American Journal of Operational Research

American Journal of Operational Research publishes high quality scientific papers that contribute significantly to the fields of operational research. Articles present new theoretical insights and developments, as well as real-world case studies illustrating the practical implementation of operational research.

Agassi Melikov

Editor-in-Chief of American Journal of Operational Research

Professor, Institute of Cybernetics, Azerbaijan

Research Areas

Communication Networks, Teletraffic Theory, Queueing Theory

Education

1992DoctorSciences in Computer Science from Department of Applied Mathematics at Kiev National Technical University, Ukraine
1984Ph.DControl Theory from Institute of Automatics, Kiev

Experience

presentHead of Department of Aerospace Information Technologies and Control Systems of National Aviation Academy, Azerbaijan
2006Visiting Scholar in the Telecommunication Mathematics Research Centre at the Korea University, Seoul
1999-2000Visiting Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Eastern Mediterranean University of Cyprus

Membership

Associate Member of National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan in the field of Information Technologies
Member of Editorial Board of the journals Resent Patents on Electrical Engineering (Bentham Science Publisher, USA) and Applied Mathematics (Scientific Research Publishing, USA)

Publications: Journals

[1]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A.Ponomarenko. Algorithms to control of complex queue with relationships between groups of channels//Automation and Remote Control. 1990, No.2.
[2]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A.Ponomarenko. Numerical methods to optimization of multi-stream queues//Automatics. 1990, No.2.
[3]  A.Z.Melikov. On multiresource queues//Engineering Simulation. 1990, vol.7, No.5.
[4]  A.Z.Melikov. Approximate optimization of multi-resource queues//Cybernetics. 1990, No.6.
[5]  A.Z.Melikov. On organization of priority access to buffer storage in switching nodes//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 1990.Vol.24, No.6.
[6]  A.Z.Melikov. Method for approximate optimization of multi-resource systems with queue//Engineering Simulation. 1991, vol.8, No.6.
[7]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A.Ponomarenko. Finding the optimal access strategy in ISDN nodes//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 1992.Vol.26, No.2.
[8]  A.Z.Melikov. Methods for analysis and optimization of multi-stream queues//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 1992.Vol.26, No.3.
[9]  A.Z.Melikov, A.A.Molchanov, L.A.Ponomarenko. Multi-resource queue with partial switched channels//Engineering Simulation. 1992, vol.9, No.2.
[10]  A.Z.Melikov, A.A.Molchanov. Optimization of inventory systems//Cybernetics and Systems Analysis. 1992. Vol.28. No.3
[11]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A.Ponomarenko. Optimization of ISDN with finite sources and blocking//Automation and Remote Control. 1992. No.6.
[12]  A.Z.Melikov. On algorithm to calculation of multi-resource queues//Engineering Simulation. 1992,. Vol.9, No.5.
[13]  13.A.Z.Melikov. An algorithm for computing multi-resource queuing systems//Engineering Simulation. 1993. Vol.10. No.5.
[14]  A.Z.Melikov. Computation and optimization methods for multi-resource queues//Cybernetics and Systems Analysis. 1996. Vol. 32. No.6.
[15]  A.Z.Melikov. Markov model of the stockpiling process in systems of transport-storage type//Engineering Simulation. 1997. Vol. 14. No.3
[16]  A.Z.Melikov , M.R.Fatalieva. Situational inventory in counter-stream servicing systems//Engineering Simulation. 1998. Vol.15. No.6.
[17]  A.Z.Melikov , M.I.Fattakhova. Numerical method to performance of ATM switch//Trans. of NAS of Azerbaijan, Ser. Physic-math. And technical science. 2001. No.3
[18]  A.Z.Melikov , M.I.Fattakhova. Performance analysis and optimization of buffer allocation strategies: A state space merging approach//Trans. of NAS of Azerbaijan, Ser. Physic-math. and technical science. 2001. No.4
[19]  A.Z.Melikov , M.I.Fattakhova. Computational algorithms to optimization of buffer allocation strategies in a packet switching networks//Applied and Computational Mathematics. 2002. Vol.1. No.1.
[20]  A.Z.Melikov , M.I.Fattakhova ,V.Sh. Feyziev. Analysis and optimization of the strategy of Partial distribution of a buffer in ATM networks//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2002. Vol.36. No.5.
