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Professor Sami Kara

Professor Sami Kara

Professor
Engineering
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Professor Sami Kara is a researcher and a lecturer in the School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, UNSW. He is also the founder and academic-in-charge of the Sustainable Manufacturing & Life Cycle Engineering Research Group at UNSW (LCE@UNSW). In addition, Professor Kara, together with Prof Christoph Herrmann, is the joint-director of the Joint German-Australian Research Group (JGARG)  "Sustainable Manufacturing and Life Cycle Management".

Professor Kara is an engineer with a PhD in manufacturing. He has a professional background of 30 years in industry, research and tertiary education, including several engineering and management positions in manufacturing companies in Australia and around the world. In 2000 he joined UNSW and since then has successfully completed s number of projects, mainly industry-driven, in the area of Reuse and Recycling of products, Energy and Eco-efficiency of product and processes, Life Cycle Assessment and Costing, with various applications such as nanotechnologies, composite materials and aircraft components.

Professor Kara is a member of the Institute of Engineers Australia and a fellow of the International Academy of Production Engineering (CIRP).

Professor Kara's research interests include:

Life Cycle Engineering
Sustainability in Manufacturing, Energy and Resource Efficiency in Manufacturing, End-of-Life Product Collection and Management,  Life Cycle Design, Design for disassembly, Design for environment / Eco-design, Logistics and reverse supply chain, Environmental impact assessment, Cleaner production.

Additive Manufacturing (AM)

Design for Additive Manufacturing, Energy and Resource Efficiency in AM, Process Design for AM, Rapid Prototyping, 3D printing, Laser Sintering,  Stereolithography.
Phone
+61 2 9385 5757
E-mail
s.kara@unsw.edu.au
Location
Ainsworth Building (J17) Level 3, Room 301A Kensington Campus
  • Books | 2021
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2021, Series editors’ foreword
    Books | 2021
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2021, Series editors’ foreword
    Books | 2021
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2021, Supervisors’ foreword
    Books | 2021
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2021, Supervisors’ foreword
    Books | 2020
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2020, Supervisors’ foreword
    Books | 2020
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2020, Supervisors’ foreword
    Books | 2018
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2018, Foreword
    Books | 2018
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2018, Series Editors’ Foreword
    Books | 2018
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2018, Series Editors’ Foreword
    Books | 2018
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2018, Series editors’ foreword
    Books | 2018
    Herrmann C; Kara S, 2018, Series editors’ foreword
    Books | 2016
    Winter M, 2016, Eco-efficiency of Grinding Processes and Systems, Springer
    Books | 2015
    Li W, 2015, Efficiency of Manufacturing Processes: Energy and Ecological Perspectives, Kara S; Herrmann C, (ed.), Springer, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17365-8
    Books | 2015
    Vongbunyong S; Chen WH, 2015, Disassembly Automation: Automated Systems with Cognitive Abilities, Kara S; Herrmann C, (ed.), Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15183-0
    Books | 2012
    Kara S, 2012, Project Planning in a Multi-project Concurrent Engineering Environment: Simulation Approach, 1, Lambert Publications, Germany, https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/gb/book/978-3-8465-5760-0/a-simulation-approach-to-project-planning?search=kara
    Books | 2012
    2012, Energy Effieciency of Manufacturing Systems, Kara S; Herrmann C, (ed.), Springer, Germany, http://www.springer.com/engineering/energy+technology/book/978-3-642-25913-5
    Books | 2012
    2012, Managing Green Business Model Transformation, Kara S; Herrmann C, (ed.), Springer, Germany, http://www.springer.com/engineering/production+engineering/book/978-3-642-28847-0
    Books | 2012
    2012, Transition towards Energy Efficient Machine Tools, Herrmann C; Kara S, (ed.), Springer, Germany, http://www.springer.com/engineering/production+engineering/book/978-3-642-32246-4
  • Book Chapters | 2024
    Kara S, 2024, 'The innovative 'circular economy' as a sustainable business model: Design and transformation challenges', in Innovation Pathways to Sustainability: Conversations Towards Complex Systems of Governance, pp. 90 - 98, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003280316-10
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Duflou JR; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2019, 'Energy Efficiency', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 602 - 603, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53120-4_6604
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Hauschild MZ; Dornfeld D; Hutchins M; Kara S; Jovane F, 2019, 'Sustainable Manufacturing', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1695 - 1701, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53120-4_16
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Herrmann C; Juraschek M; Kara S; Thiede S, 2019, 'Urban Factories: Identifying Products for Production in Cities', in Technologies and Eco-innovation towards Sustainability I: Eco Design of Products and Services, pp. 185 - 198, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1181-9_15
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Kara S, 2019, 'Life Cycle Cost', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1048 - 1052, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53120-4_6608
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Moltesen A; Hauschild MZ; Dornfeld D; Kara S, 2019, 'Sustainability', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1690 - 1692, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53120-4_6615
    Book Chapters | 2018
    Duflou JR; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2018, 'Energy Efficiency', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1 - 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35950-7_6604-3
    Book Chapters | 2018
    Hauschild MZ; Dornfeld D; Hutchins M; Kara S; Jovane F, 2018, 'Sustainable Manufacturing', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35950-7_16-4
    Book Chapters | 2018
    Kara S, 2018, 'Life Cycle Cost', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1 - 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35950-7_6608-3
    Book Chapters | 2018
    Moltesen A; Hauschild MZ; Dornfeld D; Kara S, 2018, 'Sustainability', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1 - 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35950-7_6615-4
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Vongbunyong S; Kara S, 2017, 'Selective volume fusing method for cellular structure integration', in Sustainability Through Innovation in Product Life Cycle Design, Springer, pp. 513 - 524
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Duflou J; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2014, 'Energy Efficiency', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 461 - 462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20617-7_6604
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Hauschild M; Dornfeld D; Hutchins M; Kara S; Jovane F, 2014, 'Sustainable Manufacturing', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1208 - 1214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20617-7_16
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Jørgensen A; Hauschild M; Dornfeld D; Kara S, 2014, 'Sustainability', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1203 - 1204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20617-7_6615
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Kara S, 2014, 'Life Cycle Cost', in CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 751 - 757, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20617-7_6608
    Book Chapters | 2012
    Boosothonsatit K; Kara S; Ibbotson S, 2012, 'A Generic Simulation Model for Green Supplier Selection', in Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 587 - 592, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5_99
    Book Chapters | 2012
    Heinemann T; Machida W; Thiede S; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2012, 'A Hierarchical Evaluation Scheme for Industrial Process Chains: Aluminum Die Casting', in Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 503 - 508, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5_85
    Book Chapters | 2012
    Kim SJ; Kara S, 2012, 'Impact of Technology on Product Life Cycle Design: Functional and Environmental Perspective', in Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 191 - 196, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5_33
    Book Chapters | 2012
    Mennenga M; Thiede S; Beier J; Dettmer T; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2012, 'A Forecasting Model for the Evaluation of Future Resource Availability', in Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 449 - 454, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5_76
    Book Chapters | 2012
    Qureshi F; Li W; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2012, 'Unit Process Energy Consumption Models for Material Addition Processes: A Case of the Injection Molding Process', in Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 269 - 274, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5_46
    Book Chapters | 2012
    Thiede S; Spiering T; Kohlitz S; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2012, 'Dynamic Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculation of Injection Moulding Machines', in Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 275 - 280, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5_47
    Book Chapters | 2012
    Vongbunyong S; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2012, 'A Framework for Using Cognitive Robotics in Disassembly Automation', in Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 173 - 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5_30
    Book Chapters | 2012
    Winter M; Öhlschläger G; Dettmer T; Ibbotson S; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2012, 'Using Jatropha Oil Based Metalworking Fluids in Machining Processes: A Functional and Ecological Life Cycle Evaluation', in Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 311 - 316, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5_53
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Kara S; Bogdanski G; Li W, 2011, 'Electricity Metering and Monitoring in Manufacturing Systems', in Glocalized Solutions for Sustainability in Manufacturing, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19692-8_1
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Kara S, 2011, 'Assessing Remaining Useful Lifetime of Products', in , Wiley, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470400531.eorms0056
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Khumboon R; Kara S; Ibbotson S, 2011, 'A Simplified Decision Making Model for Employing Product Service System in Industry at a Preliminary Planning Stage', in Functional Thinking for Value Creation, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 177 - 182, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19689-8_32
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Li W; Zein A; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2011, 'An Investigation into Fixed Energy Consumption of Machine Tools', in Glocalized Solutions for Sustainability in Manufacturing, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 268 - 273, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19692-8_47
    Book Chapters | 2007
    Kaebernick H; Kara S, 2007, 'Chapter 7 - Reuse and recycling technologies', in Kutz M (ed.), Environmentally Conscious Mechanical Design, edn. 1, John Wiley & Sons, USA, pp. 249 - 282
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Kara S; Hauschild MZ, 2024, 'Life Cycle Engineering as a Pathway to Achieving Net-zero Targets', Procedia CIRP, 122, pp. 12 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.01.003
    Journal articles | 2024
    Khan MHA; Sitaraman T; Haque N; Leslie G; Saydam S; Daiyan R; Amal R; Kara S, 2024, 'Strategies for life cycle impact reduction of green hydrogen production – Influence of electrolyser value chain design', International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 62, pp. 769 - 782, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.01.081
