Publications
Peer-reviewed Journal Publications († Corresponding Author)
Manuscript(s) in Review
[J1]. Riofrio, M.I., K. Raoufi, Z. Fan, K.R. Haapala †, “Assessment of Cost and Environmental Impacts of Single Point Incremental Forming and Deep Drawing for a Range of Production Volumes,” Journal of Cleaner Production, JCLEPRO-D-25-19296, submitted June 9, 2025.
Published Manuscripts
[J14]. Raoufi, K. †, P. Tajasob, S.M.J. Mirzapour Al-e-hashem, M.R. Akbari Jokar, 2025, “Challenges,
Opportunities, and Future Research Directions of Aggregate Production Planning: A
State-of-the-Art Analysis of Sustainability, Uncertainty, and Case Studies,” Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 489, 144686, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.144686
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652625000368)
[J13]. Raoufi, K. †, J.W. Sutherland, F. Zhao, A.F. Clarens, J.L. Rickli, Z. Fan, H. Huang, Y. Wang,
W.J. Lee, N. Mathur, M.J. Triebe, S.S. Desabathina, K.R. Haapala, 2024, “Current State
and Emerging Trends in Advanced Manufacturing: Process Technologies,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 135, No. 9, pp. 4089–4118, doi:org/10.1007/s00170-024-14782-3
(https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00170-024-14782-3)
[J12]. Raoufi, K. †, J.W. Sutherland, F. Zhao, A.F. Clarens, J.L. Rickli, Z. Fan, H. Huang, Y. Wang,
W.J. Lee, N. Mathur, M.J. Triebe, S.S. Desabathina, K.R. Haapala, 2024, “Current State
and Emerging Trends in Advanced Manufacturing: Smart Systems,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 134, No. 7, pp. 3031–3050, doi:10.1007/s00170-024-14279-z
(https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00170-024-14279-z)
[J11]. Raoufi, K. and K.R. Haapala †, 2024, “A Case Study on the Operational Performance Evaluation
of a Manufacturing Process and System (MaPS) Sustainability Analysis Tool for Engineering
Education,” MDPI Sustainability, Vol. 16, No. 14, p. 5856, doi:10.3390/su16145856
(https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/14/5856)
[J10]. Raoufi, K. † and K.R. Haapala, 2023, “Manufacturing Process and System Sustainability Analysis
Tool: A Proof-of-Concept for Teaching Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing
Engineering,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering: Joint Special Issue on Advances
in Design and Manufacturing for Sustainability, Vol. 146, No. 020904, pp. 1–27, doi:10.1115/1.4064071
(https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/manufacturingscience/article-abstract/146/2/020904/1170162/Manufacturing-Process-and-System-Sustainability?redirectedFrom=fulltext)
[J9]. Haapala, K.R. †, K. Raoufi, K.-Y. Kim, C.S. Houck, P. Orazem, M.D. Johnson, G.E.O. Kremer, C. Leiva, J.L. Rickli,
F. Sciammarella, K. Ward, and L. Wechsler, 2022, “Prioritizing Actions and Outcomes
for Community-based Future Manufacturing Workforce Development and Education,” Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science, Vol. 26, No. 3–4, pp. 415–441, doi:10.3233/JID-220007
(https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.3233/JID-220007)
[J8]. Raoufi, K. †, K.R. Haapala, T. Etheridge, S. Manoharan, B.K. Paul, 2022, “Cost and Environmental
Impact Assessment of Stainless Steel Microscale Chemical Reactor Components Using
Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Processes,” Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 62, pp. 202–217, doi:10.1016/j.jmsy.2021.11.017
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278612521002478)
[J7]. Raoufi, K. †, D.S. Harper, K.R. Haapala, 2020, “Reusable Unit Process Life Cycle Inventory for
Manufacturing – Metal Injection Molding,” Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 14, No. 5, pp. 707-716, doi:10.1007/s11740-020-00991-8
(https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11740-020-00991-8)
[J6]. Raoufi, K. †, B.K. Paul, K.R. Haapala, 2020, “Development and Implementation of a Framework for
Adaptive Undergraduate Curricula in Manufacturing Engineering,” ASTM Journal of Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems: Special Issue on Education
and Curriculum for Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 1-20, doi:10.1520/SSMS20200008
(https://dl.astm.org/ssms/article/5/2/60/17290/Development-and-Implementation-of-a-Framework-for)
[J5]. Shankar Raman A. †, K.R. Haapala, K. Raoufi, B. Linke, W.Z. Bernstein, K.C. Morris, 2020, “Defining Near-term to Long-term Research
Opportunities to Advance Metrics, Models, and Methods for Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing,”
ASTM Journal of Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems: Special Issue on Technology
Infrastructure for Enabling Smart Manufacturing, Vol. 4, No. 2, 20190047, doi:10.1520/SSMS20190047
(https://dl.astm.org/ssms/article/4/2/1/17292/Defining-Near-Term-to-Long-Term-Research)
[J4]. Raoufi, K. †, K. Park, M.T.H. Khan, K.R. Haapala, C.E. Psenka, K.L. Jackson, G.E.O. Kremer, K.–Y.