[21]  A.Z.Melikov , M.I.Fattakhova. Approximate analysis of quality-of-service in integ-rated network nodes//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2002. Vol.36. No.2.
[22]  A.Z.Melikov , M.I.Fattakhova. Problems of optimization of the indicators of service quality in the nodes of integrated networks//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2003. Vol.37. No.1.
[23]  A.Z.Melikov, M.I.Fattakhova. Generalized algorithm to calculation of Kamoun-Kleinrock strategy for allocation buffers in packed switching networks//System Research and Information Technologies. 2002. No.2.
[24]  A.Z.Melikov , V. O. Akberov. Calculation and optimization of parameters of service quality in Ethernet networks//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2003. Vol.37, No.6
[25]  A.Z.Melikov, F.N.Nagiyev. Research into different-type information transfer system with buffering and pushing out low information priority request//System Research and Information Technologies. 2004. No.1
[26]  A.Z.Melikov, V.Sh.Feyziyev. Adaptive strategy of access in nodes of telecommunications networks//System research and Information Technologies. 2004. No.2
[27]  A.Z.Melikov, V.SH.Feyziyev. Optimization of partial sharing strategy for buffer allocation subject to probabilities of packets blocking requirements//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2004 Vol.38. No.1
[28]  A.Z.Melikov, M.I.Fattakhova, F.N.Nagiyev. State space merging approach to optimization of push-out strategies in packet switching networks//Cybernetics and Systems Analysis. 2004. Vol.40. No.2
[29]  A.Z.Melikov, M.I.Fattakhova, A.T.Babayev. Optimized call processing calculations in cellular wireless networks//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2004. Vol.38. No.4.
[30]   30. A.Z.Melikov, L.A. Ponomarenko, M.I.Fattakhova. Numerical methods to studying of multi-flow queuing systems with virtual partition of common buffer//Journal of Automation and Information Sciences. 2004. No.6.
[31]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A.Ponomarenko, M.I.Fattakhova. Numerical methods to studying of multi-flow queuing systems with virtual partition of common buffer//Cybernetics and Systems Analysis, 2004. Vol.40, No.6.
[32]  A.Z.Melikov, V.SH.Feyziyev. Processing with priorities in ATM switching nodes//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2005. Vol.39, No.1.
[33]   33. A.Z.Melikov, M.I.Fattakhova, A.T.Babayev. Studies of cellular communication networks with individual channels for service of handover-calls//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2005. Vol.39, No.3.
[34]  A.Z.Melikov, M.I.Fattakhova, T.S.Kaziyev. Numerical methods for investigation of multiratequeue of Gimpelson type//System Research and Information Technologies. 2005. No.2.
[35]  A.Z.Melikov, M.I.Fattakhova, T.S.Kaziyev. Methods for performance analysis of multiratequeueing networks with single resource and losses//Electronic Modeling. 2005. No.4.
[36]  L.A.Ponomarenko, A.Z.Melikov, A.T.Babayev. Numerical methods for investigation of cellular communication networks with finite queues of handover-calls//Journal of Automation and Information Sciences. 2005.Vol.37, No.3.
[37]  A.Z.Melikov, A.T.Babayev Analysis of call handling in single cell in wireless networks with impatient handover calls//Applied and Computational Mathematics. 2005, Vol.4, No.2.
[38]  A.Z.Melikov, A.T.Babayev. Refined approximations for performance analysis and optimization of queuing model with guard channels for handovers in cellular networks//Computer Communications. 2006, Vol.29, No.9.
[39]  A.Z.Melikov, M.I.Fattakhova, T.S.Kaziyev. Multiple-speed system with specialized channels for servicing broadband customers//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2006. Vol.40, No.2.
[40]  L.A.Ponomarenko, A.Z.Melikov, A.T.Babayev. Investigation of cellular network characteristics with limited queue of impatient handover calls//Journal of Automation and Information Sciences. 2006. Vol.38, No.3.
[41]  A.Z.Melikov, V.SH.Feyziyev, A.M.Rustamov. Analysis of model of data packet processing in ATM networks with multiple space and time priorities//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2006. Vol.40, No.6.
[42]  A.Z.Melikov, F.N.Nagiyev, T.S.Kaziyev. Approximate calculation of the characteristics of multirate systems with inelastic and elastic calls//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2007. Vol.41, No.4.
