Dr Anthony Soroka

2024

• Packianather, M. S., Zainuddin, F. A., Soroka, A., Tuthill, P. and Ames, E. 2024. Modelling remanufacturing process of end-of-life batteries using discrete event simulation. Presented at: IWAR 2023, 18-19 October 2023 Presented at Fera, M. et al. eds.Advances in Remanufacturing:Proceedings of the VII International Workshop on Autonomous Remanufacturing. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Cham, Switzerland: Springer pp. 469-481., (10.1007/978-3-031-52649-7_37)

2022

• Potter, A., Soroka, A. and Naim, M. 2022. Regional resilience for rail freight transport. Journal of Transport Geography 104, article number: 103448. (10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2022.103448)

2021

• Soroka, A., Ramjaun, T. and Coverdale, N. 2021. The operational and supply chain implications of errors in OTIF calculations. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Conference 2021, Virtual, 08-10 September 2021.
• Mohammed, A., Harris, I., Soroka, A., Naim, M., Yazdani, M. and Ramjaun, T. 2021. Gresilient supplier assessment and order allocation planning. Annals of Operations Research 296, pp. 335-362. (10.1007/s10479-020-03611-x)

2020

• Liu, Y., Soroka, A., Han, L., Jian, J. and Tang, M. 2020. Cloud-based big data analytics for customer insight-driven design innovation in SMEs. International Journal of Information Management 51, article number: 102034. (10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2019.11.002)
• Soroka, A., Bristow, G., Naim, M. and Purvis, L. 2020. Measuring regional business resilience. Regional Studies 54(6), pp. 838-850. (10.1080/00343404.2019.1652893)

2019

• Mohammed, A., Harris, I., Soroka, A. and Nujoom, R. 2019. A hybrid MCDM-fuzzy multi-objective programming approach for a G-Resilient supply chain network design. Computers and Industrial Engineering 127, pp. 297-312. (10.1016/j.cie.2018.09.052)

2018

• Han, L., Haleem, M. S., Sobeih, T., Liu, Y., Soroka, A. and Han, L. 2018. An automated cloud-based big data analytics platform for customer insights. Presented at: The Second International Symposium on Big Data and Smart Sustainable Society (Bigdata-2017), Exeter, UK, 21-23 June 2017Internet of Things (iThings) and IEEE Green Computing and Communications (GreenCom) and IEEE Cyber, Physical and Social Computing (CPSCom) and IEEE Smart Data (SmartData), 2017 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE pp. 287-292., (10.1109/iThings-GreenCom-CPSCom-SmartData.2017.48)

2017

• Soroka, A., Liu, Y., Han, L. and Haleem, M. S. 2017. Big data driven customer insights for SMEs in redistributed manufacturing. Procedia CIRP 63, pp. 692-697. (10.1016/j.procir.2017.03.319)
• Soroka, A. J., Naim, M. M., Wang, Y. and Potter, A. T. 2017. Logistics options for re-distributed manufacturing in resilient sustainable cities - a pilot study. Presented at: 22nd International Symposium on Logistics, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 9-12 July 2017.

2016

• Soroka, A. J., Naim, M. M., Bristow, G. I. and Purvis, L. 2016. An exploratory study of the resilience of manufacturing in the Cardiff Capital Region. Presented at: International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM-16), Chania, Crete, Greece, April 2016 Presented at Setchi, R. et al. eds.Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2016, Vol. 52. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies Vol. 52. Springer pp. 589-599., (10.1007/978-3-319-32098-4_50)

2015

• Marsh, J., Ryan, M. and Soroka, A. 2015. Opportunities for sustainable local supply chains: An exploratory study of Welsh manufacturing companies. Presented at: Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2015, Seville, Spain, 12-14 April 2015KES Transactions on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, Vol. 2. KES International pp. 656-667.
• Soroka, A., Naim, M., Purvis, L. and Hopkins, A. 2015. Supply chain re-shoring and its relationship with supply chain resilience. Presented at: Sustainable Design and Management Conference, Seville, Spain, 9- 10 November 2015.

2014

• Marsh, J., Soroka, A. J., Davies, P., Lynch, J. and Eyers, D. R. 2014. Challenges to sustainable manufacturing resource planning implementation in SMEs: An exploratory study. Presented at: Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2014, Cardiff, UK, 28-30 April 2014.
• Soroka, A. J., Bennett, A., Prickett, P. W. and Higgins, M. 2014. Industrial perceptions of manufacturing operations simulation. Presented at: Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2014, Cardiff, UK, 28-30 April 2014.