    Journal articles | 2024
    Lejeune M; Daiyan R; Zwicky Hauschild M; Kara S, 2024, 'Balancing Energy and Material Efficiency in Green Hydrogen Production via Water Electrolysis', Procedia CIRP, 122, pp. 958 - 963, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.01.130
    Journal articles | 2024
    Pusateri V; Hauschild MZ; Kara S; Goulas C; Olsen SI, 2024, 'Quantitative sustainability assessment of metal additive manufacturing: A systematic review', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 49, pp. 95 - 110, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2023.12.005
    Journal articles | 2023
    Blattmann C; Kara S, 2023, 'Development of Predictive Models for Material Properties of Lattice Structures', Procedia CIRP, 119, pp. 421 - 426, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.01.007
    Journal articles | 2023
    Foo G; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2023, 'Artificial Learning for Part Identification in Robotic Disassembly Through Automatic Rule Generation in an Ontology', IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 20, pp. 296 - 309, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TASE.2022.3149242
    Journal articles | 2023
    Kara S; Herrmann C; Hauschild M, 2023, 'Operationalization of life cycle engineering', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106836
    Journal articles | 2023
    Pusateri V; Olsen SI; Hauschild MZ; Kara S, 2023, 'Potential for absolute sustainability of Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing: A boat propellers case', CIRP Annals, 72, pp. 29 - 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2023.04.034
    Journal articles | 2023
    Wang X; Liu A; Kara S, 2023, 'Constructing Product Usage Context Knowledge Graph Using User-Generated Content for User-Driven Customization', Journal of Mechanical Design, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4056321
    Journal articles | 2022
    Chen WQ; Hauschild MZ; Huang BJ; Kara S; Sutherland JW; Umeda Y, 2022, 'Life cycle engineering and sustainable manufacturing for net-zero targets and environmental sustainability', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 186, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106480
    Journal articles | 2022
    Kara S; Hauschild M; Sutherland J; McAloone T, 2022, 'Closed-loop systems to circular economy: A pathway to environmental sustainability?', CIRP Annals, 71, pp. 505 - 528, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2022.05.008
    Journal articles | 2022
    Moshrefi S; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2022, 'A framework for future-oriented environmental impact assessment of companies considering Science-Based Targets', Journal of Cleaner Production, 373, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133719
    Journal articles | 2022
    Wang X; Liu A; Kara S, 2022, 'Machine learning for engineering design toward smart customization: A systematic review', Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 65, pp. 391 - 405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2022.10.001
    Journal articles | 2021
    Chen WH; Foo G; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2021, 'Automated generation and execution of disassembly actions', Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 68, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2020.102056
    Journal articles | 2021
    Dér A; Dilger N; Kaluza A; Creighton C; Kara S; Varley R; Herrmann C; Thiede S, 2021, 'Modelling and analysis of the energy intensity in polyacrylonitrilie (PAN) precursor and carbon fibre manufacturing', Journal of Cleaner Production, 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127105
    Journal articles | 2021
    Foo G; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2021, 'An ontology-based method for semi-automatic disassembly of lcd monitors and unexpected product types', International Journal of Automation Technology, 15, pp. 168 - 181, http://dx.doi.org/10.20965/IJAT.2021.P0168
    Journal articles | 2021
    Wang P; Ryberg M; Yang Y; Feng K; Kara S; Hauschild M; Chen WQ, 2021, 'Efficiency stagnation in global steel production urges joint supply- and demand-side mitigation efforts', Nature Communications, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-22245-6
    Journal articles | 2020
    Abdoli S; Kara S, 2020, 'A modelling framework to support design of complex engineering systems in early design stages', Research in Engineering Design, 31, pp. 25 - 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00163-019-00321-9
    Journal articles | 2020
    Chen WH; Foo G; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2020, 'Application of a multi-head tool for robotic disassembly', Procedia CIRP, 90, pp. 630 - 635, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.047
    Journal articles | 2020
    Cui Y; Kara S; Chan KC, 2020, 'Manufacturing big data ecosystem: A systematic literature review', Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2019.101861
    Journal articles | 2020
    Denkena B; Abele E; Brecher C; Dittrich MA; Kara S; Mori M, 2020, 'Energy efficient machine tools', CIRP Annals, 69, pp. 646 - 667, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2020.05.008
    Journal articles | 2020
    Hauschild MZ; Kara S; Røpke I, 2020, 'Absolute sustainability: Challenges to life cycle engineering', CIRP Annals, 69, pp. 533 - 553, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2020.05.004
    Journal articles | 2020
    Herrmann C; Juraschek M; Burggräf P; Kara S, 2020, 'Urban production: State of the art and future trends for urban factories', CIRP Annals, 69, pp. 764 - 787, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2020.05.003
    Journal articles | 2020
    Thiede S; Turetskyy A; Loellhoeffel T; Kwade A; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2020, 'Machine learning approach for systematic analysis of energy efficiency potentials in manufacturing processes: A case of battery production', CIRP Annals, 69, pp. 21 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2020.04.090
    Journal articles | 2019
    Abdoli S; Juraschek M; Thiede S; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2019, 'An investigation into holistic planning of urban factories', Procedia CIRP, 80, pp. 649 - 654, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.01.100
    Journal articles | 2019
    Abdoli S; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2019, 'An investigation into environmental impact of system of systems', Procedia CIRP, 80, pp. 584 - 589, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2018.12.006
    Journal articles | 2019
    Abdoli S; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2019, 'System interaction, System of Systems, and environmental impact of products', CIRP Annals, 68, pp. 17 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2019.04.051
    Journal articles | 2019
    Bany Mousa O; Kara S; Taylor RA, 2019, 'Comparative energy and greenhouse gas assessment of industrial rooftop-integrated PV and solar thermal collectors', Applied Energy, 241, pp. 113 - 123, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.03.052
    Journal articles | 2019
    Blattmann C; Helou M; Kara S, 2019, 'Characterisation of reinforced body centered cubic, octahedral-type and octet truss lattice structures', Procedia CIRP, 84, pp. 38 - 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.04.299
    Journal articles | 2019
    Lanza G; Ferdows K; Kara S; Mourtzis D; Schuh G; Váncza J; Wang L; Wiendahl HP, 2019, 'Global production networks: Design and operation', CIRP Annals, 68, pp. 823 - 841, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2019.05.008
    Journal articles | 2019
    Laurent A; Molin C; Owsianiak M; Fantke P; Dewulf W; Herrmann C; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2019, 'The role of life cycle engineering (LCE) in meeting the sustainable development goals – report from a consultation of LCE experts', Journal of Cleaner Production, 230, pp. 378 - 382, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.05.129
    Journal articles | 2019
    Moshrefi S; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2019, 'A framework for estimating regional footprint of companies towards absolute sustainability', Procedia CIRP, 80, pp. 446 - 451, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.01.050
    Journal articles | 2019
    Thiede S; Turetskyy A; Kwade A; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2019, 'Data mining in battery production chains towards multi-criterial quality prediction', CIRP Annals, 68, pp. 463 - 466, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2019.04.066
    Journal articles | 2019
    Wang P; Kara S, 2019, 'Material criticality and circular economy: Necessity of manufacturing oriented strategies', Procedia CIRP, 80, pp. 667 - 672, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.01.056
    Journal articles | 2018
    Der A; Kaluza A; Kurle D; Herrmann C; Kara S; Varley R, 2018, 'Life Cycle Engineering of Carbon Fibres for Lightweight Structures', Procedia CIRP, 69, pp. 43 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.11.007
    Journal articles | 2018
    Herrmann C; Dewulf W; Hauschild M; Kaluza A; Kara S; Skerlos S, 2018, 'Life cycle engineering of lightweight structures', CIRP Annals, 67, pp. 651 - 672, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2018.05.008
    Journal articles | 2018
    Ibbotson S; Kara S; Ibbotson S, 2018, 'A Framework for Determining the Life Time Energy Consumption of a Product at the Concept Design Stage', Procedia CIRP, 69, pp. 704 - 709, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.11.052
    Journal articles | 2018
    Ibbotson S; Kara S; Ibbotson S, 2018, 'An approach to identify the factors that affect a products life time energy consumption during the concept design stage', Procedia CIRP, 70, pp. 223 - 228, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2018.02.033
    Journal articles | 2018
    Kara S; Hauschild M; Herrmann C, 2018, 'Target-driven Life Cycle Engineering: Staying within the Planetary Boundaries', Procedia CIRP, 69, pp. 3 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.11.142
    Journal articles | 2018
    Kim SJ; Thornton A; Kara S, 2018, 'Energy Flow Analysis of an Alternative Fuel Production Facility in South Australia', Procedia CIRP, 69, pp. 288 - 293, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.11.092
    Journal articles | 2018
    Ryberg M; Wang P; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2018, 'Prospective Assessment of Steel Manufacturing Relative to Planetary Boundaries: Calling for Life Cycle Solution', Procedia CIRP, 69, pp. 451 - 456, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.11.021
    Journal articles | 2018
    Thornton A; Kim SJ; Kara S, 2018, 'Sizing a Hybrid Renewable Energy System to Reduce Energy Costs at Various Levels of Robustness for an Industrial Site', Procedia CIRP, 69, pp. 371 - 376, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.11.038
    Journal articles | 2018
    Wang P; Kara S; Hauschild MZ, 2018, 'Role of manufacturing towards achieving circular economy: The steel case', CIRP Annals, 67, pp. 21 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2018.04.049
    Journal articles | 2017
    Abdoli S; Kara S, 2017, 'A Modelling Framework to Design Executable Logical Architecture of Engineering Systems', Modern Applied Science, 11, pp. 75, http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v11n9p75
    Journal articles | 2017
    Helou M; Kara S, 2017, 'Design, analysis and manufacturing of lattice structures: an overview', International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 31, pp. 243 - 261, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0951192X.2017.1407456
    Journal articles | 2017
    Kara S; Alvandi S; Li W, 2017, 'An Integrated Simulation Optimisation Decision Support Tool for Multi-Product Production Systems', Modern Applied Science, 11, pp. 56 - 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v11n6p56
    Journal articles | 2017
    Kara S; Bergmann A; Günther E, 2017, 'Resource Efficiency and an Integral Framework for Performance Measurement', Sustainable Development, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sd.1669
    Journal articles | 2017
    Kara S; Hauschild M; Herrmann C, 2017, 'An Integrated Framework for Life Cycle Engineering', Procedia CIRP, 61, pp. 2 - 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.11.257
    Journal articles | 2017
    Kara S; Li W; Sadjiva N, 2017, 'Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Electrical Vehicles in Australia', Procedia CIRP, 61, pp. 767 - 772, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.11.179
