Dr Peyman Akhavan
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Email
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Location
GB.3.30, Southend Campus
Research and professional activities
Conferences and presentations
Customizing Carbon Neutrality: Innovative Measures and Challenges in Developing Economies – A Case Study of Sri Lanka
BAM conference, 3/9/2025
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Innovation Management (BE273)
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Career Skills in Business (BE920)
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Research Project : Business Administration (BE932)
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Research Project - Marketing (BE933)
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Research Project - International Business and Entrepreneurship (BE934)
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Research Project - International Business and Finance (BE941)
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Research Project � Business Administration and Supply Chain Management (BE943)
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Research Methods (BE955)
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Strategic Operations and Supply Chain (BE224)
Publications
Journal articles (97)
Jafari, M., Naghdi, S. and Akhavan, P., (2026). A Hybrid Cooperative Game and Shapley Value Approach for Knowledge Sharing and Profit Allocation in Technology Supply Chain Strategic Alliance. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 1-17
Akbari, AH., Jafari, M. and Akhavan, P., (2026). A Data-Driven Multi-Objective optimization framework for dynamic job shop scheduling with order Acceptance, inventory and Energy-Aware decisions. Computers & Industrial Engineering. 214, 111886-111886
Azizi, N., Akhavan, P., Davison, C., Haass, O., Saremi, S. and Zaidi, SFM., (2025). AI-Driven Process Innovation: Transforming Service Start-Ups in the Digital Age. Electronics. 14 (16), 3240-3240
Jafari, M., Akhavan, P. and Akbari, AH., (2025). Optimizing Dynamic Cellular Manufacturing System: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach to Profit Maximization and Inventory Management. International Journal of Systems Science: Operations and Logistics. 12 (1), 2582482-
Akbari, AH., Jafari, M. and Akhavan, P., (2025). Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithm: Dynamic Job Shop Scheduling Problem with Order Rejection and Inventory. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 1-40
Jafari, M., Akhavan, P. and Amirhossein, A., (2025). Enhancing Supply Chain Agility and Performance through Big Data Analytics: The Role of Digitalization and Top Management Support. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 1-22
Zahedi, M., Akhavan, P. and Naghdi, S., (2024). Evaluation of knowledge sharing and its role in organisational innovation using structural equation modelling: a case study of Civil Aviation Organisation. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management. 36 (4), 692-706
Jafari, M., Naghdi Khanachah, S. and Akhavan, P., (2024). Horizontal Integration through Knowledge Sharing in the Supply Chain under Uncertainty. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. 71, 14669-14687
Akhavan, P. and Philsoophian, M., (2023). Improving of Supply Chain Collaboration and Performance by Using Block Chain Technology as a Mediating Role and Resilience as a Moderating Variable. Journal of the Knowledge Economy. 14 (4), 4561-4582
Sajadian, SH., Akhavan, P. and Fateh, AM., (2023). Alignment of knowledge and business strategies: study of an organizational university. International Journal of Information Science and Management. 21 (3), 95-109
(2023). Understanding critical success factors for implementing medical tourism in a multi-case analysis. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal. 15 (1), 43-63
(2023). Organizational citizenship behaviour on organizational performance: A knowledge-based organization. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal. 15 (1), 85-102
Hosseini Sarkhosh, SM. and Akhavan, P., (2023). Evaluating preparedness in using blockchains for electronic health record systems. The Electronic Library. 41 (1), 87-110
Dehghani, M., Akhavan, P. and Abbasi, M., (2023). A design science research methodology for developing an integrated model supplier reduction and grouping parts using GT-based algorithm. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing. 38 (9), 1911-1926
(2023). Influence of motivational factors on knowledge sharing methods and knowledge creation process in an emerging economic context. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal. 15 (1), 115-132
