Publications (Last update: 27 September 2023)
  1. S. Al-Dahidi, M. Rashed, M. Abu-Shams, M. A. Mellal, M. Alrbai, S. Ramadan, E. Zio. A novel approach for remaining useful life prediction of high-reliability equipment based on long short-term memory and multi-head self-attention mechanism, Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 2023. DOI: 10.1002/qre.3445.   View online.
  2. T. Saheb ,M. A. Mellal. Improvement of system reliability in a natural gas processing facility by PSO and DE, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, 2023. DOI: 10.1007/s12008-023-01444-z.   View online.
  3. M. A. Mellal , E. Zio, M. Pecht. Multi-objective reliability and cost optimization of fuel cell vehicle system with fuzzy feasibility, Information Sciences, vol. 640, pp. 119112, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.ins.2023.119112.   View online.
  4. M. A. Mellal, M. Khitous, M. Zemmouri. Combined heat and power economic dispatch problem with binary method using flower pollination algorithm and differential evolution, Electrical Engineering, vol. 105, pp. 2161–2168, 2023. DOI: 10.1007/s00202-023-01801-x.   View online.
  5. I. Aqel, M. A. Mellal. Optimal reliability allocation of heterogeneous components in pharmaceutical production plant, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, 2023. DOI: 10.1007/s12008-023-01256-1.  View online.
  6. P. Gupta, A. Anand, M. A. Mellal. Resource allocation modeling framework to refactor software design smells, International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 213-229, 2023. DOI: 10.33889/IJMEMS.2023.8.2.013.  View online.
  7. M. A. Mellal, E. Zio, S. Al-Dahidi, N. Masuyama, Y. Nojima. System design optimization with mixed subsystems failure dependencies, Reliability Engineering & System Safety, vol. 231, pp. 109005, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2022.109005.  View online.
  8. A. Kumar, M. Saino, R.P. Patil, S. Al-Dahidi, M. A. Mellal . Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Dependability analysis of Tube-wells Integrated with Underground Pipelines in agricultural fields for irrigation, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, vol. 14, no. 8, pp. 1-17, 2022. DOI: 10.1177/16878132221115931.  View online.
  9. M. A. Mellal , C. Laifaoui, F. Ghezal, E. J. Williams. Multi-objective factors optimization in fused deposition modelling with particle swarm optimization and differential evolution, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, vol. 16, pp. 1669-1674, 2022. DOI: 10.1007/s12008-022-00868-3.  View online.
  10. M. A. Mellal, E. Zio. Multi-objective availability and cost optimization by PSO and COA for series-parallel systems with subsystems failure dependencies, Microprocessors and Microsystems, vol. 89, pp. 104422, 2022.  View online.
  11. R. B. Patil, M. A. Mellal, A. K. Bewoor, S. Al-Dahidi.  Reliability, maintainability, and availability analysis of a computerized numerical control machine tool using Markov chains, Acta Politechnica Hungarica, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 45-70, 2021. View online.
  12. M. A. Mellal , A. Salhi. System reliability-redundancy allocation by the multiobjective plant propagation algorithm,  International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 2021. DOI: 10.1108/IJQRM-10-2018-0285. View online.
  13. M. A. Mellal, A. Salhi. Multi-objective system design optimization via PPA and a fuzzy method, International Journal of Fuzzy Systems, 2021. DOI: 10.1007/s40815-021-01068-z. View online.
  14. B. N. Chebouba, M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid. Fuzzy multi-objective system reliability optimization by genetic algorithms and clustering analysis, Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 2020. DOI: 10.1002/qre.2809.  View online.
  15. M. A. Mellal, E. J. Williams. Cuckoo optimization algorithm with penalty function and binary approach for combined heat and power economic dispatch problem, Energy Reports, vol. 6, pp. 2720-2723, 2020.  View online.
  16. M. A. Mellal. Obsolescence – A review of the literature, Technology in Society, vol. 63, pp. 101347, 2020.  View online.
  17. M. A. Mellal, M. Pecht. A multi-objective design optimization framework for wind turbines under altitude consideration, Energy Conversion and Management, vol. 222, pp. 113212, 2020. View online.
