods, Vol. 44, No. 6, pp. 1255-1269.
78. Noorossana, R. and Nikoo, M., (2015), “Phase II Monitoring of Geometric Profiles,” Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods, Vol. 44, pp 1036-1049.
79. Noorossana, R., Saghaei, A., and Amiri, A. (2011), Statistical Analysis of Profile Monitoring, John Wiley and Sons.