Recent Publications from Our Research Group
Our research group has recently published three systematic reviews advancing the understanding of biomass supply chain design, optimization, and decision-support approaches: Razmi, S., Mirzaee, H., Kumar, G., & Sowlati, T. (2026). Applications of Machine Learning for Decision Support in Biomass Supply Chains: A Systematic Review. Computers and Chemical Engineering.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2025.109451This paper provides a comprehensive review of […]
Welcome to Our New Graduate Students: Shirley Zhang and Kexuan Yuan
We are excited to welcome Shirley Zhang and Kexuan Yuan, who have recently begun their Master’s degrees in our research group. We wish them every success in their studies and look forward to their accomplishments in the program. Shirley is a graduate student in the Industrial Engineering group. With a background in Wood Products Processing, […]
Congratulations to Dr. Taraneh Sowlati for receiving the CORS EDI Excellence Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Taraneh Sowlati on receiving both the CORS EDI Excellence Award and the CORS EDI Event Fund at the 2025 CORS Annual Conference. The EDI Excellence award recognizes individuals, groups, or initiatives that have demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievements in advancing EDI within CORS. The EDI Event Fund is aimed at empowering initiatives […]
CORS Annual Conference – June 2025
We were delighted to attend the CORS Annual Conference 2025 and present our research. It was a great opportunity to share our work, connect with colleagues, and engage with CORS Society.
UBC Forestry Convocation May 2025
I was delighted to attend the UBC Forestry Convocation Ceremony and proud to see our WPP undergraduate students and Salma Jahani, my Master’s student, celebrating this important milestone. Congratulations to all the graduates on their achievements, and all the best in their future endeavors!
Visit to Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Our research group visited Malcolm Knapp Research Forest on April 15, 2025, to explore forestry operations up close. We observed harvesting activities, road construction, and toured a local sawmill, gaining valuable insights into the operational side of forest management.
Congratulations to Dr. Taraneh Sowlati on being recognized among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in 2024!
We are proud to share that Dr. Taraneh Sowlati has been named among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in Elsevier’s 2024 update, based on data compiled by Stanford University. This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Sowlati’s outstanding research contributions and sustained impact in her field. This global ranking identifies scientists whose work is frequently cited […]
Congratulations to Dr. Taraneh Sowlati for receiving the Faculty of Forestry Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award!
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Taraneh Sowlati is the winner of the Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award in the Faculty of Forestry. This well-deserved recognition celebrates her outstanding dedication to graduate mentorship and research leadership. We wish her continued success in all her future endeavors! Many congratulations! https://forestry.ubc.ca/news/taraneh-sowlati-awarded-excellence-in-graduate-supervision-award/
NOVAPAN Visits Our Research Group
We were pleased to host NOVAPAN during their visit to our research group. Having successfully completed a collaborative project together, we appreciate the opportunity to reflect on our achievements and explore future collaborations. Thank you for taking the time to visit us—we look forward to what’s ahead!
Invitation to Hybrid EDI Event: Incorporating EDI in Teaching, Research, and Modeling (April 3, 2025) – Register Now!
We are pleased to invite you to a half-day hybrid Equity, Diversity and Inclusion event hosted by the UBC Faculty of Forestry and made possible through the generous funding support of the Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS). The event titled “Incorporating EDI in Teaching, Research, and Modeling” will feature engaging talks and a plenary session. 📅 […]