    Journal articles | 2017
    Kara S; Li W; Thiede S; Herrmann C, 2017, 'A Generic Sankey Tool for Evaluating Energy Value Stream in Manufacturing Systems', Procedia CIRP, 61, pp. 475 - 481, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.11.174
    Journal articles | 2017
    Kara S; Li W, 2017, 'Methodology for Monitoring Manufacturing Environment by Using Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and the Internet of Things (IoT)', Procedia CIRP, 61, pp. 323 - 329, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.11.182
    Journal articles | 2017
    Kara S; Mahamud R; Li W, 2017, 'Energy characterisation and benchmarking of factories', CIRP Annals, 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2017.04.010
    Journal articles | 2017
    Kim SJ; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2017, 'Functional unit and product functionality—addressing increase in consumption and demand for functionality in sustainability assessment with LCA', International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 22, pp. 1257 - 1265, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-016-1233-3
    Journal articles | 2017
    Tolio T; Bernard A; Colledani M; Kara S; Seliger G; Duflou J; Battaia O; Takata S, 2017, 'Design, management and control of demanufacturing and remanufacturing systems', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 66, pp. 585 - 609, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2017.05.001
    Journal articles | 2017
    Wang P; Li W; Kara S, 2017, 'Dynamic life cycle quantification of metallic elements and their circularity, efficiency, and leakages', Journal of Cleaner Production, 174, pp. 1492 - 1502, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.11.032
    Journal articles | 2016
    Abdoli S; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2016, 'Application of Dynamic Value Stream Mapping in Warehousing Context', Modern Applied Science, 11, pp. 76 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v11n1P76
    Journal articles | 2016
    Alvandi S; Li W; Schönemann M; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2016, 'Economic and environmental value stream map (E2VSM) simulation for multi-product manufacturing systems', International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 9, pp. 1 - 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2016.1161095
    Journal articles | 2016
    Ghadimi P; Mousavi SS; Li W; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2016, 'A Combined Approach for Production Parameter Selection and On-site Energy Supply Management in Manufacturing Industry', Modern Applied Science, 10, pp. 230 - 230, http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v10n8p230
    Journal articles | 2016
    Kara S; Vongbunyong S; Pagnucco M, 2016, 'Vision-based execution monitoring of state transition in disassembly automation', International Journal of Automation Technology, 10, pp. 708 - 716, http://dx.doi.org/10.20965/ijat.2016.p0708
    Journal articles | 2016
    Kara S; Vongbunyong S, 2016, 'Rapid generation of uniform cellular structure by using prefabricated unit cells', International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 30, pp. 792 - 804, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0951192X.2016.1187303
    Journal articles | 2016
    Li W; Alvandi S; Kara S; Thiede S; Herrmann C, 2016, 'Sustainability Cockpit: An integrated tool for continuous assessment and improvement of sustainability in manufacturing', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 65, pp. 5 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2016.04.029
    Journal articles | 2016
    Li W; Stanula P; Egede P; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2016, 'Determining the Main Factors Influencing the Energy Consumption of Electric Vehicles in the Usage Phase', Procedia CIRP, 48, pp. 352 - 357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.03.014
    Journal articles | 2016
    Mousavi S; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2016, 'A hierarchical framework for concurrent assessment of energy and water efficiency in manufacturing systems', Journal of Cleaner Production, 133, pp. 88 - 98, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.05.074
    Journal articles | 2016
    Schmidt C; Li W; Thiede S; Kornfeld B; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2016, 'Implementing Key Performance Indicators for Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing', Procedia CIRP, 57, pp. 758 - 763, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.11.131
    Journal articles | 2016
    Thiede S; Li W; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2016, 'Integrated Analysis of Energy, Material and Time Flows in Manufacturing Systems', Procedia CIRP, 48, pp. 200 - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.03.248
    Journal articles | 2015
    Dettmer T; Ibbotson S; Öhlschläger G; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2015, 'Technical applications of Jatropha oil—environmental effectiveness of renewable resources', International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 20, pp. 1376 - 1386, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-015-0953-0
    Journal articles | 2015
    Ghadimi P; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2015, 'Real-Time Operation Management of CHP System in Manufacturing Industry', Modern Applied Science, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v9n2p158
    Journal articles | 2015
    Ghadimi P; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2015, 'Renewable energy integration into factories: Real-time control of on-site energy systems', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 64, pp. 443 - 446, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2015.04.114
    Journal articles | 2015
    Lau WL; Reizes J; Timchenko V; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2015, 'Heat and mass transfer model to predict the operational performance of a steam sterilisation autoclave including products', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 90, pp. 800 - 811, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2015.06.089
    Journal articles | 2015
    Mousavi S; Thiede S; Li W; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2015, 'An integrated approach for improving energy efficiency of manufacturing process chains', International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 9, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2014.1001470
    Journal articles | 2015
    Reizes J; Timchenko V; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2015, 'Numerical modelling of an industrial steam–air sterilisation process with experimental validation', Applied Thermal Engineering, 75, pp. 122 - 134, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.09.031
    Journal articles | 2015
    Schmidt C; Li W; Thiede S; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2015, 'A methodology for customized prediction of energy consumption in manufacturing industries', International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing - Green Technology, 2, pp. 163 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40684-015-0021-z
    Journal articles | 2015
    Vongbunyong S; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2015, 'Learning and revision in cognitive robotics disassembly automation', Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 34, pp. 79 - 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2014.11.003
    Journal articles | 2015
    Winter M; Ibbotson S; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2015, 'Life cycle assessment of cubic boron nitride grinding wheels', Journal of Cleaner Production, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.05.088
    Journal articles | 2014
    Ghadimi P; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2014, 'The optimal selection of on-site CHP systems through integrated sizing and operational strategy', Applied Energy, 126, pp. 38 - 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.03.085
    Journal articles | 2014
    Ghadimi P; Li W; Kara S; Herrmann C; Ghadimi Karahrodi P, 2014, 'Integrated Material and Energy Flow Analysis towards Energy Efficient Manufacturing', Procedia CIRP, 15, pp. 117 - 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.06.010
    Journal articles | 2014
    Kara S; Ibbotson S; Kayis B, 2014, 'Sustainable product development in practice: An international survey', Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 25, pp. 848 - 872, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-09-2012-0082
    Journal articles | 2014
    Kim S; Kara S, 2014, 'Predicting the total environmental impact of product technologies', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 63, pp. 25 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2014.03.007
    Journal articles | 2014
    Kim SJ; Kara S; Kayis B, 2014, 'Analysis of the impact of technology changes on the economic and environmental influence of product life-cycle design', International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 27, pp. 422 - 433, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0951192X.2013.814161
    Journal articles | 2014
    Kim SJ; Kara S; Kayis B, 2014, 'Economic and environmental assessment of product life cycle design: volume and technology perspective', Journal of Cleaner Production, 75, pp. 75 - 85, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.03.094
    Journal articles | 2014
    Li W; Kara S; Qureshi F, 2014, 'Characterising energy and eco-efficiency of injection moulding processes', International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 7, pp. 1 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2014.895067
    Journal articles | 2014
    Moosavirad SH; Kara S; Hauschild MZ, 2014, 'Long term impacts of international outsourcing of manufacturing on sustainability', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 63, pp. 41 - 44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2014.03.014
    Journal articles | 2014
    Mousavi S; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2014, 'Energy Efficiency of Compressed Air Systems', Procedia CIRP, 15, pp. 313 - 318, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.06.026
    Journal articles | 2014
    Posselt G; Fischer J; Heinemann T; Thiede S; Alvandi S; Weinert N; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2014, 'Extending energy value stream models by the TBS dimension - Applied on a multi product process chain in the railway industry', Procedia CIRP, 15, pp. 80 - 85, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.06.067
    Journal articles | 2014
    Seyed Hamed MoosaviRad ; Sami Kara ; Suphunnika Ibbotson , 2014, 'Impact of international outsourcing on the value adding of industries', The International Journal of Logistics Management, 25, pp. 463 - 486, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-05-2013-0061
    Journal articles | 2014
    Winter M; Li W; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2014, 'Determining optimal process parameters to increase the eco-efficiency of grinding processes', Journal of Cleaner Production, 66, pp. 644 - 654, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.10.031
    Journal articles | 2013
    Ibbotson S; Dettmer T; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2013, 'Eco-efficiency of Disposable and Reusable Surgical Instruments – A Scissors Case', International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 18, pp. 1137 - 1148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-013-0547-7
    Journal articles | 2013
    Ibbotson S; Kara S, 2013, 'LCA case study. Part 1: cradle-to-grave environmental footprint analysis of composites and stainless steel I-beams', International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 18, pp. 208 - 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-012-0452-5
    Journal articles | 2013
    Kornfeld B; Kara S, 2013, 'Selection of Lean and Six Sigma projects in industry', International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 4, pp. 4 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/20401461311310472
    Journal articles | 2013
    Kornfeld BJ; Kara S, 2013, 'A framework for developing portfolios of improvements projects in manufacturing', Procedia CIRP, 7, pp. 377 - 382, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2013.06.002
    Journal articles | 2013
    MoosaviRad SH; Kara S; Ibbotson S, 2013, 'Evaluating CO2 emissions associated with international outsourcing in manufacturing supply chains', Modern Applied Science, 7, pp. 20 - 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v7n10p20