  18. M. A. Mellal, S. Al-Dahidi, E. J. Williams. System reliability optimization with heterogeneous components using hosted cuckoo optimization algorithm, Reliability Engineering & System Safety, vol. 203, pp. 107110, 2020. View online.
  19. M. A. Mellal, E. Zio. System reliability-redundancy optimization with cold-standby strategy by an enhanced nest cuckoo optimization algorithm, Reliability Engineering & System Safety, vol. 201, pp. 106973, 2020. View online.
  20. M. A. Mellal, E. Zio, E. J. Williams. Cost minimization of repairable systems subject to availability constraints using efficient cuckoo optimization algorithm, Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 2020. DOI: 10.1002/qre.2617. View online.
  21. M. A. Mellal, A. Salhi, E. J. Williams. Accelerated cuckoo optimization algorithm for the multi‑objective welding process, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, vol. 42, pp. 6, 2020. View online.
  22. M. A. Mellal, E. J. Williams. Optimal replacement strategy of obsolete industrial components under fuzzy data, Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, vol. 234, no. 3, pp. 349-357, 2020. View online.
  23. M. A. Mellal, E. Zio. An adaptive cuckoo optimization algorithm for system design optimization under failure dependencies, Journal of Risk and Reliability, vol. 233, no. 6, pp. 1099-1105, 2019. View online.
  24. M. A. Mellal, E. Zio. An adaptive particle swarm optimization method for multi-objective system reliability optimization, Journal of Risk and Reliability, vol. 233, no. 6, pp. 990-1001, 2019. View online.
  25. M. A. Mellal, E. J. Williams. A discussion on “A GSO-based algorithm for combined heat and power dispatch problem with modified scrounger and ranger operators,” Applied Thermal Engineering, vol. 125, pp. 91-93, 2017. View online.
  26. M. A. Mellal, E. Zio. A penalty guided stochastic fractal search for system reliability optimization, Reliability Engineering & System Safety, vol. 152, pp. 213-227, 2016. View online.
  27. M. A. Mellal, E. J. Williams. Total production time minimization of a multi-pass milling process via cuckoo optimization algorithm, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 87, no. 1, pp. 747-754, 2016. View online.
  28. Y. Touati, M. A. Mellal, D. Benazzouz. Multi-thresholds for fault isolation in presence of uncertainties, ISA Transactions, vol. 62, pp. 299-311, 2016. View online.
  29. M. A. Mellal, E. J. Williams. Parameter optimization of advanced machining processes using cuckoo optimization algorithm and hoopoe heuristic, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 927-942, 2016. View online.
  30. M. A. Mellal, E. J. Williams. Cuckoo optimization algorithm with penalty function for combined heat and power economic dispatch problem, Energy, vol. 93, pp. 1711-1718, 2015. View online.
  31. M. A. Mellal, E. J. Williams. Cuckoo optimization algorithm for unit production cost in multi-pass turning operations, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 76, no. 1-4, pp. 647-656, 2015. View online.
  32. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz, S. Berrazouane, E. J. Williams. Obsolescence optimization of electronic and mechatronic components by considering dependability and energy consumption, Journal of Central South University, vol. 20, no. 5, pp. 1221-1225, 2013. View online.
  33. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz, S. Berrazouane, E. J. Williams. Optimal policy for the replacement of industrial systems subject to technological obsolescence - Using genetic algorithm, Acta Polytechnica Hungarica, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 197-208, 2013. View online.
  34. M. A. Mellal, E. J. Williams. A robust bond graph model based real time monitoring and fault diagnosis for CNC machines, Journal of Control Engineering and Technology, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 199-203, 2013.
  35. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, E. J. Williams. Optimal selection of obsolete tools in manufacturing systems using cuckoo optimization algorithm, Chemical Engineering and Transactions, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 355-360, 2013. View online.
  36. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, E. J. Williams, D. Benazzouz. Optimal replacement policy for obsolete components using cuckoo optimization algorithm based-approach: Dependability context, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, vol. 71, no. 11, pp. 715-721, 2012. View online.
