Maryam HamidiView profile
Associate Professor
Dr. Maryam Hamidi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Lamar University, where she leads research at the intersection of reliability engineering, data analytics, and transportation systems. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in maritime logistics and railway infrastructure, supported by active collaborations with government agencies and industry partners including Texas Department of Transportation and Buckeye Partners. Dr. Hamidi's academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Systems and Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona MBA from Sharif University of Technology B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Amir-Kabir University of Technology Her research program focuses on Reliability Engineering, Statistical Data Analysis, and Maintenance Optimization, with recent emphasis on applying machine learning to maritime transportation challenges. Current projects analyze Automatic Identification System (AIS) data to model vessel traffic patterns, predict congestion in narrow waterways like Houston Ship Channel, and assess port resiliency. She also develops game-theoretic models for warranty contracts and maintenance scheduling in railway systems, addressing critical infrastructure challenges through data-driven methodologies. Dr. Hamidi's publication trajectory shows increasing focus on AI-driven transportation analytics since 2020, with 80% of her recent work centered on maritime applications and machine learning. Her research consistently incorporates student collaboration, with doctoral candidates contributing to 90% of recent publications in transportation engineering journals. Dr. Hamidi's recognition includes: Certified Reliability Professional designation (2016) from ReliaSoft Society Hans Reiche Scholarship (2016) University of Arizona Student-Faculty Interaction Award (2015) Professional Opportunities Development Grant (2015) She currently mentors three doctoral students on projects involving port management resiliency, vessel traffic optimization, and industrial data science applications, while maintaining active industry partnerships that provide students with real-world research opportunities and career pathways. Her funded projects total over $500K, with current focus on AIS applications for Gulf Coast waterways and anomaly detection in energy infrastructure.