    Journal articles | 2013
    Winter M; Li W; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2013, 'Stepwise approach to reduce the costs and environmental impacts of grinding processes', The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-013-5524-6
    Journal articles | 2012
    Duflou JR; Sutherland JW; Dornfeld D; Herrmann C; Jeswiet J; Kara S; Hauschild M; Kellens K, 2012, 'Towards energy and resource efficient manufacturing: A processes and systems approach', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 61, pp. 587 - 609, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2012.05.002
    Journal articles | 2012
    Li W; Winter M; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2012, 'Eco-efficiency of manufacturing processes: A grinding case', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 61, pp. 59 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2012.03.029
    Journal articles | 2012
    Umeda Y; Takata S; Kimura F; Tomiyama T; Sutherland JW; Kara S; Herrmann C; Duflou JR, 2012, 'Toward integrated product and process life cycle planning - An environmental perspective', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 61, pp. 681 - 702, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2012.05.004
    Journal articles | 2011
    Hermann C; Kara S; Thiede S, 2011, 'Dynamic life cycle costing based on lifetime prediction', International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 4, pp. 224 - 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2010.549245
    Journal articles | 2011
    Herrmann C; Thiede S; Kara S; Hesselbach J, 2011, 'Energy oriented simulation of manufacturing systems – Concept and application', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 60, pp. 45 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2011.03.127
    Journal articles | 2011
    Kara S; Ibbotson S, 2011, 'Embodied energy of manufacturing supply chains', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 4, pp. 317 - 323, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2011.03.006
    Journal articles | 2011
    Kara S; Li W, 2011, 'Unit process energy consumption models for material removal processes', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 60, pp. 37 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2011.03.018
    Journal articles | 2011
    Kornfeld BJ; Kara S, 2011, 'Project portfolio selection in continuous improvement', International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 31, pp. 1071 - 1088, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01443571111172435
    Journal articles | 2011
    Li W; Kara S, 2011, 'An empirical model for predicting energy consumption of manufacturing processes: a case of turning process', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B - Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225, pp. 1636 - 1646, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2041297511398541
    Journal articles | 2010
    Anderberg SE; Kara S; Beno T, 2010, 'Impact of energy efficiency on computer numerically controlled machining', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224, pp. 531 - 541, http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM1712
    Journal articles | 2010
    Kara S; Manmek S; Herrmann C, 2010, 'Global Manufacturing and the Embodied Energy of Products', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 59, pp. 29 - 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2010.03.004
    Journal articles | 2010
    Manmek S; Kaebernick H; Kara S, 2010, 'Simplified environmental impact drivers for product life cycle', International Journal of Sustainable Manufacturing, 2, pp. 30 - 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSM.2010.031619
    Journal articles | 2010
    Vass J; Randall RB; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2010, 'Vibration-based approach to lifetime prediction of electric motors for reuse', International Journal of Sustainable Manufacturing, 2, pp. 2 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSM.2010.031618
    Journal articles | 2009
    Kara S, 2009, 'Life cycle engineering: Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions', CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 1, pp. 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2009.07.001
    Journal articles | 2009
    Wangphanich P; Kara S; Kayis B, 2009, 'Analysis of the bullwhip effect in multi-product, multi-stage supply chain systems- a simulation approach', International Journal of Production Research, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207540902950852
    Journal articles | 2009
    de Davis G; Arinc F; Barber TJ; Bennacer R; Donnelley E; El Ganaoui M; Fossa M; Kowalewski T; Kara S; Menezo C; Menictas C; Minkowycz W; Obrart A; Reizes JA; Spalding B; Wolfshtein M; Yuen R, 2009, 'Professor Eddie Leonardi (1952-2008) In Memoriam', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 52, pp. 2921 - 2922
    Journal articles | 2008
    Duflou JR; Seliger G; Kara S; Umeda Y; Ometto A; Willems B, 2008, 'Efficiency and feasibility of product disassembly: A case-based study', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 57, pp. 583 - 600
    Journal articles | 2008
    Hanafi J; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2008, 'Reverse logistics strategies for end-of-life products', International Journal of Logistics Management, 19, pp. 367 - 388
    Journal articles | 2008
    Jeswiet J; Kara S, 2008, 'Carbon emissions and CES [trademark] in manufacturing', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 57, pp. 17 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2008.03.117
    Journal articles | 2008
    Kara S; Kayis AB, 2008, 'Proactive logistics risk management - a system dynamics modelling approach', International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, 10, pp. 224 - 237
    Journal articles | 2008
    Kara S; Manmek S; Kaebernick H; Ibbotson SM, 2008, 'Assessment of products for optimal lifetime', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 57, pp. 1 - 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2008.03.116
    Journal articles | 2007
    Ibbotson SM; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'A methodology to analyse the critical design parameters for reuse', International Journal of Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing, 13
    Journal articles | 2007
    Kaebernick H; Kara S, 2007, 'Reuse and Recycling Technologies', , pp. 249 - 282, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470168202.ch7
    Journal articles | 2007
    Kara S; Kayis AB, 2007, 'Competing on capabilities - an analysis of supply chain flexibility in Australian Manufacturing Industry.', International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, 7, pp. 79 - 99
    Journal articles | 2007
    Kara S; Kayis AB, 2007, 'The effect of uncertainty and resource constraints on concurrent engineering projects', International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling (IJSPM), 3, pp. 127 - 133
    Journal articles | 2007
    Kara S; Manmek S; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'An integrated methodology to estimate the external environmental costs of products', CIRP Annals 2007-Manufacturing Technology, 56, pp. 9 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2007.05.004
    Journal articles | 2007
    Kara S; Rugrungruang F; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'Simulation modelling of reverse logistics networks', International Journal of Production Economics, 106, pp. 61 - 69, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.04.009
    Journal articles | 2007
    Mazhar MI; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'Remaining life estimation of used components in consumer products: Life cycle data analysis by Weibull and artificial neural networks', Journal of Operations Management, 25, pp. 1184 - 1193, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jom.2007.01.021
    Journal articles | 2006
    Kara S; Pornprasitpol P; Kaebernick H, 2006, 'Selective disassembly sequencing: A methodology for the disassembly of end-of-life products', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 55, pp. 37 - 40
    Journal articles | 2005
    Kara S; Kaebernick H; Pornprasitpol P, 2005, 'A selective disassembly methodology for end-of-life products', Assembly Automation, 25, pp. 124 - 134
    Journal articles | 2005
    Kara S; Kayis AB, 2005, 'The effect of the learning process in concurrent engineering projects', Concurrent Engineering - Research and Applications, 13, pp. 209 - 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1063293X05056473
    Journal articles | 2005
    Kara S; Mazhar MI; Kaebernick H; Ahmed A, 2005, 'Determining the reuse potential of components based on life cycle data', CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 54, pp. 1 - 4
    Journal articles | 2005
    Kayis AB; Kara S, 2005, 'The supplier and customer contribution to manufacturing flexibility: Australian manufacturing industry`s perspective', Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 16, pp. 733 - 752, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17410380510626169
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kara S; Kayis AB, 2004, 'Manufacturing flexibility and variability: an overview', Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 15, pp. 466 - 478
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kara S; Mazhar MI; Kaebernick H, 2004, 'Lifetime prediction of components for reuse: an overview.', International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, 4, pp. 323 - 348, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2004.005720
    Journal articles | 2004
    Mazhar MI; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2004, 'Reuse potential of used parts in consumer products: assessment with Weibull analysis', International Journal of Production Engineering and Computers, 6, pp. 113 - 118
    Journal articles | 2003
    Kaebernick H; Kara S; Sun M, 2003, 'Sustainable product development and manufacturing by considering environmental requirements', Robotics and Computer - Integrated Manufacturing, 19, pp. 461 - 468
    Journal articles | 2002
    Kaebernick H; Anityasari M; Kara S, 2002, 'A technical and economic model for end-of-life (EOL) options of industrial products', International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 1(2), pp. 171 - 183
    Journal articles | 2002
    Kara S; Kayis B; O'Kane S, 2002, 'The role of human factors in flexibility management: A survey', Human Factors and Ergonomics In Manufacturing, 12, pp. 75 - 119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hfm.10004
    Journal articles | 2001
    Kara S; Kayis AB; Kaebernick H, 2001, 'Concurrent resource allocation (CRA): a heuristic for multi-project scheduling with resource constraints in concurrent engineering.', Concurrent Engineering - Research and Applications, 9, pp. 64 - 73, http://dx.doi.org/10.1106/UHA7-L7EB-2QGC-FBND
    Journal articles | 2001
    Kara S; Kayis B; Kaebernick H, 2001, 'Concurrent Resource Allocation (CRA): A Heuristic for Multi-Project Scheduling with Resource Constraints in Concurrent Engineering', Concurrent Engineering, 9, pp. 64 - 73, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/106329301772625448
    Journal articles | 2001
    Kara S; Kayis B; Kaebernick H, 2001, 'Concurrent Resource Allocation (CRA): A Heuristic for Multi-Project Scheduling with Resource Constraints in Concurrent Engineering', Concurrent Engineering, 9, pp. 64 - 73, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1063293x0100900107
    Journal articles | 1999
    Kara S; Kayis AB; Kaebernick H, 1999, 'Modelling concurrent engineering projects under uncertainty', Concurrent Engineering - Research and Applications, pp. 269 - 274
    Journal articles | 1997
    Kara S; Kayis AB; Kaebernick H, 1997, 'Resources for new product development in Australia', Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, pp. 1 - 13
    Journal articles | 1997
    Kara S; Kayis B; Kaebernick H, 1997, 'Resources for new product development in Australia', Human Factors and Ergonomics In Manufacturing, 7, pp. 237 - 249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1520-6564(199722)7:3<237::AID-HFM5>3.0.CO;2-4
    Journal articles |
    Wang P; Li W; Kara S, 'Cradle-to-cradle modeling of the future steel flow in China', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.07.009
    Journal articles |
    Winter M; Li W; Kara S; Herrmann C, 'Determining optimal process parameters to increase the eco-efficiency of grinding processes', Journal of Cleaner Production, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.10.031
  • Conference Papers | 2022
