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  1. UAV Path Planning in Obstacle-Rich Environments Using Intelligent Cooperative Differential Evolution Approach

    Article • Actuators, July 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban, Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  2. Optimal Sizing of a Hybrid Nanogrid System Using Multi-Objective Neural Architecture Search Under Improved Uncertainty and Battery Degradation: A Case Study of Desert Camping in Hafr Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Sustainability, June 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban, Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  3. Wiring Network Fault Diagnosis Based on Time-Domain Reflectometry and Gramian Angular Field Encoding with Residual Neural Networks

    Article • Machines, June 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  4. Performance Evaluation and Hybrid Combination of Modern Metaheuristics for the Optimal Design of Electromagnetic Devices

    Article • Actuators, May 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban, Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  5. Wind Resource Assessment for Potential Wind Turbine Operations in the City of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Energies, April 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  6. Wind Farm Layout Optimization Using Multiobjective Modified Electric Charged Particles Optimization Algorithm Based on Game Theory Indexing in Real Onshore Area

    Article • Sustainability, November 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  7. Wind Farm Layout Optimization/Expansion of Real Wind Turbines with a Parallel Collaborative Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm

    Article • Energies, November 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  8. Accurate parameters extraction of photovoltaic models with multi-strategy gaining-sharing knowledge-based algorithm

    Article • Information Sciences, June 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  9. TUBER: Time-aware UAV-based energy-efficient reconfigurable routing scheme for smart wireless livestock sensor network

    Article • PLOS One, January 2024, PLOS

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  10. Sizing of Hybrid PV/Battery/Wind/Diesel Microgrid System Using an Improved Decomposition Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm Considering Uncertainties and Battery Degradation

    Article • Sustainability, July 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban, Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  11. Maximum Power Point Tracking in Photovoltaic Systems Based on Global Sliding Mode Control with Adaptive Gain Scheduling

    Article • Electronics, February 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  12. Stochastic optimization for the scheduling of a grid-connected microgrid with a hybrid energy storage system considering multiple uncertainties

    Article • Energy Reports, November 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  13. Stability improvement of the PSS-connected power system network with ensemble machine learning tool

    Article • Energy Reports, November 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  14. Obstacle Avoidance-Based Autonomous Navigation of a Quadrotor System

    Article • Drones, October 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  15. Auto-Encoder Learning-Based UAV Communications for Livestock Management

    Article • Drones, September 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  16. UBER: UAV-Based Energy-Efficient Reconfigurable Routing Scheme for Smart Wireless Livestock Sensor Network

    Article • Sensors, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  17. Estimation of Solar Radiation on a PV Panel Surface with an Optimal Tilt Angle Using Electric Charged Particles Optimization

    Article • Electronics, June 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Mr Hatem F Sindi

  18. Livestock Management on Grazing Field: A FANET Based Approach

    Article • Applied Sciences, June 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  19. Design of 3D Wind Farm Layout Using an Improved Electric Charge Particles Optimization With Hub-Height Variety

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  20. Livestock Management With Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Review

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  21. Dynamic Target Search Using Multi-UAVs based on Motion-Encoded Genetic Algorithm with Multiple Parents

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  22. Optimization of electric spring operational strategy to minimize electricity bill

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, December 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  23. Decomposition based multiobjective evolutionary algorithm for PV/Wind/Diesel Hybrid Microgrid System design considering load uncertainty

    Article • Energy Reports, November 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  24. Optimal sizing of hybrid photovoltaic/diesel/battery nanogrid using a parallel multiobjective PSO-based approach: Application to desert camping in Hafr Al-Batin city in Saudi Arabia

    Article • Energy Reports, November 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  25. Motion-Encoded Electric Charged Particles Optimization for Moving Target Search Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

    Article • Sensors, September 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  26. A variable neighborhood search algorithm for optimal protection coordination of power systems

    Article • Soft Computing, April 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  27. Multi-Objective Optimization of a Hybrid Nanogrid/Microgrid: Application to Desert Camps in Hafr Al-Batin

    Article • Energies, February 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Sha'aban

  28. Optimizing Router Placement of Indoor Wireless Sensor Networks in Smart Buildings for IoT Applications

    Article • Sensors, October 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  29. Electric Charged Particles Optimization and its application to the optimal design of a circular antenna array

    Article • Artificial Intelligence Review, August 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  30. Comprehensive Review of Radial Distribution Test Systems

    Article • June 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  31. Solving the Problem of Large-Scale Optimal Scheduling of Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Grids Using an Improved Variable Neighborhood Search

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  32. Wind Farm Layout Optimization Considering Obstacles Using a Binary Most Valuable Player Algorithm

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  33. Wiring Networks Diagnosis using Time Domain Reflectometry and Support Vector Machines

    Article • IET Science Measurement & Technology, November 2019, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Dr mostafa kamel SMAIL, Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  34. Optimizing performance attributes of electric power systems using chaotic salp swarm optimizer

    Article • International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, October 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Professor Attia A. El-Fergany

  35. Efficient Energy Management in a Microgrid with Intermittent Renewable Energy and Storage Sources

    Article • Sustainability, July 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  36. Solution of the optimal power flow problem considering security constraints using an improved chaotic electromagnetic field optimization algorithm