Ghasemi, R., Akhavan, P., Abbasi, M. and Valilai, OF., (2023). A Novel Supplier-Managed Inventory Order Assignment Platform Enabled by Blockchain Technology. IEEE Access. 11, 140763-140773
Davison, C., Akhavan, P., Jan, T., Azizi, N., Fathollahi, S., Taheri, N., Haass, O. and Prasad, M., (2022). Evaluation of Sustainable Digital Currency Exchange Platforms Using Analytic Models. Sustainability. 14 (10), 1-12
philsoophian, M., Akhavan, P. and Namvar, M., (2022). The mediating role of blockchain technology in improvement of knowledge sharing for supply chain management. Management Decision. 60 (3), 784-805
Taghavi, MH., Akhavan, P., Ahmadi, R. and Bonyadi Naeini, A., (2022). Identifying Key Components in Implementation of Internet of Energy (IoE) in Iran with a Combined Approach of Meta-Synthesis and Structural Analysis: A Systematic Review. Sustainability. 14 (20), 1-23
Sajadian, SH., Akhavan, P. and Mohammadi-Fateh, A., (2022). Knowledge Strategy Research Fronts and Intellectual Bases: Based on Information Visualization Methodology. International Journal of Information Science and Management. 20 (4), 275-295
Sheidaee, S., Philsoophian, M. and Akhavan, P., (2022). The effect of intra-organizational knowledge hiding on employee turnover intentions: the mediating role of organizational embeddedness: a case study of knowledge workers of IRIB. Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance. 9 (3), 422-448
Khanmirzaee, S., Jafari, M. and Akhavan, P., (2022). Analyzing the Competitive Advantage’s Criteria of Science and Technology Parks and Incubators Using DEMATEL Approach. Journal of the Knowledge Economy. 13 (3), 2302-2318
Fetrati, MA., Hansen, D. and Akhavan, P., (2022). How to manage creativity in organizations: Connecting the literature on organizational creativity through bibliometric research. Technovation. 115, 102473-102473
Azizi, N., Malekzadeh, H., Akhavan, P., Haass, O., Saremi, S. and Mirjalili, S., (2021). IoT-Blockchain: Harnessing the Power of Internet of Thing and Blockchain for Smart Supply Chain.. Sensors. 21 (18), 6048-6048
Philsoophian, M., Akhavan, P. and Abbasi, M., (2021). Strategic Alliance for Resilience in Supply Chain: A Bibliometric Analysis. Sustainability. 13 (22), 12715-12715
Azizi, N., Akhavan, P., Philsoophian, M., Davison, C., Haass, O. and Saremi, S., (2021). Exploring the Factors Affecting Sustainable Human Resource Productivity in Railway Lines. Sustainability. 14 (1), 225-225
Taghavi, MH., Akhavan, P., Ahmadi, R. and Bonyadi Naeini, A., (2021). Modeling of the Internet of Energy (IOE) for Optimal Energy Management with an Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) Approach. Iranian Journal of Information Processing Management. 36 (4), 1049-1080
Akhavan, P., Khodabandeh, M., Rajabion, L. and Zahedi, MR., (2019). Extracting and prioritizing knowledge risk components by considering the knowledge map. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. 49 (2), 200-212
Akhavan, P., Philsoophian, M. and Karimi, MH., (2019). Selection and prioritization of knowledge management strategies as proportionate with organizations” level of maturity using fuzzy TOPSIS approach, case study. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 397-419
Akhavan, P. and Philsoophian, M., (2018). Designing an expert fuzzy system to select the appropriate knowledge management strategy in accordance with APO model and Bloodgood KM strategies. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. 48 (2), 277-293
Akhavan, P., Shahabipour, A. and Hosnavi, R., (2018). A model for assessment of uncertainty in tacit knowledge acquisition. Journal of Knowledge Management. 22 (2), 413-431
Akhavan, P., Shahabipour, A. and Hosnavi, R., (2018). How supplier knowledge impacts on organizational capabilities and willingness. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. 48 (1), 140-158
Akhavan, P., Shahabipour, A. and Hosnavi, R., (2018). A Model to Optimize Knowledge Flow in Team Working. JOURNAL OF ORGANISATIONAL STUDIES AND INNOVATION. 5 (1), 1-20
Khanmirzaee, S., Jafari, M. and Akhavan, P., (2018). A study on the role of science and technology parks in development of knowledge-based economy. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development. 14 (1), 74-85
Hosseini, SM. and Akhavan, P., (2017). A model for project team formation in complex engineering projects under uncertainty. Kybernetes. 46 (7), 1131-1157
Philsoophian, M. and Akhavan, P., (2017). The effect of knowledge sharing behavior on organizational performance (case study: Iranian space agency). Iranian Journal of Information Processing Management. 32 (3), 713-730
Hosseini, SM., Akhavan, P. and Abbasi, M., (2017). A knowledge sharing approach for R&D project team formation. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. 47 (2), 154-171