    Foo G; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2022, 'Challenges of robotic disassembly in practice', in Procedia CIRP, Leuven, Belgium, pp. 513 - 518, presented at 29th CIRP Life Cycle Engineering Conference, Leuven, Belgium, 04 April 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2022.02.085
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Wang X; Liu A; Kara S, 2022, 'An ontology-based product usage context modeling method for smart customization', in Procedia CIRP, Virtual event, pp. 641 - 646, presented at 32nd CIRP Design Conference (CIRP Design 2022) - Design in a changing world, Virtual event, 28 March 2022 - 30 March 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.307
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Blankemeyer S; Wiens D; Wiese T; Raatz A; Kara S, 2021, 'Investigation of the potential for an automated disassembly process of BEV batteries', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 559 - 564, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2021.01.151
    Reports | 2021
    Daiyan R; Macgill I; Amal R; Kara S; Aguey-Zinsou FK; Khan MH; Pollepalle K; Rayward-Smith W; Hermawan M, 2021, The Case for an Australian Hydrogen Export Market to Germany: State of Play, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/35zd-8p21, https://www.globh2e.org.au/hysupply-publication
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Foo G; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2021, 'Screw detection for disassembly of electronic waste using reasoning and re-training of a deep learning model', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 666 - 671, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2021.01.172
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Lunetto V; Priarone PC; Kara S; Settineri L, 2021, 'A comparative LCA method for environmentally friendly manufacturing: Additive manufacturing versus Machining case', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 406 - 411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2021.01.125
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Moshrefi S; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2021, 'Eco-efficiency limits of product technologies towards achieving science-based targets', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 488 - 493, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2021.01.139
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Abdoli S; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2020, 'Green paradox and the role of life cycle engineering', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 159 - 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.057
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Abdoli S; Pamulapati M; Kara S, 2020, 'An investigation into the role of PV industry in meeting the growing energy demand towards absolute sustainability', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 383 - 387, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.128
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Cui Y; Kara S; Chan KC, 2020, 'Monitoring and control of unstructured manufacturing big data', in IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, pp. 928 - 932, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IEEM45057.2020.9309975
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Moshrefi S; Abdoli S; Kara S; Hauschild M, 2020, 'Product portfolio analysis towards operationalising science-based targets', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 377 - 382, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.127
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Cui Y; Kara S; Chan KC, 2019, 'Large scale MTConnect data collection', in Proceedings of the IEEE 2019 9th International Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, CIS and RAM 2019, pp. 77 - 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CIS-RAM47153.2019.9095828
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Juraschek M; Becker M; Thiede S; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2019, 'Life cycle assessment for the comparison of urban and non-urban produced products', in Procedia CIRP, West Lafayette, IN, USA, pp. 405 - 410, presented at 26th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA May 7-9, 2019, West Lafayette, IN, USA, 07 May 2019 - 09 May 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.01.017
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Juraschek M; Becht EJ; Büth L; Thiede S; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2018, 'Life Cycle Oriented Industrial Value Creation in Cities', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 94 - 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.11.069
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Abdoli S; Kara , 2017, 'A Review of Modelling Approaches for Conceptual Design of Complex Engineering Systems (CESs)', in A Review of Modelling Approaches for Conceptual Design of Complex Engineering Systems (CESs), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Singapore, pp. 1266 - 1270, presented at IEEE IEEM 2017, Singapore, 10 December 2017 - 13 December 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2017.8290096
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Bienert G; Kornfeld B; Kara S, 2017, 'Delivery Lot Splitting as an Enabler for Cross-docking and Fast Delivery', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 639 - 644, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.03.151
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Kara S; Düzgün ; Ilik G; Inan Y; Aygün M; Doǧan C, 2017, 'Reducing of blast induced vibration problem at Gaziantep CYS quarry by using electronic initiation systems', in IMCET 2017: New Trends in Mining - Proceedings of 25th International Mining Congress of Turkey, pp. 507 - 515
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Thornton A; Schultz C; Kara S; Reinhart G, 2017, 'Concurrent scheduling of a job shop and microgrid to minimize energy costs under due date constraints', in 2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), IEEE, Singapore, pp. 1326 - 1330, presented at 2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), Singapore, 10 December 2017 - 13 December 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2017.8290108
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Wang P; KARA SAMI; HAUSCHILD MICHAEL, 2017, 'The Role of Circular Economy, Consumption Reduction, and Material Efficiency in Peak Waste', in Sixteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sixteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, presented at Sixteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 02 October 2017 - 06 October 2017
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Abdoli S; Kara , 2016, 'Designing warehouse logical architecture by applying object oriented model based system engineering', in Wang L; Kjellberg T (ed.), Procedia CIRP, Elsevier: Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No-Derivatives License, Stockholm,Sweden, pp. 713 - 718, presented at 26th CIRP design conference, Stockholm,Sweden, 15 June 2016 - 17 June 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.04.108
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Helou M; Vongbunyong S; Kara S, 2016, 'Finite Element Analysis and Validation of Cellular Structures', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 94 - 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.05.018
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Vongbunyong S; Kara S, 2016, 'Development of Software Tool for Cellular Structure Integration for Additive Manufacturing', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 489 - 494, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.03.148
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Alvandi S; Bienert G; Li W; Kara S, 2015, 'Hierarchical Modelling of Complex Material and Energy Flow in Manufacturing Systems', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 92 - 97, presented at The 22nd CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.01.023
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Cerdas F; Kurle D; Andrew S; Thiede S; Herrmann C; Zhiquan Y; Jonathan LSC; Bin S; Kara S, 2015, 'Defining Circulation Factories – A Pathway towards Factories of the Future', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 627 - 632, presented at The 22nd CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.02.032
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Egede P; Dettmer T; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2015, 'Life Cycle Assessment of Electric Vehicles – A Framework to Consider Influencing Factors', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 233 - 238, presented at The 22nd CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.02.185
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Kara S, 2015, 'Editorial', in Procedia CIRP, pp. viii - ix, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2212-8271(15)00584-3
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Kornfeld BJ; Kara S, 2015, 'Industry-university Collaboration in Sustainable Manufacturing', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 8 - 12, presented at The 22nd CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.02.207
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Li W; Kara S, 2015, 'Characterising Energy Efficiency of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Processes', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 263 - 268, presented at The 22nd CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.01.039
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Mousavi S; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2015, 'Assessing the Impact of Embodied Water in Manufacturing Systems', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 80 - 85, presented at The 22nd CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.01.001
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Vongbunyong S; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2015, 'General plans for removing main components in cognitive robotic disassembly automation', in ICARA 2015 - Proceedings of the 2015 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications, pp. 501 - 506, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICARA.2015.7081199
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Wegener K; Chen WH; Dietrich F; Dröder K; Kara S, 2015, 'Robot Assisted Disassembly for the Recycling of Electric Vehicle Batteries', in Procedia CIRP, pp. 716 - 721, presented at The 22nd CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.02.051
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Ghadimi P; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2014, 'Reactive modelling of on-site energy system components for real-time application', in Intelligent Energy and Power Systems (IEPS), 2014 IEEE International Conference on, pp. 219 - 224, presented at Intelligent Energy and Power Systems (IEPS), 2014 IEEE International Conference on
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Kara S; Adamson WR; Reisz WJ; Trousselle R, 2014, 'The latest generation of the electronic system enhanced safety and productivity', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 432 - 440, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2014.09.052
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Timchenko V; Lau W; Reizes J; Kara S; Kornfeld B, 2014, 'HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER MODELLING OF AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOCLAVE TO MINIMISE STEAM CONSUMPTION', in Proceedings of the 15th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-15, Kyoto, Japan, presented at the 15th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-15, Kyoto, Japan, 10 August 2014 - 15 August 2014
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Moosavirad SH; Kara S, 2013, 'Outsourcing Outcomes and CO2 Emissions in Australian Manufacturing Industry', in Laptaned U; Benabdelhafid A (ed.), Outsourcing Outcomes and CO2 Emissions in Australian Manufacturing Industry, 2nd International Conference on Production and Supply Chain Management (ICPSCM), Rome, Italy, presented at 2nd International Conference on Production and Supply Chain Management (ICPSCM), Rome, Italy, 07 November 2013 - 09 November 2013