[43]  A.Z.Melikov, C.S.Kim, L.A.Ponomarenko. Two-dimensional models of cellular wireless communications networks with infinite queue of handover calls//Journal of Automation and Information Sciences. 2007.Vol.39, No.12.
[44]  A.Z.Melikov, C.S.Kim, L.A.Ponomarenko. Approximation method for performance analysis of queueing systems with multimedia traffics//Applied and Computational Mathematics. 2007, Vol.6, No.2
[45]  A.Z.Melikov, B.D.Choi, A.M.Velibekov. A simple numerical analysis of joint probabilities of calls in service and calls in the retrial group in a picocell//Applied and Computational Mathematics. 2008, Vol.7, No.1.
[46]  A.Z.Melikov, C.S.Kim, L.A.Ponomarenko. Numerical approach to analysis of channel assignment schemes in mobile cellular networks//J. of Korea Management Engineers Society. 2008, Vol.13, No.2.
[47]  A.Z.Melikov, C.S.Kim, L.A.Ponomarenko. Algorithmic approach to study models of multi-rate systems with queue//Cybernetics and System Analysis. 2008. Vol.44, No.6
[48]  A.Z.Melikov, C.S.Kim, B.H.Ismailov. Optimal assignment of dynamic priorities in queuing systems with two types of calls//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2008. Vol.42, No.6.
[49]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., Ponomarenko L.A. Algorithmic approach to studying models of multi-rate systems with queues//Cybernetics and System Analysis. 2009, Vol.45,no.1.
[50]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., Ponomarenko L.A. Numerical analysis of multi-threshold access strategy in multi-service wireless cellular networks//Cybernetics and System Analysis. 2009, Vol. 45, no.5.
[51]  Melikov A.Z., Velibekov A.M. Computational procedures for analysis of two channels assignment schemes in wireless cellular networks//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences 2009, Vol.43. No.2.
[52]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., L.A.Ponomarenko Finding the suboptimal CAC strategy for multimedia traffic in multiple service networks//Journal of Korea Management Engineers Society. 2009, Vol.14, no.1.
[53]  Melikov A.Z., M.Fattakhova. Algorithmic approach to QoS analysis of wireless cellular networks//Transport and Telecommunications. 2009, Vol.10, no.3.
[54]  Melikov A.Z., J.H.Baek, C.S.Kim, M.Fattakhova Performance analysis of multi-parametric call admission control sstrategies in un-buffered multi-service cellular wireless networks//Wireless Sensor Networks. 2010. Vol.2, no.3.
[55]  Melikov A.Z., M.Fattakhova. Simulation of wireless cellular networks with impatient calls//Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. 2010. Vol.44, No.1.
[56]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., Oh Y.D., M.Fattakhova. Numerical analysis of multi-threshold access strategy in multi-service wireless cellular networks//Automation and Remote Control. 2010. Vol.71. No.12.
[57]  Melikov A.Z., Ponomarenko L.A., Fattakhova M.I. Approximate evaluation of models of microcellular wireless networks with queues of unlike calls//Cybernetics and System Analysis. 2010. Vol. 46. No.3.
[58]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., Eom H., Fattakhova M.I. Approximation method for QoS analysis of wireless cellular networks with impatient calls//Industrial Engineering & Management Systems. 2010. Vol.19. No.4.
[59]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., Ponomarenko L.A.. Multi-rate Erlang's model with randomized access strategy and its application in multi-service networks//Journal of Automation and Information Sciences. 2011. Vol.43. No.2.
[60]  Melikov A.Z., Ponomarenko L.A. Multidimensional Erlang's model with randomized access strategy and its application in communication networks//Cybernetics and System Analysis. 2011. Vol. 47, No.4.
[61]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., Ponomarenko L.A. Methods for analysis of multi-service wireless cellular networks with queues of non-real time calls. Part I. Cutoff strategy//Journal of Automation and Information Sciences. 2011. Vol.43. No.8.
[62]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., Ponomarenko L.A. Methods for analysis of multi-service wireless cellular networks with queues of non-real time calls. Part II. Guard channels strategy//Journal of Automation and Information Sciences. 2011. Vol.43. No.10.
[63]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., Ponomarenko L.A., Baek J.H. An analytical approach for performance analysis of multi-service cellular wireless networks with randomized access strategy//Applied and Computational Mathematics.2011. Vol.10. No.2