  37. H. Mokhtari, M. A. Mellal, I. Belaidi, S. Alem, S. Berrazouane, M. Ouziala. Genetic algorithm for multiobjective optimization: Applied in high speed machining milling operation, Precision and Instrument Mechanology, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 28-31, 2012. View online.
  38. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz. Modeling and simulation of mechatronic system to integrated design of supervision: Using a bond graph Approach, Applied Mechanics and Materials, vol. 86, pp. 467-470, 2011. View online.
  1. M. A. Mellal, S. Al-Dahidi, R. B. Patil, B. S. Kothavale, R. S. Powar. System reliability-redundancy optimization with high-level of subsystems, International Conference on Innovation in Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Pune, India, August 26-27, 2022. Elsevier, published in Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 77, Part. 3, pp. 627-630, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.11.088. View online.
  2. B. N. Chebouba, M. A. Mellal , S. Adjerid. Multi-objective reliability optimization of a pharmaceutical plant by NSGA-II, International Conference on Wireless Communications, Berlin, Germany, December 17-19, 2021. Springer, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-2456-9_27. View online.
  3. M. A. Mellal, A. Salhi, F. P. G. Márquez. System Availability and cost optimization under failure dependencies by flower pollination and plant propagation algorithms, The Fifteenth International Conference on Management Science and Engineering Management, Toledo, Spain, pp. 469-476, August 1-4, 2021. View online.
  4. B. N. Chebouba, M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz. System reliability and cost optimization under various scenarios using NSGA-III, ICEE2020: 2020 International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey, September 25-27, 2020. View online.
  5. B. N. Chebouba, M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid. Multi-objective system reliability-redundancy allocation in a power plant by considering three targets, CoDIT2020: 7th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, Prague, Czech Republic, June 29-July 2, 2020. View online.
  6. M. A. Mellal, B. N. Chebouba. Cost and availability optimization of overspeed protection system in a power plant, International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering 2019, Algiers, Algeria, November 19-21, 2019. View online.
  7. B. N. Chebouba, M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid. Multi-objective pipeline network reliability optimization by particle swarm optimization, The 8th International Symposium on Hydrocarbons and Chemistry, Boumerdes, Algeria, April 08-09, 2019.
  8. B. N. Chebouba, M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid. Overal reliability optimization of a production system, International Symposium on Technology & Sustainable Industry Development, El-Oued, Algeria, February 24-26, 2019.
  9. M. A. Mellal, E. Zio. Availability optimization of parallel-series system by evolutionary computation, 3rd International Conference on System Reliability and Safety, Barcelona, Spain, November 24-26, 2018. View online.
  10. B. N. Chebouba, M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid. System design optimization under constraint of reliability, International Conference on Advanced Mechanics and Renewable Energies, Boumerdes, Algeria, November 28-29, 2018.
  11. B. N. Chebouba, M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid. Multi-objective system reliability optimization in a power plant, The 3rd International Conference on Electrical Science and Technologies in Maghreb, Algiers, Algeria, October 28-31, 2018. View online.
  12. B. N. Chebouba, M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid. Three computational intelligence methods for system reliability, The Second Workshop on Signal Processing Applied to Rotating Machinery Diagnostics, Djelfa, Algeria, April 29-30, 2018.
  13. M. A. Mellal, E. Zio, System reliability-redundancy allocation by evolutionary computation, 2nd International Conference on System Reliability and Safety, Milan, Italy, December 20-22, 2017. View online.
  14. M. A. Mellal, E. J. Williams, Replacement optimization of industrial components subject to technological obsolescence using artificial intelligence, 6th International Conference of on Systems and Control, Batna, Algeria, May 07-09, 2017. View online.
  15. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, E. J. Williams. Optimal selection of obsolete tools in manufacturing systems using cuckoo optimization algorithm, PHM’2013: Prognostics and System Health Management Conference, Milan, Italy, 2013.
  16. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, E. J. Williams, D. Benazzouz. Application of bond graphs for manufacturing machines, CIGE’2013: International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Bechar, Algeria, 2013.