    Article • Neural Computing and Applications, June 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  37. Electrostatic Discharge Algorithm (ESDA): A Novel Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithm and its Application to Worst-Case Tolerance Analysis of An EMC Filter

    Article • IET Science Measurement & Technology, January 2019, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  38. Most Valuable Player Algorithm for Circular Antenna Arrays Optimization to Maximum Sidelobe Levels Reduction

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, December 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  39. Comprehensive review on the optimal integration of distributed generation in distribution systems

    Article • Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, September 2018, American Institute of Physics

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Prof. Ir. Dr Hazlie Mokhlis

  40. Estimation of solar radiation on PV panel surface with optimum tilt angle using Vortex Search algorithm

    Article • IET Renewable Power Generation, April 2018, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  41. Most Valuable Player Algorithm: a novel optimization algorithm inspired from sport

    Article • Operational Research, May 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  42. Optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays using a modified electromagnetic field optimization algorithm

    Article • Applied Soft Computing, May 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  43. Localisation of faults in wiring networks using time domain reflectometry and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system

    Article • Electronics Letters, April 2017, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Hamza Boudjefdjouf, Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Dr. Melit Mohammed , dr abderrzak laib

  44. TDR based wire fault diagnosis

    Article • IET Science Measurement & Technology, March 2017, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Hamza Boudjefdjouf, Dr. Francesco de Paulis, Dr mostafa kamel SMAIL

  45. Optimal power flow using GA with a new multi-parent crossover considering: prohibited zones, valve-point effect, multi-fuels and emission

    Article • Electrical Engineering, November 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  46. Optimal power flow with emission and non-smooth cost functions using backtracking search optimization algorithm

    Article • International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, October 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  47. Non-destructive diagnosis of wiring networks using time domain reflectometry and an improved black hole algorithm

    Article • Nondestructive Testing And Evaluation, July 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Hamza Boudjefdjouf

  48. Optimal power flow using an Improved Colliding Bodies Optimization algorithm

    Article • Applied Soft Computing, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Ragab A. El Sehiemy , Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  49. Optimal Power Flow Using an Improved Electromagnetism-like Mechanism Method

    Article • Electric Power Components and Systems, January 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  50. Optimization design of a doubly salient 8/6 SRM based on three computational intelligence methods

    Article • TURKISH JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCES, January 2016, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  51. Diagnosis of Multiple Wiring Faults Using Time-Domain Reflectometry and Teaching–Learning-Based Optimization

    Article • Electromagnetics, December 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Hamza Boudjefdjouf

  52. Optimal power flow using black-hole-based optimization approach

    Article • Applied Soft Computing, November 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  53. Optimal power flow using the league championship algorithm: A case study of the Algerian power system

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, November 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  54. Optimal Power Flow Using Differential Search Algorithm

    Article • Electric Power Components and Systems, October 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  55. Diagnosis of wiring networks using Particle Swarm Optimization and Genetic Algorithms

    Article • Computers & Electrical Engineering, October 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara, Hamza Boudjefdjouf

  56. Optimal power flow using Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization technique

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, September 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  57. Optimum geometry to improve torque of a doubly salient variable reluctance machine

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  58. Multiobjective optimization of AMR systems

    Article • International Journal of Refrigeration, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  59. Performance Analysis of Hybrid PV/Diesel Energy System in Western Region of Saudi Arabia

    Article • International Journal of Photoenergy, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  60. Optimal design of electromagnetic devices using a black-hole-based optimization technique

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, December 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  61. Performance Analysis and Parametric Study of an Active Magnetic Regenerator Based on the Design of Experiments Approach

    Article • Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, September 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  62. Diagnosis of Multi-Fault Wiring Network Using Time-Domain Reflectometry and Electromagnetism-Like Mechanism

    Article • Electromagnetics, February 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  63. Design of a new magnetic refrigeration field source running with rotating bar-shaped magnets

    Article • International Journal of Refrigeration, January 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  64. MULTIPHYSICS MODELING OF A MAGNETIC REFRIGERATION SYSTEM BASED ON SUPERCONDUCTORS

    Article • Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, January 2012, EMW Publishing

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  65. DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION OF A PERMANENT MAGNET ROTATING MACHINE FOR POWER COOLING GENERATION

    Article • Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, January 2011, EMW Publishing

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  66. ELECTROMAGNETIC DESIGN OF A MAGNETIC FIELD SOURCE FOR A MAGNETOCALORIC REFRIGERATOR

    Article • Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, January 2011, EMW Publishing

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  67. SMART ELECTROMAGNETIC SIMULATIONS: GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS TECHNIQUE

    Article • Progress In Electromagnetics Research B, January 2011, EMW Publishing

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  68. Screening applied to the numerical modeling of electromagnetic devices

    Article • Ain Shams Engineering Journal, December 2010, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  69. EMSoft- software for graduate and undergraduate educational Electromagnetics

    Article • May 2010, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  70. Design of a linear magnetic refrigeration structure running with rotating bar-shaped magnets

    Article • January 2010, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  71. Torque Compensation System Based on Permanent Magnet

    Article • Sensor Letters, June 2009, American Scientific Publishers

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara

  72. Prediction and optimisation of geometrical properties of the refrigerant bed in an AMRR cycle

    Article • International Journal of Refrigeration, November 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Houssem H Bouchekara