Dehghani, M. and Akhavan, P., (2017). An experimental investigation of knowledge acquisition techniques. Journal of Management Development. 36 (4), 493-514
Akhavan, P., Philsoophian, M. and Gavareshki, MHK., (2017). Developing a knowledge management strategy model based on maturity level: A fuzzy delphi approach. Iranian Journal of Information Processing Management. 32 (2), 397-420
Akhavan, P., Nabizadeh, M. and Rajabion, L., (2017). Introducing knowledge management pattern at national level applying grounded theory method and fuzzy dematel. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. 47 (3), 372-394
Jahani, A., Akhavan, P., Jafari, M. and Fathian, M., (2016). Conceptual model for knowledge discovery process in databases based on multi-agent system. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. 46 (2), 207-231
Akhavan, P. and Khosravian, F., (2016). Case study of a structural model to explore the effects of knowledge sharing on intellectual capital. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. 46 (3), 338-352
Akhavan, P., Dehghani, M., Rajabpour, A. and Pezeshkan, A., (2016). An investigation of the effect of extroverted and introverted personalities on knowledge acquisition techniques. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. 46 (2), 194-206
Akhavan, P., Hosseini, SM. and Abbasi, M., (2016). Selecting new product development team members with knowledge sharing approach. Program. 50 (2), 195-214
Rafiei, A., Akhavan, P. and Hayati, S., (2016). Knowledge management in successful technology transfer (Case study: Iranian aerospace industries and knowledge-based centers). Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology. 88 (1), 178-188
Akhavan, P. and Imani, S., (2016). Review and determination of the factors influencing knowledge sharing using grounded theory and techniques using dematel-ISM fuzzy. Iranian Journal of Information Processing Management. 32 (1), 93-122
Akhavan, P., Ebrahim, NA., Fetrati, MA. and Pezeshkan, A., (2016). Major trends in knowledge management research: a bibliometric study. Scientometrics. 107 (3), 1249-1264
Akhavan, P. and Mahdi Hosseini, S., (2016). Social capital, knowledge sharing, and innovation capability: an empirical study of R&D teams in Iran. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management. 28 (1), 96-113
Akhavan, P., Hosseini, SM., Abbasi, M. and Manteghi, M., (2015). Knowledge-sharing determinants, behaviors, and innovative work behaviors. Aslib Journal of Information Management. 67 (5), 562-591
Akhavan, P. and Sarkhosh, SMH., (2015). Examining the effects of motivational and organizational determinants on knowledge-sharing behavior (case study in an industrial research and development center). Iranian Journal of Information Processing and Management. 30 (4), 1051-1084
Jassbi, A., Jassbi, J., Akhavan, P., Chu, M-T. and Piri, M., (2015). An empirical investigation for alignment of communities of practice with organization using fuzzy Delphi panel. VINE. 45 (3), 322-343
Akhavan, P., Marzieh, B. and Mirjafari, M., (2015). Identifying the success factors of Communities of Practice (CoPs). VINE. 45 (2), 198-213
AKHAVAN, P., BARAK, S., MAGHSOUDLOU, H. and ANTUCHEVIČIENĖ, J., (2015). FQSPM-SWOT FOR STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PLANNING AND PARTNER SELECTION; CASE STUDY IN A HOLDING CAR MANUFACTURER COMPANY. Technological and Economic Development of Economy. 21 (2), 165-185
Moghaddam, JY., Akhavan, P. and Mehralian, G., (2015). Intellectual capital, ethical climate and organisational performance: an interaction analysis. International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital. 12 (3), 232-232
Mazdeh, MM., Jafari, M., Akhavan, P. and Mousavi, SJ., (2015). Knowledge creation characteristics in complex product development projects: An empirical study of the automotive industry. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 10 (21), 42103-42112
Akhavan, P., Reza Zahedi, M. and Hosein Hosein, S., (2014). A conceptual framework to address barriers to knowledge management in project-based organizations. Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues. 7 (2/3), 98-119
Akhavan, P., Ebrahim Sanjaghi, M., Rezaeenour, J. and Ojaghi, H., (2014). Examining the relationships between organizational culture, knowledge management and environmental responsiveness capability. VINE. 44 (2), 228-248
Ghane, S. and Akhavan, P., (2014). A framework for determining and prioritizing relational capitals. International Journal of Commerce and Management. 24 (2), 119-133
Akhavan, P., Elahi, B. and Jafari, M., (2014). A new integrated knowledge model in supplier selection. Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues. 7 (4), 333-368