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  A.Z.Melikov, A.A. Molchanov,L.A. Ponomarenko. Finding optimal strategy of access in multiresource queue//Proc. of the 11th Internationla Conference on System Science, Wroclaw, Poland, September 22-25, 1992.
[2]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A. Ponomarenko, A.M. Abbasov. On the approach to optimal control of queuing system with multiple classes of customers//Proc. of the 12th International Conference on System Science, Wroclaw, Poland, September 12-15, 1995
[3]  A.Z.Melikov, D.Z.Deniz. The optimal Markov strategy for access in ISDNs with reserves of channels//Proc. of the 7th IEEE Conf. on Control and Automation, Haifa, Israel. June 28-30, 1999.
[4]  A.Z.Melikov, D.Z.Deniz. Non-exhaustive channel access strategy in multi-resource communication systems with non-homogeneous traffic//Proc. of the 5th IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications, Antibes, France, July 3-6, 2000.
[5]  A.Z.Melikov, M.I.Fattahova. Performance of allocation strategy for large scale buffers in a packet switching networks//Proc. International Symposium on Electric, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Cyprus, May, 2001.
[6]  A.Z.Melikov, M.I.Fattahova. Computational algorithms for analysis and optimization of SMXQ strategy in large-scale buffers //Proc. of the International Conference "Automatics-2001", Odessa, Ukraine, September 2001.
[7]  A.Z.Melikov, A.T.Babayev. Analysis of call handling processes in wireless networks//Proc. of the Forth International Conference "Internet-Education-Science", Vinnytsia, Ukraine, October 2004.
[8]  A.Z.Melikov, A.T.Babaev. A new method of performance analysis of queuing model with guard channels//Proc. of Fifth International Workshop on Retrial Queues, Seoul, Korea, September 2004.
[9]  A.Z.Melikov, V.Sh.Feyziyev. Approximate method for performance analysis and optimization of partial buffer sharing in ATM switches//Proc. of Int. Winter Workshop on Queuing Systems, Belorussian, Minsk, February 2005.
[10]  A.Z.Melikov, A.T.Babayev. Analysis of call handling in single cell of wireless networks with impatient handover calls//Proc. of the 1st Int. Conference on Control and Optimization with Industrial Applications, Baku, Azerbaijan, May 2005.
[11]  A.Z.Melikov, V.Sh.Feyziyev Algorithm for performance analysis of multi-rate queues//Proc. of the Int. Conf. Problems of Cybernetics and Informatics, Baku, Oct. 2006.
[12]  A.Z.Melikov, B.D.Choi. Simple numerical approximations for retrial queues//Proc. of the 2nd Madrid Conference on Queueing Theory, Madrid, Spain, July 2006.
[13]  A.Z.Melikov, V.Sh.Feyziyev. Markov decision process approach to finding state-dependent CAC algorithm in broadband integrated network node//Proc. of the Int. Conf. "Mathematical Methods of Optimization of Telecommunication Networks", Minsk, 2007.
[14]  Kim C.S, Melikov A.Z, Ponomarenko L.A. Algorithmic approaches to performance analysis of channels assigment schemes in mobile wireless systems//Proc. of 6th International Conference on matrix-analytic methods in stochastic models. Beijing, China, 2008
[15]  Melikov A.Z., Eom H.Y., Kim C.S., M.I.Fattakhova Approximate method for QoS analysis of multi-threshold queuing model of multi-service wireless networks//Proc. of 6th St. Petersburg Workshop on Simulation, July, 4-7, 2009, pp.833-838.
[16]  Melikov A.Z., Kim C.S., Ponomarenko L.A. Approximate method for finding the suboptimal CAC in multi-rate queues//Proc. of the International Conference "Queues, Systems, Networks", Minsk, Yanuary, 26-29, 2009, pp.102-107.
[17]  Melikov A.Z., C.S.Kim, M.I.Fattakhova. An analytical approach for study of cellular wireless networks with randomized access strategy//Proc. of the International Conference "Queues, Systems, Networks", Minsk, 2011, pp.102-107.
[18]  Melikov A.Z.,Fattakhova M.I. Numerical algorithms to performance analysis of multi-parametric CAC in multi-service cellular wireless networks//Proc. of International Conference RelStat'2009. Riga, October 21-24, pp. 309-318.
[19]  Melikov A.Z., C.S.Kim, M.I.Fattakhova Approximate method to analysis of multiservice cellular wireless networks with queues of non-real time calls//Proc. of World Congress of Engineering and Technology, Shanghai, 2011.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A.Ponomarenko, N.A.Ryumshin. Mathematical models of multi-stream queuing systems. Kiev: Technika, 1991. 265 pages (In Russian)
[2]  A.Z.Melikov, A.A.Molchanov. Lectures notes on modeling and design of complex systems. Kiev: Polytechnics University. 1992. 24 pages (In Russian).
[3]  A.Z.Melikov. Analysis and optimization of computer networks.-Baku: Azerbaijan Technical University, 2002. 156 pages (In Russian)
[4]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A.Ponomarenko, V.V.Paladyuk. Teletraffic: Models, Methods, Optimization.-Kiev: Polytechnic, 2007. 256 pages (In Russian)
[5]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A.Ponomarenko, M.I.Fattakhova. Buffer management in multi-service communication networks.-Kiev: National Aviation University, 2008. 156 pages (In Russian)
[6]  A.Z.Melikov, L.A.Ponomarenko, C.S.Kim. Performance Analysis and Optimization of Multi-Traffic on Communication Networks. Springer, 2010. 250 pages