2013

• Ang, M. C., Weng, N. K., Pham, D. T. and Soroka, A. J. 2013. Simulations of PCB assembly optimisation based on the Bees Algorithm with TRIZ-inspired operators. Presented at: IVIC 2013: International Visual Informatics Conference, Selangor, Malaysia, 13-15 November 2013 Presented at Badioze Zaman, H. et al. eds.Advances in Visual Informatics, Vol. 8237. Springer Verlag pp. 335-346., (10.1007/978-3-319-02958-0_31)

2012

• Ji, Z. et al. 2012. Towards automated task planning for service robots using semantic knowledge representation. Presented at: 2012 10th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN), Beijing, China, 25-27 July 2012INDIN2012: IEEE 10th International Conference on Industrial Informatics. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE pp. 1194-1201., (10.1109/INDIN.2012.6301131)
• Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds. 2012. Innovative production machines and systems - 6th I*PROMS Virtual Conference. Raleigh, N.C.: Lulu.
• Soroka, A. J., Qiu, R., Noyvirt, A. and Ji, Z. 2012. Challenges for service robots operating in non-industrial environments. Presented at: 2012 10th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN, Beijing, China, 25-27 July 2012Industrial Informatics (INDIN), 2012 10th IEEE International Conference on. IEEE pp. 1152-1157., (10.1109/INDIN.2012.6301139)
• Qiu, R. et al. 2012. Towards robust personal assistant robots: Experience gained in the SRS project. Presented at: 2012 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Vilamoura, Portugal, 7-12 October 2012Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2012 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on. IEEE pp. 1651-1657., (10.1109/IROS.2012.6385727)
• Qiu, R. et al. 2012. Integration of symbolic task planning into operations within an unstructured environment. International Journal of Intelligent Mechatronics and Robotics 2(3), pp. 38-57. (10.4018/ijimr.2012070104)

2011

• Qiu, R. et al. 2011. Symbolic task planning for robot operations under unstructured environment. Presented at: 1st International Conference on Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale (3M-NANO), Changechun, China, 29th - 31st August 2011.
• Soroka, A. J. and Hieu, L. C. 2011. Design challenges for implementing a customer driven mass-customisation system. Presented at: INDIN 2011 : 2011 9th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, Lisbon, Portugal, 26-29 July, 2011Proceedings: INDIN 2011 - 9th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, 26-29 July 2011, Caparica, Lisbon. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE pp. 857-862., (10.1109/INDIN.2011.6035005)

2010

• Ang, M., Pham, D. T., Soroka, A. J. and Ng, K. 2010. PCB assembly optimisation using the Bees Algorithm enhanced with TRIZ operators. Presented at: 36th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Glendale, AZ, USA, 7-10 November 2010Proceedings - IECON 2010 - 36th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Glendale, AZ, 7-10 Nov. 2010. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE pp. 2708-2713., (10.1109/IECON.2010.5675114)
• Wright, P., Soroka, A. J., Belt, S., Pham, D. T., Dimov, S., De Roure, D. and Petrie, H. 2010. Using audio to support animated route information in a hospital touch-screen kiosk. Computers in Human Behavior 26(4), pp. 753-759. (10.1016/j.chb.2010.01.012)
• Wright, P., Soroka, A. J. and Belt, S. 2010. Audio changes how older people follow animated instructions [Abstract]. Gerontechnology 9(2), pp. 340. (10.4017/gt.2010.09.02.191.00)
• Pham, D. T. and Soroka, A. J. 2010. Pheromone marking as method for implementing memory in the Bees Algorithm. Presented at: IPROMS 2010: Sixth Virtual International Conference, 15-26 November 2010.
• Soroka, A. J. 2010. Agent-based System for knowledge acquisition and management within a networked enterprise. In: Benyoucef, L. and Grabot, B. eds. Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Networked Manufacturing Enterprises Management. Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing Dordrecht: Springer, pp. 43-86.