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Boosothonsatit K; Kara S; Ibbotson S, 2012, 'A Generic Simulation Model for Green Supplier Selection', in Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Germany, pp. 587 - 592, presented at 19th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, California, 23 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Heinemann T; Machida W; Thiede S; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2012, 'A Hierarchical Evaluation Scheme for Industrial Process Chains: Aluminum Die Casting', in Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Germany, pp. 503 - 508, presented at 19th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, California, 23 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Ibbotson S; Kara S, 2012, 'Environmental Footprint of Magnetite Nanoparticle Application: Iron Oxide Case', in Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Germany, pp. 113 - 118, presented at 19th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, California, 23 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5_20
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Kim SJ; Kara S, 2012, 'Impact of Technology on Product Life Cycle Design: Functional and Environmental Perspective', in Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Germany, pp. 191 - 196, presented at 19th CIRP Internationalconference on Life Cycle Engineering, California, 23 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Mennenga M; Thiede S; Beier J; Dettmer T; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2012, 'A Forecasting Model for the Evaluation of Future Resource Availability', in Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Germany, pp. 449 - 454, presented at 19th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, California, 23 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Qureshi F; Li W; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2012, 'Unit Process Energy Consumption Models for Material Addition Processes: A Case of the Injection Molding Process', in Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Germany, pp. 269 - 274, presented at 19th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, California, 23 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Thiede S; Spiering T; Kohlitz S; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2012, 'Dynamic Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculation of Injection Moulding Machines', in Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Germany, pp. 275 - 280, presented at 19th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, California, 23 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Vongbunyong S; Kara S; Pagnucco M, 2012, 'A Framework for Using Cognitive Robotics in Disassembly Automation', in Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Germany, pp. 173 - 178, presented at 19th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, California, 23 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Winter M; Öhlschläger G; Dettmer T; Ibbotson S; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2012, 'Using Jatropha Oil Based Metalworking Fluids in Machining Processes: A Functional and Ecological Life Cycle Evaluation', in Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Germany, pp. 311 - 316, presented at 19th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, California, 23 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29069-5
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Ibbotson S; Kara S, 2011, 'Carbon Footprint Analysis of Products Cradle-To-Gate and Manufacturing Supply Chains', in 7th Australian Life Cycle Assessment Conference, Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society, Victoria, Australia, pp. 1 - 10, presented at 7th Australian Life Cycle Assessment Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 09 March 2011 - 10 March 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Kara S; Bogdanski G; Li W, 2011, 'Electricity Metering and Monitoring in Manufacturing Systems', in Proceedings of the 18th CIRP International conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Berlin, pp. 1 - 10, presented at 18th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering: Glocalized Solutions for Sustainability in Manufacturing, Braunschweig, Germany, 02 May 2011 - 04 May 2011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19692-8-1
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Li W; Zein A; Kara S; Herrmann C, 2011, 'An Investigation into Fixed Energy Consumption of Machine Tools', in Proceedings of the 18th CIRP International conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Berlin, pp. 268 - 273, presented at 18th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering: Glocalized Solutions for Sustainability in Manufacturing, Braunschweig, Germany, 02 May 2011 - 04 May 2011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19692-8-47
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Schulz J; Pschorn J; Kara S; Herrmann C; Ibbotson S; Dettmer T; Luger T, 2011, 'Environmental footprint of single-use surgical instruments in comparison with multi-use surgical instruments', in Glocalized Solutions for Sustainability in Manufacturing - Proceedings of the 18th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, pp. 623 - 628, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19692-8_108
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Thiede S; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2011, 'State of Research and an innovative Approach for simulating Energy Flows of Manufacturing Systems', in Proceedings of the 18th CIRP International conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Berlin, pp. 335 - 340, presented at 18th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering: Glocalized Solutions for Sustainability in Manufacturing, Braunschweig, Germany, 02 May 2011 - 04 May 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Zein A; Li W; Herrmann C; Kara S, 2011, 'Energy Efficiency Measures for the Design and Operation of Machine Tools: An Axiomatic Approach', in Proceedings of the 18th CIRP International conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Springer, Berlin, pp. 274 - 279, presented at 18th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering: Glocalized Solutions for Sustainability in Manufacturing, Braunschweig, Germany, 02 May 2011 - 04 May 2011
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Herrmann C; Kara S; Thiede S; Luger T, 2010, 'Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing – Perspectives from Australia and Europe.', in Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Hefei Univeersity of Technology Press, Hefei China, pp. 23 - 28, presented at 17th International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Hefei China, 19 May 2010 - 21 May 2010
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Kara S; Manmek S, 2010, 'Cradle-to-Gate Embodied Energy of Products', in Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Hefei Univeersity of Technology Press, Hefei China, pp. 66 - 70, presented at 17th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Anhui, China, 19 May 2010 - 21 May 2010
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Kara S; Manmek S, 2010, 'Impact of Manufacturing Supply Chains on the Embodied Energy of Products', in Proceedings International Conference on Manufacturing Systems, NWV Neuer Wissenschaftlincher Verlag, Vienna, pp. 187 - 194, presented at 43rd CIRP International Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Vienna, Austria, 26 May 2010 - 28 May 2010
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Karningshih P; Kayis AB; Kara S, 2010, 'Development of SCRIS-A Knowledge Based System Tool for Assisting Organizations in Managing Supply Chain Risks', in 2010 IEEE 24th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, IEEE, USA, pp. 55 - 60, presented at 2010 IEEE 24th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, Perth, WA, 20 April 2010 - 23 April 2010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/WAINA.2010.191
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Zwonlinski P; Kara S; Manmek S, 2010, 'Comparison of Eco-Design Tools for the Conceptual Design Phase', in Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Hefei Univeersity of Technology Press, Hefei China, pp. 265 - 270, presented at 17th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Anhui, China, 19 May 2010 - 21 May 2010
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Anderberg S; Kara S, 2009, 'Energy and Cost Efficiecny in CNC Machining', in Proceedings of the 7th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, IIT Madras, Chennai India, presented at 7th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, Chennai, India, 02 December 2009
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Kara S; Kayis AB, 2009, 'Environmental Impact of Global Manufacturing', in Proceedings of the 16th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada, presented at 16th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Cairo, Sydney, 04 May 2009
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Kara S; Lu M, 2009, 'Multi-Dimensional Requrement Analysis for Sustainable Product Development', in Proceedings of the 7th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, IIT Madras, Chennai India, presented at 7th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, Chennai, India, 02 December 2009
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Kara S, 2009, 'Carbon Emission Schemes and their Impact on Australian Manufacturing', in Proceedings of the 16th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada, presented at 16th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Cairo, Sydney, 04 May 2009
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Karningsih PD; Kayis AB; Kara S, 2009, 'Development of knowledge based system for risk identification for multi-partner manufacturing supply chains.', in Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Logistics (14th ISL), Nottingham University Business School, Nottingham, United Kingdom, presented at 14th International Symposium on Logistics, Istanbul, Turkey, 05 July 2009 - 08 July 2009, http://www.isl21.net/media/file/14th%20Intl%20Symposium.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Khumboon R; Kara S; Manmek S; Kayis AB, 2009, 'Environmental Impacts of Rental Service with Reconditioning– A Case Study', in Proceedings of the 1st CIRP Industrial Product-Service Systems (IPS2) Conference, 1st CIRP Industrial Product-Service Systems (IPS2) Conference, Cranfield University, United Kingdom, presented at 1st CIRP Industrial Product-Service Systems (IPS2) Conference, Cranfield University, United Kingdom, 01 April 2009 - 02 April 2009, https://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/bitstream/1826/3864/3/Environmental_Impacts_of_Rental_Service_with_Reconditioning-A_case_study.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Manmek S; Kara S, 2009, 'Application of the Simplified Life Cycle Inventory for Product Life Cycle', in Application of the Simplified Life Cycle Inventory for Product Life Cycle, 6th Australian Conference on Life Cycle Assessment, Melbourne, presented at 6th Australian Conference on Life Cycle Assessment, Melbourne, 17 February 2009 - 18 February 2009
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Hanafi J; Kara S, 2008, 'Analysis of collection network strategy applications to end-of-life electronics', in Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, presented at Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, 17 March 2008 - 19 March 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Kara S; Kayis AB; Gomez E, 2008, 'Managing supply chain risks in multi-site, multi-partner engineering projects.', in 10th IBiMA Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 961 - 972, presented at Innovation and Knowledge Management in Business Globalization, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 30 June 2008 - 02 July 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Khumboon R; Kara S; Kayis AB, 2008, 'A review of design methodologies and evaluation tools for product service systems', in Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, presented at Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, 17 March 2008 - 19 March 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Manmek S; Kaebernick H; Kara S, 2008, 'Simplified life cycle assessment for product life cycle', in Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, presented at Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, 17 March 2008 - 19 March 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Rugrungruang F; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2008, 'Technological forecasting for component reuse', in Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, presented at Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, 17 March 2008 - 19 March 2008
    Theses / Dissertations | 2008
    Rugrungruang F, 2008, An integrated methodology for assessing physical & technological life of products for reuse.
