Research Areas of Interest

Risk and Reliability Analysis and Modeling

Functional Modeling

Expert Systems (Development using G2)

Optimization (Genetic Algorithms)

Probabilistic Risk Assessment

Software Development

Astronomical Observation & Photometry, History of Astronomy

Cometary Sciences
 

Education

Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, University of Maryland at college Park (1998)
               (Risk and Performance Based Techniques in System Health and Maintenance Monitoring)

M.S., Astronomy, University of Maryland at College Park (1993)
               (Role of Perturbation Theory in Critical Ionization Velocity)

B.S., Physics, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran (1987)
 

Major Publications

1)  Hadavi, M. H., M. Modarres and M. R. Fakory, “Risk-Based Performance Analysis Using MEMORES”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management, Crete, Greece (1996).
 
2)  Hadavi, M. H., M. Modarres and M. R. Fakory, “Cost Reduction Through Maintenance Monitoring and Risk-Based Performance analysis Using MEMORES”, Proceedings of the Simulator Multi Conference (1996).
 
3)  Hadavi, M. H., M. Modarres and M. R. Fakory, “MEMORES: A Code to Monitor the Effectiveness of Maintenance in Nuclear Power Plants”, Proceedings of the Tropical Meeting on Computer-Based Human Support Systems: Technology, Methods and Future, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1995).
 
4)  Hadavi, M. H., M. Modarres and M. R. Fakory, “Reliability Assessment and Monitoring in Nuclear Power Plants”, Proceedings of the Simulator Multi Conferences, Phoenix, Arizona (1995).
 
5)  Kumar, S. M. Modarres, M. H. Hadavi and M. R. Fakory, “Development of Operator Support Expert System (OSES): An Application of Expert System Technology to Nuclear Power Plant Operation”, Proceedings of the Tropical Meeting on Computer-Based Human Support systems: Technology, Methods and Future, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1995).
 
6)  Bakhour, S. and  S. M. H. Hadavi, “Halley’s Comet Astrometry, Precise Determination of Coordinates, III”, B.A.A.S. 21, 721 (1989).
 
7)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “Nassir-Eddin Tusi’s Definition and Reasoning for Parallax and Its Applications”, B.A.A.S. 21, 721 (1989).

8)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “Halley’s Comet: Image Processing and the Concept of Photographic Magnitude”, Proceedings of the 5th Annual Meeting of the Iranian Physical Society, Tabriz, Iran (1988).
 
9)  Bakhuor, S. and S. M. H. Hadavi, “Observations and Data Reduction of Halley’s Comet From 1985 to 1988 at Biruni Observatory”, Proceedings of the 1st Meeting of Iranian Amateur Astronomers, Tehran, Iran (1988).
 
10)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “Amateour Activities in Biruni Observatory From 1979 to 1988” Proceedings of the 1st Meeting of Iranian Amateur astronomers, Tehran, Iran (1988).
 
11)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “A Brief Summary on Ancient Persian Astronomy”, Proceedings of the International Seminar on Ancient Astronomies, Hyderaba, India (1987).
 
12)  Bakhuor, S. and S. M. H. Hadavi, “Halley’s comet Astrometry, Precise Determination of Coordinates, II”, the Proceedings of the 4th Annual Meeting of the Iranian Physical Society, shiraz, Iran (1987).
 
13)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “Halley’s Comet Astrometry, Precise Determination of Coordinates, I”, Proceedings of the IAU Colloquium 98, “The Contribution of Amateur astronomers into Astronomy”, Paris, France (1987).
 
14)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “Lunar Calendar; Islamic Aspects, Historical Determinations and Modern Calculations” Proceedings of the Regional Conference on Lunar Calendar, Bethesda, Maryland (1987).
 
15)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “Another Reports on Observation of Venus Transit by Avicenna and Its Effects on Ancient Astronomy”, B.A.A.S. 19, 690 (1987).
 
16)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “Comet Halley, Orbital Motion” Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Iranian Physical Society, Mashad, Iran (1986).
 
17)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “Comet Hally, Tail Characteristics and Behaviors” Proceedings of the 3rd Congress on Astronomy, Tabriz, Iran (1986).
 
18)  Hadavi, S. M. H., “Avicenna Observed Mercury As a Spoecle On the Face of the Sun”, Proceedings of the IAU Colloquium 91, “History of Oriental Astronomy”, New Delhi, India (1985).
 

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