2009

• Wright, P., Soroka, A. J., Belt, S., Dimov, S. S., Petrie, H. and De Roure, D. 2009. Effects of language fluency and graphic animation on modality choices by adults when following online explanatory demonstrations. Presented at: Professional Communication Conference, 2009, IPCC 2009, IEEE International, Honolulu, Hawaii, 19-22 July 2009 Presented at Huettner, B. ed.Proceedings IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, 2009 (IPCC 2009), Waikiki, HI, 19-22 July 2009. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/IPCC.2009.5208675)
• Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. 2009. Ultrasonic sensor bidirectional arc-carving mapping between grid-oriented related arcs. Presented at: Fifth I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, 6-17 July 2009 Presented at Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds.Proceedings of Innovative Production Machines and Systems: Fifth I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, 6-17 July 2009. Dunbeath: Whittles Publishing pp. 347-353.
• Pham, D. T., Ji, Z. and Soroka, A. J. 2009. Ultrasonic distance scanning techniques for mobile robots. International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology 1(2), pp. 209-224. (10.1504/IJCAET.2009.022787)
• Oztemel, E., Kubat, C., Uygun, O., Canvar, T., Korkusuz, T., Raja, V. and Soroka, A. J. 2009. Performance assessment of swarm robots. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 5611, pp. 361-367. (10.1007/978-3-642-02577-8)

2008

• Pham, D. et al. 2008. The innovative production machines and systems network of excellence. In: Putnik, G. D. and Cunha, M. . eds. Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organisations. Information Science Reference, pp. 725-728.
• Wright, P., Soroka, A. J., Belt, S., Pham, D. T., Dimov, S., DeRoure, D. C. and Petrie, H. 2008. Modality preference and performance when seniors consult online information. Gerontechnology 7(3), pp. 293-304. (10.4017/gt.2008.07.03.004.00)

2007

• Pham, D. T., Soroka, A. J., Packianather, M. S., Ghanbarzadeh, A., Koc, E. and Otri, S. 2007. Using the bees algorithm to train neural networks for wood defect identification. Presented at: 40th CIRP International Seminar on Manufacturing Systems, Liverpool, UK, 30 May – 1 June 2007.
• Pham, D. T., Soroka, A. J., Koc, E., Ghanbarzadeh, A. and Otri, S. 2007. Some applications of the bees algorithm in engineering design and manufacture. Presented at: ICMA 2007: International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Singapore, 28-30 May 2007Proceedings of ICMA 2007: International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Singapore, 28-30 May 2007. ICMA pp. 782-794.
• Pham, D. T. and Soroka, A. J. 2007. An immune-network inspired rule generation algorithm (RULES-IS). Presented at: I*PROMS 2007 Innovative Production Machines and Systems, online, 1-14 July 2007.
• Pham, D. T. and Soroka, A. J. 2007. Managing fault information for customised products. Presented at: I*PROMS 2007 Innovative Production Machines and Systems, online, 1-14 July 2007.
• Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds. 2007. Innovative production machines and systems - third I*PROMS virtual international conference. Dunbeath, UK: Whittles Publishing.
• Pham, D. T. and Soroka, A. J. 2007. Automation of fault information management for customised products. Presented at: ICMA 2007: International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Singapore, 28-30 May 2007Proceedings of ICMA 2007: International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Singapore, 28-30 May 2007. ICMA pp. 295-309.

