Samira Kivanpour

Samira Kivanpour

Associate Professor

Samira Keivanpour is an Associate Professor of Mathematical and Industrial Engineering at Polytechnique Montreal, Canada, and heads the Poly Circle X.0 lab. Her research focuses on sustainable manufacturing and logistics within the framework of Circular Economy X.0. She explores the application of ML/RL for enhancing triple bottom line (3BL) impact, with applications in end-of-life products, circular manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies to drive sustainable solutions.

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS

  • Operations management
  • Logistics
  • Optimization
  • Industry 4.0
  • Expert systems
  • Artificial intelligence

Driven by Samira's research and leadership, the PolyCircle X.0 Laboratory is a collaborative space for innovation in circular manufacturing. Samira's work explores the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies for sustainable production, with a focus on applying AI and data-driven approaches. Her expertise lies in areas such as disassembly optimization, human-robot collaboration, and managing uncertainty in product end-of-life processes. She has authored books on eco-design 4.0 and the circular economy. Building on this foundation, the PolyCircle X.0 Laboratory is dedicated to advancing circular manufacturing across various industries. The lab's research includes:

- Optimizing end-of-life processing: Developing innovative solutions for managing and reusing materials from retired products, with a particular focus on the aerospace sector.

- Disassembly planning: Creating efficient and effective methods for taking apart products for recycling or reuse, including the integration of advanced technologies like extended reality (XR).

- Collaborative assembly line balancing: Designing production lines that optimize human-robot collaboration for improved efficiency and ergonomics.

- Ergonomic design: Prioritizing human well-being and safety in the design of manufacturing processes and workspaces.

- AI-driven logistics: Applying artificial intelligence to optimize logistics and supply chain operations for a more sustainable and efficient circular economy.

The PolyCircle X.0 Laboratory is committed to contributing to a more sustainable and efficient circular economy through advanced research and collaboration.