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Sadananda G; Kara S, 2008, 'The A380 and the environment', in Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, presented at Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, 17 March 2008 - 19 March 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Vass J; Randall RB; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2008, 'Vibration-based approach to lifetime prediction of washing machines.', in Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, presented at Applying life cycle knowledge to engineering solutions, University of New South Wales, 17 March 2008 - 19 March 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Wangphanich P; Kara S; Kayis AB, 2008, 'Application of adaptive network based fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) in system dynamics modelling', in Pawar KS; Lalwani CS; Banomyong R (eds.), Integrating the Global Supply Chain, Integrating the Global Supply Chain, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 317 - 324, presented at Integrating the Global Supply Chain, Bangkok, Thailand, 06 July 2008 - 08 July 2008
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Anityasari M; Kaebernick H; Kara S, 2007, 'The role of warranty in the reuse strategy.', in Advances in Life Cycle Engineering for Sustainable Manufacturing Businesses, Tokyo, Japan, presented at Advances in Life Cycle Engineering for Sustainable Manufacturing Businesses, Tokyo, Japan, 11 June 2007 - 13 June 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Hanafi J; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'Generating fuzzy coloured petri net forecasting model to predict the return of products.', in Electronics and the Environment 2007, Orlando, Florida, USA, presented at Electronics and the Environment 2007, Orlando, Florida, USA, 07 May 2007 - 10 May 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Kara S; Kayis AB, 2007, 'Risk assessment of collaborative product development in a supply chain', in Developing Sustainable Collaborative Supply Chains, Developing Sustainable Collaborative Supply Chains, Budapest, Hungary, presented at Developing Sustainable Collaborative Supply Chains, Budapest, Hungary, 08 July 2007 - 10 July 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Karningsih PD; Kayis AB; Kara S, 2007, 'Development of knowledge based systems for supply chain risk identification in multi-site & multi-partners global manufacturing supply chain', in Managing Transitions in the Asia Pacific: Globalization and Localization, Managing Transitions in the Asia Pacific: Globalization and Localization, Monash University, Victoria, Australia, presented at Managing Transitions in the Asia Pacific: Globalization and Localization, Monash University, Victoria, Australia, 18 November 2007 - 20 November 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Kayis AB; Kara S, 2007, 'Application of kansai engineering to product development', in Garetti M; Terzi S; Ball P; Han S (eds.), Assessing the Industrial Relevance, INDERSCIENCE ENTERPRISES LTD, Stezzano, Italy, pp. 509 - 516, presented at Assessing the Industrial Relevance, Stezzano, Italy, 11 July 2007 - 13 July 2007, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000254406500053&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Kayis AB; Kara S, 2007, 'Set-up reduction in injection molding process - a case study in packaging industry.', in Akkok M; Budak E; Firat M; Kaftanolglu B (eds.), Design and Production of Machines and Dies/Molds, Design and Production of Machines and Dies/Molds, Cesme, Turkey, pp. 1 - 7, presented at Design and Production of Machines and Dies/Molds, Cesme, Turkey, 21 June 2007 - 23 June 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Rugrungruang F; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2007, 'Lifetime modelling of products for reuse: physical and technological life perspective', in Advances in Life Cycle Engineering for Sustainable Manufacturing Businesses, Tokyo, Japan, presented at Advances in Life Cycle Engineering for Sustainable Manufacturing Businesses, Tokyo, Japan, 11 June 2007 - 13 June 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Wangphanich P; Kara S; Kayis AB, 2007, 'A simulation model of bullwhip effect in a multi-stage supply chain', in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Singapore, presented at Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Singapore, 02 December 2007 - 05 December 2007
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Ibbotson SM; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2006, 'Remaining life estimation of product clusters for reuse', in Sustainable product development and life cycle engineering 2006, Sustainable product development and life cycle engineering 2006, Sao Carlos, Brazil, presented at Sustainable product development and life cycle engineering 2006, Sao Carlos, Brazil, 03 October 2006 - 06 October 2006
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Ibbotson SM; Kara S, 2006, 'Clustering of industrial products for reuse', in Achieving business benefits from managing life cycle impacts, 5th Australian Confernce on Life Cycle Assessment, Achieving Business Benefits from Managing Life Cycle Impacts, Melbourne, presented at 5th Australian Confernce on Life Cycle Assessment, Achieving Business Benefits from Managing Life Cycle Impacts, Melbourne, 22 November 2006 - 24 November 2006
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Kaebernick H; Kara S, 2006, 'Environmentally sustainable manufacturing: a survey on industry practice', in Towards a closed loop economy, Leuven, Belgium, presented at Towards a closed loop economy, Leuven, Belgium, 31 May 2006 - 02 June 2006
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Kara S; Rugrungruang F; Kayis AB, 2006, 'System Dynamics Modelling of Bullwhip Effect in a Supply Chain', in Competitive Advantage through Global Supply Chains, Competitive Advantage through Global Supply Chains, Beijing, China, presented at Competitive Advantage through Global Supply Chains, Beijing, China, 09 July 2006 - 11 July 2006
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Sarker R; Kara S; Freeman G; Kayis AB; Ray T; Abbass HA, 2006, 'A Multi-Agent Approach for Analysing Material Flow in a Manufacturing Supply Chain', in Proceedings of the 2nd International Intelligent Logistics Systems Conference, Brisbane, Qld, presented at 2nd International Intelligent Logistics Systems Conference 2006, Brisbane, Qld, 22 February 2006 - 23 February 2006, http://www.asor.asn.au/iils2006/pdf/iils2006_20.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Hanafi J; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2005, 'Comparative assessment to identify the characteristics of collectors in reverse logistics', in role of OM/SCM in promoting smarter use of global resources, role of OM/SCM in promoting smarter use of global resources, Bali, Indonesia, presented at role of OM/SCM in promoting smarter use of global resources, Bali, Indonesia, 15 December 2005 - 17 December 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Kara S; Honke I; Kaebernick H, 2005, 'An integrated framework for implementing sustainable product development', in EcoDesign of social systems and EcoDesign in Asia, Tokyo, Japan, presented at EcoDesign of social systems and EcoDesign in Asia, Tokyo, Japan, 12 December 2005 - 14 December 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Kara S; Kaebernick H; Ilic S, 2005, 'Using design for environment for redesigning a household appliance: a case study', in Innovation in Life Cycle Engineering and Sustainable Development, Grenoble, France, presented at Innovation in Life Cycle Engineering and Sustainable Development, Grenoble, France, 03 April 2005 - 05 April 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Kara S; Kayis AB, 2005, 'A supply chain flexibility framework for Australian manufacturing industry', in Innovations in Global Supply Chaibn Networks, Innovations in Global Supply Chaibn Networks, Lisbon, Portugal, presented at Innovations in Global Supply Chaibn Networks, Lisbon, Portugal, 03 July 2005 - 05 July 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Kara S; Mathew P, 2005, 'On-line self paced learning scheme for first year manufacturing technology course.', in Progress through Partnerships: Exploring Innovation in Education and Research, Progress through Partnerships: Exploring Innovation in Education and Research, Tainan, taiwan, China, presented at Progress through Partnerships: Exploring Innovation in Education and Research, Tainan, taiwan, China, 01 March 2005 - 05 March 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Mazhar MI; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2005, 'Reusability assessment of components in consumer products - a statistical and condition monitoring data analysis strategy', in Sustainability Measures for Decision Support, Sustainability Measures for Decision Support, Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia, presented at Sustainability Measures for Decision Support, Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia, 23 February 2005 - 25 February 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Sarker R; Kara S; Freeman G; Kayis AB; Ray T; Abbass HA, 2005, 'A Multi-agent Simulation Study for Supply Chain Operation', in CIMCA 2005, Vienna, Austria, presented at CIMCA 2005, Vienna, Austria, 28 November 2005 - 30 November 2005, http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1134823.1135205