2006

• Tsaneva, D. K., Tan, K. T. W., Daley, M., Avis, N. J. and Withers, P. J. 2006. Collaborative virtual research environment to support integration and steering of multi-site experiments. Presented at: 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, online, 3-14 July, 2006 Presented at Pham, D., Eldukhri, E. and Soroka, A. J. eds.Intelligent Production Machines and Systems - 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference 3-14 July 2006. Elsevier
• Pham, D. T. et al. 2006. Introduction to the special section on Innovative Production Machines and Systems (I*PROMS). Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence 19(6), pp. 579-581. (10.1016/j.engappai.2006.03.007)
• Soroka, A. J., Wright, P., Belt, S., Pham, D. T., Dimov, S. S., DeRoure, D. and Petrie, H. 2006. User choices for modalities of instructional information. Presented at: 2006 4th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN), Singapore, 16- 18 August 20062006 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics INDIN'06, 16-18 August, 2006, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore.. Piscataway, New Jersey: IEEE pp. 411-416., (10.1109/INDIN.2006.275835)
• Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds. 2006. Intelligent production machines and systems - 2nd I*PROMS virtual international conference 3-14 July 2006. Oxford: Elsevier.
• Pham, D. T., Soroka, A. J., Ghanbarzadeh, A., Koc, E., Otri, S. and Packianather, M. S. 2006. Optimising neural networks for identification of wood defects using the bees algorithm. Presented at: 2006 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, Singapore, 16-18 August 2006Proceedings of the 2006 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, Singapore, 16-18 August 2006. IEEE pp. 1346-1351., (10.1109/INDIN.2006.275855)
• Wang, Y. 2006. E-collaboration: A literature analysis. Presented at: 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, online, 3-14 July 2006 Presented at Eldukhri, E. E., Pham, D. T. and Soroka, A. J. eds.Intelligent Production Machines and Systems - 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference 3-14 July 2006. Elsevier pp. 132-143.
• Pham, D. T., Awadalla, M. H. and Eldukhri, E. E. 2006. Fuzzy and neuro-fuzzy based co-operative mobile robots. Presented at: 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, online, 3-14 July 2006 Presented at Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds.Intelligent Production Machines and Systems - 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, 3-14 July 2006. Elsevier pp. 578-583., (10.1016/B978-008045157-2/50101-2)
• Pham, D. T. and Soroka, A. J. 2006. An algorithm based on the immune system for extracting fault classes from instance histories. Presented at: 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, online, 3-14 July 2006 Presented at Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds.Intelligent Production Machines and Systems - 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, 3-14 July 2006. Oxford: Elsevier pp. 313-318., (10.1016/B978-008045157-2/50058-4)
• Pham, D. T. et al. 2006. The Fp6 I*Proms network of excellence: Integrating European advanced manufacturing research. Presented at: 5th International Symposium on Intelligent and Manufacturing Systems (IMS 2006), Sakarya, Turkey, 29-31 May 2006.

2005

• Pham, D. T. et al. 2005. The EU FP6 I*PROMS Network of Excellence for Innovative production Machines and Systems. Presented at: Virtual International Conference on IPROMS, 4th - 15th July 2005 Presented at Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds.Intelligent Production Machines and Systems: First I*PROMS Virtual Conference, 4-15 July 2005. Amsterdam: Elsevier pp. 1-4.
• Pham, D. T. and Soroka, A. J. 2005. ISLE - a novel immune-system inspired rule extraction algorithm. Presented at: 16th IFAC World Congress 2005, Prague, Czech Republic, 4-8 July 2005 Presented at Zítek, P. ed.Proceedings of the 16th IFAC World Congress, 2005. World Congress Vol. 16/1. Laxenburg: International Federation of Automatic Control pp. 1469., (10.3182/20050703-6-CZ-1902.01470)
• Pham, D. T., Gourashi, N. S. and Eldukhri, E. E. 2005. Intelligent conceptual design of robot grippers for assembly tasks. Presented at: Virtual International Conference on IPROMS, 4th - 15th July 2005 Presented at Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds.Intelligent Production Machines and Systems: First I*PROMS Virtual Conference, 4-15 July 2005. Amsterdam: Elsevier pp. 321-326.
• Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds. 2005. Intelligent production machines and systems: first I*PROMS virtual conference, 4-15 July 2005. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
• Pham, D. T. and Soroka, A. J. 2005. RULES_IS: an immune-network inspired machine learning algorithm. Presented at: Virtual International Conference on IPROMS, 4th - 15th July 2005 Presented at Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. J. eds.Intelligent Production Machines and Systems: 1st I*PROMS Virtual Conference, 4-15 July 2005. Amsterdam: Elsevier pp. 267-274.

2004

• Pham, D. T. et al. 2004. Product lifecycle management for performance support. Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering 4(4), pp. 305-315. (10.1115/1.1818687)
• Pham, D. T., Dimov, S. S. and Soroka, A. J. 2004. An agent system for the gathering of product fault information. Presented at: International Conference on Industrial Informatics, Berlin, 24 - 26 June 20042004 2nd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics : Collaborative Automation--One Key For Intelligent Industrial Environments : 24th-26th June, 2004, Berlin, Germany. Piscataway, New Jersey: IEEE pp. 536-539., (10.1109/INDIN.2004.1417402)

2001

• Pham, D. T., Dimov, S. S. and Soroka, A. J. 2001. Knowledge acquisition for intelligent product manuals. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 215(1), pp. 97-103. (10.1243/0954405011515055)