ATU Faculty Member Publishes New Book on Port Automation with Prestigious International Publisher

Report by Directorate for International Academic Cooperation—

English report by Rasoul Firouzi

This specialized volume, written by Professor Hassan Rashidi and  Professor Edward Tsang  (University of Essex, UK), represents a significant contribution to the fields of logistics, computer science, and operations research. The book addresses one of the most critical challenges in modern supply chain management: the optimization of container terminals through automation.

As global trade volumes increase, ports are under immense pressure to improve efficiency and speed. The book provides an in-depth analysis of  Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) , which are increasingly used to transport containers within port terminals. In the book, Professor Rashidi and Professor Tsang present advanced algorithms and heuristic methods designed to solve complex scheduling problems. The book moves beyond theory to offer practical solutions for preventing congestion and deadlocks in automated ports, making it an essential resource for researchers, port authorities, and engineers working on "Smart Port" technologies.

The publication of this work highlights the active presence of ATU faculty members in the international academic arena. The collaboration between Dr Rashidi and Professor Tsang underscores the importance of cross-border research in solving global industrial challenges.

CRC Press (an imprint of Taylor & Francis) is a premier global publisher of science, technology, and medical resources. The selection of this manuscript by such a prestigious publisher serves as a testament to the high academic quality and relevance of the research conducted by Dr. Rashidi.

The book is now available for scholars and students and can be accessed through the Taylor & Francis library. It serves as a valuable reference for postgraduate students in computer science, industrial engineering, and maritime logistics.

• Title: Port Automation and Vehicle Scheduling: Advanced Algorithms for Automated Guided Vehicles
• Authors: Hassan Rashidi & Edward Tsang 
• Publisher: CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group)
• ISBN: 9781003308386
• Link: View Book

Another new volume by Dr Rashidi, titled Fundamental Concepts in Computers and Information Technology, is also available at ATU Book Store.