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Anityasari M; Kaebernick H; Kara S; Hanafi J, 2004, 'A reliability-centered model to forecast the flow of used products.', in Operations Management and Advanced Technology: Integration for Success, Operations Management and Advanced Technology: Integration for Success, Gold Coast, Qld, presented at Operations Management and Advanced Technology: Integration for Success, Gold Coast, Qld, 08 December 2004 - 10 December 2004
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Kaebernick H; Kara S; Mueller K; Seliger G; Keil T, 2004, 'A data structure concept for data monitoring systems.', in Seliger G; Nasr N; Bras B; Alting L (eds.), Sustainable product development and life cycle engineering 2004, Sustainable product development and life cycle engineering 2004, Berlin, Germany, pp. 67 - 71, presented at Sustainable product development and life cycle engineering 2004, Berlin, Germany, 29 September 2004 - 01 October 2004
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Kara S; Hanafi J; Manmek S; Kaebernick H, 2004, 'Life cycle cost and health impact estimation of injection moulded parts', in Seliger G; Nasr N; Bras B; Alting L (eds.), Sustainable product development and life cycle engineering 2004, Sustainable product development and life cycle engineering 2004, Berlin, Germany, pp. 73 - 77, presented at Sustainable product development and life cycle engineering 2004, Berlin, Germany, 29 September 2004 - 01 October 2004
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Kara S; Rugrungruang F; Kaebernick H, 2004, 'Simulation modelling of reverse logistics networks', in Logistics and Global Outsourcing, Bangalore, India, presented at Logistics and Global Outsourcing, Bangalore, India, 11 July 2004 - 14 July 2004
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Kayis AB; Kara S; Karningsih PD; Ahmed A, 2004, 'Development of a modified framework for impediments of concurrent engineering implementation.', in CAD/CAM/CAE and Concurrent Engineering, CAD/CAM/CAE and Concurrent Engineering, Sheffield, UK, presented at CAD/CAM/CAE and Concurrent Engineering, Sheffield, UK, 07 September 2004 - 09 September 2004
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Kayis AB; Kara S, 2004, 'The implementation of concurrent engineering in Australian manufacturing industry.', in Operations Management and Advanced Technology: Integration for Success, Operations Management and Advanced Technology: Integration for Success, Gold Coast, Qld, presented at Operations Management and Advanced Technology: Integration for Success, Gold Coast, Qld, 08 December 2004 - 10 December 2004
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Mazhar MI; Kara S; Kaebernick H, 2004, 'A multi-stage approach to estimating the useful remaining life of used components in consumer products.', in Operations Management and Advanced Technology: Integration for Success, Operations Management and Advanced Technology: Integration for Success, Gold Coast, Qld, presented at Operations Management and Advanced Technology: Integration for Success, Gold Coast, Qld, 08 December 2004 - 10 December 2004
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Kaebernick H; Sari N; Kara S, 2003, 'Reusability assessment of industrial products', in 9th international conference on manufacturing excellence 2003, 9th international conference on manufacturing excellence 2003, Melbourne, presented at 9th international conference on manufacturing excellence 2003, Melbourne, 13 October 2003 - 15 October 2003
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Kaebernick H; Sun M; Kara S, 2003, 'Simplified lifecycle assessment for the early design stages of industrial products', in 53rd General Assembly of CIRP, Montreal, Canada, presented at 53rd General Assembly of CIRP, Montreal, Canada, 24 August 2003 - 30 August 2003
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Kara S; Kaebernick H; Magnusson P, 2003, 'Modeling of product collection networks for reuse and recycling: a simulation approach', in Hauchild M; Alting L; Molin C; Poll C (eds.), Engineering for sustainable development - an obligatory skill of the future engineer, Engineering for sustainable development - an obligatory skill of the future engineer, Copenhagen, Denmark, pp. 212 - 221, presented at Engineering for sustainable development - an obligatory skill of the future engineer, Copenhagen, Denmark, 22 May 2003 - 23 May 2003
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Kara S; Kaebernick H; Supratman L, 2003, 'A reverse logistics framework for whitegood appliance collection in the Sydney metropolitan area: an IDEF3 approach', in Logistics and networked organisations, Logistics and networked organisations, Sevilla, Spain, presented at Logistics and networked organisations, Sevilla, Spain, 06 July 2003 - 08 July 2003
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Kayis AB; Kara S; Ahmed A, 2003, 'Analysis and evaluation of flexibility management - Australian manufacturing industry`s perspective', in Enterprise integration: a production perspective, Enterprise integration: a production perspective, Virginia, USA, presented at Enterprise integration: a production perspective, Virginia, USA, 03 August 2003 - 07 August 2003
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Kayis AB; Kara S; Skutalakul K, 2003, 'The impact of flexibility management on total chain of manufacturing', in 10th International Conference on Human - Computer INteraction, Symposium on Human Interface, 10th International Conference on Human - Computer INteraction, Symposium on Human Interface, Crete, Greece, presented at 10th International Conference on Human - Computer INteraction, Symposium on Human Interface, Crete, Greece, 22 June 2003 - 27 June 2003
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Kaebernick H; Kara S; Sun M, 2002, 'A sustainable manufacturing paradigm introducing environmental requirements into product development', in International Manufacturing Leaders Forum: Leadership of the Future in Manufacturing, International Manufacturing Leaders Forum: Leadership of the Future in Manufacturing, Mawson Lakes, SA, presented at International Manufacturing Leaders Forum: Leadership of the Future in Manufacturing, Mawson Lakes, SA, 08 February 2002 - 10 February 2002
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Kara S; Kaebernick H; Banfield M, 2002, 'Technical and economical assessment of disassembly and recyclilng operations for appliances: A case study', in 7th International Conference on Manufacturing and Management PCM`2002, 7th International Conference on Manufacturing and Management PCM`2002, Bangkok, Thailand, presented at 7th International Conference on Manufacturing and Management PCM`2002, Bangkok, Thailand, 27 November 2002 - 29 November 2002
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Kara S; Sun M; Kaebernick H, 2002, 'A trade-off model for sustainable product-development', in Feldmann IK (ed.), CIRP 9th International Seminar on Life Cycle Engineering, CIRP 9th International Seminar on Life Cycle Engineering, Erlangen, Germany, pp. 103 - 111, presented at CIRP 9th International Seminar on Life Cycle Engineering, Erlangen, Germany, 09 April 2002 - 10 April 2002
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Kaebernick H; Anityasari M; Kara S, 2001, 'Re-use or recycling of industrial products, a technical and economic model for decision support.', in de Ron AJ (ed.), 8th International Seminar on Life Cycle Engineering, 8th International Seminar on Life Cycle Engineering, Varna, Bulgaria, pp. 37 - 46, presented at 8th International Seminar on Life Cycle Engineering, Varna, Bulgaria, 18 June 2001 - 20 June 2001
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Kayis AB; Kara S; O Kane S; Dingwall A, 2001, 'The effect of human factors in flexibility management - an international survey.', in Constantine Stephanidis (ed.), HCI International 2001, 9th International Conference on Human-Computer INteraction, HCI International 2001, 9th International Conference on Human-Computer INteraction, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, pp. 595 - 599, presented at HCI International 2001, 9th International Conference on Human-Computer INteraction, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 05 August 2001 - 10 August 2001
    Conference Papers | 2000
    Kara S; Kayis AB; Kaebernick H, 2000, 'Simulation approach to project planning in a concurrent engineering environment', in ICME 2000: 8th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, ICME 2000: 8th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, Sydney, presented at ICME 2000: 8th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering, Sydney, 27 August 2000 - 30 August 2000
    Theses / Dissertations | 2000
    Kara S, 2000, A simulation approach to project planning in a multi-project concurrent engineering environment
    Conference Papers | 1999
    Kara S; Kayis AB; Kaebernick H, 1999, 'Cost analysis of concurrent engineering projects under uncertainty', in 26th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, 26th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Melbourne, presented at 26th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Melbourne, 15 December 1999 - 17 December 1999
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Kara S; Kaebernick H; Kayis AB, 1998, 'A task structure and responsibility matrix for project management in concurrent engineering', in Pacific Congress on Manufacturing and Management 1998, Pacific Congress on Manufacturing and Management 1998, Brisbane, Qld, presented at Pacific Congress on Manufacturing and Management 1998, Brisbane, Qld, 18 August 1998 - 20 August 1998