Kim, 2019, “A Cyberlearning Platform for Enhancing Undergraduate Engineering Education
in Sustainable Product Design,” Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 211, pp. 730-741, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.085
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652618334899)
[J3]. Raoufi, K. †, S. Manoharan, K.R. Haapala, 2019, “Synergizing Product Design Information and Unit
Manufacturing Process Analysis to Support Sustainable Engineering Education,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 141, No. 2, 021018 (13 pages), doi:10.1115/1.4042077
(https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/manufacturingscience/article-abstract/141/2/021018/477482/Synergizing-Product-Design-Information-and-Unit?redirectedFrom=fulltext)
[J2]. Raoufi, K. †, A.K. Wisthoff, B.L. DuPont, K.R. Haapala, 2019, “A Questionnaire-based Methodology
to Assist Non-Experts in Selecting Sustainable Engineering Analysis Methods and Software
Tools,” Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 229, pp. 528-541, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.05.016
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652619315264)
[J1]. Alsaffar, A.J., K. Raoufi, K.-Y. Kim, G.E.O. Kremer, K.R. Haapala †, 2016, “Simultaneous Consideration of Unit
Manufacturing Processes and Supply Chain Activities for Reduction of Product Environmental
and Social Impacts,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 138, No. 10, 101009 (18 pages), doi:10.1115/1.4034481
(https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/manufacturingscience/article/138/10/101009/375127/Simultaneous-Consideration-of-Unit-Manufacturing)
Peer-reviewed Conference Publications († Corresponding Author)
[C12]. Raoufi, K. †, S. Badwe, K.R. Haapala, 2025, “Improvement of Environmental Performance of Nickel Powder Production Through Material Circularity,” in Proceedings of the 2025 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers & Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE): 30th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference (DFMLC), August 17-20, Anaheim, CA, USA (to appear)
[C11]. Paul, G.E., D.T. Idowu, K. Raoufi †, A.E. Elhabashy, E.E. Günay, J. Sim, G.E.O. Kremer, K.-Y. Kim, K.R. Haapala, 2025, “Integrative Manufacturing Process Modeling and Life Cycle Assessment to Aid Process Selection for Rapid Production,” in Proceedings of the 2025 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers & Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE): 30th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference (DFMLC), August 17-20, Anaheim, CA, USA (to appear)
[C10]. Raoufi, K. †, A. Hilbert, C.A. Sanchez, Z. Fan, B. Sencer, B. Steingrimsson, M.L. Johnston, K.R.