Mehralian, G., A. Nazari, J., Akhavan, P. and Reza Rasekh, H., (2014). Exploring the relationship between the knowledge creation process and intellectual capital in the pharmaceutical industry. The Learning Organization. 21 (4), 258-273
Akhavan, P. and Pezeshkan, A., (2014). Knowledge management critical failure factors: a multi-case study. VINE. 44 (1), 22-41
Akhavan, P., Ramezan, M., Yazdi Moghaddam, J. and Mehralian, G., (2014). Exploring the relationship between ethics, knowledge creation and organizational performance. VINE. 44 (1), 42-58
Eftekhari, N. and Akhavan, P., (2013). Developing a comprehensive methodology for BPR projects by employing IT tools. Business Process Management Journal. 19 (1), 4-29
Mehralian, G., Rasekh, HR., Akhavan, P. and Ghatari, AR., (2013). Prioritization of intellectual capital indicators in knowledge-based industries: Evidence from pharmaceutical industry. International Journal of Information Management. 33 (1), 209-216
Jafari, M., Akhavan, P. and Nourizadeh, M., (2013). Classification of human resources based on measurement of tacit knowledge. Journal of Management Development. 32 (4), 376-403
Monavvarian, A., Asgari, N., Akhavan, P. and Ashena, M., (2013). Developing social capital for facilitating knowledge management practices. International Journal of Social Economics. 40 (9), 826-844
Akhavan, P., Rahimi, A. and Mehralian, G., (2013). Developing a model for knowledge sharing in research centers. VINE. 43 (3), 357-393
Mehralian, G., Akhavan, P., Reza Rasekh, H. and Rajabzadeh Ghatari, A., (2013). A framework for human capital indicators in knowledge- based industries: evidence from pharmaceutical industry. Measuring Business Excellence. 17 (4), 88-101
Akhavan, P. and Salehi, S., (2013). Critical factors of business intelligence: (Case of an it-based company). World Applied Sciences Journal. 22 (9), 1344-1351
Jafari, M., Akhavan, P., Reza Zarghami, H. and Asgari, N., (2013). Exploring the effectiveness of inventive principles of TRIZ on developing researchers' innovative capabilities. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 24 (5), 747-767
Jafari, M., Akhavan, P. and Nikookar, M., (2013). Personal knowledge management and organization's competency: a service organization case study. Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues. 6 (3/4), 181-194
Akhavan, P., Ghojavand, S. and Abdali, R., (2012). Knowledge Sharing and its Impact on Knowledge Creation. Journal of Information & Knowledge Management. 11 (02), 1250012-1250012
Akhavan, P. and Darvishzadeh, M., (2012). A tentative crisis management framework based on schools of earl knowledge management in the earthquake crisis. Iranian Journal of Information Processing Management. 27 (1), 143-170
Mehralian, G., Rasekh, HR., Akhavan, P. and Sadeh, MR., (2012). The impact of intellectual capital efficiency on market value: An empirical study from Iranian pharmaceutical companies. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 11 (1), 195-207
Akhavan, P. and Darvishzadeh, M., (2012). A tentative crisis management framework based on schools of earl knowledge management in the earthquake crisis. Information Sciences and Technology. 27 (1), 143-170
Hafezieh, N., Akhavan, P. and Eshraghian, F., (2011). Exploration of process and competitive factors of entrepreneurship in digital space. Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues. 4 (4), 267-279
Mamaghani, ND., Akhavan, P. and Saghafi, F., (2011). Investigating organizational readiness of knowledge management implementation by considering knowledge management effective success factors. Information Sciences and Technology. 26 (3), 493-517
Jafari, M., Akhavan, P., Hesamamiri, R. and Bourouni, A., (2011). A new management approach to knowledge-creating strategic decision-making in organisations. International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development. 10 (4), 291-291
Namvar, M., Fathian, M., Akhavan, P. and Reza Gholamian, M., (2010). Exploring the impacts of intellectual property on intellectual capital and company performance. Management Decision. 48 (5), 676-697
Niri, MB., Akhavan, P. and Atashgah, RH., (2010). Managing Organizational Knowledge Active Forgetting: How top managers understand the concept of managing old and obsolete knowledge?. Proceedings of the European Conference on Knowledge Management Eckm, 27-34
Jafari, M., Rezaeenour, J., Akhavan, P. and Fesharaki, MN., (2010). Strategic knowledge management in aerospace industries: a case study. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology. 82 (1), 60-74