  17. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz, E. J. Williams. Fault detection-isolation and tolerance control for maintenance operators: A bond graph methodology, CIMGLE’2012: 2ème Conférence International sur la Maintenance-la Gestion-la Logistique et l’Electrotechnique, Oran, Algeria, 2012.
  18. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz, S. Alem. Robust study of modern industrial systems in the context of dependability with a peer: Modeling tools-Dynamic reliability, ICIEM’2012: 2nd International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing, pp. 71, Batna, Algeria, May 2012.
  19. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz. Surveillance et diagnostic des machines de production mécanique par l’approche bond graph, 8èmes Journées de Mécanique, pp. 58, Military Polytechnic School, Algiers, Algeria, April 2012. [in French]
  20. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz. Modeling and simulation of mechatronic system to integrated design of supervision: Using a bond graph approach, ICPT’2011: International Conference on Power Transmission, Xi’an, China, October 2011.
  21. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz. Modeling and simulation of mechatronic system to integrated design of supervision: Using a bond graph approach, ALC’11: International Symposium on Atomic Level Characterizations for New Materials and Devices, pp. 563-566, Seoul, South Korea, May 2011.
  22. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz. Modeling and simulation of mechatronic system to integrated design of supervision: Using a bond graph approach, ECMS’2011: European Council on Modelling and Simulation, pp. 370-373, Krakow, Poland, June 2011.
  23. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz. Modeling and simulation of mechatronic system to integrated design of supervision: Using a bond graph approach, CMSM’2011: 5th International Congress Design Modeling of Mechanical Systems, pp. 60, Sousse, Tunisia, May 29-1st June 2011.
  24. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz, S. Alem. Modélisation d’une machine de fraisage à commande numérique à l’aide de l’outil graphique, JSMIT’11: 2ème Journée Scientifique sur les Matériaux Innovation Technologie avec l’Apport du Secteur Industriel, pp. 58, Boumerdès, Algeria, May 2011. [in French] 
  25. M. A. Mellal, S. Adjerid, D. Benazzouz. Modélisation et simulation par bond graph d’un système mécatronique pour la conception integrée de supervision, JENM’2011: Journées d’Etudes Nationales de Mécanique, pp. 39, Ouargla, Algeria, March 2011. [in French]
  1. S. Hazra, M. A. Mellal , P. K. Roy. Advanced Optimization Techniques for Renewable Energy Linked to Electrical Systems. Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2023. DOI: 10.52305/WMPI7760. ISBN: 979-8-89113-043-2. View online.
  2. M. A. Mellal . Trends, paradigms, and advances in mechatronics engineering. IGI Global, USA, 2023. ISBN: 9781668458877. View online.
  3. M. A. Mellal . Design and control advances in robotics. IGI Global, USA, 2023. ISBN: 9781668453810. View online.
  4. M. A. Mellal . Applications of Nature-Inspired Computing in Renewable Energy Systems. IGI Global, USA, 2022. ISBN: 9781799885610.  View online.
  5. M. A. Mellal, M. G. Pecht.  Nature-Inspired Computing Paradigms in Systems: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety and Cost (RAMS+C) and Prognostics and Health Management (PHM). Elsevier, USA, 2021. ISBN:  978-0128237496. View online.
  6. M. A. Mellal. Manufacturing Systems: Recent Progress and Future Directions. Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2020. ISBN: 978-1-53618-676-5. View online.
  7. M. A. Mellal. Advanced Manufacturing: Progress, Trends and Challenges. Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2021. ISBN: 978-1-53618-870-7. View online.
  8. M. A. Mellal. Soft Computing Methods for System Dependability. IGI Global, USA, 2020. ISBN: 9781799817185. View online.
  9. M. A. Mellal. Mechatronic Systems: Design, Performance and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2019. ISBN: 978-1-53614-530-4. View online.
  10. M. A. Mellal. Electronique générale: Notes de cours avec exercices corrigés. PAF Edition, Germany, 2015. ISBN: 978-3841636775. [in French] View online.