Haapala, 2025, “Development of a Quantitative Learning Assessment (QuLA) Method and
its Application in Manufacturing Engineering Courses in Mechatronics,” 53rd SME North
American Manufacturing Research Conference (SME/NAMRC), June 23-27, Greenville, SC,
USA (also appeared in Manufacturing Letters, Vol. 44, pp. 1609–1617), doi:10.1016/j.mfglet.2025.06.180
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213846325002160)
[C9]. Raoufi, K. †, S. Manoharan, T. Etheridge, B.K. Paul, K.R. Haapala, 2020, “Cost and Environmental
Impact Assessment of Stainless Steel Microreactor Plates using Binder Jetting and
Metal Injection Molding Processes,” in Proceedings of the 48th NAMRI/SME, Vol. 48,
Paper #131, June 22-26, Cincinnati, OH, USA (also appeared in Procedia Manufacturing,
Vol. 48, pp. 311–319), doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2020.05.052
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351978920315043)
[C8]. Raoufi, K. †, C. Taylor, L. Laurin, K.R. Haapala, 2018, “Visual Communication Methods and Tools
for Sustainability Performance Assessment: Linking Academic and Industry Perspectives,”
in Proceedings of the 26th CIRP Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Conference, May 7-9,
West Lafayette, IN, USA (also appeared in Procedia CIRP, Vol. 80, pp. 215-220), doi:10.1016/j.procir.2019.01.087
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212827119300897)
[C7]. Raoufi, K. †, A. Shankar Raman, K.R. Haapala, B.K. Paul, 2018, “Benchmarking Undergraduate Manufacturing
Engineering Curricula in the United States,” in Proceedings of the 46th NAMRI/SME,
Vol. 46, Paper #115, June 18-22, College Station, TX, USA (also appeared in Procedia
Manufacturing, Vol. 26, pp. 1378-1387), doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2018.07.114
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351978918307856)
[C6]. Raoufi, K. †, K.R. Haapala, K. L.Jackson, K.-Y. Kim, G.E.O Kremer, and C.E. Psenka, 2017, “Enabling
Non-Expert Sustainable Manufacturing Process and Supply Chain Analysis during the
Early Product Design Phase,” in Proceedings of the 45th NAMRI/SME, Vol. 45, Paper
#154, June 4-8, Los Angeles, CA, USA (also appeared in Procedia Manufacturing, Vol.
10, pp. 1097-1108), doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2017.07.100
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351978917302834)
[C5]. Raoufi, K. †, K.R. Haapala, G.E.O Kremer, K.-Y. Kim, C.E. Psenka, K.L. Jackson, 2017, “Enabling
Cyber-Based Learning of Product Sustainability Assessment using Unit Manufacturing
Process Analysis,” in Proceedings of the 2017 ASME IDETC/CIE: 22nd Design for Manufacturing
and the Life Cycle Conference (DFMLC), August 6-9, Cleveland, OH, USA, doi:10.1115/DETC2017-68249
(https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/IDETC-CIE/proceedings-abstract/IDETC-CIE2017/V004T05A038/256746)
[C4]. Khan, M.T.H. †, K. Raoufi, T. Reza, K. Park, C.E. Psenka, K.L. Jackson, K.R. Haapala, G.E.O. Kremer, K.-Y.
Kim, 2017, “Development of Learning Modules for Sustainable Life Cycle Product Design:
A Constructionist Approach,” in Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition,
Paper 19011, June 25-28, Columbus, OH, USA
(https://peer.asee.org/development-of-learning-modules-for-sustainable-life-cycle-product-design-a-constructionist-approach)
[C3]. Raoufi, K. †, M. Mahdavi, 2011, “A Multi Objective Optimization Model for Forward Reverse Logistics in a Supply Chain Master Planning,” in Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of Iranian Operations Research Society, Rasht, Gilan, Iran. (in Persian)
[C2]. Kiarash Rad, M., K. Raoufi, M. Shafieezadeh †, S. Poozeshi, 2010, “A Model to Create Graeco Latin Square using
Genetic Algorithm,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational
Intelligence and Industrial Application (PACIIA 2010), Wuhan, China, IEEE, doi:10.1109/ICICIS.2011.94
(https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6063271)
[C1]. Shafieezadeh, M. †, M. Kiarash Rad, K. Raoufi, N. Payani, 2010, “A Framework for Analyzing and Enhancing Collaboration in Supply
Chain through Dynamic Analysis,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on
Computational Intelligence and Industrial Application (PACIIA 2010), Wuhan, China,
doi:10.1109/ICICIS.2011.95
(https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6063272)