Akhavan, P., Adalati, MS., Sharifi-Yazdi, S. and Hosnavi, R., (2010). The challenges of knowledge management portals application and implementation:An Iranian organizations case study. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations. 1 (1), 79-94
Hassanlou, K., Fathian, M., Akhavan, P. and Azari, A., (2009). Information technology policy trends in the world. Technology in Society. 31 (2), 125-132
Akhavan, P., Hosnavi, R. and Sanjaghi, ME., (2009). Identification of knowledge management critical success factors in Iranian academic research centers. Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues. 2 (4), 276-288
Jafari, M., Akhavan, P. and Nouranipour, E., (2009). Developing an architecture model for enterprise knowledge. Management Decision. 47 (5), 730-759
Fathian, M., Akhavan, P. and Hoorali, M., (2008). E-readiness assessment of non-profit ICT SMEs in a developing country: The case of Iran. Technovation. 28 (9), 578-590
Jafari, M., Fathian, M., Jahani, A. and Akhavan, P., (2008). Exploring the contextual dimensions of organization from knowledge management perspective. VINE. 38 (1), 53-71
Jafari, M. and Akhavan, P., (2007). Essential changes for knowledge management establishment in a country: a macro perspective. European Business Review. 19 (1), 89-110
Jafari, M., Akhavan, P., Fesharaki, MN. and Fathian, M., (2007). Iran aerospace industries' KM approach based on a comparative study: a benchmarking on successful practices. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology. 79 (1), 69-78
Jafari, M., Fesharaki, MN. and Akhavan, P., (2007). Establishing an integrated KM system in Iran Aerospace Industries Organization. Journal of Knowledge Management. 11 (1), 127-142
Akhavan, P. and Jafari, M., (2007). Towards learning in SMEs: an empirical study in Iran. Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal. 22 (1), 17-19
Jafari, M., Akhavan, P., Rezaee Nour, J. and Fesharaki, MN., (2007). Knowledge management in Iran aerospace industries: a study on critical factors. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology. 79 (4), 375-389
Jafari, M., Fathian, M., Akhavan, P. and Hosnavi, R., (2007). Exploring KM features and learning in Iranian SMEs. VINE. 37 (2), 207-218
Akhavan, P. and Jafari, M., (2006). Critical issues for knowledge management implementation at a national level. VINE. 36 (1), 52-66
Akhavan, P., Jafari, M. and Fathian, M., (2006). Critical success factors of knowledge management systems: a multi‐case analysis. European Business Review. 18 (2), 97-113
Fathian, M. and Akhavan, P., (2006). Developing a conceptual model for the assessment of intelligence in buildings. Facilities. 24 (13/14), 523-537
Akhavan, P., Jafari, M. and Ali‐Ahmadi, AR., (2006). Exploring the interdependency between reengineering and information technology by developing a conceptual model. Business Process Management Journal. 12 (4), 517-534
Conferences (12)
Akhavan, P., Rajabion, L. and Philsoophian, M., (2021). The Concept of Resilience in Supply Chain: A Grounded Theory Approach
Sheidae, S., Rajabion, L., Philsoophian, M. and Akhavan, P., (2021). Antecedents and consequences of knowledge hiding: A literature review
Akhavan, P., Philsoophian, M., Rajabion, L. and Namvar, M., (2018). Developing a block-chained knowledge management model (BCKMM): Beyond traditional knowledge management
Akhavan, P., Motlagh, ZT., Rajabion, L. and Philsoophian, M., (2018). Knowledge management and adaptive e-Learning: Iranian schools case study
Goudarzipour, H., Nabizadeh, M., Akhavan, P. and Rajabion, L., (2017). National knowledge management: Developing a comprehensive model
Akhavan, P., Karimi, M. and Pahlavani, P., (2014). Risk Mapping of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis via a Fuzzy C Means-based Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System
Namvar, M., Fathian, M., Gholamin, MR. and Akhavan, P., (2011). Exploring the role of human capital on firm's structural capital in Iranian e-business industry
Akhavan, P., Hosnavi, R. and Pezeshkan, A., (2011). Manpower Discipline Based on Knowledge Skills: The Case of a Consulting Company in the Iranian Commercial Marine Industry
Akhavan, P., Azhdari, G. and Zarebahramabadi, M., (2010). Relationship between enterprise recourse planning and knowledge management
Akhavan, P. and Hosnavi, R., (2010). Developing a Knowledge Management framework based on Km cycle in non-profit educational centers: A multi case analysis
Rouhani, S., Fathian, M., Jafari, M. and Akhavan, P., (2010). Solving the Problem of Flow Shop Scheduling by Neural Network Approach
Akhavan, P. and Hosnavi, R., (2009). Movement of Iranian Academic Research Centers towards Knowledge Management: An Exploration of KM Critical Factors
Grants and funding
2024
HRM Systems and Carbon Neutrality: Unravelling the Role of Resilience in SME Settings
British Academy